THE SUIT WORKS
The Suit Works is a free service based in the Sheffield City Region to help unemployed people to succeed at interview by building confidence through personal styling. Clients referred to the charity are given formal clothing (which they keep)and a styling session to help them look fantastic, feel confident and perform well. This unique service in the region removes a basic barrier to employment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net outflow of £18,986 for the year, reducing unrestricted cash reserves to £23,726. This figure remains above the trustees' stated policy target of three months' core operational costs, estimated at approximately £19,500. The accounts note that a anticipated grant of £20,000 did not materialize, but state that the shortfall has significantly reduced in the new financial year.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Dr Alexis Foster
- Patricia Hughes
- Samantha Headford
- Victoria Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £59k | £78k |
| 31/03/2024 | £79k | £67k |
| 31/03/2023 | £56k | £47k |
| 31/03/2022 | £45k | £53k |
| 31/03/2021 | £57k | £50k |
Common questions
Is THE SUIT WORKS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net outflow of £18,986 for the year, reducing unrestricted cash reserves to £23,726. This figure remains above the trustees' stated policy target of three months' core operational costs, estimated at approximately £19,500. The accounts note that a anticipated grant of £20,000 did not materialize, but state that the shortfall has significantly reduced in the new financial year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SUIT WORKS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SUIT WORKS as a grant recipient include SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | FY2023 | — | Annually recurring grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/09/2019 | £10k | The Suit Works - For Everyone |