Opened in 1911, the Ultimate Picture Palace (UPP) is  housed in an iconic Grade II listed building. It's one of the oldest independent cinemas in England, and the only one which is community owned, with over 1,200 shareholders. It’s defying national trends in ticket sales and is a cultural hub for people across the city and beyond. 

So that this special cinema is fit for the future we need to invest in better access, better sightlines, better sound quality and more efficient use of energy. We have planning permission and funders keen to support us if we can meet their requirements for a long-term lease. But our landlord, Oriel College won’t commit because our building is in the footprint of their plans for a ‘Fifth Quad’ to accommodate graduate students. 

Help us persuade Oriel College to extend our lease so we can stay where we belong.