Sqiff
Sqiff is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, based in Glasgow City.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Sqiff?
- Registered charity number
- SC053597
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31)
- £115,352
- Website
- sqiff.org
What does Sqiff do?
SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival) is a charity showcasing diverse queer cinema and uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices in Scotland and beyond, through an annual Glasgow festival, pop-up events, and year-round programmes. Founded in 2015 by volunteers, SQIFF is now one of the UK's largest queer film festivals and remains Scotland's only one. It presents films from around the world, sparking conversations on LGBTQIA+ topics. Community is central to SQIFF. As pioneers of pay-what-you-can pricing, now widely adopted, it champions accessibility through, live captioning, BSL interpretation…
What causes is Sqiff registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Sqiff yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sqiff 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sqiff a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Sqiff is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053597) 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 Sqiff's charity number?
- Sqiff's charity number is SC053597. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC053597?
- Search SC053597 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 Sqiff do?
- SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival) is a charity showcasing diverse queer cinema and uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices in Scotland and beyond, through an annual Glasgow festival, pop-up events, and year-round programmes. Founded in 2015 by volunteers, SQIFF is now one of the UK's largest queer film festivals and remains Scotland's only one. It presents films from around the world, sparking conversations on LGBTQIA+ topics. Community is central to SQIFF. As pioneers of pay-what-you-can pricing, now widely adopted, it champions accessibility through, live captioning, BSL interpretation…
- Does Sqiff have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sqiff. 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 Sqiff?
- Sqiff's website is http://sqiff.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.