The Productivity Group
About
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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GiveRadar's verified records show The Productivity Group with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 95% of the 19,540 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 21,809 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE PRODUCTIVITY GROUP is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE PRODUCTIVITY GROUP is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE PRODUCTIVITY GROUP is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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5 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar arts & culture charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 5 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Productivity Group
The Productivity Group is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is 1173660. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Productivity Group has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £814K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
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. The Productivity Group is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2017.
The Productivity Group is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1173660.
The Productivity Group's registered charity number is 1173660. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Productivity Group is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
The Productivity Group is based in London in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Productivity Group
- What is The Productivity Group?
- The Productivity Group is a arts & culture charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. 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.
- When was The Productivity Group founded?
- The Productivity Group was founded in 2017.
- Where is The Productivity Group located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Productivity Group's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £3 million. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Productivity Group trustworthy?
- The Productivity Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Productivity Group's registration number?
- Registration: 1173660 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Productivity Group's website?
- https://www.bethebusiness.com
- Are donations to The Productivity Group tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.


