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HOME is an arts centre, cinema and theatre complex in Manchester, England. With five cinemas, two theatres and 500 m2 (5,400 sq ft) of gallery space, it is one of the few arts organisations to commission, produce and present work across film, theatre and visual art.[citation needed] HOME is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, registered as "Greater Manchester Arts Centre Limited" with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. In 2019, HOME was one of the most popular attractions in Manchester with c.900k visits, and Lonely Planet voted it one of the top 500 experiences in the UK ("one of Britain's best arts centres"). In 2021, HOME was named in the top 10 of TimeOut's 50 Best Cinemas in the UK and Ireland. HOME welcomes over 650,000 visits per year with an annual programme that typically features over 10,000 events including:[citation needed] 6,500 cinema screenings 350 theatre performances 20 exhibitions 3,500 sessions through engagement, participation and talent development HOME works with international and UK artists to produce work including drama, dance, film and contemporary visual art with a strong focus on Manchester, international work, new commissions, education, informal learning and talent development. HOME trains all staff to be Carbon Literacy champions, as well as undertaking a range of activities to reduce environmental impacts, winning the award for 'Promotion of Environmental Sustainability' at the Manchester Culture Awards 2019.
