--- title: "Goldfinch Academy — check charity number 1186984 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Goldfinch Academy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186984. Education/training charity based in Egton Terrace. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/goldfinch-academy retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:42:28.235Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Goldfinch Academy is a registered charity (number 1186984) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £1,141 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Goldfinch Academy? Registered charity number 1186984 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Egton Terrace Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,141 ## What does Goldfinch Academy do? The charity aims to advance education of film making in the film & TV industries with the aim of producing higher standard of films in the UK by:1. Awarding grants or bursaries to individuals for education and project costs2. Providing their education across filmmaking, digital video production, screenwriting, & financing, through both online on-demand courses, podcasts, and onsite workshops ## What causes is Goldfinch Academy registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Goldfinch Academy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Goldfinch Academy 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=goldfinch-academy&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Goldfinch Academy a legitimate charity? Yes. Goldfinch Academy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186984) 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 Goldfinch Academy's charity number? Goldfinch Academy's charity number is 1186984. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186984? Search 1186984 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 Goldfinch Academy do? The charity aims to advance education of film making in the film & TV industries with the aim of producing higher standard of films in the UK by:1. Awarding grants or bursaries to individuals for education and project costs2. Providing their education across filmmaking, digital video production, screenwriting, & financing, through both online on-demand courses, podcasts, and onsite workshops Does Goldfinch Academy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Goldfinch Academy. 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 Goldfinch Academy? Goldfinch Academy does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1186984).