SHEFFIELD FUTURES
Sheffield Futures is committed to helping people who are most at risk and vulnerable to make a successful transition into learning and work. Focusing on young people, we offer mental health and wellbeing support, employability and targeted youth services to encourage the people of Sheffield to achieve their full potential.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £675,515 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total reserves decreasing from £3,457,660 to £2,782,145. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £2,737,710 remain in excess of the stated policy target of three months' forward expenditure, and cash reserves are held at £1,569,576. The trustees consider the overall reserves position to remain strong despite the operating loss.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: £70,000 - £80,000” — page 30
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: £70,000 - £80,000” — page 30
“During 2024/25 we have continued to successfully deliver across a range of funded multi-year grant awards, representing approximately 38% of turnover in 2024/25.” — page 9
“The charity reserves policy makes provision to retain a minimum of three months of normal operating costs.” — page 14
“The following benefits have been paid to trustees during the year from employment within the charity; E Willis £175, for work as a young advisor. K Hardy £781, for work as a young advisor. M Hilton, £1,051, for work as a young advisor.” — page 29
“Income received Purchases made 2025 2024 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ Sheffield City Council 17,516 110,843 2,125 7,338”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Chris Hood — CEO
- Chris Humphreys — Chair
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Christopher Paul Humphreyschair
- Dawn Joy Lynne Dale
- Elizabeth Howard
- Eve Willis
- Luke Clewes
- Martin Philip Harrison
- Matilda Mabel Bean Hilton
- Nathan Woodhams
- Susan Catherine Wood
- Zaina Hyatt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.8m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.9m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2021 | £3.4m | £3.7m |
Common questions
Is SHEFFIELD FUTURES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £675,515 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total reserves decreasing from £3,457,660 to £2,782,145. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £2,737,710 remain in excess of the stated policy target of three months' forward expenditure, and cash reserves are held at £1,569,576. The trustees consider the overall reserves position to remain strong despite the operating loss. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Hart Shaw LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of SHEFFIELD FUTURES earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds SHEFFIELD FUTURES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SHEFFIELD FUTURES as a grant recipient include MONTPELIER FOUNDATION LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONTPELIER FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2021 | £8k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2022 | £10k | Youth Clubs in Page Hall |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/07/2016 | £236k | Shef/1/2 Doing Good Business |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/11/2015 | £44k | Shef/1/2 Doing Good Business (DGB) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/08/2014 | £265k | Hub and Spoke |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/02/2013 | £10.0m | Talent Match Vision & Prospectus |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/01/2013 | £8k | V4Volunteering |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/08/2012 | £10k | Sheffield Partnership Development Programme |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/09/2008 | £24k | "Shaping the Future: The History of the Civil Rights Movement" |
| UK government | — | £75k | Sheffield Futures |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | 3 | £104k |
| THE HOSPITAL OF GILBERT, EARL OF SHREWSBURY AT SHEFFIELD | 2 | £11k |
| AGE UK | 1 | £865k |
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | 1 | £854k |
| FOREVER MANCHESTER | 1 | £110k |
| LLOYDS BANK FOUNDATION FOR ENGLAND & WALES | 1 | £107k |
| PHILIP KING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £82k |
| MARJORIE COOTE OLD PEOPLES CHARITY FUND | 1 | £67k |
Charities like this
- THE FOUNDRY SHEFFIELD
- SHEFFIELD YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
- SHEFFIELD MIND LTD
- BRIGHT FUTURES NE
- BRIGHT FUTURES UK
- AGE UK SHEFFIELD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEFFIELD FUTURES | £1.3m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FOUNDRY SHEFFIELD | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHEFFIELD YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION | £1.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHEFFIELD MIND LTD | £1.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIGHT FUTURES NE | £471k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIGHT FUTURES UK | £386k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |