Deprived Areas- Working together to tackle important issues

We show business just how much of a difference they can make in supporting a deprived area and to help them recognise the unique contribution they can make. We aim to do this through a ‘call to action’ to business asking them to work in partnership with the areas most in need. 

Voluntary/community groups in Northern Ireland are finding it increasingly difficult to survive with the ever decreasing amounts of European funding available. What they need is to become more business like and efficient in how they operate. It is such a simple but effective idea for local businesses to become involved in helping to do this and there is a variety of ways that they can lend their expertise.   

Business in the Community offers a wide range of opportunities for member companies to engage with various groups in society. In doing so they make a positive impact using their skills and expertise. On an individual or business wide basis, mentoring can be an extremely rewarding process.

To speak to someone about mentoring contact Jill Crawford on Tel: (028) 9046 0606.

With budgets being increasingly tight pro bono work is becoming a more popular way for businesses to make a contribution. Firms, which include public relations agencies recruitment consultancies, solicitors and surveyors, agree to donate a specified number of hours over the course of a year to help good causes. Charitable organisations then make requests through Business in the Community to use these services free of charge.  Call Mary Carson on Tel: (028) 9046 0606 for more information on ProHelp. If you are already involved in this programme you will find the ProHelp Best Practice Guides very useful. Check out the latest ProHelp Newlsetter - June 2010 (583 kb) to view the latest projects seeking assistance.

Results require strong leaders. Our teams of business leaders take a practical approach to addressing key social issues and have a powerful impact on local communities. The skills, resources and expertise these teams offer to tackle issues of community concern are matched only by the gusto and zeal with which they are delivered. Find out more about the Business Leadership Networks or if you would prefer to speak to someone please contact Jill Crawford on Tel:(028) 9046 0606.

Business in the Community has a number of initiatives that aim to inspire and engage business to promote digital inclusion and support the community's use of information and communication technologies (ICT). Learn more about digital inclusion. If you would prefer to speak to someone you can call Kieran Harding on Tel (028) 9046 0606.