THE INDEPENDENT FILM TRUST
Registration #1105749 · Registered
www.independentfilmtrust.org.ukelliot@raindance.co.uk
Independent Film Trust 10A Craven Street WC2N 5PE
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.
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About THE INDEPENDENT FILM TRUST
THE INDEPENDENT FILM TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1105749). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Needs Review" rating with a CharityScore of 45/100 — a charity with several areas that warrant further review before donating. This score suggests several areas of concern that donors should investigate before giving. In its most recent reporting year (2023), THE INDEPENDENT FILM TRUST reported a total income of £57,200 and total expenditure of £73,736, a spending ratio of 129% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE INDEPENDENT FILM TRUST describes its activities as follows: 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. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Latest spending ratio: 128.9% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £57,200 | £73,736 | 129% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026