Greentop Community Circus Centre is the only circus school in Yorkshire, England, and was established in 1995 on the TV programme Challenge Anneka, [1] and is one of three UK circus schools providing accredited level training courses in circus skills. [2]
The school was founded and run by volunteers before investment from the Arts Council England, [3] provided funds for paid staff. [4] [5] Public funding is complemented by earned income through social enterprises. [2]
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. [6] [7]