Clowns International is the oldest established organisation for Clowns in the world.  It was founded in 1946/7 as the "International Circus Clowns Club" in England. Famous clown in club was “Coco the Clown". Circus Clowns International is run by an elected Committee of Professional and semi-professional clowns, whose Life President is Ron Moody and the late Sir Norman Wisdom was an honorary vice President. The highlight of Clowns International's varied calendar is the Grimaldi Memorial Service held annually on the first Sunday in February at the Clowns Church, the Holy Trinity in Dalston, London.  Clowns appear in full motley and slap for this very special Service, to which the public are warmly invited. The Clowns Museum is presently hosted by Gerry Cottle, a Hon Vice-President of C.I. at Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset which is open all year round. The Museum contains the famous collection of painted Clown Eggs, which represent the "slap" (or make-up) of each clown and a large collection of photographs and paintings.

Clowns International membership is truly international, clowns from all over the world are in the club, they are committed to encouraging young or new clowns with training, information and incentives, thus enabling Clowning traditions to be both developed and preserved for future generations to enjoy. Children under 16 years of age are encouraged to join as "Junior Clowns". Reflecting the wider interest in Clowns, Clowning and the Circus, the general public can also join as "Friends of Clowns". Clowns International Is Non-Political, Non-Profit, Non-Sectarian and Non-Sexist.

Anyone interested in joining Clowns International should go to web site www.clowns-international.com.