The Friendship Circle (uk)
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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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GiveRadar's verified records show The Friendship Circle (uk) with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE (UK) is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE (UK) is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE (UK) is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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6 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
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Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 6 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Friendship Circle (uk)
The Friendship Circle (uk) is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £621K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Friendship Circle (uk) has £621K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
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. The Friendship Circle (uk) is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2010.
The Friendship Circle (uk) is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
The Friendship Circle (uk)'s registered charity number is 1135828. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Friendship Circle (uk) is located in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
The Friendship Circle (uk) is based in Manchester in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Friendship Circle (uk)
- What is The Friendship Circle (uk)?
- The Friendship Circle (uk) is a arts & culture charitable company based in Manchester, United Kingdom. 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.
- When was The Friendship Circle (uk) founded?
- The Friendship Circle (uk) was founded in 2010.
- Where is The Friendship Circle (uk) located?
- Headquartered in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Friendship Circle (uk)'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £620,945. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Friendship Circle (uk) trustworthy?
- The Friendship Circle (uk) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Friendship Circle (uk)'s website?
- https://www.friendshipcircle.org.uk
- Are donations to The Friendship Circle (uk) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.