Our Mission

Founded by singer-songwriter and activist Annie Lennox, The Circle is a unique organisation inspired by the notion that when women come together and organise, they can be a powerful force for change. We are a global network of women from all walks of life and all backgrounds who have something in common: the awareness that we still do not live in a world where women and girls have equal rights and equal opportunities. History shows us that when the collective power of women come together positive change can be achieved.Since 2008, the women of The Circle have raised over £2.5m. This has supported over 160,000 women and girls in more than 16 countries. We support a range of projects, organisations and campaigns each year that work on issues from violence against women and political representation to economic empowerment and education.