Research that
drives social
impact.

We help charities, funders, and government agencies understand what works — and why — through rigorous research, measurement, and strategic insight.

Why Circlus
Built differently,
by design.

We are not a general research firm that drifts into impact work. Social impact is what we do — and we've structured our entire practice around it.

Research-led, always

No pre-packaged frameworks. Every engagement is designed around your specific question, context, and constraints — methods chosen for fit, not familiarity.

Grounded in lived experience

We centre the voices of beneficiaries, communities, and practitioners — especially those hardest to reach. Lived experience is evidence, not a footnote.

Insight into action

Our work doesn't stop at analysis. We translate findings into strategies, roadmaps, and decisions — staying until the insight actually lands and moves people forward.

Who we serve
Across the
impact ecosystem.

We work across the three pillars of the social sector — each with distinct needs, constraints, and goals that shape how we engage.

Charities & NPOs

Measuring and articulating the impact of community programmes. Building the evidence base for continued and increased funding.

Funders & Grantmakers

Donor prospecting, grantee evaluation, and portfolio-level learning to ensure capital reaches where it creates most impact.

Government Agencies

Policy-relevant research, programme evaluation, and strategic analysis for evidence-based policymaking and system-level decisions.

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Have a project in mind?

Whether you're measuring impact, designing a programme, or building your team's research capability — we'd like to hear about it.