Lewes Community Screen
Also known as: The Depot
By operating a community cinema the company will advance education in the knowledge, understanding andappreciation of the arts, particularly the art of film and allied visual techniques, in particular from the benefit ofthe inhabitants of the town of Lewes and the surrounding area.
Activities & Mission
By operating a community cinema the company will advance education in the knowledge, understanding andappreciation of the arts, particularly the art of film and allied visual techniques, in particular from the benefit ofthe inhabitants of the town of Lewes and the surrounding area.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 13% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,228,203 | £3,154,807 | £1,872,097 | £13,058,175 | £4,000,000 | 67 / 25 |
| 2024 | £2,490,972 | £3,070,645 | £1,823,189 | £12,914,264 | £4,000,000 | 69 / 20 |
| 2023 | £3,395,950 | £2,727,431 | £1,645,652 | £13,216,541 | £4,000,000 | 70 / 50 |
| 2022 | £2,174,895 | £2,298,553 | £1,221,619 | £13,062,777 | £4,000,000 | 64 / 50 |
| 2021 | £2,297,617 | £1,857,419 | £1,521,283 | £13,084,682 | £650,000 | 68 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lewes Community Screen
What does Lewes Community Screen do?
By operating a community cinema the company will advance education in the knowledge, understanding andappreciation of the arts, particularly the art of film and allied visual techniques, in particular from the benefit ofthe inhabitants of the town of Lewes and the surrounding area.
How much income did Lewes Community Screen report in 2025?
Lewes Community Screen reported total income of £3.23m and reported expenditure of £3.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lewes Community Screen?
Lewes Community Screen has a program ratio of 58.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lewes Community Screen registered as a charity?
Lewes Community Screen was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 February 2013 as charity number 1150757. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Lewes Community Screen?
Lewes Community Screen is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT NORMAN SENIOR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lewes Community Screen operate?
Lewes Community Screen operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Lewes Community Screen a registered charity?
Yes — Lewes Community Screen is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150757.
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Also Known As
- The Depot
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated