The Bomb Factory Art Foundation
Analysis
The Bomb Factory Art Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Archway. It was registered in October 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 10175326). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Bomb Factory Art Foundation reported income of £658k and spending of £494k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £104k to £658k (+534%), an average of +59% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 137%. Over the whole period it spent 72% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Bomb Factory Art Foundation sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include River and Rowing Museum Foundation (£657k), Bloc Productions (£658k) and Tramshed Arts (£657k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 94% and donations and legacies 6.1%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £580k would cover about 14 months of spending at that rate. It employed 6 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 6.1%
- Charitable activities 94%
- Investments 0.0%
In the charity's own words
Offering affordable art studios. Providing a supportive environment for our artists. Creating a new London art destination for the local and wider communities.Participation in contemporary visual art through workshop, education and community projects. We act as an educational resource for local schools, colleges and institutions as well as the wider communities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| River and Rowing Museum Foundation | Oxfordshire | £657k |
| Bloc Productions | Bristol | £658k |
| Tramshed Arts | London | £657k |
| Safe Ground | London | £659k |