Social Investment Business Foundation
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Adventure Capital Fund
SIB FOUNDATION INVESTS IN COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATIONS RUNNING ENTERPRISE ACTIVITIES. WE PROVIDE FINANCE SUCH AS LOANS, GRANTS AND EQUITIES AS WELL AS SUPPORT AND ADVICE.
Activities & Mission
SIB FOUNDATION INVESTS IN COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATIONS RUNNING ENTERPRISE ACTIVITIES. WE PROVIDE FINANCE SUCH AS LOANS, GRANTS AND EQUITIES AS WELL AS SUPPORT AND ADVICE.
Grants
Social Investment Business Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £191,735,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £188,507,000 | £191,735,000 | £171,648,000 | £38,106,000 | £23,241,000 | 73 / 0 |
| 2024 | £69,549,000 | £69,416,000 | £57,678,000 | £42,358,000 | £22,523,000 | 72 / 0 |
| 2023 | £22,551,000 | £29,987,000 | £15,612,000 | £43,104,000 | £23,485,000 | 45 / 0 |
| 2022 | £9,068,000 | £10,561,000 | £5,115,000 | £49,022,000 | £20,782,000 | 40 / 10 |
| 2021 | £9,536,000 | £17,620,000 | £5,417,000 | £49,609,000 | £2,699,000 | 40 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Social Investment Business Foundation
What does Social Investment Business Foundation do?
SIB FOUNDATION INVESTS IN COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATIONS RUNNING ENTERPRISE ACTIVITIES. WE PROVIDE FINANCE SUCH AS LOANS, GRANTS AND EQUITIES AS WELL AS SUPPORT AND ADVICE.
How much income did Social Investment Business Foundation report in 2025?
Social Investment Business Foundation reported total income of £188.51m and reported expenditure of £191.74m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Social Investment Business Foundation registered as a charity?
Social Investment Business Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2006 as charity number 1117185. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Social Investment Business Foundation?
Social Investment Business Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sonali Siriwardena. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Social Investment Business Foundation operate?
Social Investment Business Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Social Investment Business Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Social Investment Business Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117185.
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Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Adventure Capital Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated