# Business in the Community

> Access expertise to measure and improve your impact in responsible business\. Be part of a network of purposeful leaders\.

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## Pages
- [Race at work](https://www.bitc.org.uk/race/): From leadership and recruitment to workplace culture and supply chains, we provide the insights, tools, and partnerships needed to create truly inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive\.
- [Opening Doors](https://www.bitc.org.uk/opening-doors/)
- [Gender Equality](https://www.bitc.org.uk/gender/): Explore the role of gender inclusion in fostering better employee and business outcomes, and discover resources and bespoke guidance on how organisations can take a strategic approach to support gender equity in their workplace\. 
- [Our Board and Governance](https://www.bitc.org.uk/governance/)
- [Key Resources for Workplace Equality](https://www.bitc.org.uk/race/resources/): Our Race at Work resources offer practical guidance to help businesses drive racial equality and inclusion, from recruitment and progression to allyship and inclusive supply chains\.

## Posts
- [Alison Walker](https://www.bitc.org.uk/alison-walker/)
- [Alex Jelves\-Sutton](https://www.bitc.org.uk/alex-jelves-sutton/)
- [Joy Hoy](https://www.bitc.org.uk/joy-hoy/)
- [Carmen Peacock](https://www.bitc.org.uk/carmen-peacock/): Learn more about Carmen Peacock, Head of South West and South Wales at Lloyds Banking Group and South West Leadership Team member\.
- [Imran Sheikh](https://www.bitc.org.uk/imran-sheikh/): Learn more about Imran, Sheikh, SVP of Business and Technology at bp plc and Race Equality Leadership Team member\.

## MapGeo
- [Place locations 2026](https://www.bitc.org.uk/igmap/sibs-2025-locations-2/)
- [SIBS Upcoming and recent visits \(2024\-Present\)](https://www.bitc.org.uk/igmap/sibs-2025-locations-3/)
- [Business in The Community Geographic Leadership Boards](https://www.bitc.org.uk/igmap/business-in-the-community-geographic-leadership-boards/)
- [Place locations 2025 \- clone](https://www.bitc.org.uk/igmap/sibs-2025-locations-2-2/)
- [SIBS 2025 locations](https://www.bitc.org.uk/igmap/sibs-2025-locations/)

## News
- [Business leaders urged to act to help break cycles of low social mobility](https://www.bitc.org.uk/news/business-leaders-urged-to-act-to-help-break-cycles-of-low-social-mobility/): Learn how business leaders convened in London to address barriers to social mobility and the role of business in creating opportunities\.
- [Only one third of employees confident in workplace conversations about race, report finds ](https://www.bitc.org.uk/news/only-one-third-of-employees-confident-in-workplace-conversations-about-race-report-finds/)
- [BITC responds to Labour Party Conference 2026](https://www.bitc.org.uk/news/bitc-responds-to-labour-party-conference-2026/): Discover key takeaways from the Labour Party Conference as leaders address crucial issues facing the UK's future\.
- [BITC responds to the Government’s high\-street announcement ](https://www.bitc.org.uk/news/bitc-responds-to-the-governments-high-street-announcement/)
- [BITC's statement about the Government's consultation on equal pay](https://www.bitc.org.uk/news/bitcs-statement-about-the-governments-consultation-on-equal-pay/)

## Toolkits
- [Accelerating Change By Setting Targets](https://www.bitc.org.uk/toolkit/accelerating-change-by-setting-targets/): This Business in the Community \(BITC\) toolkit enables businesses to set and measure goals that reflect the scale of issues facing the world today\. 
- [Menopause in the Workplace](https://www.bitc.org.uk/toolkit/menopause-in-the-workplace/): Explore the impact of menopause in the workplace and discover practical steps employers can take to support employees\.
- [Tackling Bullying and Harassment](https://www.bitc.org.uk/toolkit/tackling-bullying-and-harassment/): Explore practical guidance to tackle racial harassment and bullying and foster a workplace culture rooted in fairness, inclusion and respect\.
- [The Power of Nature for Employee Wellbeing](https://www.bitc.org.uk/toolkit/the-power-of-nature-for-employee-wellbeing/): Explore the power of nature in enhancing employee wellbeing and addressing climate challenges with innovative solutions\.
- [Seven Steps for Futureproofing Business](https://www.bitc.org.uk/toolkit/seven-steps-for-future-proofing-business/): Ensure your business model is climate proof and contributes to a  future where people can thrive\. 

## Blogs
- [Creating thriving places starts with opening up opportunity](https://www.bitc.org.uk/blog/creating-thriving-places-starts-with-opening-up-opportunity/): Amanda Anderson reflects on BITC’s Labour Party Conference fringe event exploring how business, government and communities can drive place\-based change\.
- [What does it take to tackle in\-work poverty?](https://www.bitc.org.uk/blog/what-does-it-take-to-tackle-in-work-poverty/): Ola Kolade explores what emerged from BITC’s In\-Work Poverty Lab and how employers are putting those insights into practice\.
- [Britain’s Got Talent – but are we opening enough doors?](https://www.bitc.org.uk/blog/britains-got-talent/): Ola Kolade, Employment \& Skills Director, explores how business, government and local leaders can unlock young people’s talent by creating earlier pathways into work\.
- [Is it finally time for the 'S' in ESG to shine?](https://www.bitc.org.uk/blog/is-it-finally-time-for-the-s-in-esg-to-shine/): Chelsie Riley, BITC’s Social Impact Lead, explores why the ‘S’ in ESG may finally be taking centre stage and what it means for business\. 
- [Pride of Place Summit: Building Thriving Places Together](https://www.bitc.org.uk/blog/pride-of-place-summit-building-thriving-places-together/): Sue Husband, Community Impact Director, reflects on the Pride of Place Summit 2026 and how businesses play a vital role in place\-based regeneration\.

## Videos
- [Webinar: Member Business Response Forum: Pinsent Masons and Purpose](https://www.bitc.org.uk/video/webinar-member-business-response-forum-pinsent-masons-and-purpose/)
- [Webinar: Member Business Response Forum: Greggs and Return to Work](https://www.bitc.org.uk/video/webinar-member-business-response-forum-greggs-and-return-to-work/)
- [Webinar: Returning to work after the COVID\-19 lockdown](https://www.bitc.org.uk/video/webinar-business-response-forum-returning-to-work-after-the-covid-19-lockdown/): This webinar focused on returning to work after the COVID\-19 lockdown\.
- [Webinar: Member Business Response Forum: Irwin Mitchell and The Co\-operative – Business Response to Black Lives Matter](https://www.bitc.org.uk/video/webinar-member-business-response-forum-irwin-mitchell-and-the-co-operative-business-response-to-black-lives-matter/)
- [Webinar: Business Response Forum: Northern Gas Networks and stakeholder engagement](https://www.bitc.org.uk/video/webinar-business-response-forum-northern-gas-networks-and-stakeholder-engagement/)

## Case Studies
- [Teesside: Place\-Based Collaboration for Stronger Communities](https://www.bitc.org.uk/case-study/teesside-place-based-collaboration-for-stronger-communities/): Discover how BITC is bringing businesses and communities together in Teesside to strengthen local organisations and create long\-term opportunities\.
- [Sheffield United Community Foundation: Opening Doors to Work](https://www.bitc.org.uk/case-study/sheffield-united-community-foundation-opening-doors-to-work/): Learn how Sheffield United Community Foundation opens its doors through inclusive recruitment, local routes into work and visible role models\.
- [One NDA: Embedding Inclusion into Procurement Practices](https://www.bitc.org.uk/case-study/nda-embedding-inclusion-into-procurement-practices/): Discover how the NDA is embedding inclusive procurement practices across its supply chain through BITC’s Inclusive Procurement Maturity Model\.
- [Partridges: Turning insights into action on food insecurity ](https://www.bitc.org.uk/case-study/partridges-turning-insights-into-action-on-food-insecurity/): Explore how Partridges turned insights from a King’s Seeing is Believing visit to the Felix Project into impact in their local communities\. 
- [Powering Local Change: Community Action for a Just Transition](https://www.bitc.org.uk/case-study/powering-local-change-community-action-for-a-just-transition/): This compilation of case studies includes five best\-practice examples, in honour of Great Big Green Week 2025, of how our Community Climate Fund is making a difference in communities across the UK\.

## Fact Sheets
- [The Economic Case for Nature](https://www.bitc.org.uk/fact-sheet/the-economic-case-for-nature/): Explore this economic rationale for why businesses should progress nature stewardship and how it relates to futureproofing your business\. 
- [Circular Fit\-out Lab Actions Statement  ](https://www.bitc.org.uk/fact-sheet/circular-fit-out-lab-actions-statement/): Download the Circular Fit\-out Lab insights document to find out how to incorporate circular practices in office fit\-outs\. 
- [Green Skills Lab: Insights and Lessons](https://www.bitc.org.uk/fact-sheet/green-skills-lab-insights-and-lessons/): Understand the value of the BITC Green Skills Lab model and the key lessons learned from the programme\. 
- [Circular Economy: Improving resilience and reducing emissions](https://www.bitc.org.uk/fact-sheet/accelerating-to-net-zero-with-the-circular-economy/): This briefing helps businesses think holistically about emissions, including how these might spread throughout supply chains\. 
- [What Skills are Needed to Support a Future Ready Economy](https://www.bitc.org.uk/fact-sheet/what-skills-are-needed-to-support-a-future-ready-economy/): Understand the futureproof approach for your organization with guidance on skills and competencies for sustainability\.

## Reports
- [In Your Hands: Going Circular ](https://www.bitc.org.uk/report/in-your-hands-going-circular/): Explore the essential steps for going circular in business and learn how to implement strategies for sustainable change\.
- [The Class of 2023 Insights Report](https://www.bitc.org.uk/report/the-class-of-2023-insights-report/): Recommendations for action  taken from The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality class of '23 applications\. 
- [Prioritise People: unlock the value of a thriving workforce](https://www.bitc.org.uk/report/prioritise-people-unlock-the-value-of-a-thriving-workforce/): Defining the business case for allowing employee wellbeing to be at the heart of organisational purpose and business strategy, this report is of specific interest to CFOs\.
- [The King's Seeing is Believing Impact Report 2025](https://www.bitc.org.uk/report/seeing-is-believing-impact-report-2025/): The King’s Seeing is Believing programme Impact Report 2025  shares the impacts and stories that demonstrate the programme’s enduring strength: the ability to forge meaningful connections between business and community and catalyse action at both the individual and organisational level\.
- [Business in the Community State of the Nation Report 2025](https://www.bitc.org.uk/report/state-of-the-nation-2025/): The State of the Nation 2025 report contains insights in trends in responsible business leadership from more than 100 interviewed business leaders from across the UK\.

## FAQs
- [What is a just transition? ](https://www.bitc.org.uk/ufaq/what-is-a-just-transition-2/)
- [What can I find in this resource hub? ](https://www.bitc.org.uk/ufaq/what-can-i-find-in-this-resource-hub/)
- [Why does future readiness matter for business? ](https://www.bitc.org.uk/ufaq/why-does-future-readiness-matter-for-business/)
- [What is a future\-ready economy?](https://www.bitc.org.uk/ufaq/what-is-a-future-ready-economy/)
- [How is the Newport Place Programme funded?](https://www.bitc.org.uk/ufaq/how-is-the-newport-place-programme-funded/)

## Venues
- [Hodge House](https://www.bitc.org.uk/venue/hodge-house/)
- [Senedd](https://www.bitc.org.uk/venue/senedd/)
- [Liverpool, England](https://www.bitc.org.uk/venue/liverpool-england/)
- [London](https://www.bitc.org.uk/venue/london-17/)
- [London](https://www.bitc.org.uk/venue/london-16/)

## Organisers
- [Business in the Community](https://www.bitc.org.uk/organiser/business-in-the-community-events-team/)
- [Debbie Sharp](https://www.bitc.org.uk/organiser/debbie-sharp/)
- [Patricia Chinyoka](https://www.bitc.org.uk/organiser/patricia-chinyoka/)
- [Alice Carney](https://www.bitc.org.uk/organiser/alice-carney-2/)

## Events
- [The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality Insights \- Cardiff](https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/the-times-top-50-employers-for-gender-equality-insights-cardiff/)
- [Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality Insights \- Leeds](https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/times-top-50-employers-for-gender-equality-insights/)
- [State of the Nation: A Call to Action, An Opportunity for Change](https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/state-of-the-nation-a-call-to-action-an-opportunity-for-change/)
- [Opening Doors 2026 Report Launch – Future Talent Forum](https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/opening-doors-future-talent-forum/)
- [Black History Month 2026: Honouring our Communities, Driving Progress](https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/black-history-month-2026-honouring-our-communities-driving-progress/)

## Series
- [Strategy Network Briefings](https://www.bitc.org.uk/series/strategy-network-briefings/)
- [Job Coaching Training](https://www.bitc.org.uk/series/job-coaching-training/)
- [CEO Leadership Forum \- Dinner](https://www.bitc.org.uk/series/ceo-leadership-forum-dinner/)
- [CEO Leadership Forum Breakfasts](https://www.bitc.org.uk/series/ceo-leadership-forum-breakfasts/)
- [Let's Care Together \- Programme Introduction \(for Employers\)](https://www.bitc.org.uk/series/lets-care-together-programme-introduction-for-employers/)

## Categories
- [Biography](https://www.bitc.org.uk/category/biography/)
- [People](https://www.bitc.org.uk/category/people/)
- [HR \& People Teams](https://www.bitc.org.uk/category/hr-and-people-teams/)
- [Sustainability \& ESG Professionals](https://www.bitc.org.uk/category/sustainability-and-esg-professionals/)
- [Business Leaders \& CEOs](https://www.bitc.org.uk/category/business-leaders-and-ceos/)

## Tags
- [Business in the Community leadership](https://www.bitc.org.uk/post_tag/business-in-the-community-leadership/)
- [Healthy\_Business](https://www.bitc.org.uk/post_tag/healthy_business/)
- [Healthy\_Communities](https://www.bitc.org.uk/post_tag/healthy_-communities/)
- [Diversity and Inclusion](https://www.bitc.org.uk/post_tag/diversity-and-inclusion/)
- [Healthy\_Environment](https://www.bitc.org.uk/post_tag/healthy_environment/)

## Stats Types
- [view](https://www.bitc.org.uk/wpa-stats-type/view/)
- [Macintosh](https://www.bitc.org.uk/wpa-stats-type/macintosh/)
- [Safari](https://www.bitc.org.uk/wpa-stats-type/safari/)
- [Chrome](https://www.bitc.org.uk/wpa-stats-type/chrome/)
- [Windows](https://www.bitc.org.uk/wpa-stats-type/windows/)

## FAQ Categories
- [Member Conference 2026](https://www.bitc.org.uk/ufaq-category/member-conference-2026/)
- [Opening Doors Signatories](https://www.bitc.org.uk/ufaq-category/opening-doors-signatories/)
- [Inclusive Procurement Maturity Matrix](https://www.bitc.org.uk/ufaq-category/inclusive-procurement-maturity-matrix/)
- [Member Conference](https://www.bitc.org.uk/ufaq-category/member-conference/)
- [Race at Work Charter](https://www.bitc.org.uk/ufaq-category/race-at-work-charter/)

## FAQ Tags
- [Race Equality](https://www.bitc.org.uk/ufaq-tag/race-equality/)

## Event Categories
- [Responsible Business and Strategy](https://www.bitc.org.uk/events/category/responsible-business-and-strategy/)
- [Race Equality](https://www.bitc.org.uk/events/category/race-equality/)
- [Health and Wellbeing](https://www.bitc.org.uk/events/category/wellbeing-events/)
- [Environment](https://www.bitc.org.uk/events/category/environment-events/)
- [Employment and Skills](https://www.bitc.org.uk/events/category/events-employment-and-skills/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://www.bitc.org.uk/sitemap_index.xml)