Trustees, Annual Report for the period
Period start dale
Ddy
oi
' Period end date
Yeai
2025
From
2024
03
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
Purbe¢k Film Festival
Other names charity is known by
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Registered charity number (if any)
1195008
Charity's princip81 address
Down End
Southcliffe Road
Swanage
Postcode
BH18 2JF
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name
Officg Ilf any)
Datès actèd if not for whole
ear
Chair
Nam• of per¥on lor bodyl entltled
toa
oint trustse
if an
Andrea Etherington
Paul Taylor
Woodley Harding
William Dartnall
Steven Peskin
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12
13
14
15
16
17
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example. any custodian trustees)
Name
Dates aGted if not for whole
ear
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation)
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of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation)
Section B
Structure, governance and mana
ement
Description of the charity's trusts
Constitution
Type of governing document
How the charity is constituted
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Trustee selection methods
Appointed by The Board of Trustees
Additional governance issues (Optional infomiation)
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant, about..
policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees.,
the charity's organisational
structure and any wider
networf( with which the charity
relationship with any related
parties",
trustees, consideration of
rnajor risks and the system
and procedures to manage
them.
Section C
Objectives and activities
To present the public with UK and international
specialised film (archive, classic, foreign language, art
house, and independent) of an objectively high class
and standard at an annual film festival
Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing docum•nt
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TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC,
PARTICULARLY IN THE RURAL AREAS OF THE
COUNTY OF DORSET, IN THE ART OF
CINEMATOGRAPHY, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT
EXCLUSIVELY BY: . PRESENTING THE PUBLIC
WITH UK AND INTERNATIONAL SPECIALISED FILM
(ARCHIVE, CLASSIC, FOREIGN LANGUAGE, ART
HOUSE, AND INDEPENDENT) OF AN OBJECTIVELY
HIGH CLASS AND STANDARD AT AN ANNUAL FILM
FESTIVAL. INCREASING THE DEPTH OF
UNDERSTANDING OF FILM AS AN ART FORM, AND
OF THE COMPONENTS OF FILM MAKING,
THEREBY RAISING CINE-LITERACY THROUGH
TALKS, DISCUSSIONS, VISITING SPEAKERS,
THEMED EVENTS AND FILM NOTES . PROVIDING
EMERGING DIRECTORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO
GAIN EXPERIENCE IN FILMING MAKING BY THE
PROVISION OF A SHORT FILM COMPETITION.
PROVIDING FILM-RELATED ACTIVITIES AND
WORKSHOPS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN.
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include withln
this section the statutory
declaralion that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional Infomiation)
You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about..
policy on grantmaking.,
policy programme related
inveslment.,
contribution made by
volunteers.
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Section D
Achievements and performance
Promote & run a very successful Film Festival in the local area.
Held open air cinema shows at various venues.
Summary of the main
achievements of Ihe charity
during the year
e 2024-5 saw a very suc￿sSful recruitment of volunteers (45).
e in-year prograrnme attraGted good audiences , helped by ex￿lIent
weather. at Corfe Castle. Durlston Castle, Carey's Secret Garden.
Knowle House hotel, Blue Poole Dorset.
"The October festival attracted c.7000 viewers to its 2 week programrne
of events with a further c. 1500 in-year.
Audience feedback demonstrated over 90 percent of audiences found the
festival to be good or extremely good with by the far the majority in the
latter category.
Sir Mark Rylance was joined by Sir Sam Mendes as a patron of the
festival. Sam Mendes opened the festival with a stunning evening of Q
and A and a screening of 1917
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Section E
Financial review
Brief statement of the
charity's policy on resevies
The Trust regularly keeps its finances under review.
Details of any funds materially
in deficit
None
Further financial review details (Option81 information)
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant about..
the charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)-,
how expenditure has
supported the key objectives
ofthe charity.,
investment policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment policy
adopted.
The BFI awarded an almost maximum grant and other awards were
received from from local councils, businesses and individuals.
The festival continues to work to fulfilling its key objectives
Section F
Other optional information
Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Andrea Etherington
Posltlon (eg Se¢retary. Chair,
Chair
etc)
Date
29 November, 2025
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Purbecl< Film Festival
Unaudited Accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2025

Purbeclc Film Festival
Unaudited Accounls
Year ended 31 March 2025
CONTENTS
PAGE
Proprietor and Professional Advisers
Proprietor's Approval Statement
Accounlanl's Fleport
Proflt and Loss Account
Balance She¢t
Notes to the Aceounls
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Purbeclc Film Festival
Proprietor and Professional Advisers
Year ended 31 March 2025
Proprielor
A Elherington
Business name
Purb8d( Film Festival
Business address
Down End
Soulhcliffe Road
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2JF
United Kingdom
Accountant
PJC Accounting Services
Chartered CeTtified A￿OUntants
7 Filleul Road
Sandford Woods
Wareham
Dtsrsei
BH20 7AW
United Klngdom

Purbeck Film Festival
Proprietor's Approval Statement
Year ended 31 March 2025
In accordanc8 with the engagement letter dated 23 August 2021.1 approve the accounts which comprise
the profit and loss account, balance sheet and related notes. l ad(nowledge my responsibiliiy for the
accounts, inoluding the appropriateness ol the applicabIe financial reporting framework as set out in
note 1, and for providing PJG Accounting Services with all the Information and explanations necessary
for their compilation.
Date: 21 Septembèr 2025

Purbecl< Film Festival
Report to the proprietor on the preparation of the unaudited accounts of
Purbeck Film Festival
Year ended 31 March 2025
In aceordan¢e with your instructlons, I have compllèd tho accounts on the following pages from the
accounting records and from information and explanations supplled to me.
I have not carrigd out an authl or any other review, and conSequ￿1]Y I do Th)t, therefore, express any
opinion on the accounts.
PJC Accounting Services
Chartered Certified Accountants
7 Filleul Road
Sandlord Wocmjs
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 7AW
United Kingdo
Date.. 21 September 2025

Purbeck Film Festival
Profit and Loss Account
Year ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Note
Turnover
94,493
65.403
19,127
46,276
102
Gosl of sales
29,848
64,647
61
Gross profit
Flnance Income
Expenditure
Piemises coslg
4,711
17,223
304
5,578
12,633
99
Staff cosi8
Travelling and enierl&nment
OffSce Costs
8,672
10,288
Marketing
Legal and professional
Repairs and maintenance
Depreciation
General expenses
Flnance charges
5,055
1.140
1,080
125
436
5,364
2,950
75
110
43,015
21,693
34,248
Profit for the year
12,130

Purbeck Film Festival
Balance Sheet
31 March 2025
2025
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Current assets
06blors
1.742
4,618
Cash al bank
74,539
57,036
59,204
59,204
59,204
79,155
Net current assets
Net assets
79,155
80,897
nanced by".
Capilal account
80,897
59,204

Purbeck Film Festival
Notes to the Accounts
Year ended 31 March 2025
1 Accounting pollcies
BASIS OF PREPARATION
The attounls have been prepared under the hlslorlcal cosl basis and on a basis which enabSes the
prollts to be calculated in accordance wlth Unlled Kingdom Generdly Accepled Accounting Pracllce.
TURNOVER
The I￿rr￿r shown in the profit and loss aGcounl Tepresgnts amounts invoiced during Ihe year. exclusive
ol Value Added Tax.
TANGIBLE ASSETS
TaThJible assets are measured at cost less accumulated deprecialion. Depreciation is calculated so as
to write off the cost ol an asset, less its 8Stirllaled residual value. over the useful economic life of that
asset as foSlows'.
Plant and machlnery
20% Reduclng Balanc8
2 Proflt and loss account anatysls
TURNOVER
2025
2024
Sales
75,773
18.720
94,493
65,403
Grants & Donaltons
65,403
COST OF SALES
2025
2024
Purchases
28.451
17,805
1,322
19,127
Other direct Bosls
1,395
29.846

Purbecl< Film Festival
Notes to the Accounts (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2025
FINANCE INCOME
2025
2024
Bank interest receivable
61
102
EXPENDITURE
2025
2024
Premises costs
Rent
1,924
Venue Hire
2,787
4.711
4,018
5,578
2025
2024
Staff costs
Wages and salaries
17,223
12,633
2025
2024
Travelling and entertainment
Travelling
304
99

Purbeck Film Festival
Notes to the Accounts (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Offlc8 costs
Printing, postage and stationery
Telephone
Computer costs
7,726
200
90
938
2,362
10,288
8,672
2025
2024
Marketing
Marketing
5,055
1.420
2025
2024
Legal and professlonal
Accountancy fees
Prolesslonal fees
1,120
20
1.080
1,140
1,080
2025
2024
Repairs and malntenance
Repairs and maintenance
125
2025
2024
Depreciation
Depreciation
436

Purbecl< Film Festival
Notes to the Accounts (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
General expenses
Trainlng costs
Gen8ral insurance
Donations
Subscripllons
Sundry expenses
Hospitality
58
284
284
2,750
1,000
514
292
1,704
5.364
1,374
2,950
2025
2024
Finance charges
Bank charges
110
75

Purbeclc Film Festival
Notes to the Accounts (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2025
3 TangKble assets
Plant and
machinery
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
2,178
Al 31 March 2025
2,178
Depreclation
At 1 April 2024
Charg8
At 31 Ma￿h 2025
436
436
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
1,742
At 31 March 2024
4 Debtors
2025
2024
Trade debtor5
3,323
1,293
2,168
othor d8btors
4,616
2,168
10

Purbeck Film Festival
Notes to the Accounts (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2025
S Capital account
2025
2024
At 1 April 2024
Net profit for the year
Ai 31 March 2025
59.204
47,074
12,130
59,204
21.693
80,897