factory trust

The charity supports the general public. Factory Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Manchester and operates in Manchester City.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Factory Trust was created to advance education and access to the arts for public benefit. With a focus on activities taking place within and connected to The Factory, a new Manchester theatre and arts venue. The Trust leads on the fundraising activities which underpin the capital needs of the new venue and the wider strategic efforts to deliver a new world class venue accessible to all.

Fundraising

See where Factory Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Manchester City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,246,312

Latest Expenditure

£680,889

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 45.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 82.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 17.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,246,309

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £3

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £564,628

Raising Funds £116,261

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £550,000

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,246,312	£680,889	£564,628	£765,051	£765,051	2 / 0
2023	£1,552,005	£1,203,019	£1,065,357	£199,628	£199,628	2 / 0
2022	£1,052,001	£1,145,975	£1,059,575	-£149,358	£0	1 / 0