Latest News & Press

Please note that the Office will close for the holidays on Friday 20th December 2024 and will reopen as normal on Thursday 2nd January 2025.

The Analytical Services department of Sheffield Assay Office has recently taken on three new students on work placements as they work towards their university degrees.

It was a pleasure to represent Sheffield Assay Office at the CW Sellors Christmas Wishes Showcase over the last two weeks – an annual event where members of the public can explore beautiful jewellery, exquisite diamonds and luxury timepieces presented by esteemed brands.

Sheffield Assay Office designed gold-plated, solid silver medals for the courageous recipients of the prestigious National Police Chiefs Council’s annual Police Public Bravery Awards.

Information for entries for The Craft & Design Council Competition 2025 is now live.

We held a super spooky day here at Sheffield Assay Office this Halloween with caring staff raising £100 for charity.

This month Sheffield Assay Office bade a fond farewell to our previous Chairman, long-standing Executive Committee member and Guardian, Mr Chris Heaton.

A press release was issued today by Allied Gold and Brown & Newirth to announce an historic agreement with Sheffield Assay Office to set up an in-house assay office at the group's headquarters.