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News · 14 August 2024

We’re bringing back Tours of The Circle!

If you've been following our story from the early days, you might remember when we offered tours of our first hub. We're now bringing this back and inviting the public to come…

Opportunities · 29 July 2024

Come along to our open day to find out more about The Circle Mobility!

We are hosting an open day at the premises of our Mobility project on Thursday 22nd August! The Circle Mobility offers free hire of mobility scooters, powerchairs, wheelchairs, from its central location…
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Team Circle · 23 July 2024

A statement from our new Co-Chief Executive Officers

Hello to our fabulous community of tenants, clients, partners and supporters! Though you may already know us, we’d like to take this opportunity to introduce (or reintroduce) ourselves as Ruth and Paul,…
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Team Circle · 28 June 2024

Our founder, Kirsty Thomson, has stepped down

After 12 years at the helm of ACK and The Circle, we are saying goodbye to our Founder and CEO, Kirsty Thomson. Kirsty is taking on an exciting new role at The…
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Case Studies · 7 June 2024

Volunteer’s Story – Chloe Bebe

🌟 Volunteer’s Story - Chloe Bebe 🌟 Volunteers’ Week will be celebrated across the United Kingdom this week (3 rd to 9 th June). The week is dedicated to showing appreciation for…
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News · 23 May 2024

We’ve received a funding boost to develop The Circle Mobility

The Circle has received new funding to enable us to relaunch and expand The Circle Mobility, our newest service which offers free hire of mobility scooters, powerchairs and wheelchairs, based at Dundee’s…
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Team Circle · 30 April 2024

Our Founder and CEO, Kirsty Thomson, is stepping down

Our Founder and CEO, Kirsty Thomson, is stepping down from her full-time role at The Circle. The Circle's board is delighted to announce that two senior members of The Circle’s current senior…
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Team Circle · 26 April 2024

A letter from our Founder and CEO, Kirsty Thomson

Photo by Kathryn Rattray Good morning, I hope this letter finds you all in good health and spirits. I am writing to share some important news: I am planning to step down…
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News · 8 March 2024

Our accessible toilet is reopening!

We are delighted to share the success of our appeal to repair and reopen the accessible toilet at our Dudhope Castle hub! We were forced to close off the only accessible toilet…
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Team Circle · 1 March 2024

Our CEO is featured on the WISE100 list

Our Founder and CEO, Kirsty Thomson, has been featured in the WISE100 list for the third time! This list, produced every year by NatWest Social & Community Capital in partnership with Pioneers…
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News · 5 February 2024

Dignity in Design: The Circle’s accessible toilet fundraiser

Help The Circle raise £6,500 to repair and re-open Dudhope Castle’s only accessible toilet! We have launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to carry out urgent repairs to the accessible toilet…
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How to · 4 January 2024

How to use The Circle Mobility service

In December 2023, The Circle opened its Dundee city centre service, The Circle Mobility. The service provides mobility scooters and other mobility vehicles to be used across Dundee by members of the…
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