Plaza Community Cinema
Also known as: Crosby Community Cinema, Plaza Cinema, Plaza Cinema Crosby
We operate a 3-screen cinema, for leisure/entertainment and education/social activities. We improve quality of life for residents of South Sefton and surrounding areas by: -+?+?+? advancing education in the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the art of film,+?+?+? providing recreational and leisure facilities, +?+?+? providing volunteering opportunities so improving employability.
Activities & Mission
We operate a 3-screen cinema, for leisure/entertainment and education/social activities. We improve quality of life for residents of South Sefton and surrounding areas by: -+?+?+? advancing education in the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the art of film,+?+?+? providing recreational and leisure facilities, +?+?+? providing volunteering opportunities so improving employability.
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 81% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% 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 | £862,875 | £930,373 | £907,268 | £1,693,863 | £301,974 | 10 / 70 |
| 2024 | £866,331 | £782,768 | £774,306 | £1,761,361 | £310,548 | 11 / 80 |
| 2023 | £742,785 | £674,161 | £322,569 | £1,677,798 | £1,677,798 | 11 / 60 |
| 2022 | £747,346 | £750,350 | £742,340 | £1,609,174 | £747,035 | 10 / 70 |
| 2021 | £532,860 | £422,980 | £418,643 | £1,612,176 | £747,860 | 11 / 80 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Plaza Community Cinema
What does Plaza Community Cinema do?
We operate a 3-screen cinema, for leisure/entertainment and education/social activities. We improve quality of life for residents of South Sefton and surrounding areas by: -+?+?+? advancing education in the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the art of film,+?+?+? providing recreational and leisure facilities, +?+?+? providing volunteering opportunities so improving employability.
How much income did Plaza Community Cinema report in 2025?
Plaza Community Cinema reported total income of £863k and reported expenditure of £930k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Plaza Community Cinema?
Plaza Community Cinema has a program ratio of 105.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Plaza Community Cinema registered as a charity?
Plaza Community Cinema was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 May 1997 as charity number 1062570. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Plaza Community Cinema?
Plaza Community Cinema is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAN DUNN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Plaza Community Cinema operate?
Plaza Community Cinema operates across 2 areas: Liverpool City and Sefton.
Is Plaza Community Cinema a registered charity?
Yes — Plaza Community Cinema is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062570.
Details
LIVERPOOL
L23 8UL
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Also Known As
- Crosby Community Cinema
- Plaza Cinema
- Plaza Cinema Crosby
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated