BRISTOL PALESTINE FILM FESTIVAL
Bristol Palestine Film Festival organises an annual festival of films from or about Palestine, or made by Palestinian film-makers. The festival is centred in Bristol and the South West of England and usually takes place in December, with extra events occasionally taking place at other times. The festival also includes other art forms such as music, dance, theatre, writing or visual arts.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £4,404 for the 2024-25 financial year, driven by strong box office revenue and higher-than-expected grants. The trustees report holding reserves of £21,713 to fund future festivals and outreach activities, noting that the charity operates on a cash basis with no significant risks identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Box Office/earned income = 54.3%” — page 3
“The Trustees are holding reserves at the end of the 2024-25 financial year in order to provide necessary funding for the 2025 festival and beyond.”
Trustees
- ALISON STEELE
- ALIX HUGHES
- Adam Robert Dale Nelson
- KARENA BATSTONE
- Rima Cotran
- Sally Azzam
- Steph Ellis Read
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £35k | £33k |
| 05/04/2024 | £20k | £24k |
| 05/04/2023 | £19k | £11k |
| 05/04/2022 | £12k | £8k |
| 05/04/2021 | £594 | £955 |
Common questions
Is BRISTOL PALESTINE FILM FESTIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £4,404 for the 2024-25 financial year, driven by strong box office revenue and higher-than-expected grants. The trustees report holding reserves of £21,713 to fund future festivals and outreach activities, noting that the charity operates on a cash basis with no significant risks identified.