Sheffield
Home of Football
SHEFFIELD: THE HOME OF FOOTBALL
ANNUAL REPORT 2025/2026
A Year of Growth, Pride and Global Recognition
Executive Summary
2025/26 has been a landmark year for Sheffield: The Home of Football . Across heritage, education, research, outreach, public art, civic partnership, and international collaboration, the organisation has delivered achievements that strengthened Sheffield’s identity as the birthplace of the world’s favourite game.
This year has been defined by ambition, collaboration, and measurable impact.
Public Reach & Engagement
Digital Reach
- 2.73 million people reached on Facebook — our strongest year to date.
Community Participation
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852 attendees on walks and talks
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£5,000 raised through these activities
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£1,806 generated through merchandise sales
Outreach Sponsorship
- Outreach work was fully sponsored by a Wealth Management group , ensuring stability and growth.
Cultural Partnerships & Public Programming
Our Mission
‘A programme of education and awareness about the city’s footballing history, the creation of a Sheffield Footballing Heritage Museum and the collection of memorabilia, trophies, programmes, historical records and other items for digital and physical exhibition ‘ www.info@sheffieldhomeoffootball.org
Sheffield Home of Football is a Registered Charity No: 1204425 Wholesale drinks license number urn XWAW 000 0012 0746
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The Crucible Liaison
A major highlight of the year was our strengthened relationship with the Crucible Theatre .
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Four impactful talks were delivered during the Ladies Football Team production run.
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Three outstanding contributions from female speakers were especially praised by the Crucible team.
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These events placed a powerful spotlight on women’s football , celebrating its history and future.
Hampden Collective Collaboration
Our partnership with the Hampden Collective deepened significantly.
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Our support contributed to saving the Second Hampden Ground , a major heritage victory.
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The story gained coverage in the Scottish Mail and The Times (London) .
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Related work appeared in the Stanza Poetry Anthology and The Scotch Professor magazine , highlighting the historic Sheffield–Glasgow connection.
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We also supported the publication of Mick’s book on the club’s history.
Town Hall Exhibition
Our Town Hall Exhibition showcased Sheffield’s football heritage to civic leaders, schools, and the public, strengthening the city’s cultural identity.
Heritage & Academic Impact
Blue Plaques
- 15 blue plaques now installed across the city, marking key sites in football’s early development.
Public Art
- The first commissioned artwork, “Heads or Tails” , was unveiled and warmly embraced across Sheffield.
UNESCO Bid
Our Mission
‘A programme of education and awareness about the city’s footballing history, the creation of a Sheffield Footballing Heritage Museum and the collection of memorabilia, trophies, programmes, historical records and other items for digital and physical exhibition ‘ www.info@sheffieldhomeoffootball.org
Sheffield Home of Football is a Registered Charity No: 1204425 Wholesale drinks license number urn XWAW 000 0012 0746
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- The official UNESCO World Heritage bid has been submitted and is now awaiting review.
Growing Archival Partnerships
Our research network expanded significantly, with new or strengthened links to:
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Scottish National Archives
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National Football Museum (NFM)
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The FA
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Barnsley Archives
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Penistone
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Shrewsbury School These partnerships directly support the UNESCO application and future academic work.
Academic Publications
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One academic paper published , read by 3,695+ academics worldwide
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A second paper is already in development
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Our research was also presented in London , raising Sheffield’s profile in national academic circles
Outreach, Education & Inclusion
Schools & Community Engagement
Under Andy’s leadership, outreach has expanded dramatically:
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Stronger liaison with schools across the region
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Work to create a more inclusive environment for girls’ football
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The United Shield presented to a girls’ team for the first time in history
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Collaboration with the English Schools Football Association
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Efforts underway to restore historic shields and return them to pride of place in the Town Hall
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• Continued support for the Schools Finals , reinforcing football’s civic and educational role
Internship Success
Our intern Paul from Lisbon has progressed to a role with Real Madrid , demonstrating the international reach and professional development impact of SHOF.
Our Mission
‘A programme of education and awareness about the city’s footballing history, the creation of a Sheffield Footballing Heritage Museum and the collection of memorabilia, trophies, programmes, historical records and other items for digital and physical exhibition ‘ www.info@sheffieldhomeoffootball.org
Sheffield Home of Football is a Registered Charity No: 1204425 Wholesale drinks license number urn XWAW 000 0012 0746
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Film & Creative Projects
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Film Award success at the Penistone Film Festival
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The Yellow Bus World Cup project in Peace Gardens brought families, schools, and communities together in a joyful celebration of football culture
Publishing & Cultural Output
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Sales of the first SHOF book continue to perform strongly
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A second book is already in the pipeline
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Our work featured in poetry, magazines, and national press, expanding cultural visibility
Digital Development
Website Redesign
A full website redesign is planned to modernise SHOF’s digital presence and improve public engagement.
Walking App Update
The Walking App is being updated to enhance user experience, integrate new heritage sites, and support increased tourism.
Financial & Strategic Overview
Funding
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Grant applications were unsuccessful this year , but the organisation continued to grow through:
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Public engagement
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Partnerships
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Sponsorship
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Merchandise
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Academic recognition
Resilience
Our Mission
‘A programme of education and awareness about the city’s footballing history, the creation of a Sheffield Footballing Heritage Museum and the collection of memorabilia, trophies, programmes, historical records and other items for digital and physical exhibition ‘ www.info@sheffieldhomeoffootball.org
Sheffield Home of Football is a Registered Charity No: 1204425 Wholesale drinks license number urn XWAW 000 0012 0746
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Despite funding challenges, SHOF has demonstrated strong momentum and community support.
Closing Statement
2025/26 has been a year of momentum, civic pride, and global recognition. Sheffield’s football story reached more people, inspired more young minds, and gained more international attention than ever before.
The foundations laid this year position Sheffield: The Home of Football for an even more ambitious and impactful 2026/27.
Our Mission
‘A programme of education and awareness about the city’s footballing history, the creation of a Sheffield Footballing Heritage Museum and the collection of memorabilia, trophies, programmes, historical records and other items for digital and physical exhibition ‘ www.info@sheffieldhomeoffootball.org
Sheffield Home of Football is a Registered Charity No: 1204425 Wholesale drinks license number urn XWAW 000 0012 0746
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Financial
June 2026 June 2025 Amount in Bank £6,509 £20,296 Income in the year £12,600.16 £24,182 Expenditure £44625.8 £12,967.79 note 1 sponsorship £5000 £0 note 2 Donations for gift aid £16000 £6,320 note 3 Reserve held £595 £1500 note 4 Wholesale drinks £0 £0 Tax to pay £0 £0 Profit / loss June 2026 june 2025 -£8,623.04 £3,500
Reserved funds for projects june 2026 June 2025 Fund amount amount artwork £460 £12,460.00 blue plaques £621 £1,270.00 Development worker £2923 £3,153.00 Hallam plaque £538.00 £538.00 disabled football £200.00 £185.00
£17,606.00 £12,774.00
Our Mission
‘A programme of education and awareness about the city’s footballing history, the creation of a Sheffield Footballing Heritage Museum and the collection of memorabilia, trophies, programmes, historical records and other items for digital and physical exhibition ‘ www.info@sheffieldhomeoffootball.org
Sheffield Home of Football is a Registered Charity No: 1204425 Wholesale drinks license number urn XWAW 000 0012 0746
Home of Football
Sheffield
Note 1 reserves used from previous year for artwork as it was a three year project Note 2 wealth management limited for outreach project
Note 3 Mainly against donations for artwork
Note 4 outlay for insurance only as other previous liabilities were paid on a two year basis Note 5 Loss in year is adjusted and shows a profit of £7,376.96 when the reserves are offset
The company had no employees during the period of these accounts
For the foreseeable future any employees will be on an agency/self-employed basis to minimise on the national insurance and tax liabilities.
No trustee’s received any wages for the said reporting period and only expenses were paid upon receipt of the said expenses.
The items sold via both Merchandise and the wholesale drinks license are solely for the use of the charity and therefore does not require tax paid on them.
Seeing this year, we generated below £25000 we will not require an audit for this year
The company has public liability insurance for the year
Our Mission
‘A programme of education and awareness about the city’s footballing history, the creation of a
Sheffield Footballing Heritage Museum and the collection of memorabilia, trophies, programmes, historical records and other items for digital and physical exhibition ‘ www.info@sheffieldhomeoffootball.org
Sheffield Home of Football is a Registered Charity No: 1204425 Wholesale drinks license number urn XWAW 000 0012 0746
Sheffield
Home of Football
List of trustees
Name Role Date of Other trusteeReporting status of appointships other trusteeships ment Denise Fox Chair 21 AuLORD MAYOR OF gust SHEFFIELD 2023 CHARITY
BIRLEY COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
Stephen TimoTrus24 SepSHARE PSYCHOReceived: On time thy Wood tee tember THERAPY 2023
Our Mission
‘A programme of education and awareness about the city’s footballing history, the creation of a
Sheffield Footballing Heritage Museum and the collection of memorabilia, trophies, programmes, historical records and other items for digital and physical exhibition ‘ www.info@sheffieldhomeoffootball.org
Sheffield Home of Football is a Registered Charity No: 1204425 Wholesale drinks license number urn XWAW 000 0012 0746
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| JOHN VIN- | Trus- | 21 Au- | ||||
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| Andy Kershaw | Trus- | 21 Au- | ||||
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| Barbara | Trus- | 21 Au- | ||||
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| Lynsey Lockey | Trus- | 21 Au- | ||||
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Our Mission
‘A programme of education and awareness about the city’s footballing history, the creation of a Sheffield Footballing Heritage Museum and the collection of memorabilia, trophies, programmes, historical records and other items for digital and physical exhibition ‘ www.info@sheffieldhomeoffootball.org
Sheffield Home of Football is a Registered Charity No: 1204425 Wholesale drinks license number urn XWAW 000 0012 0746
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Dr JOHN PETrus21 AuTER WILSON tee gust None on record 2023 Neale Andrew Parkin Trustee 23 January 2026 None on record
| Name Role Date of Other trustee- Reporting status of appoint- ships other trusteeships ment Jason Stuart Trus- 21 Au- KICKBACK RE- Received: On time Kenneth Dick- tee gust COVERY COMinson 2023MUNITY CIO FRIENDS OF Received: On time CHARLTON BROOK John Clarke Trus- 21 Au- FRIENDS OF Received: On time tee gust PORTLAND 2023 WORKS |
Name Role Date of Other trustee- Reporting status of appoint- ships other trusteeships ment Jason Stuart Trus- 21 Au- KICKBACK RE- Received: On time Kenneth Dick- tee gust COVERY COMinson 2023MUNITY CIO FRIENDS OF Received: On time CHARLTON BROOK John Clarke Trus- 21 Au- FRIENDS OF Received: On time tee gust PORTLAND 2023 WORKS |
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| John Clarke Trus- 21 Au- tee gust 2023 |
Our Mission ‘A programme of education and awareness about the city’s footballing history, the creation of a Sheffield Footballing Heritage Museum and the collection of memorabilia, trophies, programmes, historical records and other items for digital and physical exhibition ‘ www.info@sheffieldhomeoffootball.org
Sheffield Home of Football is a Registered Charity No: 1204425 Wholesale drinks license number urn XWAW 000 0012 0746
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Forecast for 2027 Income at the present level should increase as the stock and book/merchandise will show a minimum increase of 500 % on year end trends.
Expenditure against none reserved projects will remain roughly the same so our projects must grow, we did start completing some of the projects held within the restricted funds. This shows a loss on year end as previous years reserves were called upon
Web page £0 Insurance £547
Our Mission
‘A programme of education and awareness about the city’s footballing history, the creation of a Sheffield Footballing Heritage Museum and the collection of memorabilia, trophies, programmes, historical records and other items for digital and physical exhibition ‘ www.info@sheffieldhomeoffootball.org
Sheffield Home of Football is a Registered Charity No: 1204425 Wholesale drinks license number urn XWAW 000 0012 0746
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Are our main ongoing costs going forward into 2027
Our Mission
‘A programme of education and awareness about the city’s footballing history, the creation of a Sheffield Footballing Heritage Museum and the collection of memorabilia, trophies, programmes, historical records and other items for digital and physical exhibition ‘ www.info@sheffieldhomeoffootball.org
Sheffield Home of Football is a Registered Charity No: 1204425 Wholesale drinks license number urn XWAW 000 0012 0746
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Charity Name |
Charity Name |
Charity Name |
No (if any) | CC16a | |
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| Sheffield Home of Football |
1204425 |
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| Receipts andpayments acc | ounts | ||||
| For the period from |
Period start date | To | Period end date | ||
| 21/05/2024 | 21/05/2025 | ||||
| Section A Receipts a | nd payment | s | |||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Total funds | Last year | |
| to the nearest £ |
to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | |
| A1 Receipts | |||||
| hallamplaque | - | 538 | - | 538 | 538 |
| blueplaques | - | 621 | - | 621 | 1,270 |
| artwork | - | 460 | - | 460 | 12,460 |
| disabled football | - | 200 | - | 200 | 185 |
| delopement worker | - | 2,923 | - | 2,923 | 3,153 |
| merchandise | 116 | 116 | - | ||
| grant from old company | - | - | - | - | |
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
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4,858 | - | 4,858 | 17,606 |
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| merchandise in stock | 5,400 | - | - | 5,400 | 5,400 |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| Sub total | 5,400 | - | - | 5,400 | 5,400 |
| **Total receipts ** | 5,400 | 4,858 | - | 10,258 | 23,006 |
| A3 Payments | |||||
| doc fest | 2,000 | - | - | 2,000 | 1,200 |
| web | - | - | - | - | 124 |
| insurance | 547 | - | - | 547 | 89 |
| merchandise and events costs | 4,546 | - | - | 4,546 | 4,546 |
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| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| **Sub total ** | 7,093 | - | - | 7,093 | 5,959 |
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| **Sub total ** | - | - | - | - | - |
| **Totalpayments ** | 7,093 | - | - | 7,093 | 5,959 |
| Net of receipts/(payments) | - 1,693 | 4,858 | - | 3,165 | 17,047 |
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | - | - | - | - |
| A6 Cash funds lastyear end | 1,347 | - | - | 1,347 | 3,249 |
| Cash funds thisyear end | - 346 | 4,858 | - | 4,512 | 20,296 |
| Section B Statement | of assets an | d liabilities | at the end o | f the period | |
| Categories | Details | Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
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| to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | |||
| B1 Cash funds | working capital | 2,690 | 5,152 | - | |
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| - | - | - | |||
| T | otal cash funds | 2,690 | 5,152 | - | |
| (agree balances wit | h receipts and payments account(s)) |
Agreement Error | Agreement Error | OK | |
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
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| Details | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | ||
| B2 Other monetary assets | gift aid not collected | - | 3,297 | - | |
| merchandise | - | 14,000 | - | ||
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| Details | Fund to which asset belongs |
Cost (optional) | Current value (optional) |
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| B3 Investment assets | - | - | |||
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| - | - | ||||
| - | - | ||||
| - | - | ||||
| Details | Fund to which asset belongs |
Cost (optional) | Current value (optional) |
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| B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
events gear | unrestricted | 1,200 | 600 | |
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| Details | Fund to which liability relates |
Amount due (optional) |
When due (optional) |
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| B5 Liabilities | web | unrestricted | - | ||
| insurance | unrestricted | 547 | |||
| doc fest 2026 | restricted | - | |||
| - | |||||
| total liabilities | 547 | ||||
| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Sign | ature | Name | Date of approval |
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| john | clarke | 21/06/2026 | |||
Our Mission
‘A programme of education and awareness about the city’s footballing history, the creation of a Sheffield Footballing Heritage Museum and the collection of memorabilia, trophies, programmes, historical records and other items for digital and physical exhibition ‘ www.info@sheffieldhomeoffootball.org
Sheffield Home of Football is a Registered Charity No: 1204425 Wholesale drinks license number urn XWAW 000 0012 0746
Home of Football
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John Clarke 21/6/2026
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Company secretary Sheffield Home of Football
Our Mission
‘A programme of education and awareness about the city’s footballing history, the creation of a Sheffield Footballing Heritage Museum and the collection of memorabilia, trophies, programmes, historical records and other items for digital and physical exhibition ‘ www.info@sheffieldhomeoffootball.org
Sheffield Home of Football is a Registered Charity No: 1204425 Wholesale drinks license number urn XWAW 000 0012 0746