--- title: "Circus City — check charity number 1181762 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Circus City a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1181762. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Bristol. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/circus-city retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:06:55.048Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Circus City is a registered charity (number 1181762) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £42,462 (year ending 2025-04-01). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Circus City? Registered charity number 1181762 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Bristol Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £42,462 Website [www.bristolcircuscity.com](http://www.bristolcircuscity.com/) ## What does Circus City do? Circus City (previously known as Handstand Arts) works to advance the arts through the presentation of circus performances and other arts for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively for those people living in Bristol and the surrounding areas ## What causes is Circus City registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Circus City yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Circus City is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=circus-city&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bristolcircuscity.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Circus City a legitimate charity? Yes. Circus City is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1181762) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Circus City's charity number? Circus City's charity number is 1181762. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1181762? Search 1181762 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Circus City do? Circus City (previously known as Handstand Arts) works to advance the arts through the presentation of circus performances and other arts for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively for those people living in Bristol and the surrounding areas Does Circus City have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Circus City. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Circus City? Circus City's website is http://www.bristolcircuscity.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1181762).