THE BRITISH FEDERATION OF FILM SOCIETIES TRADING AS CINEMA FOR ALL
CINEMA FOR ALL 2024-25 ANNUAL REPORT
CHARITY NUMBER: 276633 COMPANY NUMBER: 01391200
QTIBPOC Cinema Club at the Community Cinema Conference 2024 (Photo credit: Peter Martin)
Contents
Cinema For All Conference 2023, Clare Moores from Manchester and Salford Film Society, Photo Peter Martin
GOVERNANCE REVIEW
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02 Legal and Administrative Information 05
03 Board of Trustees 06
04 Patrons and the Honorary Council 08
05 Risk Management and Serious Incidents 09
05 Policies 09
06 Welcome from Andrew Ormston 11
07 Welcome from Jaq Chell 12
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
08 Financial Review of the Year 13
09 Independent Examiner’s Report 14
10 Statement of Financial Activities 16
11 Balance Sheet 17
12 Notes to the Financial Statements 18
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PUBLIC BENEFIT
The charitable objects of Cinema For All are:
To advance the education of and to encourage the interest of the public in film as an art and as a medium for information, education and social enlightenment; and to promote the study and appreciation of film specifically. Cinema For All acts to benefit the public in the following ways:
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Cinema For All’s activities benefit the public by providing opportunities to see a wider range of films, to develop an interest in film as an art form, become better informed and educated about film, and to appreciate different cultures and viewpoints.
Our annual conference for
community cinema is a unique national event providing valuable opportunities to network and share best practice on a peer-to-peer level, as well as previewing forthcoming titles.
Our training and coaching programmes provide valuable support, learning and development opportunities for those currently running volunteer-led film societies and community cinemas and those who are starting out.
UNIQUE RANGE AND REACH
Cinema For All is the only national agency working exclusively on behalf of community cinema. Our knowledge of the breadth and depth of the sector, along with our history of support, enables us to nurture its great variety.
The activities of Cinema For All cover the whole country, encouraging and supporting members of the public to engage in community film exhibition across the UK. As a member organisation, Cinema For All speaks for and advocates on behalf of the sector on the national cultural stage. We provide local, hands-on advice to community film exhibitors from Shetland to Jersey.
INFORMATION AND ADVICE
This service covers all aspects of film exhibition, from setting up a community cinema,
to choosing and hiring equipment, film recommendations, licences and film availability. Personal bespoke advice is given by person via email, phone or zoom calls. A full range of downloadable digital resources, as well as a comprehensive community cinema start up pack are available from the website.
Cinema For All also distributes its monthly Newsreel magazine to over 1,300 email addresses from across the film, voluntary and arts sectors and produces a popular podcast series.
MEMBERSHIP
Cinema For All provides a range of affordable membership categories for organisations, from our free Affiliate membership, to Associate and Full Membership. We offer a reduced price for membership to groups in their first and second years with the
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Community Cinema Conference 2024 (Photo credit: Peter Martin)
same level of access to all our
REPRESENTATION
Cinema For All uses the data it holds on the sector to make informed responses to various public consultations to advocate for its membership. The Cinema For All board also includes elected trustees who have a particular role in representing members’ needs on the board. The current Board of Trustees is geographically diverse, with representation spread across the country from Scotland to Brighton. This wide regional spread helps ensure that the priorities, challenges, and perspectives of community cinemas in different parts of the UK are properly reflected in the organisation’s decision-making.
SUPPORTING DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES
Cinema For All works for the public benefit through project work targeting specific social groups that may be
disadvantaged in terms of their access to film culture and the broader range of films available. For example, Cinema For All has supported community cinema projects led by young people in areas of low cultural provision, helping them create safe, affordable spaces to watch and discuss film. Another example includes working with community groups supporting older audiences who may face barriers such as isolation, mobility challenges, or limited digital access, enabling them to enjoy regular screenings and connect with others in their local area.
REGIONAL ACTIVITY
Cinema For All supports a formally constituted regional group, which provides filmviewing sessions, networking opportunities, and training days for local community exhibitors. This group, along with its elected representatives, forms an important part of Cinema For All’s overall support structure.
Film societies and community cinemas play a vital role in bringing film to rural and remote communities across the UK, many of which are highlighted on our public-facing website mycommunitycinema.org.uk.
In addition, our Climate Action Focus Group works to create sustainable networks in areas that do not currently have a formal Cinema For All regional group.
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Community Cinema Conference 2024 (Photo credit: Peter Martin)
Cinema For All, British Federation of Film Societies
Cinema For All is the trading name of the British Federation of Film Societies which was incorporated as a company and as a charity on 27 September 1978. The British Federation of Film Societies is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of the members is limited. The trustees of the charity are also the directors of the company.
The financial statements found on pages 16 to 22 comply with current statutory requirements, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and the Statement of Recommended Practice: the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) for the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025
The Trustees have agreed that the 2025 Annual General Meeting should be online and will take place on 16 December 2025.
Company Number: 01391200
Charity Number: 276633
REGISTERED OFFICE
Throughout this document, Cinema For All will be used when referring to the British Federation of Film Societies.
Unit 411, The Workstation 15 Paternoster Row Sheffield South Yorkshire S1 2BX
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
www.cinemaforall.co.uk
Nicola O'Sullivan FCA DChA BHP LLP Chartered Accountants, Albert Works, Sidney Street, Sheffield, S1 4RG
BANKERS
Lloyds Bank 802 Oxford St Swansea SA1 3AF
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2024/25
We would like to express our gratitude for the contribution of all those who have served as trustees.
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Andrew Ormston Benjamin Johnson Patrick Campbell Rui Jin Board Rico Johnson-Sinclair
Chair Vice Chair Treasurer Member Board Member
Carmen Paddock Jules Roberts Paula Stott Tatenda Jamera
Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member
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Andrew Ormston (Chair), Patrick Campbell (Treasurer), Rico Johnson Sinclair, Benjamin Johnson (Resigned December 2024), Paula Stott ( Resigned November 2025), Rui Jin, Carmen Paddock, Jules Roberts (Appointed May 2023) and Tatenda Jamera (Appointed December 2023).
TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT - CHARITABLE COMPANY
The trustees (who are also directors of Cinema For All for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the trustees must not
approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 2. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102);
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 4. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
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The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
WORKING GROUPS
The Board of Trustees organises working groups, which can include trustees, staff members and volunteers, with specific skills as required from time to time. These groups are focused on particular projects, or strategic issues that require resolving. An example of working group is IT Development and Finance and Fundraising. The Board also allocates overseeing responsibilities to individual trustees,
again, as may be required,
though this does not change the collective responsibility of the Board. Trustee lead roles include IT, HR, Risk, Finance, Safeguarding and Board-Staff Liaison.
PATRONS AND HONORARY COUNCIL 2024/25
Cinema For All has three patrons: film director, Ken Loach, film producer, Mark Herbert and writer and broadcaster, Danny Leigh. We are very grateful to them for agreeing to lend their names to our organisation. They help to raise the profile of Cinema For All with the media and general public, thereby helping to promote the community cinema sector.
Cinema For All’s Honorary Council is made up of 1 president and several vice-presidents. The people in these roles are not trustees, having instead a similar role to our Patrons, though with a deeper connection to the organisation’s history as ex-Chairs, board members or regional representatives. Our current Honorary Council is made up of Vice-Presidents Peter Cargin, Donna Anton, Brian Clay and David Miller.
Very sadly, a beloved
Vice-President, Marjorie Ainsworth, passed away in August 2025 at 103 years old. Cinema For All is incredibly proud to be associated with her and to have had her represent the national film society movement in her honorary role. A new annual award, The Ainsworth Cup, has been dedicated in her honour. The role of President is currently vacant following the sad passing of Derek Malcolm.
THE FUTURE
The Board has the power to appoint any individual to be the President, or Vice-President. In 2026, Cinema For All will be inviting some of our longest standing supporters to these roles, as well as strengthening the council’s role in advising and supporting the organisation as it grows.
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RISK MANAGEMENT & POLICIES
RISK MANAGEMENT AND SERIOUS INCIDENTS
Trustees are responsible for overseeing the risks faced by Cinema For All. Detailed considerations of risk are delegated to the Chief Executive Officer.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Risks are identified, assessed and controls established throughout the year. A review of the charity’s risk management process is undertaken on a regular basis and managed under a variety of headings. Under the heading of risk management, we also include a Safeguarding Policy which specifically relates to working with vulnerable people. The Board has a specific lead for Risk and Safeguarding and the risk register and any resulting issues are discussed at each Board meeting.
SERIOUS INCIDENTS
No serious incidents, as defined by The Charity Commission, have occurred, or been notified in the year 2024/25.
SICKNESS POLICY
Cinema For All continues to take steps to minimise health risks and safeguard the wellbeing of its staff, members, volunteers, and the wider communities it serves. All decisions about our operations and event programmes are taken in line with current public health advice. We have established
robust and flexible plans to support staff and community safety during periods of increased illness or public health concern.
Cinema For All also provides ongoing advice and support to members on managing sickness-related disruptions to screenings and activities. We operate a hybrid and flexible working model, with staff attending the office part-time while retaining the option to work from home when appropriate, helping ensure continuity of service during times of illness.
POLICIES
INVESTMENT POLICY
Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association the charity has the power to invest in any way the trustees see fit provided no form of permanent trading is undertaken.
RESERVES POLICY
Cinema For All funds current activities and longer term developments from grants and donations received, and from its earned income. In order to mitigate against any unforeseen
expenditure, or fall in income, Cinema For All aims to maintain its free reserves (net unrestricted current assets) at a level equivalent to six months’ expenditure on unrestricted activities.
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POLICIES
This policy will be reviewed and monitored regularly in the light of the changing financial climate and other risks.
GRANT MAKING POLICY
Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association the Charity is able to make grants, or contribute towards the funds of community cinemas as it sees fit.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY
Cinema For All strives to be an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure that individuals are recruited, promoted and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and ability to do the job in question. Specifically, our policies ensure that no member of staff, volunteer, or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, colour, race, nationality or ethnic origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, religious or political belief, trade union activity, physical appearance or HIVstatus. Cinema For All regularly reviews its recruiting procedures
and makes certain improvements to ensure that its equal opportunities policy can be fully delivered.
SICKNESS, ABSENCE
MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING POLICY
This policy has been developed to ensure a consistent and fair approach is taken in the management of sickness and other absence across Cinema For All and outlines the options available to ensure staff are fully supported and their wellbeing taken into account while minimising the impact of absence and sick leave on the delivery of our services.
SAFEGUARDING POLICY
As Cinema For All increased its work supporting disabled groups, marginalised and disadvantaged communities to screen films, our Safeguarding Policy outlines our approach to working with vulnerable groups. This approach takes a lead from our specialist partners to ensure people’s wellbeing is promoted, and their wishes, feelings, views and beliefs taken into account, as well as taking all practicable steps to prevent the risk of abuse, or neglect.
SAFER SPACES POLICY
This policy ensures everyone attending our events is made to feel welcome and supported. This informs and shapes all our events and activities. Cinema For All also has a Code of Conduct, an Anti-Bullying Policy, as well as written policies relating to data protection and management, and complaints. All available on request. In connection with data protection, Cinema For All complied with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679) that came into effect on 25 May 2018.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Name: Andrew Ormston Date: 12/12/2025
All board members and operational staff carry out safeguarding training and we have designated safeguarding lead at the operations level.
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WELCOME FROM OUR CHAIR
WELCOME FROM ANDREW ORMSTON
Cinema For All has had a good year in 2024/25. The improvements to our operating platform are resulting in benefits for our members and stakeholders. The potential of the mycommunitycinema.org.uk website is becoming clearer, with almost 900 community cinema profiles now live and monthly visitor numbers doubling since launch, providing a tool for a more interactive and visible relationship between CFA, its members, and the wider community cinema movement.
Our work to support environmental sustainability in community cinema and to celebrate its heritage has nurtured new partnerships and is now embedded in the organisation, with the first edition of the collaborative environmental festival of community cinemas, New Leaf , and an exhibition of community cinema heritage at Bloc Projects in Sheffield this September, whose opening was attended by almost 200 visitors.
The support of the British Film Institute continues to be much appreciated. The enthusiasm for our 100 Years of Community Cinema plans means that the celebrations will impact well into the future, with almost 150 screenings already booked through the Festival of Community Cinemas.
Finally, the Film Society of the Year Awards once again showcased a vibrant community cinema scene. We live in changing times, and the importance of community cinema is more significant than ever.
Andrew Ormston Chair of the Board of Trustees
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WELCOME FROM OUR CEO
WELCOME FROM JAQ CHELL
This year marked my second as Chief Executive, after stepping into the role in August 2023, and my seventeenth year working for this wonderful network of volunteer-led cinemas. It has been an exciting period as we prepare for the 100th anniversary of the first film society, deepen our support for community cinemas and strengthen our team to ensure we can deliver at our very best. It has also been a challenging year at times, particularly in our efforts to diversify our fundraising sources – a picture reflected across the wider charity sector.
However, a shift in our strategic approach means we enter 2025/26 with renewed momentum, including an additional BFI-supported Audience Award Project to help us build new audiences during this milestone year. I have loved settling into this role, supported by a dedicated and experienced board and the invaluable warmth and skill of our small but determined team.
Much has been set in motion for the future – partners, projects, plans and celebrations – and I am proud that the Cinema For All team continues to deliver exceptional work every day, strengthening our sector and reaching new and diverse audiences across the UK.
This sector, now over 1700 organisations strong, means so much to me - the community organisers, the audiences, the inspiring events and the incredible film programmes they create. I feel privileged to help lead it into its next 100 years.
Jaq Chell CEO of Cinema For All
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FINANCIAL REVIEW OF THE YEAR
Despite the reduction in total funds carried forward, Cinema For All continues to maintain a healthy financial position, supported by growing earned income streams and strengthened partnerships.
These are challenging times for the charity sector and creative and cultural organisation. Cinema For All applied to numerous non-BFI funds with a support of freelance fundraiser (until July 2025), however those were not successful in 2024-2025. The organisation focused on growing earned income and building strong partnerships which will translate to an increase of sponsorship income in coming years. Cinema For All will also keep applying for various grants opportunities.
Cinema For All’s relationship with the British Film Institute is of central importance to our work. We are working to expand our funding links and partnerships, and will be using the current centenary year as a springboard for this. However, the current external fundraising environment is very challenging and we expect progress to be incremental.
Therefore, the team and Board of Trustees, will continue to ensure the charity remains well managed and financially viable through 2026 and beyond.
We saw grant funding remained relatively constant from previous year to £177,296 (2024 £177,998). Subscription increased by 13% from their 2024 levels £28,531 to £32,193 in 2025 and sponsorship levels increased by 597% to £4,670 in 2025 (2024 £670). Revenue from trading operations increased 20% to £61,551 (2024 £51,152) which contributed to overall revenue increasing by 7% to £278,615 (2024 £259,866). Expenditure remained relatively constant with a marginal increase of 7% at £334,951 (2024 £314,184).
Total funds carried forward decreased by 44% to £72,276 (2024 £128,612). Reviews of staff roles and remuneration, and of our reserves policy have produced a solid fiscal framework going forward. Cinema For All will remain resilient and cost effective regarding its operations.
Name: Andrew Ormston Date: 12/12/2025
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A WORD FROM NICOLA O'SULLIVAN
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 16-22.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF THE REPORT
As the charity trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT
Since the company’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the ICAEW which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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A WORD FROM NICOLA O'SULLIVAN
accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
- the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Nicola O'Sullivan FCA DChA BHP LLP Chartered Accountants Albert Works, Sidney Street Sheffield S1 4RG
Date: Signature:
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Cinema For All Statement Of Financial Activities For the year ended 31st March 2025
| Notes 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 18,19 Income from: Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities: Grants Sponsorship Subscriptions Income from other trading activities: Commercial trading operations Investment income Other income Total Income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Other Total expenditure Net expenditure Transfers between funds Net movement in funds for the year Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds £ 179 - 4 670 32 193 51 851 878 1 848 91 619 143 592 - 143 592 (51 973) 2 951 (49 022) 94 668 45 646 |
Restricted Funds 186 996 £ - 177 296 - - 9 700 - - 191 359 - 191 359 (4 363) (2 951) (7 314) 33 944 26 630 |
2025 Total £ 179 177 296 4 670 32 193 61 551 878 1 848 278 615 334 951 - 334 951 (56 336) - (56 336) 128 612 72 276 |
2024 Total £ 106 177 998 670 28 531 51 152 1 209 200 |
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| 259 866 | ||||
| 312 639 1 545 |
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| 314 184 | ||||
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| 182 930 | ||||
| 128 612 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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Cinema For All Balance Sheet As at 31st March 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 14 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 15 Liabilities Creditors falling due within one year 16 Net current assets Net assets 17 The funds of the charity: Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 18 19 |
2025 £ 12 197 12 197 8 272 79 900 88 172 (28 093) 60 079 72 276 45 646 26 630 72 276 |
2024 £ 8 993 8 993 11 658 144 719 156 377 (36 758) 119 619 128 612 94 668 33 944 128 612 |
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The company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The Trustees consider that the Charity is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under the provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 ("the Act") and members have not required the Charity to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial statements were approved by the Board on 8th December and signed on its behalf by:
Andrew Ormston Chair of Trustees
The notes on page 18 to 22 form part of the financial statements.
Company registration number: 01391200
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Cinema for All Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31st March 2025
1 Accounting policies
1 1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Cinema For All meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £.
1 2 Fund accounting General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. 1 3 Going Concern Cinema For All was awarded its largest ever grant, over £525k, in March 2023 as part of the Audience Projects Fund. This three year funding covers the financial years 23/24 until 25/26. We were working with a freelance fundraiser to support with bringing funds from Trust and Foundations in. Cinema For All’s Fundraising Group is keeping a close eye on funding developments and opportunities and working to a fundraising and business development plan to mitigate against any negative effects of funding gaps. In 2025 we were awarded BFI Audience Project grant of £92k to support celebrations of 100 Years Community Cinemas. Income from paid services such as membership and equipment hire are still below pre pandemic levels, but have been increasing year on year since. The booking scheme income is steadily growing. The Board has prepared forecasts of income and expenditure for the period to 31 March 2027 and subjected these forecasts to sensitivity analysis which shows that they have sufficient reserves to be able to continue for the foreseeable future. They will continue to monitor the impact on income on a monthly basis and at board meetings, and take appropriate action as necessary. The Board therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis of preparation for these financial statements. 1 4 Income All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. 1 5 Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. All resources expended are inclusive of irrecoverable VAT. 1 6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows: Projectors, Lenses and Films (Non Project Related) 20% straight line Projectors, Lenses and Films (Project Related) Office Life of project Furniture and Equipment (Non Project Related) 20% straight line Office Funiture and Equipment ( Project Related) Life of project 1 7 Interest receivable Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank. 1 8 Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 1 9 Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. 1 10 Liabilities and provisions Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. 1.11 Financial instruments The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 1.12 Pensions The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Charity to the fund in respect of the year. 1.13 Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Critical accounting estimates and assumptions:
The charity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. There are no estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.
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Cinema for All Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31st March 2025
| 2 Prior year statement of financial activities Income from: Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities: Grants Sponsorship Subscriptions Income from other trading activities: Commercial trading operations Investment income Other income Total Income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Other Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) and net movement in funds for the year Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 3 Donations and legacies income Unrestricted funds General donations Total 4 Grant Income Unrestricted Funds Restricted funds BFI Audience Fund Others - BFI Major Seasons,Filmbankmedia Fund, TAP Project Total 5 Sponsorship income Unrestricted funds Filmbankmedia WRS Insurance brokers Others Total 6 Subscription income Unrestricted funds Annual subscriptions Total 7 Income from other trading activities Unrestricted funds Booking Scheme, sales of shorts DVDs, equipment hire and group viewing session fees Restricted funds Consultancy income Total |
Unrestricte Funds 106 480 670 28 531 48 620 1 209 200 |
d £ Restricted Funds £ 2024 Total £ - 106 177 518 - - 177 998 670 28 531 2 532 51 152 - 1 209 - 200 |
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| 79 816 | 180 050 259 866 |
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176 529 1 545 312 639 1 545 |
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| 136 110 | 178 074 314 184 |
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1 976 (54 318) 31 968 182 930 |
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| 94 668 | 33 944 128 612 |
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| 2025 £ 179 2024 £ 106 |
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| 179 106 |
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| 2025 £ 2024 £ - - 177 296 - 176 998 1 000 |
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| 177 296 177 998 |
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| 2025 2024 £ 600 - 70 £ 3 600 1 000 70 |
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| 4 670 670 |
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| 2025 £ 2024 £ 32 193 28 531 |
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| 32 193 28 531 |
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| 2025 £ 2024 £ 51 851 48 620 9 700 2 532 |
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| 61 551 51 152 |
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Cinema for All Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31st March 2025
| 8 Investment income Unrestricted funds Deposit income Total 9 Other income Unrestricted funds SW Group income Total 10 Charitable activities expenditure Research/information Booking scheme Events Insurance Operations Regional development/support 11 Other expenditure 12 Net income / (expenditure) This is stated after charging: Independent examiner's remuneration 13 Employees Number of (FTE) employees at year end. No employee received remuneration amounting to more than The trustees do not receive remuneration (2024 - £nil). |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted £ £ £ £ 2 700 - 2 700 - 26 331 13 155 39 486 20 581 5 965 - 5 965 260 1 421 1 000 2 421 500 107 135 171 904 279 039 112 553 40 5 300 5 340 2 216 2025 |
2025 2024 £ £ 878 1 209 |
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| 878 1 209 |
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| 2025 2024 £ £ 1 848 200 |
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| 1 848 200 |
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| Restricted Total £ £ 414 414 5 114 25 695 - 260 1 000 1 500 169 001 281 554 1 000 3 216 2024 |
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| 143 592 191 359 334 951 136 110 |
176 529 312 639 |
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| Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted £ £ £ £ - - - - 2025 |
Restricted Total £ £ 1 545 1 545 2024 |
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| £60,000 in either year. | 2025 2024 £ £ 2 460 2 050 |
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The total amount of expenses received by trustees was £541. (2024: £414, 8 trustees).
The total amount of remuneration received by key management personnel was £96,016 (2024: £112,714). The charity considers its key management personnel to be Jacqueline Chell (Chief Executive Officer) and Lucie Kordacova (Office and Operations Manager, Head of Operations and Finance since April 2024).
| Wages and salaries National insurance Pensions Total |
2025 2024 as restated £ £ 183 022 182 712 12 953 11 688 7 356 7 040 |
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| 203 331 201 440 |
The staff costs have been restated for the prior year to correctly analyse the split between gross wages & salaries, employer national insurance costs and employer pensions costs to the charity. There is no impact to staff costs in total.
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Tangible fixed assets
| Cost At 1st April 2024 Additions Disposals At 31st March 2025 Depreciation At 1st April 2024 Charge for the year Dep eliminated on disposal At 31st March 2025 Net book value At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 |
Projection equipment £ 58 723 6 656 (1 367) 64 012 50 386 3 821 (1 367) 52 840 11 172 8 337 |
Fixtures fittings and equipment £ 1 985 666 (1 165) 1 486 1 329 297 (1 165) 461 1 025 656 |
Total £ 60 708 7 322 (2 532) |
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| 65 498 | |||
| 51 715 4 118 (2 532) |
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| 53 301 | |||
| 12 197 | |||
| 8 993 |
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Cinema for All Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31st March 2025
| 15 Debtors Trade debtors Total 16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income Other creditors Total 17 Analysis of net assets between funds Current year Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Prior year Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 18 Unrestricted funds Other unrestricted General unrestricted funds Purposes of unrestricted funds These are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives 19 Restricted funds- current year BFI Strategic Partners BFI Audience Fund BFI Love Admin EFF Local Authorities: Bradford 2025 Postcode Neighbourhood Trust Filmbankmedia Welcome Back fund Sheffield City Council Cumbria NHS Trust Equipment BBFC WCVGS Vote 100 Regional Screen Scotland BFI FILM Audience Network programme BFI Film Audience Network Major Seasons Restricted funds University of Sheffield TAP Fund BFI Neighbourhood Cinema |
1 April 2024 Income £ £ 94 668 91 619 |
Unrestricted £ - 73 739 (28 093) |
2025 2024 £ £ 8 272 11 658 |
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| 8 272 11 658 |
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| 2025 2024 £ £ 25 513 32 925 2 580 3 833 - - |
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| 28 093 36 758 |
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| Restricted Total £ £ 12 197 12 197 14 433 88 172 - (28 093) |
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| 45 646 | 26 630 72 276 |
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| Unrestricted £ - 131 426 (36 758) |
Restricted Total £ £ 8 993 8 993 24 951 156 377 - (36 758) |
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| 94 668 | 33 944 128 612 |
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| Expenditure £ (143 592) |
Transfers 31 March 2025 £ £ 2 951 45 646 |
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| 94 668 91 619 |
(143 592) | 2 951 45 646 |
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| at the discretion of the trustees. 1 April 2024 Income £ £ 3 487 24 233 177 296 1 000 - 2 574 - - 5 750 (568) - 400 - 350 - (750) - 45 - 266 - 1 417 - 734 - 761 - 7 - 1 - (13) 3 950 |
Expenditure £ (1 182) (177 354) - (2 574) (5 750) - - - - - - - - - - (699) (3 800) |
Transfers 31 March 2025 £ £ - 2 305 - 24 175 (1 000) - - - - - 568 - (400) - (350) - 750 - (45) - (266) - (1 417) - (734) - (761) - (7) - 698 - 13 150 |
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| 33 944 186 996 |
(191 359) | (2 951) 26 630 |
Purposes of restricted funds:
BFI: British Film Institute Audience Fund- replaced the BFI Strategic Partners funding in Oct 2017 to fund organisations delivering against BFI priorities.
Postcode Neighbourhood Trust - the Postcode Neighbourhood Trust supports smaller charities and good causes in the north of England to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet. We were awarded £20,000 to support core costs.
Filmbankmedia - Filmbankmedia is one of the largest non theatrical film distributors in the UK and a regular sponsor of Cinema For All events. They have made available bursaries to support community cinema groups. The funds are distributed by Cinema For All.
BBFC: The British Board of Film Classification - The national body responsible for film classification and certification in the UK. They funded a Launchpad Hothouse project in South Yorkshire for training young people.
WVCGS/Vote 100 - Government funding from the Government Equalities Office to celebrate 100 years of some women gaining the vote. This funded the production of a short archive film and special celebratory events around the North of England.
BFI Neighbourhood Cinema- This is for the taking over and running of the BFI Neighbourhood website which has now been subsumed by / redesigned as the MyCommunityCinema website. No further project activity took place during 2020/21 due to COVID-19.
Regional Screen Scotland (RSS) - A Cinema Near You is a Creative Scotland/ Screen Scotland funded project run by RSS which we are involved in supporting training. Regional Screen Scotland is a non profit organisation working to support independent film exhibition across Scotland..
BFI Film Audience Network (BFI FAN) Major Seasons Project Funding - The BFI FAN is a national network of regional funders supporting film exhibition activity across the UK and is an inititive of the BFI. Major Season project funding supports activity promoting various film seasons. In 2015 this was called Love, in 2020/21 this was intended to be Japan. Though some Japan season work took place in the South West Group, the national campaign was halted by the funder allowing us to retain the funds.
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Cinema for All Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31st March 2025
| Restricted funds- prior year BFI Strategic Partners BFI Audience Fund BFI Love Admin EFF Postcode Neighbourhood Trust Filmbankmedia Welcome Back fund Sheffield City Council Cumbria NHS Trust Equipment Reigonal Screen Scotland Restricted funds BBFC WCVGS Vote 100 BFI FILM Audience Network programme BFI Film Audience Network Major Seaso University of Sheffield TAP Fund BFI Neighbourhood Cinema |
1 April 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers 31 March 2024 £ £ £ £ £ 3 505 - (18) - 3 487 19 525 179 050 (174 342) - 24 233 1 000 - - - 1 000 4 570 - (1 996) - 2 574 (568) - - - (568) 400 - - - 400 350 - - - 350 - - (750) - (750) - 1 000 (955) - 45 266 - - - 266 1 417 - - - 1 417 734 - - - 734 761 - - - 761 7 - - - 7 1 - - - 1 - - (13) - (13) |
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| 31 968 180 050 (178 074) - 33 944 |
Taxation
As a charity, Cinema For All is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within the available tax exemptions to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charity.
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Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions during the year (2024: £nil).
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