32 How? Circusplaneet, founded in 1999, works with children and young people at risk, using circus for non-formal cultural education and community building. In 2015, Circusplaneet bought the former church in the Malem neighbourhood, a social housing quarter, built in the fifties on the borders of Ghent’s historic city centre, and Ciruskerk was born. The church was renovated and is now open for activities. The city, local schools and leisure organisations introduce young people to Circusplaneet. In the longer term, youth can subscribe for activities. Gh-ent funds up to 80% of the subscription fees through a reduction card called ‘UitPAS’. Facilitated by Ghent, transversally through its different departments, Cirusk-erk provides room for professional and non-professional artists as well as the local community. It engages these groups through small scale festivals and performances intra and extra muros. The purchase and renovation of Ciruskerk was supported by the city council. Circusplaneet organised and supervised the purchase and renovation of the building with a team of external experts. The City of Ghent departments of culture, youth, finance, education and strategic planning were involved. Through the whole purchase and building process, Circusplaneet involved stakeholders: children and youngsters, circus artists, residents of the neighbourhood, and local partner organisations. Management