Factory International

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Invent a better tomorrow together

We believe in a world that is more equitable, accessible and representative. For us, this means pushing the boundaries of art in all its forms, throwing open the doors to our sector, challenging established ways of thinking about skills development, and refusing to accept the status quo.

Our goal is to use art as a catalyst for social change, creativity, and innovation, both in Manchester and beyond. Art can break down barriers, transform lives, create opportunities, incite questions, bring people closer together, enrich the fabric of society and inspire action.

By supporting us, you're powering a mission to create a vibrant, accessible programme and support the next generation of artists, thinkers and leaders.

Together, we can shape the future of the arts and build a lasting legacy that will inspire, educate, and uplift for generations to come.

With your support, we can transform this bold vision into a living, breathing reality. Are you ready to make an impact with us?

Ways to support

Become a Member or Patron

  • Become a Member

    Members gain a host of perks like priority booking and exclusive content, and make a difference to lots of people at the same time.

  • Gift a membership

    Give someone special the gift of a Factory International Membership with a whole year of benefits, all the while supporting the art of tomorrow.

  • Become a Patron or Pioneer

    Patrons and Pioneers gain a closer relationship with our work and help unlock Factory International’s full potential.

Make your mark

  • Donate today

    With your generosity, Factory International becomes an even bigger and bolder force for good.

  • Name A Seat

    By naming a seat, your gift gives back to Factory International in so many ways.

  • Major gifts and Legacies

    By gifting a legacy to Factory International, you will be helping to support arts and culture in Greater Manchester for generations to come.

Brand Partnerships and Corporate Sponsorship

  • Brand and Corporate Partners

    We know there's power in partnership, and our corporate partners allow us to adopt a bolder vision and have a greater, long-term impact.

  • Venue hire

    Aviva Studios is a venue like no other. By choosing us for your event, you’ll be directly supporting our incredible programme.

Trusts and Foundations

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Thanks to the support of our private and public funders, we're able to deliver incredible projects with real social impact.
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Our Impact

We're committed to driving social change through the arts and culture. While we keep developing new opportunities and improving the way we work, we have started to make a positive impact across 4 key areas:

Make art accessible to everyone

Over 21,000 £10 tickets have been accessed since our affordable ticket scheme launched

13,000 Greater Manchester residents taking part in public engagement opportunities since opening


Transform lives through creative engagement

Our Schools partnership programme offers weekly creative sessions linked to the national curriculum.

Half of visits to our opening programme were made by first timers who had no experience of festivals.

Develop the next generation of diverse talent

Over 1,000 people have graduated from FA with 83% of participants from under-represented groups

60% are now employed or in Higher Education.


Power the future of our sector

Over 1.8m have seen our productions in 33 countries since 2007.

700,000 visitors through our doors since opening – benefiting thousands of people through our award winning training and artist development opportunities.

Factory International is expected to contribute £1.1b to the economy over next ten years.

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Our Supporters and Partners

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We'd like to acknowledge all of our generous partners and supporters with a big thank you for your continued support! Find out more about them here.
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