TYNESIDE CINEMA
Advancement of education, understanding and appreciation of the arts, including audio visual arts, primarily but not exclusively for the benefit of the public in the North East of England, through creation and presentation of moving image works, literature, music and live public events, educational and training projects and by any other charitable means.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £1,557 for the year, driven largely by the recognition of deferred grants. However, the group's unrestricted funds are in a deficit of £840,505, with the majority of total funds restricted or tied up in fixed assets. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, supported by recent restructuring, new loans, and stabilizing trading performance.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £70,001 - £80,000” — page 34
“Consequently, free unrestricted funds are in deficit by £840,505.” — page 8
“During the year, the charity received film related and decorating services totalling £5,600 from Anthony Gannie, the partner of CEO Nicola Greenan. The charity also received film related services totalling £3,307 from Gan Canny Productions Ltd, a company in which Anthony Gannie was a director and shareholder.” — page 51
“Additionally, there was a general donation of £400 to the charity from three trustees during the year ended 30 September 2025.” — page 51
“During the year, the charity received film related and decorating services totalling £5,600 from Anthony Gannie, the partner of CEO Nicola Greenan. The charity also received film related services totalling £3,307 from Gan Canny Productions Ltd, a company in which Anthony Gannie was a director and shareholder.” — page 51
“Additionally, there was a general donation of £400 to the charity from three trustees during the year ended 30 September 2025.” — page 51
“Tyneside Cinema Trading Co. Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary company whose aim is to generate profits from its operations to provide an income stream to support the charity’s charitable activities.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Deborah Louise Evans
- Elaine Taylor
- Iain Ashton Watson
- Iain David Wright
- Lindsey Alexandria Adams
- Sean Nicolson
- Stephanie Afua Achiamaa Edusei
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £3.5m | £3.5m |
| 30/09/2024 | £4.3m | £5.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.8m | £4.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £3.9m | £3.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.3m | £3.0m |
Common questions
Is TYNESIDE CINEMA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £1,557 for the year, driven largely by the recognition of deferred grants. However, the group's unrestricted funds are in a deficit of £840,505, with the majority of total funds restricted or tied up in fixed assets. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, supported by recent restructuring, new loans, and stabilizing trading performance. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kinnair Associates Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of TYNESIDE CINEMA earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band.
Who funds TYNESIDE CINEMA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TYNESIDE CINEMA as a grant recipient include Point North Community Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point North Community Foundation | FY2025 | £38k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/11/2023 | £233k | "Tyneside Cinema – Survive and Thrive." |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/06/2020 | £212k | "COVID19: Tyneside Cinema" |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £124k | NPO 2018-2022 |
| UK government | 20/06/2018 | £17k | Education Fund\Film Academy\Network |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £124k | NPO 2018-2022 |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £31k | NPO 2018-2022 |
| Community Foundation North East | 04/01/2018 | £15k | Core running costs Year 1 |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/04/2017 | £10k | Manifesto for Change |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/04/2017 | £15k | Core Revenue Support Year 3 |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/02/2017 | £59k | "Tyneside Cinema at 80: A People's History" |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/04/2016 | £20k | Towards Core Revenue Support Year 2 |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/04/2015 | £25k | Towards Core Revenue Support Year 1 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/03/2011 | £9k | Re-Boot a digital project with young people based at The Factory |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/12/2009 | £50k | "The News That Defined Us" |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 15/12/2009 | £75k | Grant awarded to Tyneside Cinema (Tyne & Wear) |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/12/2005 | £2.9m | "Picture Palace - Tyneside Cinema Heritage Project" |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 13/12/2005 | £500k | Grant awarded to Tyneside Cinema (Tyne & Wear) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 29/09/2004 | £65 | Grant awarded to Tyneside Cinema (Tyne & Wear) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 18/08/2004 | £15k | Grant awarded to Tyneside Cinema (Tyne & Wear) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 18/05/2004 | £51k | Grant awarded to Tyneside Cinema (Tyne & Wear) |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/03/2004 | £36k | "Tyneside Cinema - PPG" |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 08/07/2003 | £37k | Grant awarded to Tyneside Cinema (North East) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 12/06/2001 | £63k | Grant awarded to Tyneside Cinema (Tyne & Wear) |
| UK government | — | £16k | ALB-BFI-Education Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £294k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE JOICEY TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE HOLEHIRD TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- BERWICK FILM & MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL
- CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK LIMITED
- NEWCASTLE ARTS CENTRE TRUST LTD
- NORTHERN BROADSIDES THEATRE COMPANY
- THE LITERARY AND PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY OF NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
- PRESTON NORTH END COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYNESIDE CINEMA | £3.5m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| BERWICK FILM & MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL | £339k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK LIMITED | £802k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE ARTS CENTRE TRUST LTD | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTHERN BROADSIDES THEATRE COMPANY | £530k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LITERARY AND PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY OF NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |