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Registered charity · No. NIC100116Memorandum and Articles

Circusful

Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data

Circusful is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts.

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What are the key facts about Circusful?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£529,219
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£505,283
Registered charity number
NIC100116
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Memorandum and Articles
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Belfast.

Quick answer

Circusful (number NIC100116) is listed as registered in the CCNI snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Circusful do?

The Charity’s objects (‘Objects’) are to:- 1) Advance the arts and culture in Northern Ireland and elsewhere and in particular to promote: i) circus and street theatre as art forms by organising, promoting and presenting cultural, arts and leisure activities, events, performances and festivals; ii) access to circus arts; iii) cultural tourism and international arts and culture exchange programmes and events. 2) Promote education and training by providing: i) training in the arts, crafts and skills of circus and street theatre; ii) vocational training and employment opportunities in circus…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Circusful

Answers Circusful gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Circusful's money come from?

Circusful reported £529k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £481k (91%), other income £38k (7%), investments £6,213 (1%).

  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£481k · 91%
  • Other income£38k · 7%
  • Investments£6,213 · 1%
  • Donations and legacies£3,696 · 1%

Registration details

Registered as a charity

What causes is Circusful registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community developmentThe advancement of the arts

Why is there no Clarity Score for Circusful yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Circusful. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Circusful a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Circusful as a registered charity (number NIC100116) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Circusful's charity number?
Circusful's charity number is NIC100116. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC100116?
Search NIC100116 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Circusful do?
The Charity’s objects (‘Objects’) are to:- 1) Advance the arts and culture in Northern Ireland and elsewhere and in particular to promote: i) circus and street theatre as art forms by organising, promoting and presenting cultural, arts and leisure activities, events, performances and festivals; ii) access to circus arts; iii) cultural tourism and international arts and culture exchange programmes and events. 2) Promote education and training by providing: i) training in the arts, crafts and skills of circus and street theatre; ii) vocational training and employment opportunities in circus…
Does Circusful have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Circusful. 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 Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Circusful?
Circusful's website listed in our register data is http://23-25 gordon street. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Circusful's money come from?
Circusful reported £529k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £481k (91%), other income £38k (7%), investments £6,213 (1%).
When was Circusful registered as a charity?
Circusful was entered on the register on 29 April 2014.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.