SCREEN ACADEMY FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £80,342 against a stated policy target of £250,000. The trustees consider this level to be prudent given the uncertainty of future fundraising income and the need to cover outstanding commitments. The charity reported a net surplus for the year, with total incoming resources of £3,250,546 and resources expended of £2,282,396.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more were: 2025 Number 1 £70,000 - £80,000” — page 22
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more were: 2025 Number 1” — page 22
“Currently, the Charity is holding well in excess of the £250,000 requirement in cash.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- DANIEL RICHARD MURAD SOPHER
- David Jonathan Heyman
- ERIC FELLNER CBE
- Michael Gregg Wilson CBE
- Nishy Lall
- Sarah Lazarides
- Sonita Charlene Alleyne OBE
- William Frederick Kennard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £3.3m | £2.3m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.8m | £2.3m |
| 31/08/2023 | £2.8m | £2.2m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.7m | £1.8m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.9m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is SCREEN ACADEMY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £80,342 against a stated policy target of £250,000. The trustees consider this level to be prudent given the uncertainty of future fundraising income and the need to cover outstanding commitments. The charity reported a net surplus for the year, with total incoming resources of £3,250,546 and resources expended of £2,282,396. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HW Fisher Audit.
What does the highest-paid employee of SCREEN ACADEMY FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,000 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds SCREEN ACADEMY FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SCREEN ACADEMY FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE MOHN WESTLAKE FOUNDATION, THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION, THE ASTRA FOUNDATION, THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE TANAGRA FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE MOHN WESTLAKE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1.7m |
| THE MOHN WESTLAKE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1.1m |
| THE MOHN WESTLAKE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £555k |
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £300k |
| THE ASTRA FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £255k |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £100k |
| THE TANAGRA FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £50k |
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £50k |
| THE TANAGRA FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £50k |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £13k |
| THE PORTRACK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BUPA FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE ESPRIT FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust | 1 | £700 |