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The Factory Of Creativity

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1183251
Status
Registered
Registered
May 3, 2019
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Hope Mill Theatre
113 Pollard Street
Manchester
M4 7JA

Activities

The Factory of Creativity is the Charity name for Hope Mill Theatre which is a small independent theatre based in a grade 2 cotton mill in Ancoats, Manchester which is an area of social deprivation. Hope Mill hopes to grow, letting in new voices and expertise, new ways to support staff, and make the theatre more financially sustainable, develop ways to nurture skills in local people, young and old

Objects: A) To Advance Public Appreciation Of The Performing And Visual Arts (Including, Drama, Music, Dance And Art) By The Presentation Of Performances And Exhibitions.b) To Advance The Education Of The Public In The Knowledge, Understanding And Appreciation Of The Performing Arts (Including, Drama, Music And Dance,) In Particular, But Not Exclusively, By Encouraging And Facilitating The Practice Of Performing Arts Through Performances And Exhibitions And The Provision Of Workshops And Insight Opportunities.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Who
Children/young People, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Lancashire, Manchester City

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
March 31, 2025 £2,154,852 £2,036,730 £5,149 7
March 31, 2024 £1,659,397 £1,774,923 £-112,973 15
March 31, 2023 £1,285,524 £1,455,426 £21,598 19
March 31, 2022 £1,426,897 £1,324,123 £191,500 9
March 31, 2021 £589,025 £545,280 £80,598 12

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dale Edward Bassett (Chair) Feb. 20, 2026
Darrell John Olsen July 19, 2025
Denis Treacy July 16, 2022
Dr Gillian Mandy March 22, 2025
Emma Meyler March 22, 2025
Ian Tabbron July 19, 2025
Julie McCarthy July 16, 2022
Mario Rene Dubois Nov. 12, 2022
Nicola Brown March 22, 2025
Paul Rowlett Sept. 25, 2025
Peter Robert Wakefield April 7, 2026
Rachel Miller July 16, 2022
Tiffany Chevis March 22, 2025