Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited
Operating an independent cinema under the auspices of a charitable trust
Activities & Mission
Operating an independent cinema under the auspices of a charitable trust
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 95% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% 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 | £573,282 | £757,153 | £757,153 | £569,026 | £0 | 19 / 0 |
| 2024 | £572,319 | £665,233 | £665,233 | £329,028 | £24,933 | 19 / 0 |
| 2023 | £609,506 | £620,763 | £620,763 | £421,942 | £0 | 19 / 1 |
| 2022 | £609,742 | £605,240 | £605,240 | £433,199 | £77,172 | 26 / 0 |
| 2021 | £434,668 | £388,342 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited
What does Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited do?
Operating an independent cinema under the auspices of a charitable trust
How much income did Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited report in 2025?
Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited reported total income of £573k and reported expenditure of £757k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited?
Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited has a program ratio of 132.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 1987 as charity number 296135. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited?
Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited operate?
Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited operates in Barnet, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Phoenix Cinema Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 296135.
Details
52 High Road
London
N2 9PJ
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- 14 May 2026
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