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National Centre For Circus Arts

Also known as: The Circus Space

Develop the profile of contemporary circus in the UK as an Artform open to everyone. Develop and provide a range of educational programmes and courses in the field of Circus to the highest possible standards.Provide production and creation opportunities for Circus artists.

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Activities & Mission

Develop the profile of contemporary circus in the UK as an Artform open to everyone. Develop and provide a range of educational programmes and courses in the field of Circus to the highest possible standards.Provide production and creation opportunities for Circus artists.

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
£2,897,560
Latest Expenditure
£2,899,842

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 74.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £605,981
Charitable Activities £1,233,408
Other Trading £1,054,960
Investments £3,211
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,167,369
Raising Funds £5,529
Governance £40,278
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £726,944

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
£2,897,560
£2,899,842£2,167,369£3,357,928£505,50170 / 1
2024
£2,602,093
£2,878,948£2,421,862£3,295,210£442,78387 / 0
2023
£3,112,090
£3,032,309£2,586,713£3,508,834£3,508,834105 / 0
2022
£2,670,884
£2,803,148£2,489,067£3,397,438£545,00099 / 0
2021
£2,531,962
£2,546,170£2,358,237£3,486,851£655,000108 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Centre For Circus Arts

What does National Centre For Circus Arts do?

Develop the profile of contemporary circus in the UK as an Artform open to everyone. Develop and provide a range of educational programmes and courses in the field of Circus to the highest possible standards.Provide production and creation opportunities for Circus artists.

How much income did National Centre For Circus Arts report in 2025?

National Centre For Circus Arts reported total income of £2.90m and reported expenditure of £2.90m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was National Centre For Circus Arts registered as a charity?

National Centre For Circus Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 1991 as charity number 1001839. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs National Centre For Circus Arts?

National Centre For Circus Arts is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alison King. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Centre For Circus Arts operate?

National Centre For Circus Arts operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is National Centre For Circus Arts a registered charity?

Yes — National Centre For Circus Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001839.

Details

Address
National Centre For Circus Arts
Coronet Street
LONDON
N1 6HD
Registration Date
11 February 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1001839
Charity Number
1001839

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Trustees

Alison King Chair
Cameron Brookhouse
Christopher William Underhill
Darshak Shah
David Clover
Diana Salazar
Elizabeth Anne Lynch
Esther Wallington
Mark Friend
Also governs 1 other charity
Nimisha Carver
Rachael Williams
Also governs 2 other charities
Sean Lynskey
Weston Baxter

Also Known As

  • The Circus Space

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30 July 2026
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