Clowns in the Sky
Analysis
Clowns in the Sky is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Clowns in the Sky reported income of £91k and spending of £99k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income fell from £117k to £91k (-23%), an average of -6.2% a year. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Clowns in the Sky sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Afmim Croydon Fellowship (£90k), Castle Donington Volunteer Centre (£91k) and Bethel Christian Centre Ball Green (£90k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
We are a registered charity who support children with brain tumours and their families across England. Our aim is to bring a smile to the face of sick children and provide support to help their families at a stressful time. Currently we have activity trolleys in oncology wards in many hospitals and shared care units, these trolleys can be enjoyed at anytime and provide a range of craft activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Afmim Croydon Fellowship | West Sussex | £90k |
| Castle Donington Volunteer Centre | Derby | £91k |
| Bethel Christian Centre Ball Green | Staffordshire | £90k |
| The Pod Charitable Trust | London | £91k |