Tinsley Forum
Analysis
Tinsley Forum is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sheffield. It was registered in September 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03881700). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Tinsley Forum reported income of £124k and spending of £173k, spending 140% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £150k to £124k (-17%), an average of -4.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 69%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Tinsley Forum sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Reconnect (£123k), Science Creates Outreach (£124k) and Life Chance Trust (£123k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
TINSLEY FORUM EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE COMMUNITY OF TINSLEY, SHEFFIELD. IT DOES THIS THROUGH THE ENHANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, HARDSHIP & DISTRESS.ACTIVITIES INC:-THE PROVISION OF COURSES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC-WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE TO PROVIDE ADVICE & GUIDANCE ON EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Reconnect | London | £123k |
| Science Creates Outreach | Bristol | £124k |
| Life Chance Trust | Devon | £123k |
| Step Up MCR | Manchester | £124k |