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53
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Stills Ltd

The charity is designed to promote the art of photography through a series of exhibitions in our gallery, talks and events, a Creative Learning programme, provision of photography facilities and services (including a Dark Room, Digital Photography Lab and Photography courses) and access to an extensive library of books on the art of photography. Stills is open to all members of the public and the Exhibitions, Library and the majority of Creative Learning projects are provided free-of-charge. 'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' (a) To promote a public understanding of photography as an art with particular emphasis on the inherent potentials of this medium amongst the public. (b) To establish a public centre and gallery for the …

Founded
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

Good Fundraising Guarantee since 2026

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
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

· FY2023 · oscr (FY2025)
£0.94
Program£0.94
Fundraising£0.06

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Stills Ltd with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • Established in 1977, it predates 89% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 53 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 (5 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

Stills 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 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its registration number is SC014136. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £483K in annual revenue.

Stills Ltd's official registration number is SC014136, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Stills Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Stills Ltd is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.

Based on official tax filings, Stills Ltd has £483K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Stills Ltd is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £483K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Stills Ltd is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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.

The charity is designed to promote the art of photography through a series of exhibitions in our gallery, talks and events, a Creative Learning programme, provision of photography facilities and services (including a Dark Room, Digital Photography Lab and Photography courses) and access to an extensive library of books on the art of photography. Stills is open to all members of the public and the Exhibitions, Library and the majority of Creative Learning projects are provided free-of-charge. 'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' (a) To promote a public understanding of photography as an art with particular emphasis on the inherent potentials of this medium amongst the public... Stills Ltd is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1977.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £483K is below the peer average of £994K.

Stills 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 SC014136.

You can verify Stills 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 Stills 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 Stills 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.

Stills 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.

Stills Ltd was first registered in 1977, making it approximately 49 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
£100K-£1M
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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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
12
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.4M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.4M revenue
FY2021
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
65%

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 · 1977
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 Stills Ltd

What is Stills Ltd?
Stills Ltd is a education charitable company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The charity is designed to promote the art of photography through a series of exhibitions in our gallery, talks and events, a Creative Learning programme, provision of photography facilities and services (including a Dark Room, Digital Photography Lab and Photography courses) and access to an extensive library of books on the art of photography. Stills is open to all members of the public and the Exhibitions, Library and the majority of Creative Learning projects are provided free-of-charge. 'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' (a) To promote a public understanding of photography as an art with particular emphasis on the inherent potentials of this medium amongst the public. (b) To establish a public centre and gallery for the presentation and understanding of photography within a context. (c) To organise and conduct public exhibitions of photography. (d) To acquire a permanent collection of photographs and reference material for the public benefit. (e) To conduct an educational programme by means of lectures, seminars, research, practical workshop sessions and publications. (f) To create a research Fellowship in photography.
When was Stills Ltd founded?
Stills Ltd was founded in 1977.
Where is Stills Ltd located?
Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Stills Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
Is Stills Ltd trustworthy?
Stills Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 Stills Ltd's registration number?
Registration: SC014136 (United Kingdom).
What is Stills Ltd's website?
https://www.stills.org
Are donations to Stills 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.