NOTTINGHAM MEDIA CENTRE LIMITED
Since its launch in 1990 Broadway has become a nationally recognised cultural leader, bringing the world of independent British and international film to Nottingham and across the Midlands, supporting innovation in art and technology and providing a platform for talent, learning and conversation to inspire creativity and a lifelong love of film.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity returned to a surplus of £145,595 for the year ended 31 March 2025, supported by growth in trading income and grant funding. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £592,894 are held in line with the policy to maintain at least three months' operating costs, and the charity remains a going concern with sufficient resources to meet operational commitments.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose emoluments fell within the following bands: £60,000-£69,999 2025 1” — page 24
“The number of employees whose emoluments fell within the following bands: £60,000-£69,999 2025 1” — page 24
“in line with our policy to maintain at least three months' operating costs in unrestricted reserves.”
“Paul Southby is a Director at Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Limited. During the year, Nottingham Media Centre purchased an annual ‘Visit Notts’ membership from this company totalling £396 (2024: £396). At 31 March 2025 a balance of £nil (2024: £nil) is included in creditors.” — page 30
“The charitable company has a wholly owned trading subsidiary NMC Commercial Ltd (company number 06372815), which is incorporated in England and Wales.” — page 23
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Paul David Southbychair
- CAROL ANN PRIEST
- Claire Elizabeth Baxter
- James Michael Denham
- John Christopher Taylor
- John Read
- LAURENCE ERIC MORAN
- Peter William Ulla-Hill
- Professor Elizabeth Jane Woodland
- Sharon Walia
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £4.0m | £4.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.4m | £3.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.4m | £3.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £3.0m | £3.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.7m | £2.3m |
Common questions
Is NOTTINGHAM MEDIA CENTRE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity returned to a surplus of £145,595 for the year ended 31 March 2025, supported by growth in trading income and grant funding. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £592,894 are held in line with the policy to maintain at least three months' operating costs, and the charity remains a going concern with sufficient resources to meet operational commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Wenn Townsend.
What does the highest-paid employee of NOTTINGHAM MEDIA CENTRE LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 - £69,999 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/04/2012 | £16k | "Spinning Yarns" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2012 | £9k | Connect |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/09/2010 | £7k | Diverse - Bringing People Together |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/02/2005 | £3k | "A Project To Commemorate The 60th Anniversary Of The End Of Ww2 With The Provision Of A Touring Exhibition Of Original War Cartoons For The" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/02/2005 | £20k | Exhibition |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BLUESPARK FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| MARTIN GEDDES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £400k |
| DAVID PEARLMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £134k |
| REUBEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £120k |
| THE DORFMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £102k |
| The Portal Trust | 1 | £80k |
| THE DAVID LEAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
Charities like this
- NORTHERN BROADSIDES THEATRE COMPANY
- NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE TRUST LIMITED
- NOTTINGHAM ARTS THEATRE LIMITED
- BROADWAY LODGE LIMITED
- THE BRITISH ACADEMY OF FILM AND TELEVISION ARTS
- CITY OF NOTTINGHAM HISTORIC BUILDINGS LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOTTINGHAM MEDIA CENTRE LIMITED | £4.0m | £60,000 - £69,999 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| NORTHERN BROADSIDES THEATRE COMPANY | £530k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE TRUST LIMITED | £8.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOTTINGHAM ARTS THEATRE LIMITED | £370k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROADWAY LODGE LIMITED | £2.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH ACADEMY OF FILM AND TELEVISION ARTS | £29.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |