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The Friendship Circle (uk)

The Friendship Circle provides recreational programmes and activities for people who are isolated from the community due to their infirmity and disablement. Examples include events and outings, arts, crafts, cookery, trips etn. We have a buddy programme and our users to community volunteers who will visit them at their homes or take them out with a view to building friendships.

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Activities & Mission

The Friendship Circle provides recreational programmes and activities for people who are isolated from the community due to their infirmity and disablement. Examples include events and outings, arts, crafts, cookery, trips etn. We have a buddy programme and our users to community volunteers who will visit them at their homes or take them out with a view to building friendships.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£516,876
Latest Expenditure
£575,418

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £490,454
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,036
Other Income £23,386

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £527,190
Raising Funds £48,228
Governance £13,827
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£516,876
£575,418£527,190£280,467£280,4679 / 160
2024
£620,945
£535,839£504,083£337,273£337,27310 / 144
2023
£444,827
£478,9070 / 160
2022
£393,701
£421,8550 / 140
2021
£492,940
£294,6650 / 140

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Friendship Circle (uk)

What does The Friendship Circle (uk) do?

The Friendship Circle provides recreational programmes and activities for people who are isolated from the community due to their infirmity and disablement. Examples include events and outings, arts, crafts, cookery, trips etn. We have a buddy programme and our users to community volunteers who will visit them at their homes or take them out with a view to building friendships.

How much income did The Friendship Circle (uk) report in 2025?

The Friendship Circle (uk) reported total income of £517k and reported expenditure of £575k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Friendship Circle (uk) registered as a charity?

The Friendship Circle (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 May 2010 as charity number 1135828. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Friendship Circle (uk)?

The Friendship Circle (uk) 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 The Friendship Circle (uk) operate?

The Friendship Circle (uk) operates across 4 areas: Bury, Cheshire East, Manchester City and Trafford.

Is The Friendship Circle (uk) a registered charity?

Yes — The Friendship Circle (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135828.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
6 May 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4048945
Charity Number
1135828

Trustees

Jeremy Coleman
PHILIP PINK
Also governs 2 other charities
RABBI A. J. JAFFE
Also governs 3 other charities
RABBI DAVID JAFFE
Also governs 3 other charities
TIMOTHY DEMPSEY
Also governs 1 other charity
Ziona Handler

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