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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.
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  • 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.
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  • Join our Giving Circles

    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.
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  • 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.
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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.
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  • Venue hire

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

Make art accessible to everyone

£10 tickets are available for those who need them with over 28k sold to date.


Transform lives through creative engagement

Over 100 Northern artists have received artist development opportunities leading to national commissions, international residencies, and global recognition. 

Over 500 Greater Manchester residents a year take part in participatory, artist-led commissions as makers and performers. 

Develop the next generation of diverse talent

Over 1,000 Greater Manchester residents took part in Factory Academy activity in the past year with 94% of participants from under-represented groups

63% of 2024-25 core courses graduates went into paid work – the highest employment rate to date.


Power the future of our sector

Over 1.85 million people have seen our productions in over 39 countries since 2007.

Factory International is expected to contribute £1.1 billion 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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