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the british federation of film societies

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies, and other defined groups. The British Federation Of Film Societies is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Sheffield and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To support, sustain and develop the community cinema movement in the UK and to deliver public value to community cinema audiences throughout the UK.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£259,866
Latest Expenditure
£314,184

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 120.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 120.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£259,866£314,1840 / 10
2023£307,435£337,2610 / 20
2022£271,824£248,3700 / 25
2021£262,658£273,0500 / 30
2020£266,207£317,1770 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers