The City Circle is a network body of mainly young Muslim professionals located in England and is a registered charity (Reg. No.1088931). On 7 November 2006, The City Circle announced that it had appointed Yahya Birt as its first director with effect from December 2006. On 3 January 2008, it announced the appointment of Usama Hasan, whose father is Suhaib Hasan, as its new director.[1]
Current projects include a Saturday school, careers and mentoring and helping London's homeless.[2]
The City Circle contributes to British Muslim Identity through its weekly discussion groups. It has also attracted controversy through policy of not aligning itself to any particular group or ideology.,[3] where the MCB and its critics debated.
Following the veil controversy the City Circle organised a public meeting with Jack Straw, where Jack Straw defended his comments.[4]