The Bomb Factory Art Foundation
Offering affordable art studios. Providing a supportive environment for our artists. Creating a new London art destination for the local and wider communities.Participation in contemporary visual art through workshop, education and community projects. We act as an educational resource for local schools, colleges and institutions as well as the wider communities.
Activities & Mission
Offering affordable art studios. Providing a supportive environment for our artists. Creating a new London art destination for the local and wider communities.Participation in contemporary visual art through workshop, education and community projects. We act as an educational resource for local schools, colleges and institutions as well as the wider communities.
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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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 61% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £657,739 | £493,868 | £493,868 | £579,655 | £579,655 | 6 / 85 |
| 2024 | £569,197 | £389,257 | £389,257 | £415,784 | £415,784 | 6 / 80 |
| 2023 | £381,040 | £288,284 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £246,425 | £158,899 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2021 | £103,819 | £85,589 | 0 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Bomb Factory Art Foundation
What does The Bomb Factory Art Foundation do?
Offering affordable art studios. Providing a supportive environment for our artists. Creating a new London art destination for the local and wider communities.Participation in contemporary visual art through workshop, education and community projects. We act as an educational resource for local schools, colleges and institutions as well as the wider communities.
How much income did The Bomb Factory Art Foundation report in 2025?
The Bomb Factory Art Foundation reported total income of £658k and reported expenditure of £494k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Bomb Factory Art Foundation?
The Bomb Factory Art Foundation has a program ratio of 75.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Bomb Factory Art Foundation registered as a charity?
The Bomb Factory Art Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 October 2016 as charity number 1169506. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs The Bomb Factory Art Foundation?
The Bomb Factory Art Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Bomb Factory Art Foundation operate?
The Bomb Factory Art Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Bomb Factory Art Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Bomb Factory Art Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169506.
Details
UNIT 2
BOOTHBY ROAD ENTRANCE
9-15 ELTHORNE ROAD
ARCHWAY
LONDON
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