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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£846,309
Latest Expenditure
£832,283

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £206,058
Charitable Activities £578,717
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,007
Other Income £58,527

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £829,531
Raising Funds £0
Governance £35,184
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £2,752

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£846,309
£832,283£829,531£468,334£355,23919 / 0
2024
£745,707
£867,920£867,920£454,308£373,92717 / 0
2023
£868,764
£765,717£765,717£576,521£271,13612 / 2
2022
£840,214
£740,690£740,690£473,474£287,27110 / 2
2021
£682,450
£690,770£690,770£373,950£217,05212 / 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.

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

Address
L U X
Waterlow Park Centre
Dartmouth Park Hill
LONDON
N19 5JF
Registration Date
5 December 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3993296
Charity Number
1094936

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Trustees

Maria Palacios Cruz Chair
Catharine Des Forges
Harry Fisher-Jones
Melissa Gronlund
Myriam Mouflih
Remi Lacroix

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