Sister Circle
Also known as: Women's Health and Family Services
Sister Circle is a multi-cultural community health charity, putting women's health first. For those living with complex lives, that statutory services can't reach. Our objectives are to: Advance education, knowledge, and empowerment; Preserve and protect health; Promote equality and diversity by challenging discrimination and encouraging services to meet the diverse needs of local communities.
Activities & Mission
Sister Circle is a multi-cultural community health charity, putting women's health first. For those living with complex lives, that statutory services can't reach. Our objectives are to: Advance education, knowledge, and empowerment; Preserve and protect health; Promote equality and diversity by challenging discrimination and encouraging services to meet the diverse needs of local communities.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% 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
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 | £953,423 | £860,558 | £844,315 | £458,107 | £70,960 | 22 / 57 |
| 2024 | £783,912 | £738,351 | £729,732 | £365,242 | £47,665 | 19 / 62 |
| 2023 | £616,936 | £656,038 | £649,894 | £319,681 | £132,531 | 18 / 66 |
| 2022 | £521,969 | £493,242 | £491,281 | £358,783 | £79,882 | 17 / 48 |
| 2021 | £567,981 | £471,059 | £457,253 | £330,056 | £89,262 | 13 / 48 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sister Circle
What does Sister Circle do?
Sister Circle is a multi-cultural community health charity, putting women's health first. For those living with complex lives, that statutory services can't reach. Our objectives are to: Advance education, knowledge, and empowerment; Preserve and protect health; Promote equality and diversity by challenging discrimination and encouraging services to meet the diverse needs of local communities.
How much income did Sister Circle report in 2025?
Sister Circle reported total income of £953k and reported expenditure of £861k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sister Circle?
Sister Circle 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 Sister Circle registered as a charity?
Sister Circle was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 February 1994 as charity number 1033764. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Sister Circle?
Sister Circle is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sister Circle operate?
Sister Circle operates across 4 areas: Newham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.
Is Sister Circle a registered charity?
Yes — Sister Circle is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1033764.
Details
192-196 HANBURY STREET
LONDON
E1 5HU
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Also Known As
- Women's Health and Family Services
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated