Access To Business
Also known as: A2b
Access to Business support unemployed people in the Black Country into Work, Self Emplopyment and Training
Activities & Mission
Access to Business support unemployed people in the Black Country into Work, Self Emplopyment and Training
Areas of Operation
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £669,520 | £659,554 | £659,554 | £368,038 | £368,038 | 24 / 70 |
| 2024 | £666,974 | £682,408 | £682,408 | £358,072 | £358,072 | 24 / 10 |
| 2023 | £764,707 | £767,073 | £767,073 | £373,506 | £373,506 | 24 / 0 |
| 2022 | £946,220 | £902,523 | £902,523 | £375,873 | £374,932 | 23 / 0 |
| 2021 | £725,067 | £692,514 | £613,878 | £332,175 | £332,175 | 22 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Access To Business
What does Access To Business do?
Access to Business support unemployed people in the Black Country into Work, Self Emplopyment and Training
How much income did Access To Business report in 2025?
Access To Business reported total income of £670k and reported expenditure of £660k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Access To Business?
Access To Business has a program ratio of 98.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Access To Business registered as a charity?
Access To Business was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 November 2010 as charity number 1138761. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Access To Business?
Access To Business is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Access To Business operate?
Access To Business operates across 4 areas: Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
Is Access To Business a registered charity?
Yes — Access To Business is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138761.
Details
81 Tempest Street
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV2 1AA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- A2b
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated