Greentop Circus has been using circus skills to bring about personal and social transformation for 15 years. This was kick-started in 1995, when 'Challenge Anneka' transformed our centre from a derelict church to Yorkshire's only fully equipped circus centre.

To mark our 15th birthday year we will close the centre during August while undertaking a major refurbishment scheme –‘That Circus Makeover Thing’.

In homage to our roots, the circus makeover thing will be done 'Challenge Anneka' style, with the support of local companies and willing individuals to whom we are appealing to help us.... in other words, we need your support.

Read on or download the PDF supporters pack for more information on how you can help!

OUR AIM IS TO:

- Raise the profile of the work we do through media coverage
- Upgrade our community facilities to a smart, decent standard which the community can be proud of.
- Create a high quality events venue which Greentopcan hire out as a social enterprise, which will help with long term sustainability.
- Effect some environmental improvements –such as roof insulation –to cut carbon emissions and reduce heating bills.
- Improve the facilities for the whole range of exciting activities that make Greentop unique –including juggling, tightwire, trapeze, unicycling, dance, clowning and more.

BUT WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Benefit your local community:
- Support children living in the worst deprived areas of Sheffield.
- Support children with learning difficulties.
- Support local artists.
- Support adult learners.
 
Get that warm huggyfeeling.
 
Grow your Business:
- Promote your organisation to our network of around 7000 people.-our newsletter goes out to 3000 readers –everyone from the CEO of the Arts Council to learners on our evening classes-they will know your company’s name.-our customers range from local individuals, to Chatsworth House to our clients in China!
- Your logo on the project’s promotional literature.
- A link to your website on our sponsorship page
- Regular press releases throughout the project detailing your involvement with "That Circus Makeover Thing".
- invitation to a promotional 'sponsors networking event'.

How to get involved:

There are lots of ways in which you can get involved in that circus makeover thing...

Individuals can donate time –we’ll be organising regular ‘Challenge days’ when volunteers can come together to help with painting, furniture building etc, etc...

Companies can get involved by donating materials or equipment –see our extensive wish list below! Or alternatively, how about arranging a team building event with a difference? Ask about our Corporate Volunteering Opportunities.

Below is a summary of the work, materials and equipment required in order for us to complete the makeover. Do you have any of the skills we require or does anyone you know? Or perhaps the company you work for manufactures or sells one or more of the items below? Why not download the PDF supporters pack and email it to someone you think might be able to help?

SKILLED LABOUR REQUIRED

... Joiner –to install the new kitchen, build a disabled access ramp to the main entrance, re-configure office/ balcony etc

... Plasterer –to re-plaster the main space and lobby

... Decorator-to re-paint the space

... Plumber –to install the new toilet facilities and to plumb the new kitchen

... Gas fitter –to install the new boiler

... Wooden floor specialist to install a new floor or sand and re-seal the existing one

... Mason -to repair the stonework of the front steps.

 

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

...New boiler

... Loft insulation

... Secondary glazing for all windows

... Black-out blinds for windows 

... New stage curtains

... Toilets and sinks

... Portaloos (for use during refurbishment)

... Kitchen units

... New crockery, fridge, microwave, kettle

... Bar style bottle fridge –event bar set up

... Replace theatrical lights with LED lights

... Sound system

... Safety guards for the fluorescent strip lights

CIRCUS EQUIPMENT REQUIRED High-wire tightwire ... Double mini trampette ... Air-bed / air track ... 2 x new trapezes ... 2 x new silks ... Aerial hoop ... Hula hoops ... Dry wall stilts ... Rolla bollas ... Juggling Clubs ... Bungee line(s) ... New paging line ropes ... New mats (judo mats etc) ... New juggling/ equilibristics equipment

By taking part in That Circus Makeover Thing, not only will you benefit from all the promotion and publicity of the project. You’ll also have that sense of satisfaction and reward that comes from making a positive difference to such a worthwhile organisation.


So get in touch today on 0114 244 8828. Saint Thomas Building, 74 HolywellRoad, Sheffield, S4 8AS

Supporters Pack- click here