THE LIVERPOOL FILM ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
provide professional creative training in North Liverpool regardless of any social, financial or geographical restrictions.We provide quality personal development, Media industry standard productions and training throughout all projects and act as a community anchor for creative indstThe trust will play its full part in the economic, cultural and social growth of North Liverpool.
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TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND IN THIS CONNECTION TO CARRY ON EDUCATIONAL COURSES PRIMARILY IN LIVERPOOL FOR THE TRAINING OF PERSONS EMPLOYED OR TO BE EMPLOYED IN MAKING FILMS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds are in deficit by £91,572, an increase from the previous year's deficit of £59,478. The trustees report that the charity is able to continue its work with the support of LA Productions Limited, whose contributions have been described as invaluable. The filing confirms that the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the only source of income remains that of building rental.” — page 6
“The Charity's reserves (excluding restricted funds) held as at the balance sheet date are in deficit by £91,572 (2024: deficit £59,478).”
“Included in other creditors is an amount of £517,118 (2024: £510,658) owed to LA Productions Limited, a company in which one of the trustees Colin McKeown is a director. This amount has arisen due to the financial support provided by LA Productions Limited over the years.” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- SUE WILLIAMSchair
- COLIN JAMES PAUL MCKEOWN
- Gillian Kearney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £33k | £65k |
| 30/09/2024 | £33k | £60k |
| 30/09/2023 | £25k | £40k |
| 30/09/2022 | £29k | £120k |
| 30/09/2021 | £26k | £174k |
Common questions
Is THE LIVERPOOL FILM ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds are in deficit by £91,572, an increase from the previous year's deficit of £59,478. The trustees report that the charity is able to continue its work with the support of LA Productions Limited, whose contributions have been described as invaluable. The filing confirms that the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/03/2011 | £47k | "Culture- Me" |