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Circus of Positivity CIC Social Circus Wellbeing Workshops
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

We would like to offer weekly evening circus workshops for our community. These free-to-attend workshops will provide a relaxed environment for individuals to meet new people, try something new and experience a sense of accomplishment by breaking down circus skills into achievable tasks. The focus of the workshops will be to reduce social isolation, increase community cohesion by bringing groups together, and improve wellbeing through positive, enjoyable experiences.

Beneficiaries

  • Community

    These workshops will be open to the entire community. We do not put an age limit on our workshops and encourage families to take part together, developing bonds and meeting others in their community.

  • Reach of your work

    Aiming for approximately 15 attendees per workshop.

Geographic reach

  • Wales: Newport
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

150

Some attending many of the workshops, some attending a few.

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£5,580.00

TIMELINE

Aug 2025 - Dec 2025

Project Outcome Targets

Reduced social isolation through a safe space to connect with others and develop a shared interest

Increased resilience by encouraging positive risk taking and perseverance to learn a fun skill

Improved wellbeing due to dedicated time to focus solely on the skill being practiced (mindfulness)

Project Activities

  • Provide weekly workshop to teach circus skills, such as juggling, flower stick, tightwire, poi, etc.

  • Promote social interaction during activities by adopting relaxed structure and social break times.

  • Work with charities/support groups to actively promote sessions among marginalised/vulnerable groups

  • Understand attendees' goals and tailor workshop plans to help them achieve these goals.

  • Share related opportunities to build confidence, such as formal classes or performance opportunities

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY We are seeking funding to cover instructor costs, venue hire, equipment and consumables, insurance and marketing costs. We need to secure £5,580 to cover these costs and deliver the workshops for approximately 4 months. 31/07/2025 Without this funding, the project will not be able to take place.
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Feedback survey, recording number of attendees and returners, attendee reported goal achievement

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

N/A

No organisation is funding this project - the project requires funding to start.
OTHER PARTNERS

The Place / Tin Shed Theatre Co

Venue for workshops and signposting attendees to other arts-based social wellbeing activities

Riverfront Theatre / Newport Live

Workshop venue and signposting attendees to other arts and sports activities in their community

Sight Life (formerly Cardiff Institute for the Blind)

Delivered previous workshops together, promote proposed project among service users

Ty Hafan

Previous workshops for families and young carers, promote proposed project among service users

Sparkle (South Wales)

Previous workshops for disabled children and families, promote proposed project among service users

Barnardos

Previous workshop with young carers support service, promote proposed project among group