Is Liberating Cinema UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Liberating Cinema UK as a registered charity (number SC049680) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Liberating Cinema UK's charity number?

Liberating Cinema UK's charity number is SC049680. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049680?

Search SC049680 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Liberating Cinema UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Liberating Cinema UK. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Liberating Cinema UK?

Liberating Cinema UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.liberatingcinema.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Liberating Cinema UK registered as a charity?

Liberating Cinema UK was entered on the register on 23 October 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049680SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Liberating Cinema UK

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Liberating Cinema UK is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Liberating Cinema UK?

Registered charity number: SC049680
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.liberatingcinema.org.uk

Quick answer

Liberating Cinema UK (number SC049680) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Liberating Cinema UK do?

Liberating Cinema is a non-profit charitable organisation committed to the representation, restoration, and exhibition of world cinema heritage. Our charitable purposes are: 1) The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 2) The advancement of education. and 3) The advancement of environmental protection or improvement. The Liberating Cinema Restoration Lab brings archivists, restoration specialists, curators, critics and historians of cinema into dialogue to facilitate education, training, and public benefit. The Liberating Cinema Film Series has run at British Universities sin…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Liberating Cinema UK

Answers Liberating Cinema UK gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 October 2019
Also known as: Liberating Cinema (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Liberating Cinema UK registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Liberating Cinema UK yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Liberating Cinema UK. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Liberating Cinema UK?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Liberating Cinema UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Liberating Cinema UK as a registered charity (number SC049680) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Liberating Cinema UK's charity number?: Liberating Cinema UK's charity number is SC049680. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049680?: Search SC049680 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Liberating Cinema UK do?: Liberating Cinema is a non-profit charitable organisation committed to the representation, restoration, and exhibition of world cinema heritage. Our charitable purposes are: 1) The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 2) The advancement of education. and 3) The advancement of environmental protection or improvement. The Liberating Cinema Restoration Lab brings archivists, restoration specialists, curators, critics and historians of cinema into dialogue to facilitate education, training, and public benefit. The Liberating Cinema Film Series has run at British Universities sin…
Does Liberating Cinema UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Liberating Cinema UK. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Liberating Cinema UK?: Liberating Cinema UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.liberatingcinema.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Liberating Cinema UK registered as a charity?: Liberating Cinema UK was entered on the register on 23 October 2019.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.