Tobacco Factory Arts Trust
Also known as: Tfat Tabacco Factory Theatre
The company's objective is the advancement of the education of the public in the appreciation and understanding of performing and visual arts in all their forms, through the operation and management of the Tobacco Factory Theatre.
Activities & Mission
The company's objective is the advancement of the education of the public in the appreciation and understanding of performing and visual arts in all their forms, through the operation and management of the Tobacco Factory Theatre.
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 85% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 64% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,440,966 | £1,548,364 | £1,527,337 | £1,113,048 | £272,358 | 34 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,436,000 | £1,491,000 | £1,456,000 | £1,222,000 | £291,000 | 34 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,251,460 | £1,362,314 | £1,322,314 | £1,276,866 | £231,000 | 35 / 5 |
| 2022 | £1,532,000 | £986,000 | £905,000 | £1,387,000 | £213,000 | 29 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,066,000 | £812,000 | £752,000 | £841,000 | £130,000 | 33 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Tobacco Factory Arts Trust
What does Tobacco Factory Arts Trust do?
The company's objective is the advancement of the education of the public in the appreciation and understanding of performing and visual arts in all their forms, through the operation and management of the Tobacco Factory Theatre.
How much income did Tobacco Factory Arts Trust report in 2025?
Tobacco Factory Arts Trust reported total income of £1.44m and reported expenditure of £1.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Tobacco Factory Arts Trust?
Tobacco Factory Arts Trust has a program ratio of 106.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Tobacco Factory Arts Trust registered as a charity?
Tobacco Factory Arts Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 May 2003 as charity number 1097542. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Tobacco Factory Arts Trust?
Tobacco Factory Arts Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is BERTEL KARLL MARTIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Tobacco Factory Arts Trust operate?
Tobacco Factory Arts Trust operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Tobacco Factory Arts Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Tobacco Factory Arts Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097542.
Details
The Tobacco Factory
Raleigh Road
BRISTOL
BS3 1TF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated