Community Engagement
Circus is for everyone — whatever their circumstances.
At Community Circus Paisley, we believe in the power of creativity, movement, and play to bring people together. Our community engagement work reaches across Paisley and beyond, creating meaningful partnerships and delivering inclusive circus opportunities that support people who may face barriers to participation.
We’re proud to collaborate with local organisations, schools, charities, and support services to make circus accessible, uplifting, and empowering for all.
What We Do
Partnership Projects
We work with community groups, youth organisations, additional-support-needs services, and local charities to deliver tailored circus sessions that meet the needs of each group. These projects build confidence, spark creativity, and create joyful shared experiences.
Accessible Circus for All
We design and deliver sessions for people with additional support needs, those experiencing social or economic barriers, and communities who are often underrepresented in the arts.
Our approach is person-centred, adaptable, and rooted in meeting participants exactly where they are.
Outreach in the Community
From workshops in community centres to drop-in sessions at local events, we take circus directly to the people who benefit from it most. These sessions help participants explore movement, expression, and connection in a supportive environment.
Confidence, Connection & Creativity
Across all projects, our goal is to help people build:
Confidence through achievable challenges
Social connection through shared activities
Wellbeing through movement and play
Creativity through self-expression and exploration
Who We Work With
We collaborate with a wide range of partners, including:
Schools and youth groups
Community organisations
Charities and social enterprises
Services supporting people with additional needs
Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
Local events and festivals
If your organisation supports people who would benefit from movement, creativity, confidence-building, or simply a joyful new experience, we’d love to work with you.
Why Circus?
Circus is uniquely accessible, playful, and empowering.
It encourages:
Trying new things without judgement
Celebrating small wins
Creative problem-solving
Teamwork and trust
Feeling proud of what your body can do
Most importantly, circus creates joy — and joy is for everyone.
Partner With Us
Whether you're looking to develop a long-term programme, run a one-off workshop, or bring circus into your community space, we’re here to help.
Email: info@communitycircus.co.uk
Tell us about your group, goals, and needs, and we’ll design a project that supports your community to shine.