Fabrica
To promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the encouragement of the visual arts and places where they may be practised and where art and artefacts may be exhibited with particular reference to the education of the public and the encouragement of the arts in Sussex and other parts of the UK.
Activities & Mission
To promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the encouragement of the visual arts and places where they may be practised and where art and artefacts may be exhibited with particular reference to the education of the public and the encouragement of the arts in Sussex and other parts of the UK.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 86% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £406,298 | £410,183 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2024 | £480,379 | £430,476 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2023 | £503,248 | £619,060 | £544,902 | £458,665 | £128,877 | 17 / 100 |
| 2022 | £496,109 | £529,381 | 0 / 200 | |||
| 2021 | £531,978 | £462,641 | £448,543 | £607,749 | £100,000 | 15 / 100 |
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Frequently asked questions about Fabrica
What does Fabrica do?
To promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the encouragement of the visual arts and places where they may be practised and where art and artefacts may be exhibited with particular reference to the education of the public and the encouragement of the arts in Sussex and other parts of the UK.
How much income did Fabrica report in 2025?
Fabrica reported total income of £406k and reported expenditure of £410k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Fabrica?
Fabrica has a program ratio of 108.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Fabrica registered as a charity?
Fabrica was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 June 1996 as charity number 1055584. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Fabrica?
Fabrica is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susanne Maria Owusu. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Fabrica operate?
Fabrica operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and West Sussex.
Is Fabrica a registered charity?
Yes — Fabrica is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1055584.
Details
40 DUKE STREET
BRIGHTON
BN1 1AG
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- 14 May 2026
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