Circle Scotland CIC · SC515218 · Founded 2016

About Us

The Circle is an award-winning Community Interest Company with a More Than Profit® ethos. A More Than Profit business aims to use its profits to fund positive social change.

The Circle launched in 2016. It is based in Dundee, with hubs across Scotland.

Dundee & Glasgow

The Circle Workspaces

Fair rent, flexible and supportive workspaces for socially minded organisations.
Dundee & Glasgow

The Circle Consultancy

Easy-to-access business advice, bespoke training and professional networking opportunities.
Dundee & Glasgow

The Circle Volunteering

Volunteering and employability opportunities, aimed at supporting people into meaningful work.
Dundee

The Circle Mobility

Mobility devices and adapted bikes for hire, to help make Dundee more accessible.

Our founder

Kirsty Thomson founded The Circle in 2015, having seen the need for affordable workspaces where organisations could work together and build community. She has worked in and with charities and social enterprises for over 20 years and has secured over £13 million in funding.

Kirsty stepped down as CEO in 2024.

More Than Profit®

/mɔː/ /ðan,ð(ə)n/ /ˈprɒfɪt/

adjective

1.Organisations or individuals operating under any legal structure which has an aim to create positive social or environmental impact through ensuring sustainable, reliable, and diverse income streams.

Our vision

The Circle contributes to a vibrant, enterprising and sustainable community with improved quality of life, allowing the whole community to fulfil their social aspirations through upskilling, work, volunteering, social, educational and leisure opportunities.

Our mission

To provide a facility for charities, social enterprises and socially responsible commercial businesses to access education, training, offices, meeting spaces, advice, information and guidance, and social and leisure opportunities — ensuring the long-term viability of this resource through diverse income streams.