Our
AGM 2026
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Acton Arts CIC / ActOne Cinema
A G M
Friday 26th June 2026
Directors present:
Bart Govaert - Chair
Nick Jones
Deborah Sheppard
Peter Truesdale - Treasurer
Jagjit Takhar
David Thaddeus
Amanda Mason. - secretary
Bart introduced the AGM - welcomed new staff and new Director, Deborah
and presented the Chairs report
David presented the operational high lights and the achievements of the year
Peter walked us through the Finance Report for November 24- 25
Nick presented a review of the cinema industry + an insight into new films
Bart thanked Sue and the volunteers for their invaluable role in cinema operations
Appointment of Officers: (all remain the same)
Officers for 2026-2027
Lucy will continue as Chair of the committee with Bart as co-chair
Nick will continue as vice-chair
Peter will continue as treasurer
Amanda will continue as Secretary.
Q&A.
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Were the post-Oscar screenings of previously shown films a success? A) Yes they were – particularly Sinners and One Battle After Another – and we will be programming this way again next year
2.Can Chess be played at the Board Games?
A) Yes – there is a chess board and it has been requested before.
3.What are the criteria for participating in BEAT and how to exhibit at ActOne
A) The entrance for BEAT is closed for this year but we can provide the contact details. Exhibitions outside BEAT can be discussed with Martina
4. Why was the AGM so much later this year?
A) It was agreed that the AGM should have taken place in May – the delay this year was beyond our control.
5 .Is there a defined strategy for diversifying the ActOne audience?
A) Yes: through our programming, through our marketing and through our lounge events.
6.Request for extended audience engagement/post screening discussions
A) It is acknowledged that this is a good idea but there are issues with GDPR and operational promotion. The Classic Club and W3A meetings are existing groups that engage discussion.
