LEWES COMMUNITY SCREEN
Registered charity 1150757 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE DEPOT
By operating a community cinema the company will advance education in the knowledge, understanding andappreciation of the arts, particularly the art of film and allied visual techniques, in particular from the benefit ofthe inhabitants of the town of Lewes and the surrounding area.
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Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a net income of £153,764 for the year ended 31 March 2023, with total unrestricted funds of £13,203,179. The trustees confirm that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis. Principal funding has come from one individual, and the group does not carry out significant fundraising activities.
Automated summary of the FY2023 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Trading activities (37% of income)
“Income from subsidiary company 1,081,701” — page 14
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: around £4,000,000 (held: £13.2m)
“The group has a reserve (currently around £4,000,000) invested with RC Brown Investments Limited who have an ethical low-risk investment strategy. The funds exist to support future capital investments. The reserves policy is reviewed annually.” — page 5
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Griffin Stone Moscrop & Co. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered titlein England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£1.3m
Reported reserves equal ~15.2 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: East Sussex
Income and spending
Common questions
Is LEWES COMMUNITY SCREEN financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that the group reported a net income of £153,764 for the year ended 31 March 2023, with total unrestricted funds of £13,203,179. The trustees confirm that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis. Principal funding has come from one individual, and the group does not carry out significant fundraising activities. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Griffin Stone Moscrop & Co.
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