# The Castlegate Preservation Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1170599 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1170599)
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Sheffield City
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/castlegate-preservation-trust

The Trust operates in the Castlegate area of the city of Sheffield. It works with interested partners including the Council to secure restoration and re-use of historic buildings, whether listed or otherwise, and furthers public education about the history and significance of the area by offering events like guided walks and talks to explain the importance of the area.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To preserve, for the benefit of the citizens of Sheffield and the nation, buildings or other structures of historic, architectural and constructional heritage that may exist in the Castlegate area of Sheffield and in furtherance of this object to foster and secure their restoration and re-use particularly, but not limited to, the old town hall.to advance education for the public benefit about the history, development, significance and future of the heritage buildings and sites of the Castlegate area.to advance education, learning and training for the public benefit by developing the skills of persons involved in restoration and particularly those involved in historic building restoration projects in Castlegate.to further such other charitable purposes (charitable under english law) for the benefit of the community in Castlegate as the charity trustees see fit from time to time.

## What it funds

The Castlegate Preservation Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Castlegate Preservation Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sheffield City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Castlegate Preservation Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Castlegate Preservation Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Castlegate Preservation Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Castlegate Preservation Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Sheffield City.

### Does The Castlegate Preservation Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Castlegate Preservation Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Castlegate Preservation Trust give each year?

The register does not break out The Castlegate Preservation Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Castlegate Preservation Trust?

In its latest reported year The Castlegate Preservation Trust reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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