IRIS PRIZE OUTREACH LIMITED
Training and education in film production and the promotion of equality and diversity specifically by working to eliminate discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation by supporting film productions made by winners of the Iris Prize, Cardiff's international lesbian and gay short film prize.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expense of £23,905 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £63,552 to £39,647. The trustees confirm the charity is operating as a going concern and holds reserves of £39,647, which exceeds their stated policy target of covering at least three months of direct operating expenses (£20,000).
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity has adopted a policy to hold reserves to cover at least three month’s direct operating expenses - currently £20,000.”
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- Tom Abellchair
- CHRISTOPHER RACSTER
- Jacqueline Lawrence
- Kathleen Lagan
- Kelly Reardon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £194k | £218k |
| 31/05/2024 | £204k | £173k |
| 31/05/2023 | £178k | £166k |
| 31/05/2022 | £162k | £161k |
| 31/05/2021 | £98k | £82k |
Common questions
Is IRIS PRIZE OUTREACH LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expense of £23,905 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £63,552 to £39,647. The trustees confirm the charity is operating as a going concern and holds reserves of £39,647, which exceeds their stated policy target of covering at least three months of direct operating expenses (£20,000). Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds IRIS PRIZE OUTREACH LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name IRIS PRIZE OUTREACH LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE MICHAEL BISHOP FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MICHAEL BISHOP FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £600k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2025 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/10/2024 | £138k | "Adleisiau Iris - Capturing, preserving and celebrating the heritage of Iris Prize" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/11/2020 | £195k | Fflimiau Cymunedol Iris Community Films |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2020 | £1k | Iris in the Community celebration |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/07/2015 | £247k | Iris in the Community |