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Performers Without Borders

We teach performing arts and circus skills to disadvantaged young people, in the UK and internationally, in order to help improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

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Activities & Mission

We teach performing arts and circus skills to disadvantaged young people, in the UK and internationally, in order to help improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,349
Latest Expenditure
£7,136

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 133.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 133.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — Performers Without Borders (organisation 4033133)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,349
£7,1360 / 10
2024
£5,130
£20,5920 / 8
2023
£17,498
£17,0030 / 4
2022
£21,840
£27,0780 / 5
2021
£9,450
£3,8110 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Performers Without Borders

What does Performers Without Borders do?

We teach performing arts and circus skills to disadvantaged young people, in the UK and internationally, in order to help improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

How much income did Performers Without Borders report in 2025?

Performers Without Borders reported total income of £5k and reported expenditure of £7k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Performers Without Borders registered as a charity?

Performers Without Borders was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 March 2019 as charity number 1182403. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Performers Without Borders?

Performers Without Borders is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is EMILY RUTH BALL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Performers Without Borders operate?

Performers Without Borders operates across 10 areas, including France, Greece, India and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Performers Without Borders a registered charity?

Yes — Performers Without Borders is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182403.

Details

Address
72 Peterborough Drive
BOOTLE
L30 5QP
Website
www.pwb.ngo
Registration Date
11 March 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5130489
Charity Number
1182403

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Trustees

EMILY RUTH BALL Chair
Andrew Hodkin
CLAIRE BADER MMEDSCI BN
Dr ELIZABETH KELLY STONES MRES PHD
JOHN FORBES BSC
MATTHEW LESLIE JOHN MORRIS
Poppy Emer Greenford M.A
Samuel Benjamin Wiseman MChem, ACA

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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