LUX
The promotion of artists' moving image work through distribution, exhibition, publishing and research. To promote, maintain, improve and advance education in the arts, particularly the arts of film and video making and other moving image arts for the public benefit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £14,026 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of £468,334. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of three months of unrestricted expenditure, with free reserves currently standing at £196,061, which meets the stated policy. The charity remains dependent on grant-aiding bodies for its continued operation.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity is aiming to maintain a level of free reserves i.e. those not invested in tangible fixed assets, that would sustain its operations over a 3-month period should its revenue grants and income generating activities be temporarily curtailed. This figure is currently £196,061.” — page 9
“The charity is dependent on the continued support of grant aiding bodies. The trustees believe that the charity will continue to receive this support and accordingly consider that it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.” — page 25
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04421812
Company officers (Companies House)
- PALACIOS CRUZ, Maria not on trustee list
- LACROIX, Rémi not on trustee list
- MOUFLIH, Myriam on trustee list
- GRONLUND, Melissa on trustee list
- FISHER-JONES, Harry on trustee list
- DES FORGES, Catharine not on trustee list
- SHATWELL, Rebecca Louise
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Maria Palacios Cruzchair
- Catharine Des Forges
- Harry Fisher-Jones
- Melissa Gronlund
- Myriam Mouflih
- Remi Lacroix
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £846k | £832k |
| 31/03/2024 | £746k | £868k |
| 31/03/2023 | £869k | £766k |
| 31/03/2022 | £840k | £741k |
| 31/03/2021 | £682k | £691k |
Common questions
Is LUX financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £14,026 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of £468,334. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of three months of unrestricted expenditure, with free reserves currently standing at £196,061, which meets the stated policy. The charity remains dependent on grant-aiding bodies for its continued operation. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Breckman & Company Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £416k |
| REUBEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £120k |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £111k |
| THE DORFMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £102k |
| SCREENSKILLS LIMITED | 1 | £51k |
| THE DAVID LEAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £32k |
| Charity of Thomas Dawson | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- LIGHTHOUSE ARTS AND TRAINING LTD
- FILM LONDON
- BFI TRUST
- OXFORD LIEDER
- ARTSWORK LIMITED
- THE BRITISH ACADEMY OF FILM AND TELEVISION ARTS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUX | £846k | — | 0 | within | — | noted |
| LIGHTHOUSE ARTS AND TRAINING LTD | £381k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| FILM LONDON | £7.4m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| BFI TRUST | £2.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| OXFORD LIEDER | £742k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| ARTSWORK LIMITED | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |