ACADEMY FOR CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS AND PHYSICAL THEATRE
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell significantly to £14,414, which the trustees acknowledge is below their target policy of 2-3 months of core activity. The charity reported a net expenditure of £235,403, driven by reduced student numbers and increased core costs, though it remains supported by Arts Council England and Bristol City Council funding.
What the accounts disclose
“Our unrestricted reserves as at 31 August 2023 stood at £14,414 (2022: £216,621). We acknowledge this is below our target reserves level.”
“The charity is the sole member of Circomedia Enterprises Ltd, a company limited by guarantee.” — page 29
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Andy Hay
- Laura Tanner
- MARTIN SAMUEL Jones
- Mark Nikos Panay
- Melissa Louise Manuel
- Norman Stephenson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.2m | £1.4m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is ACADEMY FOR CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS AND PHYSICAL THEATRE financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell significantly to £14,414, which the trustees acknowledge is below their target policy of 2-3 months of core activity. The charity reported a net expenditure of £235,403, driven by reduced student numbers and increased core costs, though it remains supported by Arts Council England and Bristol City Council funding. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Elliott Bunker Ltd.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/02/2018 | £25k | "Discovering and Celebrating Bristol's Circus Heritage to mark 250 years of Circus" |