--- title: "Building Circles — check charity number 1178538 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Building Circles a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178538. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Upper Mills Estate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/building-circles retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:48:46.870Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Building Circles is a registered charity (number 1178538) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £175,095 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Building Circles? Registered charity number 1178538 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Upper Mills Estate Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £175,095 Website [www.buildingcirclesglos.org.uk](http://www.buildingcirclesglos.org.uk/) ## What does Building Circles do? Building Circles works to transform the lives of people with learning disabilities (LD) are isolated and lonely byDeveloping friendships between volunteers and people with LDHolding regular social eventsProviding hobby workshops and gardening opportunitiesRunning training sessions for people with LD on sexual, financial and online abuseDelivering anti bullying training to school children ## What causes is Building Circles registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Building Circles yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Building Circles is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=building-circles&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.buildingcirclesglos.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Building Circles a legitimate charity? Yes. Building Circles is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178538) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Building Circles's charity number? Building Circles's charity number is 1178538. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178538? Search 1178538 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Building Circles do? Building Circles works to transform the lives of people with learning disabilities (LD) are isolated and lonely byDeveloping friendships between volunteers and people with LDHolding regular social eventsProviding hobby workshops and gardening opportunitiesRunning training sessions for people with LD on sexual, financial and online abuseDelivering anti bullying training to school children Does Building Circles have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Building Circles. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Building Circles? Building Circles's website is http://www.buildingcirclesglos.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1178538).