Circles Network

We support disabled and disadvantaged people to achieve their dreams. This is through the development of Person Centred Plans, and in particular Circles of Support. We offer learning opportunities to a wide range of people.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,043,634

Latest Expenditure

£2,841,556

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 51% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 369). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 80% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £77,207

Charitable Activities £1,594,539

Other Trading £0

Investments £27,851

Other Income £1,344,037

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,841,556

Raising Funds £0

Governance £11,800

Grants to Institutions £0

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£3,043,634	£2,841,556	£2,841,556	£2,115,072	£2,115,072	111 / 250
2024	£3,149,060	£2,796,570	£2,796,570	£1,903,222	£1,903,222	123 / 155
2023	£2,719,959	£2,375,553	£2,375,553	£1,532,603	£1,298,748	116 / 350
2022	£2,576,934	£2,178,820	£2,178,820	£1,200,468	£1,200,468	95 / 155
2021	£1,836,947	£1,664,511	£1,649,919	£793,235	£793,235	97 / 155

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Circles Network

What does Circles Network do?

How much income did Circles Network report in 2025?

Circles Network reported total income of £3.04m and reported expenditure of £2.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Circles Network?

Circles Network has a program ratio of 93.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 369 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Circles Network registered as a charity?

Circles Network was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 January 1995 as charity number 1043601. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Circles Network?

Circles Network is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAMES INGLIS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Circles Network operate?

Circles Network operates in Scotland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Circles Network a registered charity?

Yes — Circles Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1043601.