--- title: "Slow Short Film Festival — check charity number 1178283 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Slow Short Film Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178283. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Fletching St. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/slow-short-film-festival retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:16:45.356Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Slow Short Film Festival is a registered charity (number 1178283) 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 £6,829 (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 Slow Short Film Festival? Registered charity number 1178283 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Fletching St Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £6,829 Website [slowfilmfestival.com](https://slowfilmfestival.com/) ## What does Slow Short Film Festival do? We promote the appreciation of experimental filmmaking, particularly slow cinema, by staging an annual film festival in Walthamstow Forest, East London. ## What causes is Slow Short Film Festival registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Slow Short Film Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Slow Short Film Festival 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=slow-short-film-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://slowfilmfestival.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Slow Short Film Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Slow Short Film Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178283) 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 Slow Short Film Festival's charity number? Slow Short Film Festival's charity number is 1178283. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178283? Search 1178283 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 Slow Short Film Festival do? We promote the appreciation of experimental filmmaking, particularly slow cinema, by staging an annual film festival in Walthamstow Forest, East London. Does Slow Short Film Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Slow Short Film Festival. 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 Slow Short Film Festival? Slow Short Film Festival's website is https://slowfilmfestival.com — 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/1178283).