--- title: "Cheltenham Film Trust Limited — check charity number 1183506 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cheltenham Film Trust Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183506. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Staverton Technology Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cheltenham-film-trust-limited retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:51:43.460Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cheltenham Film Trust Limited is a registered charity (number 1183506) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £13,876 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Cheltenham Film Trust Limited? Registered charity number 1183506 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Staverton Technology Park Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £13,876 Website [Filmchelt.org](http://filmchelt.org/) ## What does Cheltenham Film Trust Limited do? The Charity's purpose is to introduce, attract and boost audience attendance for the best of independent film via the Film Festival. The Festival reaches out both on line and face to face in order to reach as wide and diverse audience as possible whilst showcasing emerging filmmakers from across the globe. ## What causes is Cheltenham Film Trust Limited registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cheltenham Film Trust Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cheltenham Film Trust Limited is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=cheltenham-film-trust-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://filmchelt.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cheltenham Film Trust Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Cheltenham Film Trust Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183506) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Cheltenham Film Trust Limited's charity number? Cheltenham Film Trust Limited's charity number is 1183506. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1183506? Search 1183506 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Cheltenham Film Trust Limited do? The Charity's purpose is to introduce, attract and boost audience attendance for the best of independent film via the Film Festival. The Festival reaches out both on line and face to face in order to reach as wide and diverse audience as possible whilst showcasing emerging filmmakers from across the globe. Does Cheltenham Film Trust Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cheltenham Film Trust Limited. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Cheltenham Film Trust Limited? Cheltenham Film Trust Limited's website is http://Filmchelt.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1183506).