Access - The Foundation For Social Investment
Access aims to bridge the gap in the social investment market so that suitable finance and support is available to social enterprises and charities which are new to social investment. Access will be a wholesale provider, working with and through existing market players to deliver its programmes. This enables Access to take a strategic view of the needs of social ventures over the next decade.
Activities & Mission
Access aims to bridge the gap in the social investment market so that suitable finance and support is available to social enterprises and charities which are new to social investment. Access will be a wholesale provider, working with and through existing market players to deliver its programmes. This enables Access to take a strategic view of the needs of social ventures over the next decade.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 84% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 87% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £18,249,000 | £24,644,000 | £24,602,000 | £21,530,000 | £10,176,000 | 12 / 0 |
| 2023 | £11,831,000 | £19,766,000 | £19,705,000 | £27,943,000 | £9,700,000 | 9 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,365,000 | £9,572,000 | £9,493,000 | £35,654,000 | £8,485,000 | 8 / 0 |
| 2021 | £7,410,000 | £12,867,000 | £12,768,000 | £44,528,000 | £7,373,000 | 8 / 0 |
| 2020 | £9,568,000 | £8,884,000 | £8,767,000 | £50,886,000 | £6,405,000 | 8 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Access - The Foundation For Social Investment
What does Access - The Foundation For Social Investment do?
Access aims to bridge the gap in the social investment market so that suitable finance and support is available to social enterprises and charities which are new to social investment. Access will be a wholesale provider, working with and through existing market players to deliver its programmes. This enables Access to take a strategic view of the needs of social ventures over the next decade.
How much income did Access - The Foundation For Social Investment report in 2024?
Access - The Foundation For Social Investment reported total income of £18.25m and reported expenditure of £24.64m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Access - The Foundation For Social Investment?
Access - The Foundation For Social Investment has a program ratio of 134.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Access - The Foundation For Social Investment registered as a charity?
Access - The Foundation For Social Investment was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 2014 as charity number 1159699. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Access - The Foundation For Social Investment?
Access - The Foundation For Social Investment is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Access - The Foundation For Social Investment operate?
Access - The Foundation For Social Investment operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Access - The Foundation For Social Investment a registered charity?
Yes — Access - The Foundation For Social Investment is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159699.
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44 Featherstone Street
LONDON
EC1Y 8RN
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