Circles South West
CIRCLES SOUTH WEST IS A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMME WHICH WORKS CLOSELY WITH STATUTORY SERVICES, HELPING KNOWN SEX OFFENDERS LIVE OFFENCE-FREE LIVES.
Activities & Mission
CIRCLES SOUTH WEST IS A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMME WHICH WORKS CLOSELY WITH STATUTORY SERVICES, HELPING KNOWN SEX OFFENDERS LIVE OFFENCE-FREE LIVES.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 76% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 143). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £548,241 | £552,117 | £552,117 | £78,865 | £34,127 | 12 / 260 |
| 2024 | £408,780 | £529,842 | 0 / 191 | |||
| 2023 | £480,946 | £490,264 | 0 / 176 | |||
| 2022 | £520,119 | £478,325 | £478,325 | £213,121 | £57,712 | 12 / 166 |
| 2021 | £505,434 | £380,798 | £380,798 | £171,327 | £43,739 | 10 / 148 |
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Frequently asked questions about Circles South West
What does Circles South West do?
CIRCLES SOUTH WEST IS A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMME WHICH WORKS CLOSELY WITH STATUTORY SERVICES, HELPING KNOWN SEX OFFENDERS LIVE OFFENCE-FREE LIVES.
How much income did Circles South West report in 2025?
Circles South West reported total income of £548k and reported expenditure of £552k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Circles South West?
Circles South West has a program ratio of 100.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 143 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Circles South West registered as a charity?
Circles South West was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 November 2010 as charity number 1138726. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Circles South West?
Circles South West is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Kieran McCartan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Circles South West operate?
Circles South West operates across 7 areas, including Bristol City, Cornwall, Devon and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Circles South West a registered charity?
Yes — Circles South West is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138726.
Details
Crown Chambers
Bridge Street
SALISBURY
Wiltshire
SP1 2LZ
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- 14 May 2026
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