THE FACTORY OF CREATIVITY
Registration #1183251 · Registered
hopemilltheatre.co.ukEnquiries@hopemilltheatre.co.uk
Hope Mill Theatre 113 Pollard Street M4 7JA
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
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About THE FACTORY OF CREATIVITY
THE FACTORY OF CREATIVITY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1183251). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE FACTORY OF CREATIVITY reported a total income of £2,154,852 and total expenditure of £2,036,730, a spending ratio of 95% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE FACTORY OF CREATIVITY describes its activities as follows: 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 Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 94.5% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,154,852 | £2,036,730 | 95% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026