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Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd

Filmhouse aims to present an unparalleled cultural programme of filmmaking from around the world, curating a range of special events and learning activities, working with schools and other groups to promote and facilitate screen education, and providing critical infrastructure and knowledge for curators, festivals and others. A primary focus of Filmhouse’s efforts is audience development – primarily in the Edinburgh City Region but available to all – giving people the opportunity and knowledge to find their way into a rich appreciation of film as a form of art and entertainment, in a welcoming venue that serves as a hub and gathering place for the community. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' Constitution of company …

Founded
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · oscr (FY2025)
£0.97
Program£0.97
Fundraising£0.03
97% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 51 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd is a registered education nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2023. Its registration number is SC052643. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue.

Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd's official registration number is SC052643, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.

Based on official tax filings, Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 3%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £2M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Filmhouse aims to present an unparalleled cultural programme of filmmaking from around the world, curating a range of special events and learning activities, working with schools and other groups to promote and facilitate screen education, and providing critical infrastructure and knowledge for curators, festivals and others. A primary focus of Filmhouse’s efforts is audience development – primarily in the Edinburgh City Region but available to all – giving people the opportunity and knowledge to find their way into a rich appreciation of film as a form of art and entertainment, in a welcoming venue that serves as a hub and gathering place for the community. 'the advancement of education','the advancement... Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2023.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £2M is well above the peer average of £994K.

Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC052643.

You can verify Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd is based in Edinburgh in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd was first registered in 2023, making it approximately 3 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
97% to programs
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£2.1M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2024
OSCR

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2023
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd

What is Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd?
Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd is a education charitable company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Filmhouse aims to present an unparalleled cultural programme of filmmaking from around the world, curating a range of special events and learning activities, working with schools and other groups to promote and facilitate screen education, and providing critical infrastructure and knowledge for curators, festivals and others. A primary focus of Filmhouse’s efforts is audience development – primarily in the Edinburgh City Region but available to all – giving people the opportunity and knowledge to find their way into a rich appreciation of film as a form of art and entertainment, in a welcoming venue that serves as a hub and gathering place for the community. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' Constitution of company The Company is established for charitable objects only. Objects 5. The company's objects are the advancement of the Arts. In particular, the Company is established to promote and advance for the public benefit the arts, culture and education by the promotion and encouragement of the art of the moving image, including film, television and related media, and by promoting knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the art of the moving image in its artistic and cultural aspects, including (without prejudice to the foregoing generality): 5.1. the exhibition of cinematographic films, electronically produced moving images and related media, howsoever reproduced and projected, 5.2. to organise, participate in and promote appropriate festivals in Edinburgh, in particular the Edinburgh International Film Festival or other suitable events, having primary objects wholly or partly similar to those of the Company, 5.3. the provision of and support of facilities, institutions and organisations as can provide the public with the widest possible access to the art of the moving image, such facilities, institutions and organisations having primary objects wholly or partly similar to those of the Company, 5.4. the preservation of materials of historical significance relevant to the art of the moving image, 5.5. the provision of information and advice on and education about the art of the moving image including through the exhibition of cultural cinema, and 5.6. to do other such things considered by the directors to be conducive to the above objects.
When was Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd founded?
Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd was founded in 2023.
Where is Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd located?
Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd trustworthy?
Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd's registration number?
Registration: SC052643 (United Kingdom).
What is Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd's website?
https://www.filmhouse.org.uk
Are donations to Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.