Development Education Centre (South Yorkshire)
Analysis
Development Education Centre (South Yorkshire) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sheffield. It was registered in August 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Development Education Centre (South Yorkshire) reported income of £163k and spending of £163k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £184k to £163k (-11%), an average of -3.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 48%. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Development Education Centre (South Yorkshire) sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala (£163k), Riverside Playgroup (Louth) (£163k) and Nailsworth Playgroup (£163k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We work with teachers and many others involved in education to promote a development and global perspective in the curriculum. Using active learning methods based on enquiry into issues and ideas, DECSY aims to help and inspire people to develop the skills and commitment to work together to bring about a more just and sustainable world.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala | Caerdydd | £163k |
| Riverside Playgroup (Louth) | Lincolnshire | £163k |
| Nailsworth Playgroup | Nailsworth | £163k |
| Benhall Preschool Playgroup | Suffolk | £163k |