Business In The Community
Also known as: B I T C
Business in the Community is the oldest and largest business-led membership organisation dedicated to responsible business. We champion responsible business as essential for long term economic growth and resilience.
Activities & Mission
Business in the Community is the oldest and largest business-led membership organisation dedicated to responsible business. We champion responsible business as essential for long term economic growth and resilience.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 93% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample: 137). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. (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 | £12,946,167 | £13,931,474 | £13,931,474 | £6,006,602 | £253,682 | 234 / 15 |
| 2024 | £18,393,929 | £14,017,380 | £14,017,380 | £6,991,909 | £461,880 | 229 / 1 |
| 2023 | £13,988,454 | £15,837,925 | £15,837,925 | £2,615,360 | £679,303 | 258 / 5 |
| 2022 | £14,491,996 | £15,594,212 | £15,594,212 | £4,464,830 | £1,919,931 | 251 / 0 |
| 2021 | £16,904,342 | £14,821,428 | £14,821,428 | £5,567,048 | £1,866,517 | 242 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Business In The Community
What does Business In The Community do?
Business in the Community is the oldest and largest business-led membership organisation dedicated to responsible business. We champion responsible business as essential for long term economic growth and resilience.
How much income did Business In The Community report in 2025?
Business In The Community reported total income of £12.95m and reported expenditure of £13.93m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Business In The Community?
Business In The Community has a program ratio of 107.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample of 137 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Business In The Community registered as a charity?
Business In The Community was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 1987 as charity number 297716. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Business In The Community?
Business In The Community is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter Harrison. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Business In The Community operate?
Business In The Community operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Business In The Community a registered charity?
Yes — Business In The Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 297716.
Details
137 SHEPHERDESS WALK
LONDON
N1 7RQ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- B I T C
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated