Registered number: 00888435 Charity number: 288309
THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Reference and administrative details of the charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Chairman's statement | 2 - 4 |
| Trustees' report | 5 - 8 |
| Independent examiner's report | 9 |
| Statement of financial activities | 10 |
| Balance sheet | 11 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 12 - 23 |
THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| Trustees | Philip Easter, Chair |
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| Karen Buchanan | |
| Lady Anwen Hurt | |
| Michael Hutchinson (resigned 16 May 2026) | |
| Jaan Larner | |
| Andrew Newman (resigned 5 February 2026) | |
| Julian Swainson (resigned 8 May 2025) | |
| Company registered number 00888435 Charity registered number 288309 Registered office Cinema City St Andrew's Street Norwich Norfolk NR2 4AD Accountants Larking Gowen LLP Chartered Accountants 1st Floor Prospect House Rouen Road Norwich NR1 1 RE Bankers Barclays Bank Plc 5-7 Red Lion Street Norwich NR1 3QH |
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Summary
In the year 2024/25 (ending September 2025) the Sir John Hurt Film Trust was able to build up the delivery of our charitable activities. The Trust was able to build on the momentum achieved in the previous year, really growing and expanding its charitable activities. The Trust still needed to exercise ongoing caution with the lack of clarity still surrounding the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Cineworld, and the opaqueness of Picturehouse’s positioning within the structure of the resulting group of Companies.
The Board was able to allocate considerably more funding to the delivery of educational and community activities. The reserves position is still very healthy, and the Trustees are looking to allocate even more resources towards Charitable activities rather than consolidate its financial position as in previous years.
The increased funding of our Charitable activities has seen the Moving Memories Dementia programme flourish and extend across the whole County of Norfolk, with Angela Bishop at the helm. The Trust has entered into an even closer collaboration with the local Picturehouse team, including greater funding of a member of their team to deliver a more vibrant joint programme of educational activities. This has additionally enabled us to greatly extend our reach, as well as considerably broaden both the number and scope of our educational progammes, which is also a key pillar of our objectives.
The performance of Cinema City against its Service Level Agreement has again been excellent during the year, particularly in artistic terms. The trustees are once again grateful to the team at Cinema City, who have continued to make the cinema a truly regional community hub for all things cinematic.
Finance
The charity made an operating surplus of £6,424 during the year (2023/24: £22,459), and the Trust ends the year with an increased bank balance of £120,034 (2023/24: £99,495). The charity has accruals and deferred income of £6,872 (2024 £2,500).
The Trust is run by a volunteer board, who receive no remuneration – and who have claimed no expenses during the year – from the charity. Over the past few years this dedication has been an important factor in rebuilding and securing the financial future of the Trust, and as Chairman I pay tribute to their commitment.
We have developed a model of delivering activity through a network of freelance individuals, which has brought two clear advantages: the first is that we have avoided the financial risk of carrying an in-house payroll; but equally important, we have been able to bring in the best people for each individual strand of activity, to the benefit of those for whom we provide what we do.
We continue to see room hire income from the Sir John Hurt Centre, and we are marketing this proactively to both charitable and commercial organisations.
Picturehouse Cinemas (Norwich) Ltd
The commercial undertakings of the cinema operation, bar and restaurant are sub-contracted to Picturehouse Cinemas (Norwich) Limited. The Trust receives a rental income from the company, which is based on overall turnover of the business, including theatre admissions and all catering activity. As a result of a historical agreement, the level of this rental income is less than commercial.
Picturehouse’s parent company Cineworld emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2023, however its positioning within the group is still opaque from the Charity’s perspective.
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
This year has again seen the development of the ever-closer relationship between the Trust and the local Picturehouse team in delivering film-related educational activities. The Trust is now contributing to the cost of a member of Picturehouse staff to co-ordinate and promote this side of our activities, as well as funding specific courses, and underwriting the participation of individuals who might otherwise not be able to participate.
Once again there is a note of caution relating to the long-term ownership, structure and direction of Picturehouse which is still not clear. However, we end the reporting period optimistic that our working relationship with the local team will enable us to move forward in partnership on a positive footing.
Activity
2024/25 was a year which saw a considerable ramping-up in both the amount and scope of charitable activity beyond the Trust’s role as custodian of Cinema City.
Activities which took place during the year included:
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Moving Memories: our successful project which uses cinema to stimulate memories in people living with dementia, was again greatly expanded. The Trust again funded both a huge increase in the number of sessions across Norfolk utilising the stock of considerable props and costumes. The development of the Dementia events, led by the enigmatic and amazing Angela Bishop, is almost exclusively not within the confines of the cinema, . The multitude of sessions are expanding through care homes, day centres, village halls and beyond across Norfolk. This programme is very definitely one of the Trust’s flagship programmes, and the Trustees are committed to increase its funding to ensure that it continues to expand its reach.
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A hugely increased programme of educational activities and film-related courses, run in partnership with the team at Cinema City. Topics have included screenwriting, cartoon drawing and animation, filmmaking for absolute beginners, a BFI Film Academy short course for 16-19 year-olds, film appreciation, and many more.
The Trust provided bursaries to allow those who might not otherwise be able to take part (and in particular young people) to do so.
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A major initiative in 2025 saw the Trust sponsor a young filmmaker (James Maynard) enabling him to Write, Produce and Direct his own short film. This also included him hiring a small cast of actors and technicians to successfully launch his own film. This hugely successful project is being exported within the film industry.
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A vibrant programme of special school and college screenings at the cinema, featuring both cinematic versions of curriculum texts, themed screenings for film students at the Norwich University of the Arts, special screenings for primary school children, and several screenings of student-made films, giving young filmmakers the chance to see their work on the big screen.
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A programme of community outreach screenings, taking cinema into rural areas and market towns where there is no permanent provision. This culminated in another Norwich outdoor cinema week held in the city’s Plantation Gardens. We also presented a film event at the Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital for the first time.
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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As an extension of our community outreach screenings, for the first time in the Summer of 2025 we presented an outdoor screening of two films which was jointly sponsored by Larking Gowen at White House Farm on the outskirts of Norwich. This successful first venture was extremely well received and encouraging for our future ambitions.
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Trustee Mike Hutchinson again delivered a number of presentations about the history of cinema in Norfolk under the ‘Norfolk at the Pictures’ initiative which as always were positively received.
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The charity supported educational activities held in the Sir John Hurt Centre in particular the University of the Third Age (U3A).
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The Trust was pleased to support and sponsor the Norwich Film Festival final awards ceremony at the cinema in 2025.
The Coming Year
We enter 2025/26 in a very optimistic frame of mind with the charity on a firm financial footing with healthy reserves, and money available to again expand the range and scope of our charitable activities.
Our role as custodian of Cinema City has been very challenging in recent years; this year we have again seen our tenacity bear fruit, with Picturehouse investing in the fabric of the building and in the equipment which will provide a quantum improvement in the cinema experience.
The partnership between the Trust and the local Picturehouse team has been strengthened to the benefit of all who love film in the county, as well as those whose lives can be made better through film-related activities.
From this position of strength, we are looking to build out and further expand our multitude of activities across the region. We are particularly keen to promote more outside events and identify another young film maker who we can sponsor. We would also look to link with the Norwich Film Festival again and other similar prestigious County events.
Finally, as Chairman I would like to express my gratitude to all those who have contributed to the success of the charity in the year. This is particularly the volunteer trustees who give much of their time freely; the team at Cinema City who are making the cinema such a success; the freelance providers who deliver so many of our programmes so successfully; Norwich City Council for entrusting us with the custodianship of the cinema; and all of those who have contributed either financially, of particular note, Larking Gowen for their generous sponsorship.
Philip Easter Chairman Date: 6th July 2026
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Since the charity qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The objectives of the charity are to advance the education of the public in film and the moving image as an art and as a medium for information, education and social enlightenment. The charity seeks to provide the public of Norwich and the surrounding area with the opportunity to experience a wide ranging programme of cultural cinema and related activities with the aim of enhancing the audience’s appreciation, enjoyment and understanding of film.
The Sir John Hurt Film Trust Limited is a charitable organisation in Norfolk that uses the popular medium of moving image to engage, educate, enrich and inspire the Norfolk community.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
Achievements and performance
a. Main achievements of the charity
Covered in Chair's report.
Financial review
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
b. Reserves policy
As explained the the Chair's Report, due to the energetic measures taken by the trustees to recover the debt from Cineworld/Picturehouse, and to the continued prudence in terms of spending by the charity, the charity ends the year in a sound financial position. Following the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Cineworld, the financial structure of the owners of Picturehouse is still slowly emerging, indeed, the ownership of Cineworld is opaque to the Charity and for this reason we remain cautious about our spending.
The board considers that some 6 month projected investment in primary charitable activities should be the free reserve level kept available, the the event that there is an unforeseen drop in income. Free reserves at 30 September 2025 were £116,697, and therefore the trustees are content that this meets the reserve policy.
c. Financial risk management objectives and policies
Total income for the year is £93,650 compared to £90,574 for the prior year. Total expenditure increased by £19,111 from £68,115 to £87,226 for the year.
The charity reports net income of £6,424 for the year ended 30 September 2025 compared to £22,459 in the period ended 30 September 2024.
Total funds for 30 September 2025 are unrestricted £116,697 (2024: £100,995) and restricted £285,201 (2024: £294,479). Note 10 provides further details of the funds held.
d. Principal funding
The charity’s principal revenue funding resources for the year has been rental income from Cineworld/Picturehouse to manage the cinema operation, bar and restaurant at Cinema City on the charity’s behalf.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
The company is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee and was set up on 26 September 1966 as Norfolk and Norwich Film Theatre Limited. In August 2014, the charity changed its name to Cinema City Limited. In November 2019 the charity relaunched as The Sir John Hurt Film Trust Limited. Assuming a wider role in promoting great cinema right across Norfolk. It is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association.
The charitable company has no share capital and is limited by guarantee. Each member is liable to contribute £1 to the assets of the company in the event of its winding up and total members may not exceed 50. At 30 September 2025 the company has 6 such members.
In the event of the charitable company being wound up with surplus funds, no member shall be entitled to participate in the distribution of this surplus. The funds remaining after settlement of all debts and liabilities will be transferred to organisations pursuing similar objectives to those of this charity.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
Trustees are appointed at a general meeting of the organisation in accordance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Structure, governance and management (continued)
c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies
The charity delivers its charitable aims and objectives effectively and actively through the Board of Trustees, who operate on a voluntary basis. They are well supported by a small part-time administration team.
The cinema, restaurant and bar operations at Cinema City are undertaken on behalf of the Trustees by Cineworld/Picturehouse under a management contract. The Sir John Hurt Film Trust Limited Board monitors the performance of Cineworld/Picturehouse according to the terms of the Service Level Agreement and is responsible for seeing the agreed operating standards are met.
d. Risk management
The Board reviews the risks of the charitable company on a regular basis and has implemented policies and procedures to mitigate exposure to these risks. In addition, a review of all financial risks is undertaken on a regular basis.
Plans for future periods
In a climate of ongoing cuts to funding and increasing competition for grants, the Board of Trustees are aware that in order to operate successfully and achieve it's educational aims and objectives, The Sir John Hurt Film Trust Limited can no longer be reliant on grants and must continue to reduce its costs and increase it’s earned income. The development of The John Hurt Centre is a key factor in helping us to do this and, as stated in the Chair’s report, the Board continues to review its relationship with Cineworld/Picturehouse. As we move through this process, the organisation has used its skills and strengths to preserve a healthy financial position.
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' 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 . 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 charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, 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;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) 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 charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity 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 charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Philip Easter Chairman Date: 6th July 2026
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Sir John Hurt Film Trust Limited ('the charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the charity (and 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 charity 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 the charity's accounts 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
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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
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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.
This report is made solely to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed: Dated: 10 July 2026 Julie Grimmer FCA DChA
Larking Gowen LLP
Chartered Accountants Norwich
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities 3 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Total expenditure Net (expenditure)/income Transfers between funds 10 Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Restricted funds 2025 £ - - - 14,778 14,778 (14,778) 5,500 (9,278) 294,479 (9,278) 285,201 |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 48,010 45,640 93,650 72,448 72,448 21,202 (5,500) 15,702 100,995 15,702 116,697 |
Total funds 2025 £ 48,010 45,640 93,650 87,226 87,226 6,424 - 6,424 395,474 6,424 401,898 |
Total funds 2024 £ 48,000 42,574 |
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| 90,574 | ||||
| 68,115 | ||||
| 68,115 | ||||
| 22,459 - |
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| 22,459 | ||||
| 373,015 22,459 |
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| 395,474 |
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 12 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 00888435
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 7 Current assets Debtors 8 Cash at bank and in hand Current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 10 Unrestricted funds 10 Total funds |
3,535 120,034 123,569 (6,872) |
2025 £ 285,201 285,201 116,697 401,898 285,201 116,697 401,898 |
4,000 99,495 103,495 (2,500) |
2024 £ 294,479 |
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| 294,479 100,995 |
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| 395,474 | ||||
| 294,479 100,995 |
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| 395,474 |
The charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Philip Easter Chairman Date: 6th July 2026
The notes on pages 12 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
The Sir John Hurt Film Trust Limited 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.
1.2 Company status
The charity is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees named on page . In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity.
1.3 Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the 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.
Voluntary income includes grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature. These are recognised when there is entitlement, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Income from activities for generating funds is recognised as earned (as the related goods and services are provided).
Investment income is recognised on a receivables basis.
Income from charitable activities is recognised as earned (as the related goods and services are provided).
Capital development grants and donations are credited to a restricted purpose capital fund within the statement of financial activities. They are recognised where there is entitlement, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Rental income is recognised on a receivables basis.
Where services and gifts are provided to the charity as a donation that would normally be purchased from our suppliers, this contribution is included in the financial statements as an estimate based on the value of the contribution to the charity.
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1. Accounting policies (continued)
1.5 Volunteers
The value of services provided by volunteers is not incorporated into these financial statements.
1.6 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.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the company's educational operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.
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 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £250 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is not charged on freehold land. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases:
- Long-term leasehold property over 40 years - Fixtures, fittings, cinema and over 3-4 years office equipment - Computer equipment over 3 years
1.9 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.
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1. Accounting policies (continued)
1.10 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.
1.11 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.
1.12 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.
1.13 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.
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
2. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Total | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations | 48,010 | 48,010 |
Donations include £48,000 (2024: £48,000) in kind rent for gifted premises and venue hire from Norwich City Council. This is wholly dependent on the charitable activities being maintained.
| Unrestricted | Total | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations | 48,000 | 48,000 |
3. Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Education courses and admission fees 780 Rent of cinema 44,860 45,640 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Education courses and admission fees 780 Rent of cinema 41,794 42,574 |
Total funds 2025 £ 780 44,860 |
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| 45,640 | |
| Total funds 2024 £ 780 41,794 |
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| 42,574 |
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(A company limited by guarantee)
THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
4. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Direct costs - education Depreciation Support costs - education and governance Direct costs - education Depreciation Support costs - education and governance |
Activities undertaken directly 2025 £ 26,018 9,278 - 35,296 Activities undertaken directly 2024 £ 6,446 9,278 - 15,724 |
Support costs 2025 £ - - 51,930 51,930 Support costs 2024 £ - - 52,391 52,391 |
Total funds 2025 £ 26,018 9,278 51,930 |
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| 87,226 | |||
| Total funds 2024 £ 6,446 9,278 52,391 |
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| 68,115 |
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(A company limited by guarantee)
THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
4. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of direct costs
| Depreciation Cinema plus direct costs Printing, stationary and postage Consultancy Overheads Depreciation Cinema plus direct costs Printing, stationary & postage Consultancy Overheads |
Education 2025 £ - 23,792 374 1,765 87 26,018 Education 2024 £ - 4,811 558 775 302 6,446 |
Norfolk Art At The Pictures 2025 £ 9,278 - - - - 9,278 Norfolk Art At The Pictures 2024 £ 9,278 - - - - 9,278 |
Total funds 2025 £ 9,278 23,792 374 1,765 87 |
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| 35,296 | |||
| Total funds 2024 £ 9,278 4,811 558 775 302 |
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| 15,724 |
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
4. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of support costs
| In kind rent and venue hire Insurances Governance costs In kind rent and venue hire Insurances Governance costs 5. Independent examiner's remuneration Fees payable to the charity's independent examiner for the independent examination of the charity's annual accounts |
Education and governance 2025 £ 48,000 853 3,077 51,930 Education and governance 2024 £ 48,000 1,205 3,186 52,391 2025 £ 2,546 |
Total funds 2025 £ 48,000 853 3,077 |
|---|---|---|
| 51,930 | ||
| Total funds 2024 £ 48,000 1,205 3,186 |
||
| 52,391 | ||
| 2024 £ 2,500 |
6. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 30 September 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NIL) .
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
7. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 1 October 2024 At 30 September 2025 Depreciation At 1 October 2024 Charge for the year At 30 September 2025 Net book value At 30 September 2025 At 30 September 2024 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 411,071 411,071 411,071 - 411,071 - - |
Leasehold improvements Leasehold improvements £ £ 100,541 371,116 100,541 371,116 100,541 76,637 - 9,278 100,541 85,915 - 285,201 - 294,479 |
Total £ 882,728 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 882,728 | |||
| 588,249 9,278 |
|||
| 597,527 | |||
| 285,201 | |||
| 294,479 |
The charity has a leasehold interest over the land on which the capital development stands under a 125 year lease.
Legal charges over the leasehold property are held by the Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and the Arts Council of England.
8. Debtors
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Due within one year | ||
| Other debtors | 3,535 | 4,000 |
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
9. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 6,872 | 2,500 |
10. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Balance at 1 October 2024 £ Unrestricted funds General funds 100,995 Restricted funds Capital development fund 294,479 NNDC - Moving Memories - 294,479 Total of funds 395,474 |
Income £ Expenditure £ 93,650 (72,448) - (9,278) - (5,500) - (14,778) 93,650 (87,226) |
Transfers in/out £ (5,500) - 5,500 5,500 - |
Balance at 30 September 2025 £ 116,697 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 285,201 - |
|||
| 285,201 | |||
| 401,898 |
A transfer of £5,500 has been made from unrestricted funds to restricted funds to support the continuation of Making Memories project funded from general reserves following the cessation of external funding.
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
10. Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds - prior year
| Balance at | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at | 30 | |||||
| 1 October | Transfers | September | ||||
| 2023 | Income | Expenditure | in/out | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||||
| General funds | 69,258 | 90,574 | (54,522) | (4,315) | 100,995 | |
| Restricted funds | ||||||
| Capital development fund | 303,757 | - | (9,278) | - | 294,479 | |
| NNDC - Moving Memories | - | - | (4,315) | 4,315 | - | |
| 303,757 | - | (13,593) | 4,315 | 294,479 | ||
| Total of funds | 373,015 | 90,574 | (68,115) | - | 395,474 | |
| Summary of funds | ||||||
| Summary of funds | - current year | |||||
| Balance at | ||||||
| Balance at 1 | 30 | |||||
| October | Transfers | September | ||||
| 2024 | Income | Expenditure | in/out | 2025 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General funds | 100,995 | 93,650 | (72,448) | (5,500) | 116,697 | |
| Restricted funds | 294,479 | - | (14,778) | 5,500 | 285,201 | |
| 395,474 | 93,650 | (87,226) | - | 401,898 | ||
11. Summary of funds Summary of funds - current year
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
11. Summary of funds (continued)
Summary of funds - prior year
| General funds Restricted funds |
Balance at 1 October 2023 £ 69,258 303,757 373,015 |
Income £ 90,574 - 90,574 |
Expenditure £ (54,522) (13,593) (68,115) |
Transfers in/out £ (4,315) 4,315 - |
Balance at 30 September 2024 £ 100,995 294,479 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395,474 |
12. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Total Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Restricted funds 2025 Unrestricted funds 2025 £ £ 285,201 - - 123,569 - (6,872) 285,201 116,697 Restricted funds 2024 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ £ 294,479 - - 103,495 - (2,500) 294,479 100,995 |
Total funds 2025 £ 285,201 123,569 (6,872) |
|---|---|---|
| 401,898 | ||
| Total funds 2024 £ 294,479 103,495 (2,500) |
||
| 395,474 |
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THE SIR JOHN HURT FILM TRUST LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
13. Related party transactions
The charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the charity at 30 September 2025.
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