The Film And Television Charity
Also known as: The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund, Ctbf
Relief of poverty and hardship for those who have worked in the film, cinema or commercial television industries.
Activities & Mission
Relief of poverty and hardship for those who have worked in the film, cinema or commercial television industries.
Grants
The Film And Television Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £4,818,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing
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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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 Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £2,673,000 | £4,818,000 | £2,970,000 | £20,439,000 | £10,834,000 | 33 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,492,000 | £5,751,000 | £3,990,000 | £21,924,000 | £12,272,000 | 37 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,109,000 | £5,022,000 | £3,343,000 | £24,701,000 | £13,858,000 | 34 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,568,000 | £4,591,000 | £3,107,000 | £27,404,000 | £15,360,000 | 35 / 6 |
| 2021 | £7,273,033 | £9,046,289 | £7,943,129 | £29,150,000 | £17,220,000 | 25 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Film And Television Charity
What does The Film And Television Charity do?
Relief of poverty and hardship for those who have worked in the film, cinema or commercial television industries.
How much income did The Film And Television Charity report in 2025?
The Film And Television Charity reported total income of £2.67m and reported expenditure of £4.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Film And Television Charity registered as a charity?
The Film And Television Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 September 2003 as charity number 1099660. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs The Film And Television Charity?
The Film And Television Charity is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Film And Television Charity operate?
The Film And Television Charity operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Film And Television Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Film And Television Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1099660.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
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Also Known As
- The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund
- Ctbf
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated