Harwich Electric Palace Trust

MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ELECTRIC PALACE CINEMA FOR CINEMA, THEATRICAL AND OTHER SHOWS AND GENERAL USES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

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Activities & Mission

MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ELECTRIC PALACE CINEMA FOR CINEMA, THEATRICAL AND OTHER SHOWS AND GENERAL USES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Essex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£127,572

Latest Expenditure

£89,177

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 69.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 69.9%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2022 — Harwich Electric Palace Trust (organisation 273567)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£127,572	£89,177	0 / 50
2023	£61,606	£117,436	0 / 70
2022	£225,967	£246,221	0 / 50
2021	£0	£0	0 / 10
2020	£0	£0	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Harwich Electric Palace Trust

What does Harwich Electric Palace Trust do?

MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ELECTRIC PALACE CINEMA FOR CINEMA, THEATRICAL AND OTHER SHOWS AND GENERAL USES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

How much income did Harwich Electric Palace Trust report in 2024?

Harwich Electric Palace Trust reported total income of £128k and reported expenditure of £89k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Harwich Electric Palace Trust registered as a charity?

Harwich Electric Palace Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 September 2017 as charity number 1174807. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Harwich Electric Palace Trust?

Harwich Electric Palace Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Harwich Electric Palace Trust operate?

Harwich Electric Palace Trust operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Harwich Electric Palace Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Harwich Electric Palace Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174807.