MOVIOLA LIMITED
Improving access to cinema for those in rural areas by means of film shows and associated educational activities.
Objects
1. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE KNOWLEDGE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS, PARTICULARLY OF THE ART OF FILM AND ALLIED VISUAL TECHNIQUES.2. TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION FOR PERSONS IN THE AREA OF DORSET WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR AGE, DISABLEMENT, INFIRMITY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves increased to £13,800, representing approximately two months of overhead expenditure, which remains below the trustees' stated target of six months. Despite this shortfall against policy, the trustees report no material uncertainty and believe funds will grow as the business continues.
What the accounts disclose
“There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.” — page 16
“Film hire income increased by £10,400 to £112,685” — page 5
“Excluding the Moviola service costs, the free reserves stand at £13,800 (2024: £9,586), which represent approximately 2 months (2024: 1 month's) overhead expenditure. It is important that this increases to at least 6 months” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Philip COMERchair
- BRIAN DUNCAN CLAY
- Deborah Gent
- HELEN OWERS
- Roger Treleaven
- Stephen Allen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £230k | £226k |
| 31/03/2024 | £203k | £210k |
| 31/03/2023 | £197k | £201k |
| 31/03/2022 | £117k | £161k |
| 31/03/2021 | £86k | £154k |
Common questions
Is MOVIOLA LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves increased to £13,800, representing approximately two months of overhead expenditure, which remains below the trustees' stated target of six months. Despite this shortfall against policy, the trustees report no material uncertainty and believe funds will grow as the business continues. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of MOVIOLA LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 1 | £4.9m |
| CWPLUS | 1 | £2.3m |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £473k |
| THE KENTOWN WIZARD FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY | 1 | £129k |
| BLACK HEART FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| AKO FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
Charities like this
- MEDICINEMA
- CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK LIMITED
- BERWICK FILM & MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL
- HAILSHAM PAVILION LIMITED
- LEWES COMMUNITY SCREEN
- MEDICAL AID FILMS LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOVIOLA LIMITED | £230k | Under £60,000 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MEDICINEMA | £2.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK LIMITED | £802k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BERWICK FILM & MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL | £339k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAILSHAM PAVILION LIMITED | £193k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEWES COMMUNITY SCREEN | £3.2m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 5 | unclear | — | no doubt |