Peer Learning Forum: Working your way: employee passports and job crafting
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Online event
Explore how employee passports, flexible adjustments, and holistic job-crafting approaches can support sustainable wellbeing at work.

This is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams

Audience
We are pleased to welcome Business in the Community (BITC) members, as well as non-members who have an advisory package with us. Hosted by our issue experts, there are 20 forums a year, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges, solutions and ideas.
This event will be of particular interest to HR, wellbeing, and EDI professionals seeking practical ways to embed inclusive wellbeing through job design.

About the event
As organisations respond to rising expectations around flexibility, inclusion and health at work, many are moving beyond reactive adjustments toward proactive, person-centred job design.
This session will examine how employee passports and job-crafting frameworks can: – –

Enable continuity of support across roles and managers
Reduce barriers for disabled employees and those with fluctuating health conditions
Embed wellbeing into everyday organisational practice rather than standalone initiatives

Join us to explore practical approaches, shared challenges, and emerging good practice in creating work that works for everyone.

Background
BITC’s Workwell Model highlights the interdependence of physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing, shaped by leadership behaviours, job design, and organisational culture. This forum builds on BITC’s wider work supporting employers to create inclusive, healthy, and sustainable workplaces where people can thrive.

About Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums
BITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues, solutions, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC.

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact Annette.Ettarh@bitc.org.uk , Event Manager, BITC for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Race at Work Charter Reset Surgery April 2026
2026-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Online event
Join this surgery to learn more about the Race at Work Charter Reset, what it means for your organisation, and what actions you can take.

Audience
This event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). These surgeries benefit anyone wishing to start or build on their organisation’s commitment to the Race at Work Charter.

Background
The Race at Work Charter Reset Surgeries are a chance for attendees to connect directly with Sandra Kerr CBE, Race Equality Director at BITC, to ask questions and explore how to make the most of the Charter Reset.
The Race at Work Charter Reset will reflect the latest insights from the Race at Work 2025 YouGov Survey and current workplace realities, with updates to three key commitments:

Commitment 1: Leaders and employers take action to support young people’s pathways into good work and enterprise.
Commitment 6: Support employees to progress from allyship to solidarity.
Commitment 7: Include Black, Asian, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse-led small business, founders and enterprise owners in supply chains.

Following the Charter reset on 7th October, these sessions will focus on the three pillars of the Charter Reset:
Reset – become or continue as a Charter signatory and refresh your organisation’s focus on race equality and fairness.
Commit – unlock talent by supporting young people’s pathways into good work and enterprise, progressing from allyship to solidarity and embedding inclusive procurement and diverse supply chains through tools such as our Inclusive Procurement Maturity Model (IPMM).
Inspire – take action, report progress, and share your organisation’s success stories.

About the webinar
This interactive surgery will:

Walk you through the Race at Work Charter Reset and what it means for your organisation.
Deep dive into Commitments 1, 6, and 7, exploring practical actions to support young people’s pathways into good work, build solidarity in the workplace, and champion diverse suppliers and fair procurement processes such as fair and prompt payment.
Highlight how to use Race at Work 2025 Survey insights to guide your next steps and measure progress.
Provide space to ask questions, share challenges, and hear from peers about effective approaches.

About the Race at Work Charter
The Race at Work Charter Reset sets out seven commitments for employers to drive fairness and equality so that Black, Asian, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels of an organisation.
Charter Reset Commitments:

Leaders and employers take action to support young people’s pathways into good work and enterprise.
Capture ethnicity data and publicise progress.
Commit at board level to zero tolerance of harassment and bullying.
Inclusive leaders and managers ensure fair and equitable access to opportunities and development for everyone in their teams.
Inclusive leaders take action that supports Black, Asian, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse employee career progression.
Support employees to progress from allyship to solidarity.
Include Black, Asian, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse-led small business, founders and enterprise owners in supply chains.

Business in the Community’s work on race equality
For 30 years, BITC has worked with employers to ensure all employees feel they belong, have a voice, are valued, and can be their true selves.
We know that inclusive and fair workplaces are key to unlocking productivity and performance. Black, Asian, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse staff still experience disparities in recruitment, retention, and progression. The Race in the Workplace: The McGregor-Smith Review highlighted the £24bn annual economic boost possible by tackling racial inequalities. Insights from the Race at Work surveys continue to shape our work, ensuring organisations benefit from the widest possible talent pool and a more inclusive future of work. The insights from our Race at Work surveys led BITC to create the Race at Work Charter, with 85 founding signatory organisations committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace. The charter now has more than 1100 signatories and our Race at Work surveys continue to shape the charter.
Find out more about BITC’s work on race equality.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact events@bitc.org.uk, Events Coordinator at BITC for more information.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Peer Learning Forum: Creating social impact on a shoestring
2026-04-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Online event
Join us to create real social impact on a shoestring, learn from others and ask the right questions to make limited funds go further.

This is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams
Audience
Business in the Community (BITC) members, as well as non-members who have an advisory package with us. Hosted by our issue experts, there are 20 forums a year, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges, solutions and ideas.

About the event
The December budget left no one feeling wealthier and immigration, economy and health continue to be the top three issues of concern for the UK public. ‘Hidden homelessness’ has increased by nearly a third since 2020 (Crisis) and 2 million children continue to be in ‘deep material poverty’. The good news is that the social impact investment market has grown to £11.2bn in 2024 (reported in Dec 25), a 10% increase on 2023. BITC member companies are more and more conscious of the requirement for businesses to fill the gap to shift the dial on social impact in the UK, not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because without a thriving society healthy employees, wealthy customers and robust suppliers cease to exist.
Whilst some larger BITC members are working with us to define their positive impact across their entire business and investing in long term partnerships to create systemic change (see the 100 year partnership between Aviva and The Wildlife Trust for inspiration), not everyone has the significant £££ to invest that the business case warrants. Businesses who are focusing on one or two really good things, using their limited resources or shoestring budgets very strategically, are still contributing to their piece of the social impact pie. Join BITC members at this Peer Learning Forum to consider how to create social impact on a shoestring, learn from others what they’ve been able to achieve and discuss the key questions to ask yourself to make high impact decisions with limited funds.
Event Speaker: Kiera Pullen, ESG Adviser, National Gas.

About Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums
BITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues, solutions, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC.
Booking and contact details and further information

Contact annette.ettarh@bitc.org.uk , Event Manager, BITC for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

Building Psychological Safety in the Workplace
2026-04-30 09:30 - 13:30 | Birmingham B4 6AT
Join us to learn, connect, and collaborate on creating inclusive, psychologically safe workplace cultures.

This is an in-person event hosted by Amey.
Audience
This event is members only. It is open to all members and will be of particular interest to EDI and wellbeing leads, HR, line managers and senior leaders.

Background
Psychological safety is the shared belief that people can speak up at work without fear of negative consequences. In psychologically safe environments, employees feel able to ask questions, share ideas, challenge decisions, and admit mistakes while still being treated with respect. It is not about being “nice,” avoiding conflict, or lowering standards; rather, it enables honest dialogue, learning, and accountability. When psychological safety is present, people are more willing to contribute fully because they trust that their voice will be valued.
Psychological safety is critical because it directly affects how well organisations perform and make decisions. When people feel safe to speak up, risks and errors are identified earlier, assumptions are challenged, and better decisions are made. Teams are more innovative because individuals are willing to experiment, learn from failure, and offer new ideas without fear of blame. In contrast, low psychological safety leads to silence, missed opportunities, and preventable mistakes, often at significant cost to the organisation.
Getting psychological safety right also has a profound impact on engagement, wellbeing, and retention. Workplaces where people feel unsafe often experience higher stress, disengagement, and burnout, as employees spend energy protecting themselves rather than contributing. Leaders play a crucial role in shaping these environments through their everyday behaviours, such as how they respond to mistakes, invite input, and handle disagreement. Organisations that intentionally build psychological safety create cultures of trust and resilience, enabling people to perform at their best and sustain success over time.

About This event
Kindly hosted by Amey, this event will bring together professionals to share perspectives, challenge assumptions, and learn from one another’s experiences. Through open discussion and practical insights, we will explore how modelling psychologically safe behaviours can strengthen leadership, boost team performance, and improve morale and retention. Whilst also connecting with like-minded peers, learning from real-world challenges and solutions, and building supportive cross-sector relationships.
Speakers
Confirmed Panellists:
• Davina Majeethia, Inclusion Lead, PWC• Jayne Bowie, General Council, AMEY• Amy Butterworth, Inclusion & Wellbeing Issue Director, Business in the Community• James Lonergan, Human Factors Specialist, AMEY• Julie Hilman, Change & Transformation Manager, Worldline• Emily Davies, ESG Director, AMEY• Mark Jones, DEI and Wellbeing Lead, Lewis Silken
Agenda
9.30am: Arrive from this time
10.00: Keynote Session
10.45: Breakout Session 1
11.30: Break
11.45: Breakout Session 2
12.30pm: Insights session
12.45 -1.30pm: Networking Lunch

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact events@bitc.org.uk, Events Coordinator at BITC for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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North West Responsible Business Impact Showcase
2026-04-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Manchester M2, United Kingdom
A curated night spotlighting the brands, people and communities building our region’s future.

This is an in-person event

Audience
This event is open to members and non-members.

Background
One of the key objectives of the North West Regional Leadership Board is to advance the responsible business movement across the region. This event will showcase successful collaborations between members, Business and the Community and the wider community, while promoting responsible business practices more broadly.

About This event
Join Business in the Community’s North West Regional Leadership Board to celebrate the strong links between businesses and communities in our region. Hear about successful collaborations, understand the work that goes on to achieve this from both sides, and connect together to improve responsible business practices across the North West.
Hosted at Manchester’s innovative new workspace Island, this event will bring business professionals and community leaders together to showcase the art of the possible.

Refreshments
Light refreshments will be available.

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact Alice.Young@bitc.org.uk with any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Developing a Pride of Place Prospectus
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Online event
Join BITC and leading UK-wide place-makers to help you to firmly put your Place on the map.

This is a virtual event.
Audience
Open to all.
The primary audience is the existing Pride of Place Network, particularly stakeholders involved in Places that have been in operation for less than 3 years.
Secondary audiences include: All existing PoP Board Members and partners; All BITC members; PoP Prospects; Other interested businesses, local/combined authorities and voluntary organisations; charitable funders and thought leaders.

Event details
Developing a Pride of Place Prospectus is a crucial way of articulating the long-term vision, strategy, and impact of your Place Partnership.
This interactive BITC webinar will support Pride of Place partners at different stages of their placemaking journeys to learn from peers and practitioners who have developed and delivered a successful Prospectus.
A panel of business and cross-sector leaders from across BITC’s Pride of Place Network will reflect on their experiences of crafting a Prospectus for their Place, focused on:
– Engaging with diverse stakeholders to understand key local challenges and opportunities
– Building a compelling narrative that builds increased support for your Place
– Leveraging your strategic relationships to add value to your Place Prospectus
– Using a Prospectus to drive long-term, sustainable growth for your Place.

Background

BITC’s Pride of Place programme helps places across the UK take ownership of their futures and tackle their most pressing challenges. It brings the private, public, and voluntary sectors together to build and deliver a vision for their future that serves everyone, with input from everyone. To date, Pride of Place has worked with over 75 partner businesses to make an impact in 18 places across the UK.
Attendees will be introduced to the Pride of Place Learning Hub (supported by Aviva, Pride of Place Strategic Partner) a free learning resource designed to help guide you on your Placemaking journey.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Annette Ettarh, Events Manager at BITC for further information.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Opening Doors Forum: Job Descriptions That Welcome Diverse Talent
2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Online event
Join our next Opening Doors Forum to share challenges and best practice on opening doors to diverse talent.

This is an online event.
Audience
Open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). The event will be designed for HR Managers, Talent acquisition leads, EDI and Responsible business leads.

Background
Opening Doors is BITC’s flagship inclusive recruitment campaign. Free and open to all employers, the campaign aims to make 2 million jobs more accessible by building a supported network of businesses committed to fair and inclusive hiring. So far, 160+ employers are making 1.65m jobs more accessible. Join our campaign.

About the event
If the UK was made up of 100 employers, 22 would close their doors to disabled people, 35 would close their doors to school leavers and 55 would close their doors to ex-offenders. For employers, opening their doors to diverse talent creates social and economic value. BITC’s Opening Doors 2025 Progress report highlights that 72% of signatories are making their workforce more diverse, 64% are filling hard-to-fill vacancies and 53% are closing skills gaps – demonstrating the impact of employers sharing and learning together to improve outcomes.
In 2026, the Opening Doors Forums focus on each of the ‘Five Keys to Inclusive Recruitment’. Following on from Forums on Keys 1 (Partnerships) and 2 (Showing your commitment to inclusion), our next forum will be on ‘Using comprehensive job descriptions with inclusive language’ (Key 3).
Join us for a practical session on:
· Writing job adverts that are clear and accessible to all candidates.
· Using neutral, jargon-free language and avoiding unnecessary barriers.
· Benefits and challenges around sharing full role and workplace information (salary, hours, location, policies).
· Making the application process simple and transparent.
Speakers include:
· Justine Pernice, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Manager, Aldermore Bank PLC
· Evelina Ditkute, Social Impact Talent Acquisition Lead, Sodexo

About Opening Doors
Opening Doors is Business in the Community’s (BITC) flagship inclusive recruitment campaign. Open to all employers, and free to join, we have an ambition to make 2 million jobs more accessible to diverse talent by supporting employers to make changes to the way they recruit.
Business in the Community has created a simple framework to guide businesses through their inclusive recruitment journey. It identifies 25 actions grouped into the 5 keys to inclusive recruitment. Businesses are asked to identify at least three actions that they will implement during the campaign.

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact events@bitc.org.uk for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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The King's Seeing is Believing Visit in Sheffield, 12 May 2026
2026-05-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Sheffield
Led by Andy Milner, Chief Executive Officer, Amey

This is an in-person event. Attendance by invitation only.
Audience
• C-suite/Senior leaders

Background
In Sheffield, inclusive recruitment is not just a social ambition, it is essential to the city’s long term economic success. This Seeing is Believing visit will showcase why widening access to opportunity is vital for Sheffield’s economy and communities, and how business leaders can take practical, measurable steps to unlock talent, drive growth and improve social mobility.
Aligned with Sheffield’s Pride of Place Partnership and the city’s wider social mobility and growth agendas, the visit will highlight both the need and the opportunity. Employment and skills are top priorities within the South Yorkshire Combined Authority strategy, and inclusive recruitment is a driving principle of the Sheffield Growth Plan, rooted in the belief that “talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.” Yet too many people remain excluded from the workforce despite having the potential to contribute.
Participants will hear directly about the barriers faced by those most excluded, including young people not in education, employment or training, care leavers, unpaid carers and young families at risk of homelessness. Through first hand insight and discussion, business leaders will explore the role they can play in creating pathways into work, stability and independence, and how recruitment and human resources practices can evolve to remove barriers rather than reinforce them.
The visit is designed to catalyse meaningful, long term action. Businesses will be encouraged to adapt outreach, recruitment and human resources policies to better support underrepresented groups, to deepen sustained collaboration through Sheffield Pride of Place Partnership, which is uniquely placed to convene, connect, campaign and enable action, and to build practical partnerships with local charities and community organisations, contributing time, talent and resources to support those furthest from opportunity.
By embedding inclusive recruitment into long term business strategy, Sheffield’s employers can help unlock untapped talent and build a stronger, more inclusive and more prosperous city.

About this event
This Seeing is Believing visit will offer a unique opportunity to hear directly from young people, educators, experts, and employers about what’s working—and what isn’t—when it comes to preparing young people for the world of work. By engaging as leaders, we can work together and with Business in the Community on implementing solutions so that every young person can see and seize a future in work.

Booking and contact details and further information

For further information, please reach out to The King’s Seeing is Believing team (SIB@bitc.org.uk)
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Peer Learning Forum: Refreshing your Responsible Business strategy
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Online event
Join us to explore how companies refresh responsible business strategies, seize opportunities, and avoid pitfalls.

This is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams
Audience
Business in the Community (BITC) members with advisory, as well as non-members who have an advisory package with us. Hosted by our issue experts, there are 20 forums a year, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges, solutions and ideas.

About the event
You’ll have often heard BITC’s Responsible Business Strategy & Purpose team mention that there is a danger when companies think about responsible business that ‘all their strategic bones leave their bodies’. A business wouldn’t launch a new product or invest in a new operating system without understanding the need, the business case and the strategic approach to increasing ROI. And yet…when it comes to responsible business there are still many companies that can’t clarify the ‘why’ and overarching ‘how’ for their approach. Other companies have long been strategic, so much so, that their responsible business approach is embedded in their commercial strategy and there is a clear understanding about how it increases profits (Bain & Co and EcoVadis 2023).
Regardless of the current or prior approach, external drivers are continuing to force companies to be more strategic and get a greater bang for their buck. Employees are expecting more, consumers are expecting more, clients are demanding more and regulation continues to increase at an ongoing fast pace. Responsible business isn’t about doing all the things in all the ways, it’s about focusing on the material issues, setting goals that everyone can get behind and then delivering a tight strategy that achieves those goals. Join us at this Peer Learning Forum to hear from members who have been refreshing their strategy and the opportunities this has presented. Discuss with others the challenges and pitfalls, so you can avoid them!
Speaker:

Gareth Edwards, VWW Partner, VWW

About Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums
BITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues, solutions, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC.
Booking and contact details and further information

Contact events@bitc.org.uk, Event Coordinator, BITC for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Business in the Community's Job Coaching Training
2026-05-14 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-11 09:30 - 12:30 | Online event
Mandatory training session for employees of BITC member organisations, volunteering on the Job Coaching programme.

Business in the Community’s Job Coaching programme
Business in the Community’s (BITC) job coaching programme aims to engage businesses across the UK to support jobseekers through a series of coaching sessions.
Our ambition is to help build an inclusive workforce by supporting people who face barriers to employment across the UK.

How does it work?
BITC comprehensively trains employee volunteers as coaches, providing them with all the necessary tools and resources.

Coaches are then matched with jobseekers to provide one-to-one support.
Coaches and jobseekers meet virtually for up to six, 60 minute sessions, usually 2-3 weeks apart.

Coaches and jobseekers benefit
Coaches help improve the skills, confidence and employment opportunities for the jobseeker while also enhancing their own skills and wellbeing.

Facilitated training workshop
In preparation for your role as coach and before we match you with a jobseeker, you will need to complete our three-hour online facilitated training workshop. Guidance and support are provided throughout the programme.

Outline of the event
Our training virtual sessions are designed to be interactive and engaging and are led by an experienced trainer. Please make sure you can access Teams for this session.
“Great content, good pace, enthusiastic delivery, good mix of content, clear explanations and answered all our questions.”
The training will cover the following;

Structure and content of the job coaching programme.
Understanding jobseeker’s circumstances and the barriers they face.
Safeguarding.
Coaching tools including; active listening, giving feedback, the GROW model and more.

Please note: you need to attend the full three hours. Please don’t book a training if you are not able to attend the whole session.
We look forward to welcoming you to the training and supporting you soon.

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact coaching@bitc.org.uk if you have any questions about the Job Coaching programme or the training session itself.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out more about BITC’s Job Coaching programme.

New Member Induction- May 2026
2026-05-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Online event
Join us to learn how to maximise the value of your membership with Business in the Community (BITC).

This is a virtual event.
Audience
This event is open to new members of Business in the Community (BITC) or new contacts from existing BITC members in larger companies.

About the event
The New Member Induction is an opportunity for new members and contacts to better understand BITC’s purpose, values and missions. It highlights the key elements and opportunities of BITC Membership. This webinar also provides a chance for attendees to share expected ambitions and challenges, as well as ask any questions to existing members about their personal experiences and how BITC has added value to their organisation.

Event details
This event will induct new members, and new contacts from current member companies, to BITC. Specific objectives for the event are for new BITC contacts to:

Inspiration: Be inspired to take more action on responsible business with BITC.
Orientation: Have a clear understanding of what BITC does and how to make the most of that – aligned to the Responsible Business Map.

Networking: To meet other contacts within the community who you can work alongside in your responsible business journey.

Action: Identify the greatest opportunities for greater engagement.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Annette Ettarh, Events Manager at BITC for further information.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Business Response Forum: Personal beliefs at work
2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Online event
Join to explore how organisations can navigate differing personal beliefs while maintaining inclusion, dignity and psychological safety.

This is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams
Date: Thursday 21st May
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Audience: Open to Business in the Community (BITC) Member organisations, HR, EDI, Wellbeing Managers, Inclusion Practitioners, Wellbeing Practitioners, People and Culture Managers and Leads

What to expect from the forum
During the session, participants will:
· Hear a short framing by Gareth Buchanan, Inclusion and Wellbeing Adviser at BITC on the current landscape and risks
· Participate in breakout group discussion facilitated by Inclusion and Wellbeing Advisers to enable peer learning and honest sharing
· Report back key themes, challenges and ideas to the full group
· Contribute anonymously to shaping BITC’s next steps for member guidance and support
This is a unique opportunity to test ideas, learn from peers, and galvanise collective momentum for inclusive, rights-respecting responses. Participants are invited to the session with their honest, respectful, and constructive contributions.
How to join/register
· This event is free of charge for BITC members
· Registrations are limited (e.g. two places per organisation) to maintain intimacy and trust
· For questions or to be added to the waiting list, please contact: events@bitc.org.uk
· Full joining instructions will be sent before the session to confirmed registrants
Our commitment
BITC stands firmly against racism, xenophobia, and discrimination of any form. We are committed to providing support, resources, and a listening ear to our members in challenging times. The insights from this forum will directly inform our advisory services, toolkits, and future member programming.
We encourage member organisations to attend and participate: your voice and experience matter.

About the Event
Across many workplaces, conversations about identity, values, and personal beliefs are becoming more visible—and at times more contested. Leaders and HR professionals are increasingly asked to balance freedom of belief and expression, protection from discrimination and harassment, and the need for respectful, inclusive workplace cultures.
This session is designed for members to come together to:
· Share lived experiences, emerging concerns and organisational dilemmas grounded in the current environment
· Reflect on how these dynamics are affecting employee wellbeing, sense of belonging, community relations, and external stakeholder expectations
· Explore how businesses can respond with a values-led approach in a proactive and compassionate way
· Inform BITC’s ongoing guidance and support for members navigating this turbulent landscape
To ensure open and candid conversation, the discussion will not be recorded and will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule.
Why this matters
BITC’s inclusion work emphasises psychological safety, belonging, and respectful dialogue as core foundations of responsible business. Supporting employers to navigate complexity—rather than avoid it—is central to creating cultures where difference can exist without harm. Join to explore how organisations navigate differing personal beliefs while maintaining inclusion, dignity and psychological safety.

Pride of Place Summit 2026: Building Thriving Places Together
2026-06-02 10:15 - 17:00 | London WC2B 4BG
Business in the Community announces the return of the Pride of Place Summit in 2026, uniting leaders to drive place-based regeneration.

This is an in-person event
Audience
This event is invite only but please contact us if you are interested in attending. It is aimed at leaders and practitioners from business, local government, public sector bodies, and community and voluntary sector organisations

About This event
Business in the Community (BITC) invites you to the Pride of Place Summit 2026, a flagship event bringing together leaders from business, government, and the voluntary and community sector to shape the future of place-based collaboration.
This year’s theme, Building Thriving Places Through Long-Term Partnership, challenges short-term approaches and explores how patient investment and trusted collaboration can create lasting economic, social and environmental impact.
The Summit will feature a dynamic programme of keynote speeches, panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions designed to inspire action. Delegates will hear real-world examples of what works, gain practical insights, and explore how sustained partnerships can unlock opportunity, break down barriers and support inclusive growth. Breakout sessions include:
Economy and Skills
Explore topics such as how to create local skills pathways, support job readiness, and keep talent thriving in your place. Hear from experts, collaborate with peers, and develop actionable strategies and pathways to drive long-term prosperity.
Pride and Community
Investigate what makes a community truly proud and resilient. Learn from leaders, share ideas, and co-create approaches that strengthen connections, empower community-led initiatives, and future-proof communities.
Leadership and Partnership
Discover how leadership and philanthropy can drive real change through partnerships. Engage with experts, discuss challenges, and develop practical solutions for leading partnerships that make a lasting impact.
Featured speakers include:

Dame Amanda Blanc, Group Chief Executive Officer, Aviva
Jill Baker, Director of Communities, Lloyds Bank Foundation
Howard Dawber OBE, Deputy Mayor for Business, Mayor of London and Chair of London & Partners,
Tim Donovan, Journalist & Broadcaster, Former BBC London Political Editor and Trustee, Centre for London
Cath Dovey, Co-Founder, Beacon
Dr Sam van Elk, King’s College London
Professor Sally Everett, Vice Dean, Education, Deputy Dean (interim), Professor of Business Education and Head of I-LEAD Centre for Innovation, Leadership, Education and Development, King’s Business School
Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Steve Hughes, Group Chief Executive Officer, Coventry Building Society
Kate Josephs CB, Chief Executive, Sheffield City Council
John Nickson, Founder & Philanthropist, Our Common Good
Sir Andrew Parmley, Former Lord Mayor of London for 2016–17
Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, Leader, LB Hounslow
Fran Richley, Operations Manager, Eden Gate (VCSE Lead Newport)
Rachel Rowney, CEO, Local Trust
Ranvir Singh, Newsreader and Presenter, Good Morning Britain
Nicola Thorp, Broadcaster & Campaigner
Jess Wiles, Head of Projects (Bradford), Hubbub

Attendees will also benefit from high-value networking with senior decision-makers and practitioners working across sectors and places. You’ll leave with practical tools, fresh perspectives and renewed momentum to strengthen your local partnerships and accelerate impact where it matters most.
We are grateful for the support of BITC’s Pride of Place Programme Founding Partner, Aviva, and our Summit Expert Partner, Coventry Building Society, and Collaboration Partner, Muse.

Background
BITC’s Place Programme – supported by Aviva, Strategic Partner of the Business in the Community (BITC) Pride of Place programme – now supports19 places across the UK.
We bring leaders from business, the voluntary sector and the local council together in a place and work with them to build and deliver a vision for their future that serves everyone, with input from everyone.​
We provide sustained resource, advice and support to motivate and empower local stakeholders so that each place can identify its own challenges and innovate its own solutions.

Refreshments
A light lunch will be served.

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact the BITC Events Team with any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Peer Learning Forum: Menopause Action Plans & the Employment Rights Bill
2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Online event
Join us to explore emerging expectations around menopause support at work and what future legislation may mean for employer practice.

This is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams

Audience
We are pleased to welcome Business in the Community (BITC) members, as well as non-members who have an advisory package with us. Hosted by our issue experts, there are 20 forums a year, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges, solutions and ideas.
This event will be of particular value to HR, wellbeing, and EDI lead developing menopause strategies or reviewing their current provision.

About the event
Menopause is increasingly recognised as a workplace wellbeing, inclusion, and retention issue. Alongside cultural change, proposed developments within the UK Employment Rights landscape are prompting organisations to consider more structured menopause action planning.
In this forum, we will:

explore what meaningful menopause support looks like in practice
reflect on policy, leadership capability, and workplace adjustments
consider how organisations can move from awareness to sustainable change

Join peers to share insights, challenges, and practical next steps.

Background
BITC’s gender equality and wellbeing agendas highlight menopause as a critical factor in women’s economic participation and career progression. Supporting employers to take informed, compassionate, and practical action forms part of BITC’s wider commitment to inclusive and healthy work.

About Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums
BITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues, solutions, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC.

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact Annette.Ettarh@bitc.org.uk , Event Manager, BITC for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

Peer Learning Forum: Navigating 2026 Environment Standards
2026-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Online event
A practical session helping businesses to navigate evolving environmental reporting requirements in 2026

This is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams

Audience
Business in the Community (BITC) members with advisory, as well as non-members who have an advisory package with us. Hosted by our issue experts, there are 20 forums a year, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges, solutions and ideas.

About the event
It is getting harder and harder for businesses to navigate ever-changing environmental reporting requirements, as 2025 saw reporting requirements both expand and contract. On top of this, businesses are now faced with increased scrutiny over perceived gaps between reporting and practical action.
Join us as take the opportunity to connect with other BITC members around the challenges of:

Scope 3 data reporting
Accountability and assurance of sustainability claims
Ensuring good governance against the rise of AI data tools

About Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums
BITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues, solutions, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC.

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk, Event Coordinator, BITC for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

Inclusive Recruitment
2026-06-18 08:00 - 10:30 | University of South Wales, Newport Campus, Usk Way, Newport, Wales, NP20 2BP, United Kingdom
Join Business in the Community and University South Wales at this event to discuss Inclusive Recruitment.

Opening Doors:
Opening Doors is Business in the Community’s (BITC) flagship inclusive recruitment campaign. Open to all employers and free to join, we have an ambition to make 2 million jobs more accessible to diverse talent by supporting employers to make changes to the way they recruit.
· Two-thirds of UK workers say that acceptance and inclusion of employees from all backgrounds is important to them when searching for jobs (YouGov, 2023)
· 37% of employers report having hard-to-fill vacancies – 52% of public sector employers and 33% of private sector employers (CIPD Labour Market Outlook, 2025)
· Diverse companies earn 2.5 times higher cash flow per employee, and inclusive teams are more productive by over 35%. (Research and Markets Global Market report, 2022)

See it, Be it Programme:
See it Be it is designed to bring the world of work to life for young people. It connects employers with schools to deliver meaningful, real-world encounters that raise career aspirations, build skills and confidence and improve life chances – particularly for those in areas of disadvantage and low social mobility.
· Offers insights into the many routes into employment
· Raises awareness of businesses in the area and variety of roles within the businesses
· Builds skills and increases confidence of the students
· Supports the school for the Career and Work-related Experiences element of the curriculum

Join us:
· Be inspired by our speakers and gain unique insight into the employer actions that are making the most impact to improve social mobility through an intersectional lens.
· Find out how our network can help you tackle current challenges and provide the toolkits and factsheets to equip you to prioritise equality in your workplace.
· Be motivated to act faster, braver and bolder in making changes and improvements within your organisation to attract, recruit and retain a diverse workforce.
· Engage with and learn from our network of responsible businesses and take part in our interactive breakout discussions.
· Hear more about the ‘See it, Be it’ programme and how your business can get involved
Agor Drysau:
Ymgyrch recriwtio gynhwysol flaenllaw Busnes yn y Gymuned Cymru (BITC) yw Agor Drysau. Mae’n agored i bob cyflogwr ac yn rhad ac am ddim i ymuno â hi. Mae gennym uchelgais i wneud 2 filiwn o swyddi yn fwy hygyrch i dalent amrywiol trwy gefnogi cyflogwyr i wneud newidiadau i’r ffordd maen nhw’n recriwtio.
· Mae dwy ran o dair o weithwyr y DU yn dweud bod derbyn a chynnwys gweithwyr o bob cefndir yn bwysig iddyn nhw wrth chwilio am swyddi (YouGov, 2023)
· Mae 37% o gyflogwyr yn dweud bod ganddyn nhw swyddi gwag sy’n anodd eu llenwi – 52% o gyflogwyr y sector cyhoeddus a 33% o gyflogwyr y sector preifat (CIPD Labour Market Outlook, 2025)
· Mae cwmnïau amrywiol yn ennill llif arian sy’n 2.5 gwaith yn uwch fesul gweithiwr, ac mae timau cynhwysol dros 35% yn fwy cynhyrchiol. (Research and Markets Global Market report, 2022)

Rhaglen ‘See it, Be it’:
Mae ‘See it, Be it’ wedi’i chynllunio i ddod â byd gwaith yn fyw i bobl ifanc. Mae’n cysylltu cyflogwyr ag ysgolion i ddarparu cyfarfyddiadau ystyrlon, go iawn sy’n codi dyheadau gyrfa, meithrin sgiliau a hyder, a gwella cyfleoedd bywyd – yn enwedig i’r rhai mewn ardaloedd difreintiedig ac sydd â diffyg symudedd cymdeithasol.
· Yn cynnig cipolwg ar yr holl lwybrau amrywiol i gyflogaeth
· Yn codi ymwybyddiaeth o fusnesau yn yr ardal a’r amrywiaeth o swyddi yn y busnesau
· Yn meithrin sgiliau ac yn gwella hyder y myfyrwyr
· Yn cefnogi’r ysgol gyda’r elfen Addysg a Phrofiadau Byd Gwaith yn y cwricwlwm ​
· Er mwyn cofrestru i gymryd rhan, defnyddiwch y ddolen hon –

Ymunwch â ni ar 18 Mehefin:
· Dewch i gael eich ysbrydoli gan ein siaradwyr a chael cipolwg unigryw ar y pethau y mae cyflogwyr yn eu gwneud sy’n cael yr effaith fwyaf i wella symudedd cymdeithasol trwy lens groestoriadol.
· Dewch i weld sut gall ein rhwydwaith eich helpu i fynd i’r afael â heriau cyfredol a darparu’r pecynnau cymorth a’r taflenni ffeithiau i’ch cyfarparu i flaenoriaethu cydraddoldeb yn eich gweithle.
· Dewch i gael eich ysbrydoli i weithredu’n gyflymach, yn fwy dewr ac yn fwy beiddgar wrth wneud newidiadau a gwelliannau yn eich sefydliad i ddenu, recriwtio a chadw gweithlu amrywiol.
· Ymgysylltwch â’n rhwydwaith o fusnesau cyfrifol a dysgwch ganddyn nhw a chymerwch ran yn ein trafodaethau rhyngweithiol.
· Dewch i glywed rhagor am y rhaglen ‘See it, Be it’ a sut gall eich busnes gymryd rhan ynddi

The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality: Celebration Event 2026
2026-06-18 10:00 - 12:30 | London SE1, United Kingdom
This session will bring together the top 50 listed organisations for The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2026.

Audience
This event is for those organisations who were successful in making the The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2026 listing.

About the event
Join us to celebrate the release of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2026, managed and assessed by Business in the Community (BITC).
The UK’s most established and in-depth assessment of employer efforts to create workplaces where everyone regardless of gender can thrive, this event brings together successful list-makers to share best practice, network and of course – celebrate!
The morning will start with a panel session where delegates will hear from industry leaders on areas of best practice and innovation, and how this thinking is shaping a future focus on gender equity in the UK.
After a quick toast to celebrate, there is ample time to network with other list makers as well as members of the BITC Assessment Team who will be able to share further insight into best practice seen in this year’s submissions.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Annette.Ettarh@bitc.org.uk, Events Manager at BITC, for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Race at Work Charter Reset Surgery June 2026
2026-06-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Online event
Join this surgery to learn more about the Race at Work Charter Reset, what it means for your organisation, and what actions you can take.

Audience
This event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). These surgeries benefit anyone wishing to start or build on their organisation’s commitment to the Race at Work Charter.

Background
The Race at Work Charter Reset Surgeries are a chance for attendees to connect directly with Sandra Kerr CBE, Race Equality Director at BITC, to ask questions and explore how to make the most of the Charter Reset.
The Race at Work Charter Reset will reflect the latest insights from the Race at Work 2025 YouGov Survey and current workplace realities, with updates to three key commitments:

Commitment 1: Leaders and employers take action to support young people’s pathways into good work and enterprise.
Commitment 6: Support employees to progress from allyship to solidarity.
Commitment 7: Include Black, Asian, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse-led small business, founders and enterprise owners in supply chains.

Following the Charter reset on 7th October, these sessions will focus on the three pillars of the Charter Reset:
Reset – become or continue as a Charter signatory and refresh your organisation’s focus on race equality and fairness.
Commit – unlock talent by supporting young people’s pathways into good work and enterprise, progressing from allyship to solidarity and embedding inclusive procurement and diverse supply chains through tools such as our Inclusive Procurement Maturity Model (IPMM).
Inspire – take action, report progress, and share your organisation’s success stories.

About the webinar
This interactive surgery will:

Walk you through the Race at Work Charter Reset and what it means for your organisation.
Deep dive into Commitments 1, 6, and 7, exploring practical actions to support young people’s pathways into good work, build solidarity in the workplace, and champion diverse suppliers and fair procurement processes such as fair and prompt payment.
Highlight how to use Race at Work 2025 Survey insights to guide your next steps and measure progress.
Provide space to ask questions, share challenges, and hear from peers about effective approaches.

About the Race at Work Charter
The Race at Work Charter Reset sets out seven commitments for employers to drive fairness and equality so that Black, Asian, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels of an organisation.
Charter Reset Commitments:

Leaders and employers take action to support young people’s pathways into good work and enterprise.
Capture ethnicity data and publicise progress.
Commit at board level to zero tolerance of harassment and bullying.
Inclusive leaders and managers ensure fair and equitable access to opportunities and development for everyone in their teams.
Inclusive leaders take action that supports Black, Asian, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse employee career progression.
Support employees to progress from allyship to solidarity.
Include Black, Asian, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse-led small business, founders and enterprise owners in supply chains.

Business in the Community’s work on race equality
For 30 years, BITC has worked with employers to ensure all employees feel they belong, have a voice, are valued, and can be their true selves.
We know that inclusive and fair workplaces are key to unlocking productivity and performance. Black, Asian, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse staff still experience disparities in recruitment, retention, and progression. The Race in the Workplace: The McGregor-Smith Review highlighted the £24bn annual economic boost possible by tackling racial inequalities. Insights from the Race at Work surveys continue to shape our work, ensuring organisations benefit from the widest possible talent pool and a more inclusive future of work. The insights from our Race at Work surveys led BITC to create the Race at Work Charter, with 85 founding signatory organisations committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace. The charter now has more than 1100 signatories and our Race at Work surveys continue to shape the charter.
Find out more about BITC’s work on race equality.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact events@bitc.org.uk for more information.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

The King's Seeing is Believing Visit in London - 2 July 2026
2026-07-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Central London
This is an in-person event. Attendance by invitation only.
Audience
• C-suite/Senior leaders

About this event
Led by Andrew Masraf, Global Senior Partner and Chair of the Board at Pinsent Masons, The King’s Seeing is Believing visit in London will bring together senior business leaders to explore how businesses can support social mobility and create meaningful employment opportunities for young people.
This visit is part of Business in the Community’s The King’s Seeing is Believing programme, giving participants first-hand insight into how employer engagement and early intervention in schools can prevent young people from becoming NEET (not in education, employment, or training). As part of a series focusing on youth employment, the visit aims to mobilise action across the UK through BITC’s Opening Doors campaign, which brings organisations together to share learning, shape inclusive recruitment, and create opportunities for those furthest from the labour market.
Across the UK, nearly one million young people aged 16–24 are currently NEET. Research shows that four or more meaningful employer interactions can dramatically reduce the risk of unemployment. The barriers these young people face are often not ability or ambition but access: to advice, role models, workplaces, and the confidence that comes from being welcomed through the door. Business involvement matters—not just for young people’s futures, but for the health of our economy and communities.
During the visit, participants will hear directly from young people, educators, and community partners. The programme will focus on how sustained engagement—from early exposure in schools to mentoring, internships, and collaborative programmes—can create clearer and more inclusive pathways into work.

About The King’s Seeing is Believing programme
The King’s Seeing is Believing programme was established by the then Prince of Wales in 1990. The programme, supported by Salesforce and Linklaters LLP, was born from a simple but powerful belief that the best way to close the gap between the boardroom and the community was to take business leaders out to the communities and, through the power of experiential learning, to inspire and challenge participants. The visits are designed to encourage business leaders to think strategically about the implications for their own businesses and the practical actions that can be taken in response, leading to meaningful and sustained impact for both businesses and communities. To date, over 25,000 business leaders have taken part in the Seeing is Believing programme which has led to many initiatives being set up including Career Ready, Ban the Box and mentoring circles in collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions

Booking and contact details and further information

For further information, please reach out to The King’s Seeing is Believing team (SIB@bitc.org.uk)
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Peer Learning Forum: Sexual Harassment and the Worker Protection Act
2026-07-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Online event
Join to examine employer responsibilities to prevent sexual harassment and how to respond proactively under the Worker Protection Act

This is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams

Audience
Business in the Community (BITC) members, as well as non-members who have an advisory package with us. Hosted by our issue experts, there are 20 forums a year, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges, solutions and ideas.
This event will be of particular value to HR, legal, and safeguarding leads responsible for policy, compliance and workplace culture.

Background
BITC’s supports employers to build safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces where dignity at work is protected. Preventing harassment is closely linked to broader culture, leadership behaviour, and organisational trust—core themes across BITC’s responsible business framework.
About the event
The Worker Protection Act signals a shift from reactive response toward preventative duty. Employers are now expected not only to address incidents but to demonstrate the steps they take to reduce risk and create safe working environments.
This session will explore:

What “reasonable steps” look like in practice

The role of leadership, culture, and reporting mechanisms

How prevention connects to wider inclusion and psychological safety strategies

Through shared discussion, we will identify practical actions organisations can take to strengthen prevention and accountability.

About Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums
BITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues, solutions, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC.

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact events@bitc.org.uk for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

Opening Doors Forum: Putting Skills First in Recruitment
2026-07-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Online event
Join our next Opening Doors Forum to share challenges and best practice on opening doors to diverse talent.

This is an online event.
Audience
Open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). The event will be designed for HR Managers, Talent acquisition leads, EDI and Responsible business leads.

Background
Opening Doors is BITC’s flagship inclusive recruitment campaign. Free and open to all employers, the campaign aims to make 2 million jobs more accessible by building a supported network of businesses committed to fair and inclusive hiring. So far, 160+ employers are making 1.65m jobs more accessible. Join our campaign.

About the event
If the UK was made up of 100 employers, 22 would close their doors to disabled people, 35 would close their doors to school leavers and 55 would close their doors to ex-offenders. For employers, opening their doors to diverse talent creates social and economic value. BITC’s Opening Doors 2025 Progress report highlights that 72% of signatories are making their workforce more diverse, 64% are filling hard-to-fill vacancies and 53% are closing skills gaps – demonstrating the impact of employers sharing and learning together to improve outcomes.
In 2026, the Opening Doors Forums focus on each of the ‘Five Keys to Inclusive Recruitment’. Following on from Forums on Keys 1 (Partnerships), 2 (Showing your commitment to inclusion), and 3 (Comprehensive job descriptions), our next forum will be on ‘Focusing on the essential skills needed for the job’ (Key 4).

Join us for a practical session on how to:
· Centre job requirements on the core skills and competencies needed.
· Minimise reliance on formal qualifications or backgrounds.
· Open opportunities to non-traditional or under-represented candidates through skills-based hiring.
· Design fair assessment methods that test candidates on relevant abilities and potential.

About Opening Doors
Opening Doors is Business in the Community’s (BITC) flagship inclusive recruitment campaign. Open to all employers, and free to join, we have an ambition to make 2 million jobs more accessible to diverse talent by supporting employers to make changes to the way they recruit.
Business in the Community has created a simple framework to guide businesses through their inclusive recruitment journey. It identifies 25 actions grouped into the 5 keys to inclusive recruitment. Businesses are asked to identify at least three actions that they will implement during the campaign.

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

How to make the most of the WorkWell Self-Assessment Tool
2026-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Online event
1 hour online session helping employers complete the WorkWell SAT accurately, turn insights into action, and track wellbeing improvements.

This is an online event.
Audience
HR professionals, People professionals, Wellbeing professionals who have completed or plan to complete the WorkWell SAT
Members and non‑members interested in strengthening workplace wellbeing

About the Event
Join this practical, insight‑packed session designed to help employers use the WorkWell Self‑Assessment Tool (SAT) to its full potential and turn results into meaningful action. This one‑hour online session will guide organisations on how to complete the SAT accurately so results genuinely reflect workplace wellbeing. It will also cover how to interpret SAT reports, translate insights into action plans, and use the SAT as an ongoing monitoring tool rather than a one‑off exercise. The session includes case studies and evidence showing measurable improvements for organisations that re‑complete the SAT over time.

Agenda/outline of the event

Introduction to what the WorkWell Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) is
Insights into how to best utilise the SAT
Opportunities for further engagement with the SAT
Case studies of organisations that have benefited from using the SAT

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact jade.olivo@bitc.org.uk for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Yorkshire Employee Networks Summit 2026
2026-09-16 09:30 - 16:00 | Yorkshire Building Society – Head Office
We are delighted to be hosting the Yorkshire Employee Networks Summit 2026 in partnership with Yorkshire Building Society.

This is an in-person event

Audience
This summit is open to both members and non-members and is designed for anyone actively involved in, leading, or supporting Employee Networks, including:
· Employee Network Chairs and Co-Chairs
· DEI and HR Practitioners
· Organisational Leaders and Senior Sponsors
· Anyone working in partnership with Employee Networks to drive inclusion and culture change
Whether you are a network lead looking to increase impact, a leader seeking to better support networks, or a DEI professional embedding inclusion across your organisation, this event is for you.

About the event
Employee Networks are a powerful force for change — shaping inclusive cultures, amplifying diverse voices, and influencing organisational strategy. Yet many networks and sponsors face common challenges: sustaining momentum, influencing decision-makers, supporting intersectional inclusion, and driving tangible organisational change.
The Yorkshire Employee Networks Summit 2026 delivered in partnership with Yorkshire Building Society, brings together brings together employee networks and senior leaders from across the region to:
· Learn from real-world practice and peer experience
· Explore how networks can drive influence, advocacy and organisational impact
· Strengthen leadership, sponsorship and allyship
· Build meaningful connections and collaborative relationships
Following the success of our 2025 Summit, this year’s event offers even more opportunity for learning, reflection and shared problem-solving in a supportive, regional forum.

What to expect
Through a mix of expert speakers, interactive workshops and panel discussions, you will leave with:
· Practical tools and strategies you can apply immediately
· Insights into psychological safety, intersectionality and allyship
· A deeper understanding of how networks influence organisational change
· New regional connections and peer support
· This is a space not just to listen, but to engage, challenge thinking and strengthen the impact of Employee Networks across Yorkshire.

Accessibility
Please note, there will be regular breaks throughout the day. Quiet spaces and prayer rooms are available for attendees. The event will be held on the ground floor only. Please provide dietary and accessibility requirements when registering.

Refreshments
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact lydia.greene@bitc.org.uk, Events Coordinator with any questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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The King's Seeing is Believing Visit in London - 23 September 2026
2026-09-23 09:00 - 14:00 | London
London, led by Alex Baldock, Chief Executive Officer, Currys

This is an in-person event. Attendance by invitation only.
Audience
• C-suite/Senior leaders

Background
Across the UK, millions of people still face significant barriers to getting online, despite digital services becoming essential for everyday life. Recent data shows that 7.9 million people lack basic digital skills, 3.7 million families fall below the Minimum Digital Living Standard, and 1.6 million adults do not have access to a digital device such as a smartphone or laptop. These gaps mean that many struggle to complete routine online tasks—from accessing government services to managing healthcare appointments—with 33% of offline adults finding it difficult to use council or government services online. Digital exclusion affects people of all ages and backgrounds, but older adults, disabled people, those with lower incomes, and people without formal qualifications are disproportionately impacted.
The consequences of digital exclusion go far beyond inconvenience; they deepen existing inequalities and make it harder for people to participate fully in modern society. Lack of digital access and skills can limit employment prospects, increase household costs, and reduce access to vital support. Research shows that 1.9 million households struggle to afford their mobile data, leaving many forced to ration connectivity or rely on public spaces to get online. Meanwhile, those who are online may still feel excluded—around 24% of UK adults describe themselves as digitally excluded in some form, often due to affordability issues, a lack of reliable broadband, or low digital confidence. As more essential services move online, addressing digital exclusion is critical to ensuring that no one is left behind.

About this event
This event is part of The King’s Seeing is Believing programme. By meeting people directly affected by digital exclusion and hearing from the organisations working to close the gap, delegates gain a deeper understanding of the issue—one that inspires practical action and stronger, more inclusive business leadership.

Booking and contact details and further information

For further information, please reach out to The King’s Seeing is Believing team (SIB@bitc.org.uk)
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles 15th Cohort launch
2026-09-30 10:00 - 12:30 | Online event
An opening ceremony for participants of the COMC15th Cohort to learn more about the programme and meet their circles.

This is an online event taking place on MS Teams.

Audience
Only for participants in the 15th Cohort of Business in the Community (BITC)’s Cross-Organisational Mentoring Circles, including organisation D&I contacts, mentors and mentees.

Background
BITC’s Cross-Organisational Mentoring Circles (COMC) is a six-month mentoring programme supporting Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse employees across public, private and non-profit organisations. It brings mentees together in small cross-organisational circles to share experiences, build confidence and develop their careers.

Each circle includes up to ten mentees and is led by a senior mentor from a participating organisation. Mentors facilitate monthly sessions, help shape the agenda with the group, and share insight from their own experience. Participants also benefit from BITC’s wider network of guest mentors, who deliver practical masterclasses on topics such as networking, personal branding and public speaking.

The programme runs monthly over six months, with an opening and closing ceremony, and a masterclass series that is consistently well received by mentees and shaped by their interests and priorities.

About the event
The event runs for 2 hours 30 minutes. The first hour is a webinar introducing the programme, with alumni sharing their experiences and tips on how to get the most from the programme to support career progression. The second session is for mentors and mentees who are circle members, who will meet their mentoring circle for their first session.

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact events@bitc.org.uk with any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Opening Doors Forum: Reducing Bias, Improving Access
2026-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Online event
Join our next Opening Doors Forum to share challenges and best practice on opening doors to diverse talent.

This is an online event.
Audience
Open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). The event will be designed for HR Managers, Talent acquisition leads, EDI and Responsible business leads.

Background
Opening Doors is BITC’s flagship inclusive recruitment campaign. Free and open to all employers, the campaign aims to make 2 million jobs more accessible by building a supported network of businesses committed to fair and inclusive hiring. So far, 160+ employers are making 1.65m jobs more accessible. Join our campaign.

About the event
If the UK was made up of 100 employers, 22 would close their doors to disabled people, 35 would close their doors to school leavers and 55 would close their doors to ex-offenders. For employers, opening their doors to diverse talent creates social and economic value. BITC’s Opening Doors 2025 Progress report highlights that 72% of signatories are making their workforce more diverse, 64% are filling hard-to-fill vacancies and 53% are closing skills gaps – demonstrating the impact of employers sharing and learning together to improve outcomes.
In 2026, the Opening Doors Forums focus on each of the ‘Five Keys to Inclusive Recruitment’. Following on from Forums on Keys 1 (Partnerships), 2 (Showing your commitment to inclusion), 3 (Comprehensive job descriptions), and 4 (Focusing on skills), our last forum of the year will be on ‘Prioritising accessibility and eliminating bias’ (Key 5).

Join us for a practical session on how to:
· Ensure accessibility throughout recruitment (i.e., forms, formats, adjustments, support).
· Adopt structured selection practices to reduce unconscious bias.
· Train recruiters and hiring managers on inclusive hiring and bias awareness.
· Track and evaluate recruitment outcomes to spot and address barriers.

About Opening Doors
Opening Doors is Business in the Community’s (BITC) flagship inclusive recruitment campaign. Open to all employers, and free to join, we have an ambition to make 2 million jobs more accessible to diverse talent by supporting employers to make changes to the way they recruit.
Business in the Community has created a simple framework to guide businesses through their inclusive recruitment journey. It identifies 25 actions grouped into the 5 keys to inclusive recruitment. Businesses are asked to identify at least three actions that they will implement during the campaign.

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
