Nfts Foundation

To help raise and manage funds to support the National Film and Television School (NFTS)

Activities & Mission

To help raise and manage funds to support the National Film and Television School (NFTS)

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,713,818

Latest Expenditure

£214,896

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 13.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 4% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 34% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 35% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,316,524

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £136,528

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £195,000

Raising Funds £19,896

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £195,000

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,713,818	£214,896	£195,000	£6,479,805	£3,000,000	0 / 0
2023	£635,178	£172,016	£150,000	£4,980,883	£3,000,000	0 / 0
2022	£113,177	£791,865				0 / 0
2021	£663,925	£166,916	£144,000	£5,174,188	£3,000,000	0 / 0
2020	£429,018	£140,027				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Nfts Foundation

What does Nfts Foundation do?

To help raise and manage funds to support the National Film and Television School (NFTS)

How much income did Nfts Foundation report in 2024?

Nfts Foundation reported total income of £1.71m and reported expenditure of £215k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Nfts Foundation?

Nfts Foundation has a program ratio of 13.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Nfts Foundation registered as a charity?

Nfts Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 1997 as charity number 1061561. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Nfts Foundation?

Nfts Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Nfts Foundation operate?

Nfts Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Nfts Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Nfts Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061561.