Medicinema

THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF STATE OF THE ART CINEMAS IN HOSPITALS AND ANNUAL FILM SCREENING PROGRAMME FOR PATIENTS OF ALL AGES (INCLUDING THOSE IN BEDS & WHEELCHAIRS) THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS. ADMISSION FREE OF CHARGE.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,261,740

Latest Expenditure

£1,351,284

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 20.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 4% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 49.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 4% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 52.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 3% 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

Donations & Legacies £3,203,594

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £58,146

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £672,141

Raising Funds £679,143

Governance £32,991

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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 2025 — Reading Film Theatre (organisation 277615)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£3,261,740	£1,351,284	£672,141	£3,883,316	£877,525	20 / 140
2023	£1,451,639	£1,212,420	£1,011,665	£1,972,860	£739,300	18 / 120
2022	£1,017,210	£1,014,041	£859,295	£1,733,641	£280,798	16 / 110
2021	£811,524	£768,703	£678,086	£1,730,472	£546,953	11 / 149
2020	£1,347,963	£956,086	£809,428	£1,687,651	£227,987	13 / 105

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Medicinema

What does Medicinema do?

How much income did Medicinema report in 2024?

Medicinema reported total income of £3.26m and reported expenditure of £1.35m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Medicinema?

Medicinema has a program ratio of 20.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Medicinema registered as a charity?

Medicinema was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 1996 as charity number 1058197. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Medicinema?

Medicinema is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kezia Maria Siobhan Williams. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Medicinema operate?

Medicinema operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Medicinema a registered charity?

Yes — Medicinema is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058197.