# Lord Mayor of Sheffield Charity

- Type: Local / combined authority
- Charity number: 1182055 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1182055)
- Website: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk
- Latest income: £86; spending £86
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Sheffield City
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/lord-mayor-of-sheffield-charity

Charitable donations are given to the Lord Mayor from various individuals and organisations throughout the year. These are controlled by the Lord Mayor's Office acknowledging donations, banking the money and keeping appropriate records.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2025 | £86 | £86 | not filed |
| 4 May 2024 | £3,808 | £3,140 | not filed |
| 4 May 2023 | £30.5k | £31.8k | not filed |
| 4 May 2022 | £4,433 | £35.7k | not filed |
| 4 May 2021 | £25.1k | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Such charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants of south yorkshire as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine.

## What it funds

Lord Mayor of Sheffield Charity is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Lord Mayor of Sheffield Charity reported income of £86 and spending of £86. Over its last 5 reported years, to 4 May 2025, it spent £70.7k 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 Lord Mayor of Sheffield Charity in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (sheffield.gov.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Lord Mayor of Sheffield Charity open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Lord Mayor of Sheffield Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Lord Mayor of Sheffield Charity fund?

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

### Does Lord Mayor of Sheffield Charity give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Lord Mayor of Sheffield Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Lord Mayor of Sheffield Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Lord Mayor of Sheffield Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 4 May 2025 was £86. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.1k a year.

### How large is Lord Mayor of Sheffield Charity?

In its latest reported year Lord Mayor of Sheffield Charity reported income of £86 and spending of £86.


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