A Manchester startup aiming to using technology to connect and strengthen local communities has unveiled new platforms and members in its advisory team.

Circle of Trust says it will refine and simplify its current offering while launching a new complementary platform, creating a suite of three products that connect people locally – but on a global scale.

The next phase of the Circle of Trust app is Recommenda, which helps people to discover and support local businesses through trusted, word-of-mouth recommendations.

Meanwhile, The CircleOf is a hyperlocal website expanding as a white-label solution for councils and place partners to showcase events, jobs and community support.

And Circles is a new space connecting business, recreational and social communities to build stronger local and professional networks.

To support this next phase, the Circle of Trust team is welcoming several people to its advisory team.