--- title: "Edinburgh International Film Festival Limited — check charity number SC053218 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Edinburgh International Film Festival Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053218. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/edinburgh-international-film-festival-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:04:22.457Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Edinburgh International Film Festival Limited is a registered charity (number SC053218) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £1,241,855 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Edinburgh International Film Festival Limited? Registered charity number SC053218 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,241,855 ## What does Edinburgh International Film Festival Limited do? The charity promotes and advances arts, culture and education for the public benefit by encouraging knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the art of the moving image (including film, television and related media). It achieves this through the exhibition of moving-image and the organisation and promotion of festivals such as the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The charity also preserves materials of historical significance and provides information, advice and educational opportunities to ensure the widest possible public access to, and engagement with, moving-image culture. ## What causes is Edinburgh International Film Festival Limited registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh International Film Festival Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh International Film Festival 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=edinburgh-international-film-festival-limited&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edinburgh International Film Festival Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Edinburgh International Film Festival Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053218) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Edinburgh International Film Festival Limited's charity number? Edinburgh International Film Festival Limited's charity number is SC053218. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053218? Search SC053218 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 Edinburgh International Film Festival Limited do? The charity promotes and advances arts, culture and education for the public benefit by encouraging knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the art of the moving image (including film, television and related media). It achieves this through the exhibition of moving-image and the organisation and promotion of festivals such as the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The charity also preserves materials of historical significance and provides information, advice and educational opportunities to ensure the widest possible public access to, and engagement with, moving-image culture. Does Edinburgh International Film Festival Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh International Film Festival Limited. 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 Edinburgh International Film Festival Limited? Edinburgh International Film Festival Limited does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053218).