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.
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.
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 40% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Arts 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £620,945 | £535,839 | £504,083 | £337,273 | £337,273 | 10 / 144 |
| 2023 | £444,827 | £478,907 | 0 / 160 | |||
| 2022 | £393,701 | £421,855 | 0 / 140 | |||
| 2021 | £492,940 | £294,665 | 0 / 140 | |||
| 2020 | £291,340 | £230,972 | 0 / 135 |
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 2024?
The Friendship Circle (uk) reported total income of £621k and reported expenditure of £536k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Friendship Circle (uk)?
The Friendship Circle (uk) has a program ratio of 81.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
Salford
Manchester
M7 4LU
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated