GOLDFINCH ACADEMY

Registration #1186984 · Registered

info@goldfinch.co.uk

Hexham Villa Egton Terrace DH3 1LX

59
out of 100
Good Standing

The charity aims to advance education of film making in the film & TV industries with the aim of producing higher standard of films in the UK by:1. Awarding grants or bursaries to individuals for education and project costs2. Providing their education across filmmaking, digital video production, screenwriting, & financing, through both online on-demand courses, podcasts, and onsite workshops

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About GOLDFINCH ACADEMY

GOLDFINCH ACADEMY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1186984). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 59/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), GOLDFINCH ACADEMY reported a total income of £1,141 and total expenditure of £2,596, a spending ratio of 228% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, GOLDFINCH ACADEMY describes its activities as follows: The charity aims to advance education of film making in the film & TV industries with the aim of producing higher standard of films in the UK by:1. Awarding grants or bursaries to individuals for education and project costs2. Providing their education across filmmaking, digital video production, screenwriting, & financing, through both online on-demand courses, podcasts, and onsite workshops 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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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £2,596 vs income £1,141 — ratio 2.3x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health5 / 25
Filing History & Transparency17 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 227.5% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£1,141£2,596228%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026