Greentop Circus

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Greentop Circus
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Established1995;30 years ago (1995)

Greentop Community Circus Centre is a charitable organisation [1] - a circus school and training centre located in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. It was established in 1995 on the TV programme Challenge Anneka , [2] and is one of three UK circus schools providing accredited level training courses in circus skills. [3]

The school was founded and run by volunteers before investment from the Arts Council England, [4] provided funds for paid staff. [5] [6] Public funding is complemented by earned income through social enterprises. [3]

The school is a founder member of the UK Circus Training Action Group alongside three other UK circus schools: The Circus Space, Circomedia, and Skylight. It is based in the former church of St Thomas, Brightside, Sheffield. [7] [8]

References

  1. "GREENTOP COMMUNITY CIRCUS CENTRE LTD - Charity 1054722". prd-ds-register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  2. "New challenge for community circus - Lifestyle". Sheffield Telegraph. 1 June 2010. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Greentop Community Circus Centre". The Finance Hub. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
  4. "Greentop Community Circus Centre". Arts Council. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  5. "Caroline bows out after ensuring the show goes on". Sheffield Telegraph. 31 March 2009. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  6. "High flier learns the ropes - Local stories". Yorkshire Post. 4 February 2009. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  7. Historic England. "Greentop Circus Training Centre (Grade II) (1255153)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  8. Rains, Kian (9 May 2021). "Sheffield-based circus group celebrates 25th anniversary with 'circusathon' to raise funds". The Sheffield Star. Retrieved 14 June 2022.