Circle Collective, a pioneering charity based in Hackney, Lewisham, and Canary Wharf, has received a generous £10,000 donation from London Freemasons. This donation will be converted into £24,000 of social value, supporting the charity's mission to help young people overcome barriers to employment.
Programme Impact
Since 2021, Circle Collective's #BackYourFuture programme and three streetwear stores have supported more than 1,450 young people into permanent employment and helped thousands more become job ready. The charity's unique approach combines CV workshops, employability skills training, networking opportunities, and mental health and well-being workshops.
Trainees gain valuable work experience on the shop floor, breaking the cycle of youth unemployment. More than 70 per cent of participants move into employment, education, or training outcomes, generating significant social value.
Quotes from Leaders
Turly Humphreys, CEO and founder of Circle Collective, said: "Circle Collective is more than just a charity; it's a community that believes in giving every young person the opportunity to work, our goal is to create lasting change by providing the tools and support needed for young people to build successful careers."
Paul King from the London Freemasons commented: "We are proud to support Circle Collective in their drive to bring young adults into the workplace and the work that they are doing to drive social value within London communities."
