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Signal Film & Media Limited

Also known as: Signal Film & Media

a) Providing a centre for arts and creative industries where local residents, particularly those from disadvantaged groups, can access facilities and activities to develop skills in a diverse range of creative, media and arts disciplinesb) Providing premises, space and activities for local front-line groups, to support media production and the creative and artistic development of local people.

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Activities & Mission

a) Providing a centre for arts and creative industries where local residents, particularly those from disadvantaged groups, can access facilities and activities to develop skills in a diverse range of creative, media and arts disciplinesb) Providing premises, space and activities for local front-line groups, to support media production and the creative and artistic development of local people.

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

Latest Income
£1,524,679
Latest Expenditure
£565,668

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 37.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 7% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 75% 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 £0
Charitable Activities £1,520,028
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,651
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £565,668
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,425
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 2025.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,524,679
£565,668£565,668£1,338,935£90,0009 / 33
2024
£700,771
£562,541£532,541£324,195£142,6636 / 45
2023
£444,745
£521,5850 / 20
2022
£492,285
£518,0280 / 41
2021
£502,294
£350,423£344,322£288,548£94,5883 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Signal Film & Media Limited

What does Signal Film & Media Limited do?

a) Providing a centre for arts and creative industries where local residents, particularly those from disadvantaged groups, can access facilities and activities to develop skills in a diverse range of creative, media and arts disciplinesb) Providing premises, space and activities for local front-line groups, to support media production and the creative and artistic development of local people.

How much income did Signal Film & Media Limited report in 2025?

Signal Film & Media Limited reported total income of £1.52m and reported expenditure of £566k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Signal Film & Media Limited?

Signal Film & Media Limited has a program ratio of 37.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Signal Film & Media Limited registered as a charity?

Signal Film & Media Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 2013 as charity number 1152012. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Signal Film & Media Limited?

Signal Film & Media Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Signal Film & Media Limited operate?

Signal Film & Media Limited operates across 2 areas: Cumbria and Lancashire.

Is Signal Film & Media Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Signal Film & Media Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152012.

Details

Address
Signal Film & Media
104 Abbey Road
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 5QR
Registration Date
14 May 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5033696
Charity Number
1152012

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Trustees

Brie Burkeman
Chris Barnes
David Foster
Helen Wall
Jemma Swales
KAREN MARGARET BIRD
KERRY KOLBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Loren Slater
Also governs 1 other charity
Margaret Davis
Natalia Wealleans-Turner
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Signal Film & Media
  • Signal Film & Media Limited

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