CREATE SHEFFIELD
Create Sheffield is Sheffield's Local Cultural Education Partnership. Create Sheffield aims to engage all children and young people across Sheffield with the arts and cultural industries, working to remove barriers to engagement where they exist. We work strategically with a range of organisations and are here to facilitate and celebrate young people's participation in arts and culture.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £14,775 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £53,896 to £39,121. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £35,806 exceed the stated policy target of three months of running costs (£13,600), ensuring the charity can maintain working capital and provide for an orderly wind-down if necessary. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“In 2024-25, the charity continues to attract a significant amount of its funding from its members, this makes up 43% of overall income” — page 8
“unrestricted reserves are maintained at a level supportive of the charities aim to maintain funds as working capital to a level that represents at least 3 months of running costs (calculated at £13,600).” — page 8
“During the year, member organisations with nominated or shared Directors/Trustees (including virtue of employment) collectively donated £25,000 (2024: £30,500). This includes agreed matched funding which has been restricted.” — page 15
Trustees
- Alexandra Woodall
- Chekere Ullanda Williams
- Gordon John Young
- Matthew David Goodlad
- Patricia Cochrane
- Paul Duffus
- Rehneesa Inez
- Stephen Betts
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £70k | £85k |
| 31/03/2024 | £69k | £104k |
| 31/03/2023 | £125k | £77k |
| 31/03/2022 | £71k | £88k |
| 31/03/2021 | £71k | £57k |
Common questions
Is CREATE SHEFFIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £14,775 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £53,896 to £39,121. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £35,806 exceed the stated policy target of three months of running costs (£13,600), ensuring the charity can maintain working capital and provide for an orderly wind-down if necessary. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.