Learning On Screen - The British Universities And Colleges Film And Video Council
Also known as: British Universities Film and Video Council, Bufvc
the advancement of education by promoting the production, study and use of moving image, sound and related media within education and research for the public benefit
Activities & Mission
the advancement of education by promoting the production, study and use of moving image, sound and related media within education and research for the public benefit
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 91% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,271,903 | £1,396,154 | £1,396,154 | £550,474 | £500,000 | 16 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,341,730 | £1,310,396 | £1,310,396 | £674,725 | £519,260 | 18 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,201,969 | £1,184,710 | £1,184,710 | £643,391 | £516,297 | 16 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,157,498 | £1,014,140 | £1,014,140 | £626,132 | £509,399 | 16 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,132,108 | £1,062,463 | £1,062,463 | £482,774 | £429,628 | 17 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Learning On Screen - The British Universities And Colleges Film And Video Council
What does Learning On Screen - The British Universities And Colleges Film And Video Council do?
the advancement of education by promoting the production, study and use of moving image, sound and related media within education and research for the public benefit
How much income did Learning On Screen - The British Universities And Colleges Film And Video Council report in 2025?
Learning On Screen - The British Universities And Colleges Film And Video Council reported total income of £1.27m and reported expenditure of £1.40m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Learning On Screen - The British Universities And Colleges Film And Video Council?
Learning On Screen - The British Universities And Colleges Film And Video Council has a program ratio of 109.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Learning On Screen - The British Universities And Colleges Film And Video Council registered as a charity?
Learning On Screen - The British Universities And Colleges Film And Video Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 July 1969 as charity number 313582. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs Learning On Screen - The British Universities And Colleges Film And Video Council?
Learning On Screen - The British Universities And Colleges Film And Video Council is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROFESSOR JOHN CYRIL PAGET ELLIS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Learning On Screen - The British Universities And Colleges Film And Video Council operate?
Learning On Screen - The British Universities And Colleges Film And Video Council operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Learning On Screen - The British Universities And Colleges Film And Video Council a registered charity?
Yes — Learning On Screen - The British Universities And Colleges Film And Video Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313582.
Details
Orega Holborn Gate
330 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7QH
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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