Circus Leeds
Analysis
Circus Leeds is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in May 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02943849). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Circus Leeds reported income of £49k and spending of £53k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £390 to £49k (+12520%), an average of +235% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 7825%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Circus Leeds sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Women's Institute - Frinton-On-Sea (£49k), The Edgeler Collection (£49k) and Lyne Village Hall (£49k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Providing fun and inspirational activities for young people and children in a safe and positive environment via the teaching of circus skills,performance and creative crafts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Institute - Frinton-On-Sea | Essex | £49k |
| The Edgeler Collection | Gloucestershire | £49k |
| Lyne Village Hall | Chertsey | £49k |
| 20,000 Voices | Trowbridge | £49k |