THE SUNDAY CENTRE
Our aim is to provide a meal to homeless and other people in need in a safe, welcoming environment.Our guests are Sheffield's homeless, rootless, marginalised and anyone in need. Our user group not only includes local homeless and other people in need but also refugees, asylum seekers and new arrivals in the city.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves were £67,457 as of 31 December 2025, which exceeds the charity's stated policy target of approximately £20,000 (covering 12 months of running costs). The charity reported net receipts of £17,770 for the year, resulting in a positive cash position carried forward.
What the accounts disclose
“The Sunday Centre aims to maintain reserves at a level that covers running costs for 12 months. This equates to approximately £20,000 per year.” — page 5
Trustees
- KELLY LINGARDchair
- Catherine Alyson Evans
- Jane Clare Doyle
- Katarzyna Paciorek
- MICHAEL JOHN BURSTON
- PETER Francis HERBERT
- ROBERT LYNTON FREEMAN
- Shaun Donnelly
- Victor Vincent MUJAKACHI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £48k | £31k |
| 31/12/2024 | £31k | £35k |
| 31/12/2023 | £56k | £29k |
| 31/12/2022 | £31k | £27k |
| 31/12/2021 | £22k | £23k |
Common questions
Is THE SUNDAY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves were £67,457 as of 31 December 2025, which exceeds the charity's stated policy target of approximately £20,000 (covering 12 months of running costs). The charity reported net receipts of £17,770 for the year, resulting in a positive cash position carried forward. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SUNDAY CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SUNDAY CENTRE as a grant recipient include SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST, THE HARRY BOTTOM CHARITABLE TRUST, CHURCH BURGESSES TRUST, THE J G GRAVES CHARITABLE TRUST, IRWIN MITCHELL CHARITIES FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE HARRY BOTTOM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Educational/Sundry Grants |
| THE HARRY BOTTOM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| CHURCH BURGESSES TRUST | FY2021 | £3k | General Charitable Grants |
| THE HARRY BOTTOM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE J G GRAVES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE J G GRAVES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE J G GRAVES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| CHURCH BURGESSES TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | General charitable grant |
| THE J G GRAVES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Non-recurring grant |
| IRWIN MITCHELL CHARITIES FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £650 | |
| IRWIN MITCHELL CHARITIES FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £14 | |
| THE J G GRAVES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield City Council | 22/02/2024 | £3k | Connecting Communities - Community Meals |