Registered Charity 1001570

Skylight Circus

Inspiring people with circus

Projects and Partnerships

As a small charity, Skylight Circus is reliant on project funding. We recognise that our work can be life changing and we want to make a difference!

Recent funders include:

Garfield Weston Foundation

Foyle Foundation

Henry Smith Charity

Children in need

Please find below excerpts from our latest projects.

RBH 'Circus Wow' Kirkholt Excerpts

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“I want to do it because I’m scared of heights!”

Participant

Postcode Lottery 'Time to shine' excerpts

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“Thank you to Skylight staff for giving this person a chance to shine”

Teacher

Henry Smith Charity excerpts

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“Coming to Skylight is the highlight of my week, I love it!”

Participant

Kirkholt Circus Wow!

by admin | July 20, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

We're bringing circus skills to Kirkholt during the summer holidays. Skylight are offering FREE workshops designed for young people to try their hands - and feet! - at a wide range of circus skills. From plate spinning to juggling, unicylce to pedal-go. Amaze...

The Rochdale Scorpion Walk

by admin | June 11, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

We are delighted to say that we are fully booked for our Scorpion and circus walk on the 12th June! Our walks were planned to happen last year but everything has been on hold due to covid restrictions. In early 2020 the young people from our Spotlight Troupe worked...

Free Circus Event

by admin | May 15, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

Join Skylight Circus Arts for a free circus workshop and guided walk to the site of the famous 'Rochdale Scorpion' fossil find. Have a go at juggling and plate-spinning at our HQ near the centre of Rochdale before heading out through Broadfield Park to see where local...

The Joy of Circus!

by admin | April 28, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

We recently ran Side by Side circus sessions for young people and their families. Sessions helped young people who might be experiencing stress and anxiety or who have individual needs. We frequently talk about how circus can improve confidence, self esteem and...

BGT Star with Silver Circus!

by admin | March 3, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

A star guest tutor dropped in on zoom this week! Steve Royle shot to fame coming 3rd in Britain's Got Talent 2020. He's also known as 'that juggler in Phoenix Nights Live at Manchester Arena!' The talented Comedian, Radio Presenter, Actor, Panto performer and Dad...

Skylight’s New CEO!

by admin | February 26, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

We are delighted to welcome David Allen as our new Chief Executive Officer! David will be managing operations, freeing up the creative team, led by Skylight’s Creative Director Martine Bradford, to focus on bringing more shows and workshops to people throughout...

Covid Class Update

by admin | January 4, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

Happy New Year and welcome to 2021. As you are probably all aware, Rochdale is now under Tier 4 restrictions. This means that our building is once again closed to the public and therefore all classes, workshops and other sessions are unable to take place. We...

We are hiring!

by admin | December 10, 2020 | News | 0 Comments

Skylight Circus Arts are seeking an inspirational leader with extensive experience of working in the cultural sector. Chief Executive Officer £30,400 .8 4 dpw. (£38000 pro rata) 12 months, then subject to funding. Application by email, referring to all items in...

Positive news!

by admin | November 13, 2020 | News | 0 Comments

We are thrilled to tell you that we have secured Henry Smith Community Match Challenge Funding! We will be working with people in Rochdale who are disadvantaged by Covid19. We've put a short video together of some of our work during the pandemic. Maybe you might...

Pre Lockdown Classes 3rd and 4th November

by admin | November 3, 2020 | News | 0 Comments

Unfortunately, this is Skylights' final week for youth circus before lockdown. Please note that Friday night Youth Circus has now been moved to Wednesday. Midi Youth Circus 3 November 6.00 - 7.00pm Youth Circus & Spotlight group Wednesday 4 November 5 - 6.15pm...