it always just seems to be for match funding for new screens or bars. they have kiosks on every floor and a bar/restaurant, bar/coffee shop and tearooms, all of which are not really reasonably priced in comparison to the rest of the city centre. they don’t even do proper popcorn. they do run a filmmaking scheme for kids and teenagers, but they charge quite a bit for it. also they have artists in residence, but i’m pretty sure they’re sponsored by the arts council, unis and the european film development fund or whatever.
oh yeah they have ‘front of house volunteers’ alongside their actual paid staff. saving a few bob there.