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Lincoln Film Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Lincoln Film Society (number 1156478) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Lincoln Film Society do?
Lincoln Film Society (LFS) promotes learning for pleasure by people of the City of Lincoln through the continued development of their understanding of film. LFS organises and presents film events, predominantly screenings, supplemented by talks from invited actors, directors, people who perform off-screen functions, and concluding with open discussions among the audience after each film.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lincoln Film Society
Answers Lincoln Film Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission 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”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Lincoln Film Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Lincoln Film Society's annual return for the year ending 31 May 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Lfs
Where it says it operates
Lincolnshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Lincoln Film Society registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Lincoln Film Society yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Lincoln Film Society as a registered charity (number 1156478) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Lincoln Film Society's charity number?
Lincoln Film Society's charity number is 1156478. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Lincoln Film Society do?
Lincoln Film Society (LFS) promotes learning for pleasure by people of the City of Lincoln through the continued development of their understanding of film. LFS organises and presents film events, predominantly screenings, supplemented by talks from invited actors, directors, people who perform off-screen functions, and concluding with open discussions among the audience after each film.
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How can I donate to Lincoln Film Society?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Lincoln Film Society?
The register records Lincoln Film Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Lincoln Film Society's trustees paid?
Lincoln Film Society's annual return for the year ending 31 May 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Lincoln Film Society registered as a charity?
Lincoln Film Society was entered on the register on 1 April 2014.