SOUTH SHEFFIELD COMMUNITY INITIATIVES LTD
SSCI operates Jordanthorpe Library in the communities of Batemoor and Jordanthorpe in Sheffield 8. The library is also used by other partner organisations to provide training courses and other services to the community.
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS") ARE:(A)TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £1,613 for the year, with total income of £64,042 against total expenditure of £62,429. Free reserves stood at £23,261, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £18,000 (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have maintained the free reserves target for the charity at £18,000 which is the running costs of the library for 12 months.” — page 7
“Grant for Memory Café from Heeley City Farm (restricted - PKW Dementia Project)” — page 7
“Donation from Chantrey TARA (restricted)” — page 7
“Grant for Memory Café from Heeley City Farm (restricted - PKW Dementia Project)” — page 7
“Donation from Chantrey TARA (restricted)” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- STEVE BODEYchair
- KATHRYN ANN WILSON
- Robert Butters
- STEVE HICKS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £64k | £62k |
| 31/03/2024 | £33k | £39k |
| 31/03/2023 | £28k | £31k |
| 31/03/2022 | £32k | £20k |
| 31/03/2021 | £35k | £17k |
Common questions
Is SOUTH SHEFFIELD COMMUNITY INITIATIVES LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £1,613 for the year, with total income of £64,042 against total expenditure of £62,429. Free reserves stood at £23,261, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £18,000 (equivalent to 12 months of running costs). The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.