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The Productivity Group

The Productivity Group (known as Be the Business) is building a movement of businesses of all shapes and sizes across the UK who want to improve their own performance and share their advice and experiences to help others do the same. We provide the inspiration, tools and resources for businesses to get started on their improvement journey.

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Activities & Mission

The Productivity Group (known as Be the Business) is building a movement of businesses of all shapes and sizes across the UK who want to improve their own performance and share their advice and experiences to help others do the same. We provide the inspiration, tools and resources for businesses to get started on their improvement journey.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,018,701
Latest Expenditure
£5,064,289

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 167.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,261,658
Charitable Activities £131,223
Other Trading £625,820
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,064,289
Raising Funds £0
Governance £23,030
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,018,701
£5,064,289£5,064,289£1,092,684£550,00022 / 870
2024
£11,922,887
£12,718,646£12,718,646£3,138,272£1,875,26451 / 1318
2023
£11,209,913
£10,922,703£10,922,703£3,934,031£1,917,01239 / 2010
2022
£13,255,202
£11,628,515£11,628,515£3,646,821£1,496,00035 / 0
2021
£18,035,351
£17,854,469£17,854,469£2,020,134£1,800,00042 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Productivity Group

What does The Productivity Group do?

The Productivity Group (known as Be the Business) is building a movement of businesses of all shapes and sizes across the UK who want to improve their own performance and share their advice and experiences to help others do the same. We provide the inspiration, tools and resources for businesses to get started on their improvement journey.

How much income did The Productivity Group report in 2025?

The Productivity Group reported total income of £3.02m and reported expenditure of £5.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Productivity Group registered as a charity?

The Productivity Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 2017 as charity number 1173660. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Productivity Group?

The Productivity Group is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir CHARLIE MAYFIELD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Productivity Group operate?

The Productivity Group operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Productivity Group a registered charity?

Yes — The Productivity Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173660.

Details

Address
Thames Exchange
10 Queen Street Place
LONDON
EC4R 1AG
Registration Date
3 July 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5102191
Charity Number
1173660

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Trustees

Sir CHARLIE MAYFIELD Chair
Michael Davis
TERA ALLAS

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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