The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts
Also known as: Bafta
To support, develop and promote the art forms of the moving image, by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring pracitioners and benefitting the public.
Activities & Mission
To support, develop and promote the art forms of the moving image, by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring pracitioners and benefitting the public.
Grants
The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £32,525,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 74). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £30,853,000 | £32,525,000 | £23,150,000 | £30,556,000 | £2,035,000 | 222 / 0 |
| 2024 | £29,313,000 | £30,119,000 | £21,415,000 | £32,205,000 | £2,482,000 | 215 / 0 |
| 2023 | £25,888,000 | £27,778,000 | £19,704,000 | £32,844,000 | £3,247,000 | 193 / 0 |
| 2022 | £24,982,000 | £24,580,000 | £16,616,000 | £34,703,000 | £3,130,000 | 162 / 0 |
| 2021 | £17,008,000 | £13,130,000 | £7,500,000 | £34,260,000 | £2,859,000 | 107 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts
What does The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts do?
To support, develop and promote the art forms of the moving image, by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring pracitioners and benefitting the public.
How much income did The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts report in 2025?
The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts reported total income of £30.85m and reported expenditure of £32.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts?
The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts has a program ratio of 75.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 74 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts registered as a charity?
The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 October 1963 as charity number 216726. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts?
The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts operate?
The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts a registered charity?
Yes — The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 216726.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bafta
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated