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the independent film trust

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public. The Independent Film Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in London 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

The IFT acts to advance the cause of independent filmmaking, for instance by encouraging emerging talent through the provision of training scholarships, and by helping the disadvantaged through training in various aspects of filmmaking.

Fundraising

See where The Independent Film Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,550
Latest Expenditure
£11,828

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 213.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 213.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023£57,200£73,7360 / 10
2022£238,212£214,0770 / 10
2021£256,304£266,4640 / 10
2020£95,244£85,0220 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers