The context of our organisation today

Since 1982, we have mobilised business and worked with leaders to take action in some of the UK’s most deprived communities. Our greatest success has been getting influential business figures involved, and keeping them involved.

We’re now the UK’s largest business membership organisation committed to corporate responsibility. Our staff numbers have grown from 5 secondees in 1982 to over 350 employees today.

We have over 830 members, with 1 in 5 of the UK private sector workforce employed by a member company. In addition, a further 3,000 companies are engaged through our programmes and campaigns.

Global reach and local action

Leading politicians from all the major parties and thousands of voluntary and community organisations have been involved. We have a local and global reach through our regional network and worldwide partners.

With the G20 protests in London and the global recession as a back drop, we are working with business to rebuild public trust. We are also continuing with campaigns related to climate change and investment in staff.

Content of this page written by Helen Baker, Concise Content