Wivenhoe Film Theatre
Analysis
Wivenhoe Film Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Colchester. It was registered in November 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07097107). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Wivenhoe Film Theatre reported income of £10k and spending of £9,173, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £5,020 to £10k (+105%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 72%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Wivenhoe Film Theatre sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Devon and Cornwall Record Society (£10k), Yate Choral Society (£10k) and Blennerhasset Social and Educational Centre (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Moving Image shows a wide range of independent and mainstream films, from recent releases to timeless classics and occasional has afternoon screenings for children.. The cinema is non-profit making and run entirely by volunteers. There are regular screenings in the community centre, MI has taken films to numerous community events in Wivenhoe and the surrounding area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Devon and Cornwall Record Society | Exeter | £10k |
| Yate Choral Society | Bristol | £10k |
| Blennerhasset Social and Educational Centre | Cumbria | £10k |
| The Ridgmont Charity | Bedfordshire | £10k |