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Academy For Contemporary Circus And Physical Theatre

Also known as: Academy of Circus Arts and Physical Theatre, Circomedia

1. The promotion of vocational training in circus skills and physical theatre; 2. The promotion of education and training in the creative and artistic application of circus skills and physical theatre in artistic performance; and3. The advancement of the arts through production and performance, with a particular focus on contemporary circus and physical theatre.

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Activities & Mission

1. The promotion of vocational training in circus skills and physical theatre; 2. The promotion of education and training in the creative and artistic application of circus skills and physical theatre in artistic performance; and3. The advancement of the arts through production and performance, with a particular focus on contemporary circus and physical theatre.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,332,202
Latest Expenditure
£1,352,768

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £272,739
Charitable Activities £912,783
Other Trading £63,365
Investments £83,315
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,352,768
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,332,202
£1,352,768£1,352,768-£109,436£063 / 0
2024
£1,262,729
£1,366,013£1,366,013-£88,870£066 / 0
2023
£1,212,340
£1,414,547£1,414,547£14,414£14,41466 / 0
2022
£1,307,125
£1,347,471£1,347,471£249,817£216,62168 / 6
2021
£1,314,932
£1,222,280£1,222,280£323,372£323,37265 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Academy For Contemporary Circus And Physical Theatre

What does Academy For Contemporary Circus And Physical Theatre do?

1. The promotion of vocational training in circus skills and physical theatre; 2. The promotion of education and training in the creative and artistic application of circus skills and physical theatre in artistic performance; and3. The advancement of the arts through production and performance, with a particular focus on contemporary circus and physical theatre.

How much income did Academy For Contemporary Circus And Physical Theatre report in 2025?

Academy For Contemporary Circus And Physical Theatre reported total income of £1.33m and reported expenditure of £1.35m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Academy For Contemporary Circus And Physical Theatre registered as a charity?

Academy For Contemporary Circus And Physical Theatre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 July 1996 as charity number 1056852. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Academy For Contemporary Circus And Physical Theatre?

Academy For Contemporary Circus And Physical Theatre is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Academy For Contemporary Circus And Physical Theatre operate?

Academy For Contemporary Circus And Physical Theatre operates across 2 areas: Bristol City and South Gloucestershire.

Is Academy For Contemporary Circus And Physical Theatre a registered charity?

Yes — Academy For Contemporary Circus And Physical Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056852.

Details

Address
St. Pauls Church
Portland Square
BRISTOL
BS2 8SJ
Registration Date
16 July 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1056852
Charity Number
1056852

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Trustees

Andy Hay
Also governs 1 other charity
Laura Tanner
Mark Nikos Panay
MARTIN SAMUEL Jones
Also governs 1 other charity
Melissa Louise Manuel
Norman Stephenson

Also Known As

  • Academy of Circus Arts and Physical Theatre
  • Circomedia

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30 July 2026
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