Stockport Plaza Trust Limited
The Plaza's mission statement is "To protect, preserve and promote the Plaza Super Cinema as a fine example of 1930's architecture through modern viable use as a centre for performing arts and cinema serving local, regional and national communities"
Activities & Mission
The Plaza's mission statement is "To protect, preserve and promote the Plaza Super Cinema as a fine example of 1930's architecture through modern viable use as a centre for performing arts and cinema serving local, regional and national communities"
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 61% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 78% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,572,879 | £1,497,660 | £1,495,896 | £2,537,767 | £2,537,767 | 18 / 100 |
| 2023 | £1,362,926 | £1,303,427 | £1,303,247 | £2,462,548 | £2,465,548 | 19 / 100 |
| 2022 | £1,245,283 | £1,182,216 | £1,182,036 | £2,403,049 | £2,403,049 | 24 / 100 |
| 2021 | £640,400 | £739,074 | £738,894 | £2,341,982 | £2,341,982 | 18 / 100 |
| 2020 | £1,100,375 | £1,138,160 | £1,137,980 | £2,440,656 | £2,440,656 | 18 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Stockport Plaza Trust Limited
What does Stockport Plaza Trust Limited do?
The Plaza's mission statement is "To protect, preserve and promote the Plaza Super Cinema as a fine example of 1930's architecture through modern viable use as a centre for performing arts and cinema serving local, regional and national communities"
How much income did Stockport Plaza Trust Limited report in 2024?
Stockport Plaza Trust Limited reported total income of £1.57m and reported expenditure of £1.50m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Stockport Plaza Trust Limited?
Stockport Plaza Trust Limited has a program ratio of 95.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Stockport Plaza Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Stockport Plaza Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 1999 as charity number 1076494. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Stockport Plaza Trust Limited?
Stockport Plaza Trust Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is NIGEL TERENCE ANDERTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Stockport Plaza Trust Limited operate?
Stockport Plaza Trust Limited operates in Stockport, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Stockport Plaza Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Stockport Plaza Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076494.
Details
Mersey Square
STOCKPORT
SK1 1SP
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- 14 May 2026
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