Support Us

We rely on the generosity of individuals who believe in what goes on here in order to do what we do. Whatever your background or financial situation, there’s a way you can support the Tobacco Factory Theatre.

JOIN OUR FANS SCHEME
A lot of people choose to join our ‘Factory Fans’ supporters’ scheme, where lots of folk enjoy a number of perks with our grateful thanks for their belief and commitment in the form of either a regular annual or a one-off donation. Click the tab at the top of this page to find out more about being a Fan.

SIGN UP ONLINE
If you already know which option suits you best, use these links to sign up now to be a Factory Fan.

Click below to make a one-off payment with your credit/debit card or paypal account to be a Fan for the next twelve months;

or click here to help us look even further ahead by supporting us annually with a Direct Debit;

If you prefer to post us something, you can download a form via the tab above, or choose one to make someone else a Fan as a gift. If you like to talk to someone about our Fan scheme or have any other questions at all please don’t hesitate to get in touch:
Anna on 0117 963 0946 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Thank you so much for whatever you can give us. We honestly can’t do what we do without you!

VOLUNTEER
The Theatre simply couldn’t function without the support of its loyal and dedicated team of volunteers, who give up their spare time to help us tick over. Volunteering is a great way to get involved with the Theatre’s day-to-day operations, find out about how we work behind the scenes and meet like-minded people. Click the tab at the top of this page to find out more about what’s involved. 

DONATE
We’re always incredibly touched by people who just want to make a contribution to the general pot. If this is you, we’d love to hear from you or you can make a one-off donation online here.

Perhaps there’s an area of the Theatre’s activities that you’re particularly interested in. Maybe you’re an opera buff, a comedy nut or an education guru? We’re passionate about hosting and producing the best work around and we’d love to have your support to help us do this. If you might be interested in sponsoring a specific TFT project or production, please do get in touch to discuss current needs and priorities.

LEAVE A LEGACY
Leaving a gift in your will is simple and easy and legacies to charities are exempt from inheritance tax, which is an added bonus. If you would like to leave a gift to the Tobacco Factory Theatre, your solicitor will help you update your will accordingly and we will be happy to help too in any way we can. Do get in touch to let us know of your intentions and if we can provide you with any details.

Working with volunteers is central to our role in the local community and our identity as an open and accessible organisation. People feel an attachment to the theatre (and the building) over and above that of audience member. The Tobacco Factory isn’t just somewhere to see a show; it represents a particular spirit and ethos - of inclusion, independence, creativity and aspiration - that have been vital contributors to the regeneration of the area and will remain vital as the organisation continues to go from strength to strength. 

We’re always rather overwhelmed by the amount of good will people feel towards the TF and we want to be able to effectively harness that and give people the chance to get involved that they’re so keen for.  And there’s no getting away from the fact that it is incredibly helpful for us to be able to do this. The Tobacco Factory team is a small and very busy one, and help from volunteers is essential if we are to continue to give our audiences the great experiences they have come to expect from their visits here. Theatre volunteers help us keep going from day to day and consolidate our relationship with our audiences and the community and we couldn’t do what we do without them.

You can find out about what volunteering at the TF involves by downloading the pack to the right of this page. (Please note this pack was last updated in summer 2009 and is due to be revised soon.)

We currently have a full complement of volunteers, so there aren’t any opportunities available at the moment. We do keep a waiting list, though, so please get in touch with your email address if you’d like to be notified as soon as opportunities arise.

Become a Factory Fan in 2011 and your donation will be worth twice as much

All new and renewed Fan gifts received currently could be worth 2.5 times as much to the Theatre as they cost you to make thanks to an inspirational group of individuals who have pledged a challenge-fund, accessible to us if we can match the total amount with individual Fan gifts during the course of the year. On top of this, we can reclaim ‘Gift Aid’ on your donations, making your support worth even more. We have already claimed nearly £9,000 of the total pledged - could you help us claim the rest?

IN 2010, OVER 88,600 PEOPLE SAW 609 PERFORMANCES ACROSS 48 WEEKS AT OUR THEATRES AND 16,400 MORE CAME TO 1,037 CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS…

BE A PART OF IT

The Tobacco Factory and Brewery Theatres form a vital part of Bristol’s theatrical landscape. To do all we do now costs in excess of £1.3m a year and we proudly earn 85% of this directly. However, we receive a modest amount of public funding towards the difference and it is the generous support of individuals, grant-makers and businesses that truly sustain us. We are extremely grateful for this assistance and would love to welcome you into our wonderful community of friends.

FACTORY FANS
Contribute a donation of a size to suit your pocket (minimum £30 a year; many choose to give more) and enjoy advance listings, priority booking, news bulletins, offers and invitations to season previews and other events with our sincere thanks.

FANBASSADORS
If you are able, please consider helping shape our future by making a larger gift (minimum £500 a year) and also receive optional public acknowledgements, invitations to feedback forums, a personal booking service and complimentary introduction tickets.

CHOOSE DIRECT DEBIT FOR ‘241’ TICKETS
There are extra treats for Fans who give automatically each year by Direct Debit as special thanks for their long-term belief in the Theatre. This option is great as it helps us plan ahead with confidence and saves you renewal admin. ‘DD-ers’ get a booking code for specially chosen ‘241’ deals on selected performances throughout the year.

SIGN UP ONLINE
Use these links to sign up now to be a Factory Fan.

Click below to make a one-off payment with your credit/debit card or paypal account to be a Fan for the next twelve months;

or click here to help us look even further ahead by supporting us annually with a Direct Debit;

Notes:
- Your payment or Direct Debit instruction will be securely processed via Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) and will include a ‘GiftAid’ option.
- Although payments might be processed quickly, please be aware that it could take a little while for the details to reach us at the Theatre. We will be in touch directly when they do!
- Marking your gift as anonymous will mean that we don’t receive any of your details and won’t be able to send you your brochures, bulletins, newsletters or invitations. If you are wishing to support at a higher level but prefer not to be publicly acknowledged as a Fanbassador, please tell us this another way once we are in touch privately.

If you prefer to post us something, you can download a form to become a Fan on the right of this page, or one to make someone else a Fan as a special gift! If you like to talk to someone about our Fan scheme, gift options or have any other questions at all please don’t hesitate to get in touch:

Anna on 0117 963 0946 / anna@tobaccofactory.com

Thank you so much for whatever you can give us. We honestly can’t do what we do without you!

THANKS TO OUR FANBASSADORS

Geoffrey & Christine Clements / Simon Davies/ Alec Ewens / John & Susan Hart / Simon Inch / Vivien Kies / Barbara King / Judith & Tim Lockwood Jones / Julian Thomas

We also thank our Fans for Life for their early support:

Allen Aulton, Elisabeth Barnett, Joseph Bell, Neville Boundy, Philip Burnett, Geoffrey & Christine Clements, Jerry Cowhig MBE, Richard Drake & Heather Lister, Alec Ewens, Barbara M Florance, Sue Freathy, Selena Gray, FW Greenacre, Robert Hampson & Frances Giles, Paul & Jessica Handley, JWS & S Hart, Susan Holden, Rosemary Homer, Ruth & Stephen Illingworth, Simon Inch, Michelle Jeffery, Joan Johnson, Christine Jones, Vivien Kies, Barbara King, Judith & Tim Lockwood Jones, Adrian Mantle, JD & RD Milne, John Miles, Barry Moore, June Newport, Graham Pegg, Nigel Perkins, Barbara & Chris Reeve, Stephen Sayers, Anna Southall, Julian Thomas

I support the Tobacco Factory Theatre because I want to keep it going. The quality of the shows you put on cannot be found anywhere else; I really feel it is reaching new heights.

Philip Burnett, Factory Fan for Life

Having the TF so nearby is a joy and one that I’m happy to do what I can to support

Simon Inch Volunteer and Fan For Life