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Case studies

Our members have been working in local communities for over 28 years and have experience of collaborating to scale-up activities and maximise impact and benefits. These case studies represent the best examples from our member companies. HRH The Prince of Wales, President of Business in the Community, narrates.

Case studies

  • Anglian Water - RiverCare

    Anglian Water has shown its commitment to the environment by considerably reducing its carbon footprint through energy efficiency and ensuring that over a quarter of its energy supplies are renewable, and by protecting habitats and reintroducing wildlife, including ospreys, in the waterways where they work.

  • Asda OnRoute

    By supporting Burnley’s SPACE Bus, ASDA saw that improving access to youth services can have an impact on reducing crime and anti-social behaviour; so in 2009 Asda launched OnRoute, a £1million nationwide programme to support mobile buses providing activities for young people in deprived communities.

  • Greggs Breakfast Clubs

    Over the past ten years Greggs has set up 136 breakfast clubs in primary schools nationally providing a free breakfast for children in areas of particular social disadvantage, contributing to improved attendance and classroom performance.

  • UBS in Hackney

    Through 27 years of local involvement in Hackney, UBS has helped it become one of London’s most improved boroughs.

  • Waitrose Local and Regional Sourcing

    Waitrose has a long history of responsible business; good relationships with its people, customers and suppliers form the backbone of its operations.  The company has also actively promoted and supported local and regional produce for food for many years.

  • Wates supports Business Class

    In October 2010, Wates Construction launched a Business Class partnership with Ernesford Grange School, Coventry and including Jaguar Land Rover, Yorkshire Bank, University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire, Fusion and West Mercia Housing Group.Web induction icon

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