Circles UK

04/06/2026

The University of Warwick is conducting research to better understand young people's attitudes to, and experiences of, strangulation during consensual s*x.
Researchers are looking for students to take part in a one-to-one interview.

Please click the link to complete this form.

03/06/2026

Circles South West is recruiting for new volunteers.

01/06/2026

At the beginning of Volunteers’ week, we say a huge ‘thank you’, to each and every person volunteering in a Circle of Support & Accountability to help keep their community safer – you are amazing, and very much appreciated.
If are considering volunteering, and are in the South East or South West of England, we are recruiting now: https://circles-uk.org.uk/volunteer/

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22/05/2026

In the last financial year, we saw a significant increase in the number of Circles delivered by our Providers.

These are only possible with the commitment and support of our trained volunteers - over 700 of them giving up their time to help ensure safer communities.

Each volunteer receives 16 hours of compulsory, in-depth initial training, followed by comprehensive ongoing training and development opportunities, regular and ad hoc access to supervision and access to a supportive team.

Over the last year, our Providers have continued to recruit into these vital roles.

Find out more about volunteering opportunities here: https://circles-uk.org.uk/volunteer/

18/05/2026

Although the take down is positive, it also highlights the difficulties survivors face in trying to remove abusive and exploitative material once it is uploaded and redistributed online.

The p**n website Motherless, which faced scrutiny over hosting content linked to gender-based violence and drug-facilitated s*xual assault, has been taken offline.

08/05/2026

Our CEO Riana Taylor was invited to speak with Marianne Moore on the Social Justice Salon podcast about the work of Circles.

In this episode on 'Preventing High-Risk Sexual Abuse in the UK', Riana explains the purpose and format of Circles, the incredible work of our providers and volunteers who enable Circles of Support and Accountability to take place, and why this preventative approach is so important in reducing further victims of s*xual abuse.

Thank you Marianne for taking such interest in our work.

Listen to this episode on 'Preventing High-Risk Sexual Abuse in the UK' here:

Podcast Episode · Social Justice Salon · 2 May · 1hr 3min

24/04/2026

Sky News first broadcast a 22-minute documentary, made by Adele Robinson, about Circles of Support & Accountability in April 2019 - if you'd like to learn about Circles, may we recommend watching it!

Exclusive: Sky’s Adele Robinson examines the charity ‘Circles’ which uses volunteers to help rehabilitate convicted s*x offenders.The number of people on the...

23/04/2026

If you've not had the opportunity to read our Annual Review from last year, here it is:

16/04/2026

A very informative article by Dr Jenny Hopton which gives interesting information on Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder.

When someone is convicted of accessing child s*xual abuse material, the diagnostic picture is rarely straightforward. Sometimes mood disorders are a driver, with s*x functioning as a coping mechanism.

15/04/2026

Circles UK welcomes amendments tabled to the Crime & Policing Bill to criminalise possessing or publishing p**nography depicting in**st or adults pretending to be children whilst holding tech execs liable

Possessing or publishing p**nography depicting in**st or adults pretending to be children to be criminalised and tech execs could be held liable.