South Yorkshire Industrial History Society
Analysis
South Yorkshire Industrial History Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sheffield. It was registered in May 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending April 2026, South Yorkshire Industrial History Society reported income of £122k and spending of £60k, leaving 51% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £5,019 to £122k (+2329%), an average of +122% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 1454%. Over the whole period it spent 31% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, South Yorkshire Industrial History Society sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% 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 SLT Building Preservation Trust Limited (£122k), Dreams 'n' Wishes Productions (£122k) and Lighthouse Theatre (£121k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
During the year the Society held a series of public lectures, organised visits of interest to the membership, continued work on regular publications and continued to monitor developments at its various sites and elsewhere in South Yorkshire.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| SLT Building Preservation Trust Limited | London | £122k |
| Dreams 'n' Wishes Productions | Northampton | £122k |
| Lighthouse Theatre | 8 Western Lane | £121k |
| Carisbrooke Castle Museum | Isle of Wight | £122k |