Clowns Without Borders UK
Analysis
Clowns Without Borders UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Yorkshire. It was registered in May 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under overseas aid and international. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Clowns Without Borders UK reported income of £155k and spending of £134k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £54k to £155k (+188%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 360%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 1,223 England and Wales charities whose main cause is overseas aid and international and that reported income, Clowns Without Borders UK sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Society of Saint Francis Central Fund (£155k), Ilford High Road Baptist Church (£157k) and Tashi Lhunpo Monastery UK Trust (£153k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Clowns Without Borders uses laughter and play as a stabilising force for children living in crisis zones. Working with professional artists and facilitators, we share performances and workshops to encourage children to connect with childish impulses and a sense of fun. It is our mission to alleviate suffering by sharing joy and wonder when they need it most. We work in the UK and globally.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Society of Saint Francis Central Fund | London | £155k |
| Ilford High Road Baptist Church | Essex | £157k |
| Tashi Lhunpo Monastery UK Trust | Wiltshire | £153k |
| The Nina and Roger Stewart Charitable Trust | London | £158k |