The Independent Film Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1105749
The Independent Film Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1105749. The register describes its activities as: “The IFT acts to advance the cause of independent filmmaking, for instance by encouraging emerging talent through the provision of training scholarships, and by helping the disadvantaged through training in various aspects of filmmaking.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £5,550 and spending of £11.8k.
Verified 19 days ago125 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Arts / culture / heritage / science
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What The Independent Film Trust funds
The Independent Film Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information.
How to apply to The Independent Film Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Independent Film Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (independentfilmtrust.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Independent Film Trust
Is The Independent Film Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Independent Film Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does The Independent Film Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Independent Film Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is The Independent Film Trust?
In its latest reported year The Independent Film Trust reported income of £5,550 and spending of £11.8k.
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