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The Flying Seagull Project

We spread joy worldwide through music, art, circus and dance. Working with vulnerable, abandoned, outcast and poorly people, we run creative sessions to help build confidence, aid childhood development and strengthen communication.

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Activities & Mission

We spread joy worldwide through music, art, circus and dance. Working with vulnerable, abandoned, outcast and poorly people, we run creative sessions to help build confidence, aid childhood development and strengthen communication.

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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 16 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£803,650
Latest Expenditure
£622,723

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 67.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 86.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £781,953
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £12,689
Investments £9,008
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £541,236
Raising Funds £81,487
Governance £1,980
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.

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 2015 — The Flying Seagull Project (organisation 5008531)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£803,650
£622,723£541,236£652,810£235,0756 / 10
2024
£664,306
£562,998£510,532£464,802£300,3405 / 30
2024
£445,589
£438,5080 / 30
2023
£546,683
£370,766£314,801£363,494£25,6163 / 75
2022
£258,873
£282,0290 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Flying Seagull Project

What does The Flying Seagull Project do?

We spread joy worldwide through music, art, circus and dance. Working with vulnerable, abandoned, outcast and poorly people, we run creative sessions to help build confidence, aid childhood development and strengthen communication.

How much income did The Flying Seagull Project report in 2025?

The Flying Seagull Project reported total income of £804k and reported expenditure of £623k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Flying Seagull Project registered as a charity?

The Flying Seagull Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 June 2013 as charity number 1152433. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Flying Seagull Project?

The Flying Seagull Project is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Flying Seagull Project operate?

The Flying Seagull Project operates across 16 areas, including Albania, Belgium, Bosnia And Herzegovina and 13 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Flying Seagull Project a registered charity?

Yes — The Flying Seagull Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152433.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 June 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5035479
Charity Number
1152433

Trustees

Balakrishna McAlinn
Catherine Sullivan
Also governs 1 other charity
David Robinson
Donna Yay
Also governs 1 other charity
Naomi Frances Briercliffe
Sofie Henell
Steve Wynne

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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