LEIGH FILM SOCIETY C.I.O.
1. To advance the education of the public in the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of film ,2. To encourage interest in film as an art form and as a medium for public education and for the distribution of information, by means of the exhibition of films of artistic, cultural or scientific character,
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3,682 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total funds of £136,520. The trustees confirmed that no audit was required under the small companies regime and that the independent examiner found no matters requiring attention. The charity maintains unrestricted and restricted funds with no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Paul Anthony Costellochair
- Alan Prescott
- Elizabeth Margaret Costello
- Hannah Jenkins-Purdham
- Michelle Adamson
- Pauline Hunter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £98k | £94k |
| 31/12/2024 | £77k | £79k |
| 31/12/2023 | £110k | £72k |
| 31/12/2022 | £79k | £63k |
| 31/12/2021 | £35k | £15k |
Common questions
Is LEIGH FILM SOCIETY C.I.O. financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3,682 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total funds of £136,520. The trustees confirmed that no audit was required under the small companies regime and that the independent examiner found no matters requiring attention. The charity maintains unrestricted and restricted funds with no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LEIGH FILM SOCIETY C.I.O.?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LEIGH FILM SOCIETY C.I.O. as a grant recipient include THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2022 | £10k | Spinners Mill Community Cinema |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/07/2019 | £10k | Community Cinema at The Spinners Mill |