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The Circus Project

The Circus Project is an aerial circus arts training organisation. We offer weekly classes and workshops to the community of Brighton and Hove and the surrounding areas. Children from 7yrs and adults of all ages.

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Activities & Mission

The Circus Project is an aerial circus arts training organisation. We offer weekly classes and workshops to the community of Brighton and Hove and the surrounding areas. Children from 7yrs and adults of all ages.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£48,418
Latest Expenditure
£40,175

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 83.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 83.0%
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 2024.

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 — The Circus Project (organisation 4013474)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£48,418
£40,1750 / 1
2023
£44,506
£42,6590 / 2
2022
£39,141
£30,1700 / 1
2021
£15,767
£21,8660 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Circus Project

What does The Circus Project do?

The Circus Project is an aerial circus arts training organisation. We offer weekly classes and workshops to the community of Brighton and Hove and the surrounding areas. Children from 7yrs and adults of all ages.

How much income did The Circus Project report in 2024?

The Circus Project reported total income of £48k and reported expenditure of £40k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Circus Project registered as a charity?

The Circus Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 July 2020 as charity number 1190577. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Circus Project?

The Circus Project is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lucy Kenward. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Circus Project operate?

The Circus Project operates in Brighton And Hove, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Circus Project a registered charity?

Yes — The Circus Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1190577.

Details

Address
HANGLETON COMMUNITY CENTRE
HARMSWORTH CRESCENT
HOVE
BN3 8BW
Registration Date
27 July 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5151194
Charity Number
1190577

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Trustees

Lucy Kenward Chair
David Ward
PETER HEDGETHORNE
Philippa Vafadari
Selene Rull-Usano

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30 July 2026
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