Circus Leeds
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,758 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds decreasing from £14,041 to £10,283. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £10,283 are sufficient to cover at least three months of running costs, meeting their stated reserves policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to light during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Our aim is to build sufficient reserves to cover at least 3 months of running costs, which is currently the case.”
Trustees
- Catherine Louisa Cooper O'Neill
- Deborah Jaffer
- Demelza Gallimore
- Dr Nina Rosanne Kane
- Elizabeth Amy Norton
- Emma Catherine Sanderson
- Ruth Louise Faragher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £49k | £53k |
| 31/03/2024 | £50k | £48k |
| 31/03/2023 | £47k | £40k |
| 31/03/2022 | £588 | £2k |
| 31/03/2021 | £390 | £2k |
Common questions
Is Circus Leeds financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,758 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds decreasing from £14,041 to £10,283. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £10,283 are sufficient to cover at least three months of running costs, meeting their stated reserves policy. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to light during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2019 | £10k | Leeds Children's Circus: Birthday Bash |