The Circus Project
Analysis
The Circus Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hove. It was registered in July 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Circus Project reported income of £41k and spending of £42k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £16k to £41k (+159%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 148%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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, The Circus Project sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Nancy Blackett Trust (£41k), Beeston Musical Theatre Group (£41k) and Smethwick Heritage Centre Trust (£41k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy Blackett Trust | Hertfordshire | £41k |
| Beeston Musical Theatre Group | Coalville | £41k |
| Smethwick Heritage Centre Trust | Smethwick | £41k |
| The Tatton Park Charitable Trust | Cheshire | £41k |