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Circle Community LTD

Also known as: Circle Sports

We work with disadvantaged unemployed young people aged 18-24 years (NEETs). We deliver a 5 week training programme which is supplemented with structured work experience in the supportive retail environment of our Circle Collective streetwear & vintage stores in Hackney, Lewisham and Canary Wharf. We then support the young people into jobs through our networks of corporate and local partnerships

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Activities & Mission

We work with disadvantaged unemployed young people aged 18-24 years (NEETs). We deliver a 5 week training programme which is supplemented with structured work experience in the supportive retail environment of our Circle Collective streetwear & vintage stores in Hackney, Lewisham and Canary Wharf. We then support the young people into jobs through our networks of corporate and local partnerships

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income
£573,020
Latest Expenditure
£542,030

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £448,353
Charitable Activities £124,262
Other Trading £0
Investments £405
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £507,935
Raising Funds £34,095
Governance £2,304
Grants to Institutions £119,788
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£573,020
£542,030£507,935£66,624£33,5597 / 120
2024
£407,340
£494,2550 / 30
2023
£451,093
£486,5550 / 50
2022
£465,853
£441,8400 / 122
2021
£369,304
£321,3820 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Circle Community LTD

What does Circle Community LTD do?

We work with disadvantaged unemployed young people aged 18-24 years (NEETs). We deliver a 5 week training programme which is supplemented with structured work experience in the supportive retail environment of our Circle Collective streetwear & vintage stores in Hackney, Lewisham and Canary Wharf. We then support the young people into jobs through our networks of corporate and local partnerships

How much income did Circle Community LTD report in 2025?

Circle Community LTD reported total income of £573k and reported expenditure of £542k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Circle Community LTD?

Circle Community LTD has a program ratio of 88.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Circle Community LTD registered as a charity?

Circle Community LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2012 as charity number 1145291. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Circle Community LTD?

Circle Community LTD is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Circle Community LTD operate?

Circle Community LTD operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Circle Community LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Circle Community LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145291.

Details

Address
136 Kingsland High Street
Hackney
London
E8 2NS
Registration Date
5 January 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5020259
Charity Number
1145291

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Trustees

Denis Denisov
JOHN JOSEPH MONTAGUE
Also governs 1 other charity
MICHAEL GERRARD
Rebecca Lindsay Tyson
REBECCA MARGARET BUTLER
Robert Coe
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Economic and community development Education Leisure Social welfare

Also Known As

  • Circle Sports

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14 May 2026
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