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title: "The Foundry Sheffield — check charity number 1162688 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Foundry Sheffield a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162688. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in c/o Victoria Hall Methodist Church. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-foundry-sheffield
retrieved: 2026-08-25T15:20:24.398Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Foundry Sheffield is a registered charity (number 1162688) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty; recreation. Its latest reported income was £1,136,781 (year ending 2025-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about The Foundry Sheffield?

Registered charity number

1162688

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

c/o Victoria Hall Methodist Church

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£1,136,781

Website

[www.victoriahallsheffield.org](http://www.victoriahallsheffield.org/)

## What does The Foundry Sheffield do?

The Charity provides facilities in Sheffield City Centre for a wide range of organisations and charities who support some of the most vulnerable in the city including asylum seekers and the homeless.

## What causes is The Foundry Sheffield registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Foundry Sheffield yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Foundry Sheffield is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.victoriahallsheffield.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Foundry Sheffield a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Foundry Sheffield is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162688) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is The Foundry Sheffield's charity number?

The Foundry Sheffield's charity number is 1162688. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1162688?

Search 1162688 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does The Foundry Sheffield do?

The Charity provides facilities in Sheffield City Centre for a wide range of organisations and charities who support some of the most vulnerable in the city including asylum seekers and the homeless.

Does The Foundry Sheffield have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Foundry Sheffield. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to The Foundry Sheffield?

The Foundry Sheffield's website is http://www.victoriahallsheffield.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1162688).