About Circles UK

Circles UK works to support the development and effective operation of Circles of Support and Accountability (Circles). Circles UK has been funded by the Ministry of Justice to ensure that Circles Projects across England and Wales are of a high standard.

Circles UK Mission statement

Circles UK works to support the development and effective operation of Circles of Support and Accountability (Circles). Circles UK has been funded by the Ministry of Justice to ensure that Circles Projects across England and Wales are of a high standard.

Circles UK seeks greater public protection by working towards a substantial reduction in sexual offending by providing a range of services to local Circles of Support and Accountability Projects. Further, it aims to develop a greater public understanding of community approaches to public protection.

Circles UK Annual Review 2011-12

Circles UK Staff

Chief Executive Officer: Stephen Hanvey

National Development Manager: Chris Wilson

National Support Officer: Kerry Earnshaw

National Support Officer: Leah Warwick

Office Manager: Heather Curnow

Information Officer: Lynn Taylor

Circles UK Board of Trustees

Chair: Margaret Carey

Vice-Chair: Gerry Marshall

Birgit Vollm

Chris Thomas

Fiona Richmond

James Campbell

Helen Smith

Helen Cabell (Treasurer)

Terry Philpot

Christine Long

Malcolm Cowburn