CHINA - BRITAIN BUSINESS COUNCILActive
Key figures
CHINA - BRITAIN BUSINESS COUNCIL does not disclose its turnover in its latest accounts; the profit for the year is as stated in the accounts.
Ratios
2024/25Balance sheet structure
Filed accounts2022/23–2024/25
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit for the year | 56,856 | -340,738 | -151,935 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 2,044,572 | 1,961,820 | 1,510,740 |
| Total assets | 2,981,726 | 2,575,818 | 2,645,792 |
| Total liabilities | 2,259,602 | 2,194,432 | 2,416,341 |
| Net assets / total equity | 693,654 | 352,916 | 200,981 |
| Average number of employees | 55 | 52 | 49 |
A dash (—) means no accounts were filed for that year or the item is not in the accounts; 0 is a zero stated in the accounts. Small companies usually file only a balance sheet, so the profit and loss account is often missing.
Principal activity
Accounts 2025The China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) is the United Kingdom's leading membership organisation promoting UK-China trade, investment and commerce. We have a diverse membership consisting of large UK multinationals, UK SMEs and some Chinese companies. CBBC's principal activities cover the delivery of a wide range of China business development services in both the UK and China, including policy analysis, commercial services, market access advice and the organisation of large-scale VIP events and conferences. Through our network of offices in China and the UK, CBBC provides companies with support to access the potential of the China market and assists to develop a business strategy. Practical in-market assistance includes the “Launchpad®” platform which allows our clients to benefit from a dedicated CBBC resource inside our Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE). Performance Group turnover decreased by £530k compared to FY2023/24, however gross margin has remained strong at 37% compared to 36% in the previous year, resulting in gross margin of £1.47m. Overheads and staff costs have risen by 2%. The resulting Group net deficit before tax was £187k (FY23/24: deficit £29k). Membership revenues have remained stable at £1.2m, and whilst there has been a reduction in the numbers of SME members in particular, our membership proposition remains strong with growth in our large and premium membership categories. With the launch of our Strategic Partner membership category, designed for
As described in the company's latest filed accounts.
Summary: CHINA - BRITAIN BUSINESS COUNCIL
Company
CHINA - BRITAIN BUSINESS COUNCIL is a private company limited by guarantee registered with Companies House under company number 06291886. It was incorporated on 25 Jun 2007. Its status is active. The registered office is in London (SW1P). Its nature of business (SIC 2007) is activities of other membership organizations n.e.c. (94990).
Accounts
The latest accounts in the database are for 2024/25 (period ending 31 Mar 2025); the company files group accounts. Loss for the year was £151,935. Net assets were £200,981, down 43.1% on the previous year. Cash at bank and in hand was £1,510,740. Total assets were £2,645,792 and total liabilities £2,416,341. The company had an average of 49 employees. Figures are available for 3 financial years (2022/23–2024/25).
Filing deadlines
The next accounts are due by 31 Dec 2026. The next confirmation statement is due by 14 Jun 2027.