# THE BISCUIT FACTORY FOUNDATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1141481
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** April 18, 2011
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1141481


## Contact

- **Address:** THE BISCUIT FACTORY, STODDART STREET, SHIELDFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
- **Postcode:** NE2 1AN
- **Phone:** 01912615757
- **Email:** info@tbff.org.uk
- **Website:** www.tbff.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS AMONGST INHABITANTS OF THE NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND ("THE AREA OF BENEFIT"), IN BOTH RELIGIOUS AND NON-RELIGIOUS SETTINGS, AND TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT BY:(A) ESTABLISHING AN ARTISTS RESOURCE CENTRE AND A COMMUNITY CHURCH;(B) PROVIDING ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS AND ARTISTS STUDIOS;(C) PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, PERFORMANCE AND EXHIBITION FACILITIES AND RESOURCES;(D) ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE IN ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PROVIDING MATERIALS AND FACILITIES FOR GRAPHITTI WRITING.

**Activities:** Facilitation of artist work spaces with the provision of artists, studios in 3 sites by providing affordable studio spaces, exhibition & sales opportunities & marketing support. We run a cultural programme of events, musical engagement & performance, cultural educational sessions. Our largest  project to date, was the creation of a national painting competition entitled Young Artists of the Year;




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- **What:** Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Newcastle Upon Tyne City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £255055 | £224434 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £218927 | £209566 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £209276 | £197236 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £202279 | £197715 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £100829 | £84714 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **RAMY ZACK** (Chair)
- PETER HILL
- RT HON NICK BROWN
- Simeon Zack — appointed May 26, 2023