The Screen Film Community
Registered charity no. 1161792 Company no. 08109946
Annual Report and Accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2025
Contents
| Page No. | |
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| Reference and Administrative Information | 1 |
| Trustees’ Report | 2 - 8 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 9 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 10 |
| Balance Sheet | 11 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 12 - 15 |
Reference and Administrative Information
| Registered company no.: | 08109946 |
(England and Wales) |
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| Registered charity no.: | 1161792 | |
| Registered office: | The Stowe Centre | |
| 258 Harrow Road | ||
| London W2 5ES | ||
| Trustees/Directors: | Paul Brewster | |
| Suzanne Michaelides | ||
| Mary Patricia Herron | ||
| Victor Jones | ||
| Loy Phillips | ||
| General Manager: | Kate Herron | |
| Bank: | Lloyds Bank plc | |
| East Ham (309293) Branch | ||
| P.O. Box 1000 | ||
| BX1 1LT |
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The Screen Film Community
Trustees’ Annual Report
The Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.
The reference and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the memorandum and articles of association and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities (issued in March 2015).
Structure, Governance and Management
The Screen Film Community is a company limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. It was incorporated on 18 June 2012 and registered as a charity on 21 May 2015. It is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 18 June 2012 as amended by certificate of incorporation on change of name dated 25 March 2014 as amended by special resolution registered at Companies House on 12 March 2015. It was registered as a charity 21 May 2015. As a charity, in the opinion of the Trustees, it complies with the provisions of Section 60 of the Companies Act 2006, which exempts it from the requirement to end its name with “limited”. Throughout this report it will be referred to as “the charity”.
Responsibility for the governance of the charity resides with the trustees. Day to day operations are managed by the General Manager. Trustees who served during the year under review and to date are listed on page 1. We registered 2 new trustees this year to take the total to 5.
The board believe that the best interests of the charity will be served by having an appropriate number of trustees who collectively have a range of skills and experience suitable to the running of the charity. In addition to general advertising the current trustees will use their personal knowledge and contacts to seek appropriate candidates for appointment as trustee. Newly appointed trustees will be provided with the necessary information and documents to enable them to understand the charity and their role as a trustee.
Aims and Objectives
The purpose of the charity is to advance in life and help young people, particularly in socially and economically deprived neighbourhoods in London through:
the provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their condition in life
providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals, in particular by the provision of film and television training and career advice.
The objectives of The Screen Community are:
to increase its contact with those young people who are hard to reach, such as those who are at risk of homelessness, crime, and those who are in care or those with mental health issues to increase the charity’s networks with employers and further education bodies.
it has developed a wide network of inward and outward referral partners in the most disadvantaged areas in Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and their surrounding boroughs, which has increased the demand on their services and also increased the progression routes for their beneficiaries.
The charity pursues its objects by providing workshops in Film & TV Production and in Video Games Design & Coding and other related activities and provide beneficiaries with pathways into further education and work.
Achievements and Performance
This has been a pivotal year for our charity in that we have grown our earned income streams with us being commissioned to produce a film for another charity, which created a strong viral interest and also a live screening event. Our young beneficiaries worked on this and thereby reinforced their real-world experience.
We are also part of a Trading for Good programme where we are taken through a series of workshops to increase our social enterprise earned income. This is the very beginning of our journey and there is a long way to go on this but as grant funding becomes harder to obtain it is important we have some additional income streams.
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We are scheduled to obtain a commission to also create a film for a local disabled organisation which will involve the local school as well as our beneficiaries. This will all add into our ‘Trading for Good’ plans.
We have also received corporate donations which is a new development whereby we are helping local companies obtain volunteer credits. We hope to expand our relationships with local corporate companies to further our earned income plans.
We also achieved status as a Duke of Edinburgh accredited centre which now enables us to provide our beneficiaries with the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award. We very bravely took a group of 10 young people on a 2 day walking trip to prove their physical and map reading abilities. This was a great success and all completed the award.
For their volunteering segment of the award they were given permission to create a film about mental health and the young beneficiaries completely took control of the story, script and production to create a film titled "Be More Aware".
In addition this year we have run our landmark Film and TV Production workshops plus Games Design and Coding Workshops in Rebel Business School, Harrow Road and also Baseline Studios part of the Grenfell Lancaster West estate.
Despite all the above successes, this has been a very challenging year where many funding applications were not successful despite our proven success in engaging with hard to reach young people and guiding them into further education and employment. The cost of living crisis has reduced the amount of funding available and many more charities are feeling the pinch. This has resulted in us having to lose staff and also give up our desk space to manage the lack of core funding.
In order to rescue our hard earned legacy we have employed a fundraising person to help bring in much needed core funding.
January 2024 – July 2024 – Commissioned Project – Khady’s Dream
Following a recommendation from a former colleague, we were commissioned by a Camden-based charity that supports young people transitioning back into society after serving prison sentences. The brief was initially modest: to create a short film showcasing their work. However, the project quickly evolved into an ambitious, high-production piece featuring a penthouse location with panoramic views across London, drone footage over Camden’s high streets, multiple shoot days, and a cast of young actors.
Crucially, the project enabled us to employ our own young beneficiaries in paid, professional roles throughout the production. This significantly enhanced their real-world work experience, exposing them to industry standards, complex logistics, and collaborative creative processes. The project was both creatively rewarding and deeply impactful for the young people involved.
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December 2024 – Duke of Edinburgh volunteering – Making of film “BE NOT AFRAID”
As part of their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, our young beneficiaries were required to complete a volunteering section. The group expressed a strong desire to create a film focused on mental health, an idea fully supported by the Duke of Edinburgh organisation.
Immediately after returning from their expedition, the young people began developing the concept, writing the script, and planning the production of Be Not Afraid. Working collaboratively, they took on professional roles including director, cinematographer, actors, and editor. From rehearsals through to post-production, the group led every stage of the process.
The result is a powerful short film that sensitively explores mental health issues from a youth perspective, demonstrating both creative growth and meaningful peer engagement.
January 2025 – April 2025
During this period, we expanded our reach by piloting workshops in a new neighbourhood closer to Bayswater. Sessions were delivered from the Westbourne Park Family Centre in partnership with the Whiteleys development, following a successful application to their community fund.
Launching in a new area requires time to build awareness and trust with local estates and schools, but we quickly formed a committed and creative group of young people. Together, they developed and voted on a storyline exploring gang coercion and youth vulnerability. The narrative follows a young girl pressured into gang involvement through an initiation task: stealing someone’s watch.
The participants shaped the script, supported casting with members of the local church community, and filmed on location in a nearby park — drawing interest and engagement from local young people in the process.
The film is called “Jamie’s Watch” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI7pduliV5A
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April 2025 – July 2025
With funding from AtkinsRéalis, we delivered another film workshop from the newly opened Westminster Community Hub, The Exchange — a vibrant space located at the heart of the community we serve
Working closely with a highly engaged group of young people, participants developed a warm and imaginative storyline centred on a man and his dog. As with all our projects, we collaborated with industry professionals, and for this workshop we were thrilled to introduce new talent.
Producer Dhiraj Mahey, whose debut feature Ish premiered at both the Venice Film Festival and the London Film Festival, joined the project alongside Jermaine Edwards, cinematographer on Ish and the widely acclaimed My Father’s Shadow. Their involvement gave our young people invaluable insight into high-end professional filmmaking and direct access to industry role models.
The film is called “One Minute Too Late” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHmq-8bOE3E&t=71s
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Immediately following our film workshops, we delivered a summer games design course from another new location: the Avenues Happy Hub. This partnership provided an exciting opportunity to demonstrate the quality and ambition of our work in a new setting.
Despite a last-minute change in tutor due to our original games designer securing a major contract, we quickly recruited an excellent replacement who delivered a well-structured, industry-standard programme. Young people learned to design and build games using professional software including Unity and Blender.
Sessions were run in a collaborative, round-table format — mirroring professional studio environments — and the group remained highly focused and motivated, even during some of the hottest days of the year. A standout moment was when participants were able to take home a 3D-printed version of their own tank designs.
Here are some of the games - https://ignite-studio.itch.io
January 2025– September 2025 – Commissioned Project – Action Disability Kensington & Chelsea “Be More Aware”
In between running these workshops our charity was commissioned to make a film for Action Disability Kensington & Alongside our workshop delivery, we were commissioned by Action Disability Kensington & Chelsea (ADKC) to create a film highlighting the everyday barriers faced by people with mobility impairments in London. The film focuses on issues such as Lime bikes obstructing pavements, overcrowded bus stops, and general lack of public awareness — all of which can pose serious dangers to those using walking aids or wheelchairs.
Delivered in partnership with Kensington Aldridge Academy, we supported students to develop storylines, conduct interviews with ADKC members, and film sensitively and professionally. The young people rose to the challenge, producing a film that is both empathetic and deeply moving.
“Be More Aware” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr5T1hc4xg8
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Employment and Further Education Initiatives
Alongside creative delivery, our programmes embed employability through CV workshops, career guidance, and pathways into further education. Many of our young people have progressed into prestigious institutions and industry roles.
Several participants have secured places at London Screen Academy, founded by Barbara Broccoli (James Bond) and Tim Bevan (Notting Hill, Bridget Jones), while others have progressed to Ravensbourne University and Bournemouth University.
We have also supported young people into employment with organisations including:
BBC Panorama BBC One Show Coverage of The Queen’s Funeral Studio Lambert ( Squid Game ) ITV ( 24 Hours in A&E, Millionaires Abroad ) Parliament TV KSI / Sidemen productions
Our employer database continues to grow, and each production cycle sees more young people move directly into paid industry roles.
Most recently:
Two young people secured roles on a high-end BBC drama about Charles Dickens (airing later this year) Two gained places at London Screen Academy One secured a place at drama school One began studying animation Eight younger participants registered to complete their Duke of Edinburgh Award with us
An Exciting Development
Towards the end of 2025, we were invited to join a bid to co-manage one of Westminster’s new community hubs, located on the Brunel Housing Estate — an area we know well and have previously filmed in.
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The bid was successful, and we are now a delivery partner in the new hub, with direct input into its design. As part of this, we now have our own dedicated Film, TV & Games Hub .
This development marks a significant step forward, enabling us to plan longer-term programmes, reach more young people, deepen community engagement, and significantly increase our impact.
Financial Review
The rise in total income, £70,980 in 24/25 compared to £36,547 in 23/24, reflects the funding of £30,000 received during the year from Postcode society and Garfield Weston as unrestricted funds. Total expenditure in the year was £54,919 (prior year £59,255), which gives an overall revenue of £16,061 (prior year deficit £22,708). This increases the overall reserves from £24,782 at prior year end to £40,843.
Reserves Policy
The trustees are mindful of the need to ensure the sustainability of the charity and the continuance of its work.
At present, the current level of funds and projected future funding are sufficient to continue activities in the short term. However, the trustees recognise the need for general reserves and are seeking ways to secure core funding.
Public Benefit
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102 and the trustees have complied with the duty in section 4 of the 2006 Act to have due regard to guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission.
Approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf by
loy phillips (Mar 26, 2026 05:38:31 GMT)
Trustee
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Independent Examiners' Report to the Trustees of The Screen Film Community
I report on the accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025 set out on pages 10 to 15.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act);
follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners' Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view ' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.
Independent examiners' statement In connection with my examination
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Jonathan Chartres, FCA Independent Examiner
Date:
26/03/2026
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Statement of Financial Activity
For the year ended 30 June
| Notes Income from: Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities: 3 Other 4 Total Income Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable Activities: Games workshops Film making Mentoring Other Other Expenditure Total Expenditure 5 Net operating income/(expenditure) Net gains/(losses) on investments Net income/(expenditure) Transfer between funds Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 7 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ £ £ £ - 9,850 9,850 - - - 30,000 25,949 55,949 - 27,607 27,607 181 5,000 5,181 3,940 5,000 8,940 2025 2024 |
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| 30,181 40,799 70,980 3,940 32,607 36,547 |
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| - - - 182 - 182 - - - 224 - 224 7,755 19,940 27,695 11,406 28,865 40,271 - - - - 385 385 5,439 4,633 10,073 3,580 3,065 6,645 - 17,151 17,151 - 11,548 11,548 |
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| 13,194 41,725 54,919 15,392 43,863 59,255 |
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| 16,987 (926) 16,061 (11,452) (11,256) (22,708) - - - - - - 16,987 (926) 16,061 (11,452) (11,256) (22,708) - - - 5,943 (5,943) - 16,987 (926) 16,061 (5,509) (17,199) (22,708) 15,897 8,885 24,782 21,406 26,084 47,490 |
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| 32,884 7,959 40,843 15,897 8,885 24,782 |
The notes on the following pages form part of these accounts.
The above results derive from continuing activities. There were no other recognised gains or losses other than those stated above.
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Balance Sheet
As at 30 June
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2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Notes
Current Assets
Debtors - -
Cash 63,739 43,793
63,739 43,793
Current Liabilities
Creditors 10 22,894 19,011
Net Current Assets 40,843 24,782
Total Assets 40,843 24,782
Funds
Unrestricted Funds 8 32,884 15,897
Restricted funds 8 7,959 8,885
Total Funds 7 40,843 24,782
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The notes on the following pages form part of these accounts.
For the year ending 30 June 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The Directors have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the companies Act 2006.
The Directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
Approved by the Trustees on
and signed on their behalf by
loy phillips (Mar 26, 2026 05:38:31 GMT)
Trustee
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Notes to the accounts
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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a) The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) under Accounting and Reporting by Charities; Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP 2015) and the Companies Act 2006. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historic cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy or note.
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b) Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Income is deferred as necessary when the donor specifies that the income must only be used in future accounting periods or when any performance conditions have not been fully met.
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c) The charity operates fund accounting:
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Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these
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Unrestricted funds are donations and other income received or generated for the charitable purposes
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Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Trustees for particular purposes
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d) Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following headings:
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Costs of raising funds relate to the costs incurred by the charity in inducing third parties to make voluntary contributions to it as well as the cost of any activities with a fundraising purpose
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Expenditure on charitable activities includes the cost of delivering services and conducting research undertaken
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Other expenditure represents those items not falling into any other heading
The charity is not registered for VAT, which is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
Expenditure is allocated to the particular activity for which it was incurred. The cost of overall direction and administration, comprising the salary and overhead costs of the central function, together with governance costs, is apportioned to each charitable activity on the basis of direct costs attributable to that activity.
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e) Items of equipment and other tangible assets will be capitalised where the purchase price exceeds £1000. Those items will be depreciated on a straight line basis over three years.
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f) The Trustees are of the opinion that the charity is exempt from Corporation Tax on its charitable activities.
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g) The charity has no employee and therefore does not currently run a pension scheme.
2. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
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2025 2024
£ £
Donations 9,850 -
9,850 -
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The Screen Film Community
Notes to the accounts
| 3. 4. 5. |
Grants: Postcode Society Trust Garfield Weston BBC Children in Need The Award Scheme L Dofe Young Kensington & Chelsea Westminster City Council GLA Young Londoners Fees: UK Youth Digital Grant Khady’s Dream Lusid London Ltd Adanna Women’s Support Dot to Dot Other Games Film Documentar y Mentoring £ £ £ £ People costs - 11,267 - - Premises and location costs - 5,233 - - Equipment and materials - 2,123 - - Other direct costs - 296 - - Meetings and travel costs - 1,263 - - Professional and other fees - 2,007 - - Office expenses - 5,506 - - - 27,695 - - OTHER INCOME INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Total expenditure 2025 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE Current year: |
Grants: Postcode Society Trust Garfield Weston BBC Children in Need The Award Scheme L Dofe Young Kensington & Chelsea Westminster City Council GLA Young Londoners Fees: UK Youth Digital Grant Khady’s Dream Lusid London Ltd Adanna Women’s Support Dot to Dot Other Games Film Documentar y Mentoring £ £ £ £ People costs - 11,267 - - Premises and location costs - 5,233 - - Equipment and materials - 2,123 - - Other direct costs - 296 - - Meetings and travel costs - 1,263 - - Professional and other fees - 2,007 - - Office expenses - 5,506 - - - 27,695 - - OTHER INCOME INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Total expenditure 2025 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE Current year: |
2025 £ 15,000 15,000 - 7,949 8,000 10,000 - 55,949 2025 £ 5,000 70 111 - - - 5,181 Other Fundraising £ £ 24,800 - 1,116 - 262 - 66 - 280 - 700 - - - |
2024 £ - - 9,900 - 4,990 9,600 3,117 |
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| 27,607 | ||||
| 2024 £ 5,000 3,300 - 450 150 40 |
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| 8,940 | ||||
| Total £ 36,067 6,349 2,386 362 1,543 2,707 5,506 |
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| - 27,695 - - |
27,224 - |
54,919 |
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The Screen Film Community
Notes to the accounts
| Prior year: People costs Premises and location costs Equipment and materials Other direct costs Meetings and travel costs Professional and other fees Office expenses Support and governance Total expenditure 2024 |
Games Film Documenta ry Mentoring Other Fundraising Support and Gov’nance Total £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ 150 19,818 - 258 9,218 - 7,806 37,250 - 1,945 - - 3,778 - 782 6,505 - 619 - - 2,037 - 548 3,204 - 2,220 - - 155 120 163 2,658 - 1,566 - - 493 2 1,448 3,509 - 732 - - 320 - 1,714 2,766 - 86 - - - - 3,277 3,363 |
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| 150 26,986 - 258 16,000 122 15,738 59,255 74 13,285 - 127 2,192 60 (15,738) - |
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| 224 40,271 - 385 18,193 182 - 59,255 |
6. GOVERNANCE COSTS
| GOVERNANCE COSTS Professional and other fees Independent Examination Fee Total |
2025 £ 2,357 350 2,707 |
2024 £ - 700 |
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| 700 |
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Unrestricted funds General funds Restricted Funds: BBC Children in Need year 2 BBC Children in Need year 3 Young Kensington & Chelsea Culture Workshop The Award Scheme L Dofe London Youth Queen’s Park CC Screenskills UK Youth Digital Grant Westminster City Council WD General Total Restricted funds Total Funds |
Funds b/f Incoming Resources Outgoing Resources Transfers between funds Funds c/f £ £ £ £ £ 15,897 30,180 13,194 - - 32,883 - - - - - - - - - - - 8,000 (8,000) - - - 7,949 (7,949) - - 3,169 - (670) - 2,499 3,500 - - - 3,500 256 - (256) - - 1,960 5,000 (5,000) - 1,960 - 10,000 (10,000) - - - 9,850 (9,850) - - |
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| 8,885 40,800 41,725 - - 7,959 |
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| 24,782 70,980 54,919 - - 40,843 |
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The Screen Film Community
Notes to the accounts
8. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Current Assets Debtors Cash Current Liabilities Creditors Net Current Assets Total Assets Prior year: Current Assets Debtors Cash Current Liabilities Creditors Net Current Assets Total Assets Current year: |
Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ - - - 55,779 7,959 63,739 (22,894) - (22,894) 2025 |
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| 32,885 7,959 40,843 32,885 7,959 40,843 |
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| Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ - - - 34,908 8,885 43,793 (19,011) - (19,011) 2024 |
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| 15,897 8,885 24,782 15,897 8,885 24,782 |
9 STAFF COSTS
The charity had no employees during the period under review. The General Manager, teachers and assistants all acted on a freelance basis.
10 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
| S: Amounts falling due within one year | ||
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| Total Trade creditors Due to HMRC Other creditors Accrued expenses |
2025 £ 4,100 - 16,735 2,059 22,894 |
2024 £ 16,701 367 584 1,359 |
| 19,011 |
11 RELATED PARTIES
Fees amounting to £1,600 for Kate Herron were booked during the year (prior year £9,200) and an amount of £16,492 remained unpaid at the end of the year (prior year £15,225).
12 TRUSTEES
The Trustees who served throughout the year are listed on page 1. There was no Trustee remuneration, other benefits or expenses paid during the year.
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