Social Business Trust
Also known as: Scale-up
The Social Business Trust is a partnership of world class businesses who share a common goal - to use their combined resources and experience to help accelerate the growth of ambitious social enterprises, increasing social impact and making sustainable positive change.
Activities & Mission
The Social Business Trust is a partnership of world class businesses who share a common goal - to use their combined resources and experience to help accelerate the growth of ambitious social enterprises, increasing social impact and making sustainable positive change.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 73% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £7,102,321 | £7,244,586 | £7,132,526 | £513,007 | £145,000 | 6 / 400 |
| 2024 | £8,647,904 | £8,626,834 | £8,486,765 | £655,272 | £263,000 | 5 / 405 |
| 2023 | £6,273,946 | £6,501,021 | £6,389,469 | £634,202 | £644,458 | 6 / 403 |
| 2022 | £4,317,152 | £4,149,761 | £4,012,979 | £861,277 | £868,246 | 5 / 250 |
| 2021 | £3,757,336 | £3,596,843 | £3,417,784 | £693,886 | £689,881 | 6 / 150 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Social Business Trust
What does Social Business Trust do?
The Social Business Trust is a partnership of world class businesses who share a common goal - to use their combined resources and experience to help accelerate the growth of ambitious social enterprises, increasing social impact and making sustainable positive change.
How much income did Social Business Trust report in 2025?
Social Business Trust reported total income of £7.10m and reported expenditure of £7.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Social Business Trust?
Social Business Trust has a program ratio of 100.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Social Business Trust registered as a charity?
Social Business Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 2010 as charity number 1136151. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Social Business Trust?
Social Business Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Larissa Joy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Social Business Trust operate?
Social Business Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Social Business Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Social Business Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136151.
Details
Somerset House
S71 New Wing
STRAND
London
WC2R 1LA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Scale-up
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated