The National Film And Television School
Also known as: The National Film School
Training and education for film, television, games and the creative industries
Activities & Mission
Training and education for film, television, games and the creative industries
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 61% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 78% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% 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 | £25,007,413 | £23,139,530 | £22,916,613 | £18,561,597 | £9,178,461 | 159 / 50 |
| 2024 | £24,386,836 | £22,470,587 | £22,240,534 | £16,231,714 | £8,590,664 | 144 / 200 |
| 2023 | £22,246,494 | £21,339,325 | £21,153,864 | £14,315,465 | £6,226,843 | 132 / 200 |
| 2022 | £19,248,407 | £18,500,827 | £18,106,877 | £13,408,296 | £5,307,931 | 126 / 200 |
| 2021 | £16,214,975 | £16,100,580 | £16,100,580 | £12,144,716 | £12,144,716 | 118 / 200 |
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Frequently asked questions about The National Film And Television School
What does The National Film And Television School do?
Training and education for film, television, games and the creative industries
How much income did The National Film And Television School report in 2025?
The National Film And Television School reported total income of £25.01m and reported expenditure of £23.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The National Film And Television School?
The National Film And Television School has a program ratio of 91.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The National Film And Television School registered as a charity?
The National Film And Television School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 July 1970 as charity number 313429. It has been registered for 56 years.
Who runs The National Film And Television School?
The National Film And Television School is governed by a board of 22 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sophie Turner Laing. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Film And Television School operate?
The National Film And Television School operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The National Film And Television School a registered charity?
Yes — The National Film And Television School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313429.
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Also Known As
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- 14 May 2026
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