Is NFTS Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists NFTS Scotland as a registered charity (number SC048472) 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 NFTS Scotland's charity number?

NFTS Scotland's charity number is SC048472. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048472?

Search SC048472 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 NFTS Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for NFTS Scotland. 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 NFTS Scotland?

NFTS Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.nfts.co.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 NFTS Scotland registered as a charity?

NFTS Scotland was entered on the register on 20 June 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048472Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

NFTS Scotland

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

NFTS Scotland 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 NFTS Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £25,469,413
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £23,139,530
Registered charity number: SC048472
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.nfts.co.uk

Quick answer

NFTS Scotland (number SC048472) 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 NFTS Scotland do?

4.1 The objects for which the School is established are: 4.1.1 To promote and provide for the advancement of education of the public and in this connection to carry on a School in Great Britain for the education and training of persons concerned in the making of films, television and new media. 4.1.2 To provide instruction in the art and science of making cinematograph and other films. 4.1.3 To provide instruction in the art and science of making programmes for television. 4.1.4 To provide instruction in the art and science of new media.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for NFTS Scotland

Answers NFTS Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 20 June 2018
Also known as: The National Film and Television School
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is NFTS Scotland registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for NFTS Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score NFTS Scotland. 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 NFTS Scotland?

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Frequently asked questions

Is NFTS Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists NFTS Scotland as a registered charity (number SC048472) 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 NFTS Scotland's charity number?: NFTS Scotland's charity number is SC048472. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048472?: Search SC048472 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 NFTS Scotland do?: 4.1 The objects for which the School is established are: 4.1.1 To promote and provide for the advancement of education of the public and in this connection to carry on a School in Great Britain for the education and training of persons concerned in the making of films, television and new media. 4.1.2 To provide instruction in the art and science of making cinematograph and other films. 4.1.3 To provide instruction in the art and science of making programmes for television. 4.1.4 To provide instruction in the art and science of new media.
Does NFTS Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for NFTS Scotland. 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 NFTS Scotland?: NFTS Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.nfts.co.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 NFTS Scotland registered as a charity?: NFTS Scotland was entered on the register on 20 June 2018.

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.