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Her Circle

Her Circle CIC

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1215447
Status
Registered
Registered
Oct. 21, 2025
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
BRUNSWICK METHODIST CHURCH
BRUNSWICK PLACE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 7BJ

Activities

Her Circle specialises in issues related to complex motherhood and women's recovery from trauma and abuse within that area. We raise women's voices to contribute to research, increase understanding, and ensure their involvement in the design of services and policies. Our support work is delivered in the North East, with research and systems change contributing to national work.

Objects: The Object Of The CIO, To Be Carried Out For The Public Benefit In England, Is:to Preserve And Protect The Physical And Mental Health Of, And Relieve The Needs Of, Women Experiencing ‘Complex Motherhood’ And Women Who Are Recovering From Trauma And Abuse Related To Their Own Mothers’ Experience Of ‘Complex Motherhood’ And The Impact That May Have Had On Them, In Particular But Not Exclusively By:a) Providing Practical Advice, Information, Activities, Courses, Support Networks, Advocacy And Peer Support Sessions To Women In Need;b) Raising Awareness Amongst Legal, Medical And Social Care Professionals With The Aim Of Contributing To The Provision Of More Informed, Compassionate, And Effective Services And Policies Which Improve The Experiences And Outcomes Of Women In Need;c) Promoting Research, The Useful Results Of Which Will Be Published, Designed To Increase Understanding Of ‘Complex Motherhood’ And The Issues IT Gives Rise To;d) Emphasising The Importance Of Women’s Lived Experience To Ensure Their Involvement In The Design Of Services And Policy.for The Purpose Of This Clause, ‘Complex Motherhood’ Means The Experience Of Mothering Whilst Managing Multiple Challenges Such As Homelessness, Poor Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Sexual Exploitation, Domestic Abuse, Trauma, Poverty, The Criminal Justice Or Care Systems And The Resultant Trauma.

Classification

How
Provides Services
What
Disability
Who
Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Trustees

Name Appointed
Karen Broadhurst (Chair) Oct. 21, 2025
Angela Mary Walsh Oct. 21, 2025
Dr Kathryn Suzanne Jackson Oct. 21, 2025
Gillian Robson Oct. 21, 2025
Laura Seebohm Oct. 21, 2025