--- title: "Independent Cinema Office — check charity number 1109053 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Independent Cinema Office a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1109053. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 9 Bickels Yard. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/independent-cinema-office retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:29:18.869Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Independent Cinema Office is a registered charity (number 1109053) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £1,715,952 (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 Independent Cinema Office? Registered charity number 1109053 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 9 Bickels Yard Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,715,952 Website [www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk](http://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/) ## What does Independent Cinema Office do? Film programming advice and bookings for non profit cinemas; training programmes of non-commercial cinemas; training for the independent exhibition sector; distribution of films; consultancy; organising events for film societies and independent cinemas; advocacy for the sector and grant giving. ## What causes is Independent Cinema Office registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Independent Cinema Office yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Independent Cinema Office 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=independent-cinema-office&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Independent Cinema Office a legitimate charity? Yes. Independent Cinema Office is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1109053) 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 Independent Cinema Office's charity number? Independent Cinema Office's charity number is 1109053. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1109053? Search 1109053 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 Independent Cinema Office do? Film programming advice and bookings for non profit cinemas; training programmes of non-commercial cinemas; training for the independent exhibition sector; distribution of films; consultancy; organising events for film societies and independent cinemas; advocacy for the sector and grant giving. Does Independent Cinema Office have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Independent Cinema Office. 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 Independent Cinema Office? Independent Cinema Office's website is http://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1109053).