Shared experience.
Stronger possibilities.
A community interest company dedicated to women’s empowerment through connection, resources and practical community projects.
Progress grows
through connection.
Women facing social and economic challenges can benefit from opportunities to learn, build relationships and find practical support. The Circle’s work brings these areas together through mentoring, workshops, community food initiatives and events.
By supporting women’s confidence and development, the organisation aims to strengthen the communities around them. Dignity, participation and shared contribution sit at the heart of this approach.
See how the Circle works
Anniversary Awards Gala · Photograph originally published in Elstree & Borehamwood Town Crier, Spring 2026.
Every contribution
deserves to be seen.
The Circle’s anniversary awards gala brought community contributions into the spotlight. The council’s Spring 2026 newsletter highlighted its food support, development programmes and community events.
Read the council coverage · page 10The people behind the purpose.
Meet the directors listed in the public company record and the people coordinating the Circle’s community activities.
Uniting Visionaries · The Circle’s published brand image.
Omolara Fatimo Olukotun
Director · appointed 18 March 2025
Yewande Adigun Ariyo
Director · appointed 15 May 2025
Bola Junice Abioye
Director · appointed 10 December 2025
View the current director record
Meet the team by enquiryMany backgrounds.
A shared community.
A multicultural women’s empowerment organisation supporting African, Asian and other diverse communities. Its work brings together women’s growth, dignity, emotional wellbeing and family support.
Joy Sylvester is named as programme coordinator in the Circle’s March 2026 International Women’s Day announcement.
Local connections.
A wider circle.
The Communities 1st profile describes hubs and partnerships in Borehamwood, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Liverpool and Newcastle, with monthly in-person and virtual meetings.
Its directory service-area tags include Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, East Herts, Harlow, Hertsmere, Luton, Milton Keynes, North Herts, St Albans, Stevenage, Three Rivers, Watford and Welwyn/Hatfield. Confirm arrangements with the team before attending.