CIRCUS FOR SURVIVORS CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
14774868 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 April 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 May 2024

End date: 30 April 2025

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

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Directors' report period ended 30 April 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 April 2025

Principal activities of the company

Circus for Survivors supports those who have suffered domestic abuse, sexual assault and other forms of gendered abuse. A wide range of workshops are provided, designed for the unique needs of each individual, to help them reclaim their bodies, their confidence and their sense of belonging in a supportive community.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 May 2024 to 30 April 2025

Anna Strickland
Philip Strickland
Claudia Rayne
Jana Jamal
Zahara O'Brien


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
22 May 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Anna Strickland
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

2025 13 months to 30 April 2024


£

£
Turnover: 9,635 3,303
Cost of sales: ( 8,585 ) ( 3,290 )
Gross profit(or loss): 1,050 13
Administrative expenses: ( 1,050 ) ( 13 )
Operating profit(or loss): 0 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: 0 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 0 0

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Balance sheet

As at 30 April 2025

Notes 2025 13 months to 30 April 2024


£

£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 8,026 10,022
Total current assets: 8,026 10,022
Net current assets (liabilities): 8,026 10,022
Total assets less current liabilities: 8,026 10,022
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 3 ( 267 ) ( 267 )
Accruals and deferred income: ( 7,759 ) ( 9,755 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 0 0
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 0 0
Total members' funds: 0 0

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 April 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 22 May 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Anna Strickland
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Turnover policy

    Turnover represents the value, net of VAT and discounts, of goods provided to customers and work carried out in respect of services provided to customers.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 13 months to 30 April 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

3. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

2025 13 months to 30 April 2024
£ £
Other creditors 267 267
Total 267 267

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

CIRCUS FOR SURVIVORS CIC

Company Number: 14774868 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 April 2025

Company activities and impact

Circus for Survivors is a community interest company dedicated to supporting Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of gendered abuse. Our mission is to empower Survivors to reclaim their bodies, rebuild confidence, and connect within a supportive community. We do this through a diverse range of free, accessible workshops designed to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Our workshops include dance, yoga, aerial arts, mindfulness, and photography. These sessions provide a holistic approach to healing, addressing both the physical and emotional impacts of harm. Participants not only develop new skills but also forge connections with others who understand and empathise with their experiences. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to equity, accessibility, inclusivity, and long-term support. We actively reach out to marginalised communities, ensuring that our services are accessible to all who need them, regardless of their background. Our partnerships with support services and local organisations allow us to extend our reach and provide a continuum of care. Participant feedback has consistently highlighted the transformative impact of our work: “This has been an integral part of my healing.” – J “It is so amazing for all of us Survivors that this project exists.” – Y “It’s an absolute lifeline.” – L “These workshops have changed my life. I didn't understand beforehand how or why a circus workshop could help me, particularly mentally and emotionally. However, it's been completely transformational for me - changing my relationship with my body, giving me a new sense of inner power.” – A

Consultation with stakeholders

Our stakeholders include Survivors of gendered abuse, local support services, frontline workers, and volunteers who participate in and facilitate our workshops. We maintain a user-led, purpose-driven approach, with participants actively contributing to programme design through feedback and consultation. We regularly consult with local domestic abuse services, sexual violence support organisations, and homeless shelters to ensure our workshops meet the needs of those we serve. Training sessions in anti-racism, intersectionality, movement, and disclosure handling are provided for facilitators to maintain a safe, inclusive environment. Participant feedback is central to our programme development, and we have made numerous adjustments based on their insights. For example, we have expanded the variety of workshops offered and increased the flexibility of session scheduling to accommodate different needs. Quotes from participants further illustrate the value of our work: “Thank you so much, you've saved my body and mind.” – D “This project gave me back my sense of connection and motivation.” – T “The session really helped with my mental wellbeing and my self-acceptance. It boosted my confidence and made me feel so much more grounded and connected to myself.” – C

Directors' remuneration

The CIC paid £7,190 to Missing Link Productions, of which Anna Strickland and Philip Strickland are directors. This was for providing workshop services. There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for director’s loss of office, which require to be disclosed

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
22 May 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Anna Strickland
Status: Director