THE INDEPENDENT FILM TRUST

Registration #1105749 · Registered

www.independentfilmtrust.org.uk

elliot@raindance.co.uk

Independent Film Trust 10A Craven Street WC2N 5PE

45
out of 100
Needs Review

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), rated "Needs Review" with a CharityScore of 45/100 — a charity that has some areas requiring further review based on official Charity Commission data. 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 strong allocation of funds to charitable activities). According to the Charity Commission, THE INDEPENDENT FILM TRUST operates with the following stated purpose: 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 details below. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Filing: Filed late in 3 of 5 years

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance5 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 128.9% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2023£57,200£73,736129%

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