Lux
The promotion of artists' moving image work through distribution, exhibition, publishing and research. To promote, maintain, improve and advance education in the arts, particularly the arts of film and video making and other moving image arts for the public benefit.
Activities & Mission
The promotion of artists' moving image work through distribution, exhibition, publishing and research. To promote, maintain, improve and advance education in the arts, particularly the arts of film and video making and other moving image arts for the public benefit.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 70% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £846,309 | £832,283 | £829,531 | £468,334 | £355,239 | 19 / 0 |
| 2024 | £745,707 | £867,920 | £867,920 | £454,308 | £373,927 | 17 / 0 |
| 2023 | £868,764 | £765,717 | £765,717 | £576,521 | £271,136 | 12 / 2 |
| 2022 | £840,214 | £740,690 | £740,690 | £473,474 | £287,271 | 10 / 2 |
| 2021 | £682,450 | £690,770 | £690,770 | £373,950 | £217,052 | 12 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lux
What does Lux do?
The promotion of artists' moving image work through distribution, exhibition, publishing and research. To promote, maintain, improve and advance education in the arts, particularly the arts of film and video making and other moving image arts for the public benefit.
How much income did Lux report in 2025?
Lux reported total income of £846k and reported expenditure of £832k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lux?
Lux has a program ratio of 98.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lux registered as a charity?
Lux was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 2002 as charity number 1094936. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Lux?
Lux is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Maria Palacios Cruz. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lux operate?
Lux operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Lux a registered charity?
Yes — Lux is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1094936.
Details
Waterlow Park Centre
Dartmouth Park Hill
LONDON
N19 5JF
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