BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Business in the Community - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Business in the Community X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Business in the Community REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20250707T153615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T082150Z UID:10000527-1760985000-1760990400@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Scaling a just transition: Creating a Future Ready Economy report launch DESCRIPTION:A drinks reception launching our report on how to scale up a ‘just transition’ to support climate resilience\, growth and jobs across the UK.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThis event is by invitation only. If you have not received an invitation but would like to attend\, please get in touch to express your interest. Priority will be given to those who have contributed to the research behind the report. \n\n\nAbout the Event\nJoin us at the House of Commons to mark the launch of Business in the Community’s report setting out how a just transition to a net zero\, climate resilient future could support lasting prosperity across the UK. The event will highlight how government and business can work together to harness action on climate and nature to deliver a brighter future for people and communities. \n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette.Ettarh@bitc.org.uk\, Events Manager at BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/scaling-up-a-just-transition-report-launch-reception/ LOCATION:London SW1A 0AA CATEGORIES:Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/3686edb66b1b06ef251e553084080752.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20250820T095607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T082002Z UID:10000543-1761127200-1761132600@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: The role of line managers in Wellbeing and Inclusion DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss how to enable line managers to support wellbeing\, inclusion and engagement in your organisation.\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members who have advisory in their membership package. Our Peer Learning Forums (PLF) are open to all members who have advisory in their membership package – 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 session in particular is aimed at line managers\, EDI\, HR and Wellbeing professionals who are working to embed effective\, inclusive and compassionate leadership across their organisations. \n\n\nBackground\nIt’s often said that employees join organisations but leave managers. Line managers play a pivotal role in shaping the everyday experiences of their teams – yet their impact on both wellbeing and inclusion is frequently underestimated. \nToday\, line management is sometimes seen as a distraction from the “real job” rather than a core leadership responsibility. This shift has created gaps in capability\, confidence\, and consistency – particularly when it comes to supporting diverse needs and wellbeing. \nManagers are often the first point of contact when employees face challenges\, but they may not always feel prepared to respond – especially when navigating sensitive or complex issues. These can include menopause\, neurodivergence\, mental health concerns\, bullying and harassment\, inappropriate behaviours\, cultural misunderstandings\, or identity-related microaggressions. \nWithout the right support\, managers may feel unsure about how to act\, what to say\, or where to escalate concerns—leading to missed opportunities for early intervention and inclusive leadership. \nBITC’s Workwell Model and Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) highlight the importance of line managers in modelling inclusive behaviours and creating a culture of wellbeing. \nAbout the event\nThis peer learning forum will bring together BITC members to explore how organisations are enabling line managers to lead with empathy\, equity\, and inclusion. We’ll discuss practical strategies\, share lived experiences and identify opportunities to build consistency and confidence in line manager capability across the employee lifecycle. \nSpeakers to include: \n\nHarry Dean\, Head of Learning & Development\, Southern Water\n\n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’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. \nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk \, Event Coordinator\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-the-role-of-line-managers-in-wellbeing-and-inclusion/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Peer Learning Forums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1fb4ac45f241e3893a2f7da0ace276a7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251008T082742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T132017Z UID:10000553-1761141600-1761145200@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Business Response Forum: Rising Anti-Immigrant Sentiment & Racism in the UK DESCRIPTION:In response to a growing climate of anti-immigrant sentiment\, BITC is hosting a one-hour\, confidential\, online forum for member businesses.\n\n\nAbout the event\nIn response to a growing climate of anti-immigrant sentiment\, protests and racially motivated incidents across the UK\, Business in the Community (BITC) is hosting a one-hour\, confidential online listening forum. \nThis space is designed for members to come together to: \n\nShare lived experiences\, emerging concerns and organisational dilemmas grounded in the current societal environment\nReflect on how these dynamics are affecting employee wellbeing\, sense of belonging\, community relations\, and external stakeholder expectations\nExplore how businesses can respond with a values-led approach in a proactive and compassionate way\nInform BITC’s ongoing guidance and support for members navigating this turbulent landscape\n\nTo ensure open and candid conversation\, the discussion will not be recorded and will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule. \nDuring the session\, participants will: \n\nHear a short framing by Shannon Rivers\, Director of Inclusion & Wellbeing Advisory\, BITC on the current landscape and risks\nParticipate in breakout group discussion facilitated by Inclusion & Wellbeing Advisers to enable peer learning and honest sharing\nReport back key themes\, challenges and ideas to the full group\nContribute anonymously to shaping BITC’s next steps for member guidance and support\n\nThis 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. \n \n\n\nBackground\nThese developments are not distant headline issues\, they are playing out in communities\, media discourse\, local politics\, and public spaces\, with real implications for workplaces and people’s lived experiences. \n\nEmployees with immigrant or minoritised backgrounds may feel heightened anxiety\, insecurity or threat in their work and home lives.\nBusinesses may risk reputational harm if they are perceived as silent or complicit.\nOrganisations may face internal tension over how to balance freedom of speech\, safety\, inclusion\, and respect.\nThe broader social climate can influence talent attraction\, retention\, and community trust.\n\nAs a responsible business network\, BITC believes that in such times\, companies have a responsibility to show leadership\, stand for inclusion\, and support those affected. \nOur commitment \nBITC 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. \nWe encourage member organisations to attend and participate: your voice and experience matter. \n \n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to BITC Member organisations\, HR\, EDI\, Wellbeing Managers\, Inclusion Practitioners\, Wellbeing Practitioners. Registrations are limited to two places per organisation. \n \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Events@BITC.org.uk for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/business-response-forum-rising-anti-immigrant-sentiment-racism-in-the-uk/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/159fdb005ac40509e68333ef8375080c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20250508T081702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T152132Z UID:10000461-1762416000-1762421400@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Senior Leaders Breakfast - November DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only and for senior leaders. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s (BITC) work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of Senior Leaders Breakfast events. \n\n\n\nThese informal private discussions over breakfast\, will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s State of the Nation 2025 report\, which details the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such\, they provide senior leaders with the opportunity to share their experiences\, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today\, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference to the world. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nThere is no doubt that Responsible AI is high on the agenda for today’s business leaders. As AI continues to grow in influence across all sectors\, there is a significant risk that parts of our society and local communities may be left behind. From automating routine tasks to revolutionising healthcare and transforming customer experiences\, AI is poised to reshape the future of work and life. However\, with such power comes immense responsibility and business must ensure that AI is used in ways that are ethical\, inclusive and sustainable. \n\n\n\nTo that end\, please join us for a thought-provoking discussion where we will hear from Dr. Franny Hsiao\, EMEA Leader AI Architects\, Salesforce\, who will share her view on the future of AI\, ethical considerations and how we can ensure a fair and inclusive digital transition. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\nBreakfast will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact the Events Team at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-leadership-forum-breakfast-5/ LOCATION:London CATEGORIES:Business Action Forum,Responsible Business and Strategy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bitc-image-event-leadership-nov24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20250902T105928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T112840Z UID:10000546-1763027100-1763042400@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Tackling the energy bills problem for community organisations DESCRIPTION:This event will explore the different ways for community organisations to reduce their energy bills.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event \nAudience\nCommunity leaders\, anyone who runs a community organisation with premises in Bradford. \n\n\nBackground\nBusiness in the Community is a responsible business charity\, bringing together businesses and communities to create lasting positive impact for people in places. Our environment work seeks to build strong connections by solving the challenges of today and create resilience by future proofing our communities\, leaders\, and systems. This event is part of one strand of this work\, becoming a building block for community resilience in Bradford and beyond. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis event will explore the different ways for community organisations to reduce their energy bills. We will look at what can be done to a building to make it cheaper to run\, how to engage staff and visitors to keep waste energy to a minimum\, how to understand your energy consumption\, and what funding to look out for to help. The event will be interactive\, bringing together community leaders and industry experts to discuss the challenges you face. By the end of the event you will have a clearer picture of what can be done to bring your running costs down. There will be time for lunch and networking so you can build new connections that will support you along the way. \nAgenda\n\n9:45 – 10:30 Arrival and Registration\n10:30 – 10:50 Introductions with Business in the Community\n10:50 – 11:15 Water scarcity & consumption with Business Stream\n11:15 – 11:40 Understanding and tracking energy use with Groundwork Yorkshire\n11:40 – 11:55 Break\n11:55 – 12:35 Building fabric improvements with Great Horton Cricket Club\, TSB Bank and Hubbub\n12:35 – 13:00 Engaging building users with Northern Gas Networks\n13:00 – 13:45 Lunch\n13:45 – 2:00 Wrap up with Business in the Community\n\n\n\nRefreshments\nThe event will include a networking lunch. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jenny.McLaren@bitc.org.uk\, Event Manager\, with any questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/tackling-the-energy-bills-problem-for-community-organisations/ LOCATION:Bradford BD7 3NR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/c56cf667ffb14a3409951c5646898c94.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20250919T090413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T090900Z UID:10000550-1763463600-1763467200@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Race at Work Charter Reset Surgery DESCRIPTION:Join this event to learn more about the Race at Work Charter Reset\, what it means for your organisation\, and what actions you can take.\n\n\nAudience\nThis 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. \n\n\nBackground\nThe 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. \nThe 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: \n\nCommitment 1: Leaders and employers take action to support young people’s pathways into good work and enterprise.\nCommitment 6: Support employees to progress from allyship to solidarity.\nCommitment 7: Include Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse-led small business\, founders and enterprise owners in supply chains.\n\nFollowing the Charter reset on 7th October\, these sessions will focus on the three pillars of the Charter Reset: \nReset – become or continue as a Charter signatory and refresh your organisation’s focus on race equality and fairness. \nCommit – 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). \nInspire – take action\, report progress\, and share your organisation’s success stories. \n\n\nAbout the webinar\nThis interactive surgery will: \n\nWalk you through the Race at Work Charter Reset and what it means for your organisation.\nDeep 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.\nHighlight how to use Race at Work 2025 Survey insights to guide your next steps and measure progress.\nProvide space to ask questions\, share challenges\, and hear from peers about effective approaches.\n\n\n\nAbout the Race at Work Charter\nThe 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. \nCharter Reset Commitments: \n\nLeaders and employers take action to support young people’s pathways into good work and enterprise.\nCapture ethnicity data and publicise progress.\nCommit at board level to zero tolerance of harassment and bullying.\nInclusive leaders and managers ensure fair and equitable access to opportunities and development for everyone in their teams.\nInclusive leaders take action that supports Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse employee career progression.\nSupport employees to progress from allyship to solidarity.\nInclude Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse-led small business\, founders and enterprise owners in supply chains.\n\n\n\nBusiness in the Community’s work on race equality\nFor 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. \nWe 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. \nFind out more about BITC’s work on race equality. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica.Hart@bitc.org.uk\, Events Coordinator at BITC for more information.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event. URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/race-at-work-charter-reset-surgery/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Race Equality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bitc-image-event-race1-nov24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251016T111227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T135433Z UID:10000554-1763632800-1763638200@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: COP30 – Meeting our 2030 climate goals DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss how UK businesses can move from ambition to action and play a decisive role in shaping this phase of the transition.\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \n \nAudience\nBusiness 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. \n\n\nAbout the event\nAs the world gathers in Brazil for COP30\, this pivotal year marks a major milestone in the global climate agenda — all nations will have submitted their updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)\, setting the course for collective progress towards our 2030 targets. \nJoin us for a virtual discussion on how UK businesses can move from ambition to action and play a decisive role in shaping this phase of the transition. \n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’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. \n \nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk \, Event Coordinator\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-cop30-meeting-our-2030-climate-goals/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/327808f754ff2b045100404b52a25fe2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251105T113548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T122911Z UID:10000560-1764066600-1764070200@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Keep Britain Working Review Launch Discussion DESCRIPTION:Business in the Community is delighted to host a review launch discussion in partnership with the review’s authors\, exclusively for members.\n\n\nAbout the event\nFollowing the launch of the Keep Britain Working review\, led by Sir Charlie Mayfield\, former Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership\, Business in the Community is delighted to host a Review Launch Discussion in partnership with the review’s authors\, exclusively for our members. \nThis session offers BITC members a unique opportunity to hear directly from those involved in leading the review\, gain first-hand insight into the recommendations\, and explore how your organisation can play a pivotal role in shaping the future of workplace health and wellbeing through the first stage of implementation. It’s also a chance to position your organisation as a visible leader in driving national reform in this critical space. \nBusiness in the Community’s Leadership Teams – alongside our Wellbeing and Education\, Employment and Skills campaigns – have supported shaping the review\, drawing on nearly two decades of evidence-based leadership in workplace wellbeing. We anticipate this to be a defining moment for the UK’s approach to workplace wellbeing – ushering in bold\, forward-looking change. \nKeep Britain Working is an independent review\, commissioned by the Secretaries of State for Work and Pensions and Business and Trade in November 2024\, to explore the role of employers in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces. \n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to BITC Member organisations. This event is designed for senior leaders\, and is also highly relevant for HR\, wellbeing\, and ED&I professionals who want to stay ahead of emerging trends and help shape the future of work. \nPlaces are limited to two people per organisation. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Events@bitc.org.uk for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/keep-britain-working-review-launch-discussion/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bitc-image-event-diversity-inclusion-nov24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20250922T093130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T120509Z UID:10000551-1764147600-1764160200@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Opening Doors to Good Work: Partnerships to support early talent DESCRIPTION:Join Business in the Community (BITC) and the Greater London Authority (GLA) for an energising event on opening doors to early talent.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event \nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of BITC and designed for HR Directors\, HR Managers\, Responsible Business leads\, EDI Leads. \n\n\nBackground\nOpening 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 supporting network of businesses committed to fair and inclusive hiring. \nThe Mayor’s Good Work Standard aims to improve working lives for Londoners by bringing together best employment practice\, setting the benchmark for excellent employment practices and helping businesses support and value their staff. \n\n\nAbout the event\nIf 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 and creating inclusive workplaces creates social and economic value. \nInclusive recruitment is more than a moral imperative; it’s a strategic business priority. Good jobs and inclusive working environments significantly improve staff retention and performance. Yet only 1 in 8 employers have recruitment\, training or retention strategies for young people under 25 years old (British Chamber of Commerce). \nAs part of Good Employment Week\, Business in the Community and the Greater London Authority are hosting an event for Employers\, HR\, Inclusion and Recruitment professionals who want to understand how to build effective partnerships to attract and retain untapped future talent. \nAt the event\, we will hear from the Deputy Mayor for Business and Growth on London’s Inclusive Talent Strategy ambitions\, share BITC’s Opening Doors Progress Report 2025 findings\, host an employer panel to highlight leading practice. Attendees will take part in breakout sessions facilitated by expert organisations such as Youth Employment UK\, LTSB\, Generation UK and GoodWork. Sessions will include youth voices to ensure lived experience and diverse perspectives are heard. The facilitated sessions will focus on ‘what works’ in creating impactful partnerships. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and connect with expert partnership organisations in a ‘marketplace’ zone. \nConfirmed speakers include: \n\nHoward Dawber OBE\, Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth\, GLA\nOla Kolade\, Employment and Skills Director\, BITC \nAnastasia Fernandes\, Head of Supply Chain and Operations\, Ingeus\n\nEvelina Ditkute\, Social Impact Talent Acquisition Lead\, Sodexo \n\nShaquil Leurs\, Former Business in the Community Intern\n\n\n\nRefreshments\nThe event will include light refreshments \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact events@bitc.org.uk with any questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/opening-doors-to-good-work-partnerships-to-support-early-talent/ LOCATION:London CATEGORIES:Employment and Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bitc-image-event-employment-skills2-nov24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251027T122516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T154400Z UID:10000556-1764237600-1764243000@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Future proofing your business to 2050 DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss the future outlook and how to prepare the business for the future\, whatever that holds.\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \n \nAudience\nBusiness 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. \n\n\nAbout the event\nResponsible business is about looking ahead\, planning for the unplannable and ensuring that you’re ready to stay in business\, continuing to provide good work to employees and good products and services to customers long into the future. However\, the paradigms are shifting\, a Net Zero economy where robots and AI hold all the jobs\, seems like something out of a film rather than reality\, but times they are a changing and businesses need to be prepared for seismic shifts over shorter periods of time. The previous industrial revolutions happened across centuries\, whilst this one is happening in a decade (if that?!) \nBITC frameworks built on member company experiences\, regulations and leading practice consider megatrends\, risks and opportunities and responsible decision making and innovation to support companies to prepare and pivot. In these times of uncertainty and major global change\, is it even possible to future proof your business to 2050? Well\, we hope so. Join BITC member companies to discuss the future outlook and how to prepare the business for the future\, whatever that holds. \n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’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. \n \nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk \, Event Coordinator\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-future-proofing-your-business-to-2050/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/7e78af370e927d47dfa6d6ed30bc1271.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251107T105812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T111858Z UID:10000561-1764684000-1764689400@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:AI\, inclusion and Wellbeing Champion Forum DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive Business in the Community Wellbeing and Inclusion Champion Forum on AI.\n\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams.\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is invite-only and is open to Business in the Community Wellbeing Champions. \n\n\nBackground\nAs artificial intelligence becomes a growing priority for many businesses\, this session offers an opportunity to explore cutting-edge thinking and research on its implications for employees with disabilities. \nRegardless of your organisation’s maturity or current use of AI technologies\, research has estimated 92 million jobs are projected to be displaced by 2030. \nDisabled employees already experience disproportionate marginalisation and barriers to accessing good work\, an inequity at risk of rising without responsible AI adoption. \nAbout the event\nAn exclusive BITC Wellbeing and Inclusion Champion Forum on AI With Dr. Daniel Wheatley\, Director of the Work Inclusivity Research Centre\, University of Birmingham. \nBITC’s Director for Inclusion and Wellbeing\, Kirstene Hair will host this event that will: \n\nProvide an update on BITC’s Wellbeing and Inclusion Campaigns\nInvite Daniel Wheatley to share his expertise and research from the AI-EMPOWERED project\nFacilitate a Q&A discussion amongst champion members and expert speakers to share where we all are with AI\, what we need help with in order to pool expertise and support each other\nWrap up with best practice and learning on how we can better to support people in the AI era\n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, Event Manager\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ai-inclusion-and-wellbeing-champion-forum/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/aef06f493dde9de3a5c625adbfc0fcfd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20250508T081754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T101241Z UID:10000437-1764748800-1764754200@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:CEO Breakfast – December DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only and for senior leaders. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of Senior Leaders Breakfast events. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nThese informal\, private discussions over breakfast will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s State of the Nation 2025 report\, which detailed the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such\, they provide CEOs with the opportunity to share their experiences\, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today\, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference and change the world around us. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join this date we are also holding more breakfasts in the coming months\, to join another date instead\, click here. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\nBreakfast will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-leadership-forum-breakfast-6/ LOCATION:London CATEGORIES:Business Action Forum,Responsible Business and Strategy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bitc-image-event-leadership-nov24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251110T144046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T144846Z UID:10000562-1764768600-1764779400@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Business in the Community's Job Coaching Training DESCRIPTION:Mandatory training session for employees of BITC member organisations\, volunteering on the Job Coaching programme.\n\n\nBusiness in the Community’s Job Coaching programme\nBusiness in the Community’s (BITC) job coaching programme aims to engage businesses across the UK to support jobseekers through a series of coaching sessions. \nOur ambition is to help build an inclusive workforce by supporting people who face barriers to employment across the UK. \n\n\nHow does it work?\nBITC comprehensively trains employee volunteers as coaches\, providing them with all the necessary tools and resources. \n\nCoaches are then matched with jobseekers to provide one-to-one support.\nCoaches and jobseekers meet virtually for up to six\, 60 minute sessions\, usually 2-3 weeks apart.\n\n\n\nCoaches and jobseekers benefit\nCoaches help improve the skills\, confidence and employment opportunities for the jobseeker while also enhancing their own skills and wellbeing. \n\n\nFacilitated training workshop\nIn 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. \n\n\nOutline of the event\nOur 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. \n“Great content\, good pace\, enthusiastic delivery\, good mix of content\, clear explanations and answered all our questions.” \nThe training will cover the following; \n\nStructure and content of the job coaching programme.\nUnderstanding jobseeker’s circumstances and the barriers they face.\nSafeguarding.\nCoaching tools including; active listening\, giving feedback\, the GROW model and more.\n\nPlease 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the training and supporting you soon. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact coaching@bitc.org.uk if you have any questions about the Job Coaching programme or the training session itself.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\nFind out more about BITC’s Job Coaching programme. URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/business-in-the-communitys-job-coaching-training-dec2025/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/23aac8899f47e84e9366f15df0b585da.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251027T122606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T134537Z UID:10000557-1764842400-1764847800@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Ensuring your social impact remains inclusive DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss how to build on your current social impact interventions to ensure they are as inclusive and impactful as possible.\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \nAudience\nBusiness 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. \n\n\nAbout the event\nBy 2030\, a quarter of the UK’s workforce will come from ethnically diverse backgrounds (UK Census 2021) and 48% of ethnically diverse young people experience discrimination when seeking work (Youth Futures Discrimination and Work Report\, 2024). They don’t just face discrimination at work of course\, with rising anti-immigrant sentiment and racism in the UK\, its more important than ever to make sure that social impact interventions are reaching the hardest to reach communities and are co-designed with these communities in mind to make substantive\, long term change. Join us at this peer learning forum to discuss with other BITC member companies how to build on your current social impact interventions\, to ensure they are as inclusive as possible and are creating the impact you seek to achieve. \nSpeakers include: \n\nKate Carr\, Senior Manager\, Employer Engagement & Partnerships\, Youth Futures Foundation\n\n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’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. \nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk \, Event Coordinator\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-ensuring-your-social-impact-remains-inclusive/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/9e1ddc4d6fe6f5080a1d67578e6644c8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20250904T082440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T123439Z UID:10000548-1765272600-1765274400@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:AGM 2025: Driving Impact and Growth DESCRIPTION:At the AGM\, you will receive updates on our performance for the previous year and our goals for 2026.\n \nThis is a virtual event.\n\n\nAudience\nThe AGM is open to Business in the Community (BITC) members only. \n\n\nAbout the event\nAs the year draws to a close\, we are reflecting on the year we’ve had at Business in the Community and how we continue to position responsible business as the foundation of economic growth. \nJoin us for our AGM on Tuesday 9 December for a short update and to celebrate the impact we’ve had in places\, on key social issues\, our member success stories\, and the insights we’ve learnt over the past 12 months. \nIn addition\, we will share our upcoming plans to convene\, campaign and consult on people\, planet and place. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact events@bitc.org.uk for further information.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/agm-2025-driving-impact-and-growth/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/5061e214f901d24b2f4626f8688ace49.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260107T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260107T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251022T085837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T110853Z UID:10000555-1767780000-1767783600@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2026: Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2026.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). \n \n\n\nBackground\nThe UK’s most highly profiled and well-established listing of employers taking action to create more gender-equal workplaces\, the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality has been driving awareness and impact on this agenda for over 15 years. \nEntering the award provides a unique opportunity for your current policies and approach to be reviewed by independent advisers who offer expert advice\, benchmark against industry leaders and provide actionable feedback to refine your strategies and make meaningful progress toward a more inclusive\, equitable workplace. \nWe aim to make this session as audience-led and interactive as possible\, so if you have any questions that you would like to see addressed in the session\, please send them to timestop50@bitc.org.uk. \n \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin our online event to hear from a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality about how their organisation values this recognition and drives progress towards gender equality. This session will also give organisations the opportunity to learn more about the awards process and have their questions answered by the BITC team. \nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\nWhat the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality is\, and how leading organisations use it to drive continued progress on gender equity\nInsights from a previous Top 50 employer\, followed by a live Q&A session\nKey information and timelines for the 2026 application process\nOverview of the support and feedback available to help strengthen your submission\nWhat’s new for the 2026 awards\n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact events@bitc.org.uk any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/the-times-top-50-employers-for-gender-equality-2026-information-session/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/d2930954a255399e581e5077272d1bea.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260108T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260108T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20250815T094014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T123755Z UID:10000542-1767893400-1767900600@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Championing Responsible Business in Scotland DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the difference we are making together\, with networking and the chance to shape the future of responsible business in Scotland.\n\n\nThis is an-in person event \nAudience\nAttendance is by invitation only and will be BITC Members and partners – Senior leaders committed to advancing responsible business across Scotland. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis reception offers an opportunity to celebrate collective impact\, network with peers\, and contribute to shaping the future of responsible business in Scotland. \nDelegates will hear from inspiring speakers\, engage in an interactive pledging session\, and explore BITC’s key focus areas including in-work poverty\, economic inactivity\, and just transition. The event provides a unique opportunity to connect with BITC’s leadership network and influence the next phase of collaborative business action \n\n\nBackground\nWith rising levels of in-work poverty\, regional inequalities\, and economic inactivity\, businesses have a vital role to play in driving inclusive growth. This reception invites attendees to reflect on their collective impact and explore how responsible business can shape a fairer\, greener future—particularly through action on In-Work Poverty\, the Glasgow Place programme\, Aberdeen Just Transition project\, and tackling economic inactivity with Scotland’s public sector. \nSpeakers\nSpeakers for Championing Responsible Business in Scotland include: \n\nDaniel Johnson MSP\, Scottish Parliament \nJudith Cruickshank\, Managing Director\, Commercial Mid-Market Scotland\, NatWest Group\, Chair of BITC Scotland Leadership Board.  \nKieran Harding\, Acting Chief Executive\, BITC  \n\n\n\nRefreshments\nCanapes and refreshments \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette.Ettarh@bitc.org.uk\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/championing-responsible-business-in-scotland/ LOCATION:Edinburgh EH9 1SP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bitc-events-responsible-business-in-scotland-oct25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251113T140722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T140941Z UID:10000564-1768210200-1768221000@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Business in the Community's Job Coaching Training DESCRIPTION:Mandatory training session for employees of BITC member organisations\, volunteering on the Job Coaching programme.\n\n\nBusiness in the Community’s Job Coaching programme\nBusiness in the Community’s (BITC) job coaching programme aims to engage businesses across the UK to support jobseekers through a series of coaching sessions. \nOur ambition is to help build an inclusive workforce by supporting people who face barriers to employment across the UK. \n\n\nHow does it work?\nBITC comprehensively trains employee volunteers as coaches\, providing them with all the necessary tools and resources. \n\nCoaches are then matched with jobseekers to provide one-to-one support.\nCoaches and jobseekers meet virtually for up to six\, 60 minute sessions\, usually 2-3 weeks apart.\n\n\n\nCoaches and jobseekers benefit\nCoaches help improve the skills\, confidence and employment opportunities for the jobseeker while also enhancing their own skills and wellbeing. \n\n\nFacilitated training workshop\nIn 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. \n\n\nOutline of the event\nOur 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. \n“Great content\, good pace\, enthusiastic delivery\, good mix of content\, clear explanations and answered all our questions.” \nThe training will cover the following; \n\nStructure and content of the job coaching programme.\nUnderstanding jobseeker’s circumstances and the barriers they face.\nSafeguarding.\nCoaching tools including; active listening\, giving feedback\, the GROW model and more.\n\nPlease 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the training and supporting you soon. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact coaching@bitc.org.uk if you have any questions about the Job Coaching programme or the training session itself.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\nFind out more about BITC’s Job Coaching programme. URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/business-in-the-communitys-job-coaching-training-12jan26/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/8bbba735921880f2ce6c6c51b6f8e954.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251204T145437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T123139Z UID:10000567-1768384800-1768390200@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Making your charitable investment go further DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how to make smarter\, more strategic decisions that benefit both your business and society.\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \nAudience\nBusiness 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. \n\n\nAbout the event\nUK businesses are giving billions to good causes every year\, but are those investments achieving the greatest possible impact? With corporate giving under scrutiny and budgets tighter than ever\, now is the time to pause and reflect on how we approach charitable investment. We need strategies that ensure every pound creates measurable value for both society and your business. \nRecent research shows that while UK businesses donated an estimated £4.2 billion in 2024\, 75% of companies gave nothing at all\, (Corporate Giving Report 2025 | CAF) and overall giving has declined in real terms despite rising profits. (What has happened to corporate giving and what can be done about it?) \nAt the same time\, employee volunteering and engagement are on the rise\, signalling a shift in how businesses contribute to social impact. With increasing pressure to make charitable investments count\, the question is clear: how can we deliver maximum impact with increasingly limited resources? FTSE 100 firms’ charitable donations fall by 34% in a decade\, research finds \nJoin us at this peer learning forum to connect with other BITC member companies facing the same challenges. Together\, we’ll explore how to make smarter\, more strategic decisions that benefit both your business and society. \nSpeakers: \n\nLucy Nutt\, Senior Environment and Community Impact Manager\, Culture & Brand\, Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP\nMelanie Vaxevanakis\, Managing Director & Founder of The Mazi Project\n\n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’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. \nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk \, Event Coordinator\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-making-your-charitable-investment-go-further/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/0ef3306f4078f801702b8e2869c24fb8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251113T141051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T155040Z UID:10000565-1769419800-1769430600@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Business in the Community's Job Coaching Training DESCRIPTION:Mandatory training session for employees of BITC member organisations\, volunteering on the Job Coaching programme.\n\n\nBusiness in the Community’s Job Coaching programme\nBusiness in the Community’s (BITC) job coaching programme aims to engage businesses across the UK to support jobseekers through a series of coaching sessions. \nOur ambition is to help build an inclusive workforce by supporting people who face barriers to employment across the UK. \n\n\nHow does it work?\nBITC comprehensively trains employee volunteers as coaches\, providing them with all the necessary tools and resources. \n\nCoaches are then matched with jobseekers to provide one-to-one support.\nCoaches and jobseekers meet virtually for up to six\, 60 minute sessions\, usually 2-3 weeks apart.\n\n\n\nCoaches and jobseekers benefit\nCoaches help improve the skills\, confidence and employment opportunities for the jobseeker while also enhancing their own skills and wellbeing. \n\n\nFacilitated training workshop\nIn 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. \n\n\nOutline of the event\nOur 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. \n“Great content\, good pace\, enthusiastic delivery\, good mix of content\, clear explanations and answered all our questions.” \nThe training will cover the following; \n\nStructure and content of the job coaching programme.\nUnderstanding jobseeker’s circumstances and the barriers they face.\nSafeguarding.\nCoaching tools including; active listening\, giving feedback\, the GROW model and more.\n\nPlease 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the training and supporting you soon. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact coaching@bitc.org.uk if you have any questions about the Job Coaching programme or the training session itself.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\nFind out more about BITC’s Job Coaching programme. URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/business-in-the-communitys-job-coaching-training-26jan26/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1df31aa30a8c7e5eb0eeda4f16e0f67a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20250929T112502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T113139Z UID:10000552-1769596200-1769619600@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Business in the Community’s Member Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:This is a member-only event. Places are limited to two attendees per organisation. If you would like to bring additional colleagues\, please email events@bitc.org.uk to join the waiting list.\n\n\n  \n\n\n  URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/business-in-the-communitys-member-conference-2026/ LOCATION:London NW1 2BJ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/010ff9239b6fea5185312056dce6d8b7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251204T150336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T150928Z UID:10000568-1770112800-1770116400@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Talent Unlocked Workshop: Navigating the Employer Survey DESCRIPTION:Join us to understand the Talent Unlocked survey and identify actions that improve early career opportunities.\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \n \nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members and would particularly benefit Race at Work Charter Signatories\, prospective Talent Unlocked employers\, HR professionals\, Early Careers Practitioners\, D&I practitioners\, L&D teams\, social impact leads\, and line managers supporting young employees. \n \n\n\nAbout the event\nAs part of our Talent Unlocked partnership with Youth Futures Foundation\, this practical session will support employers to complete the Unlocking Talent Together: Employer Engagement Survey\, a core element of becoming a Talent Unlocked employer. \nThe survey helps organisations reflect on how they currently support ethnically diverse young people who are not in education\, employment or training (NEET)\, and identifies opportunities to strengthen early career pathways. It covers key areas including work experience\, apprenticeships\, safety and reporting processes\, employability skills\, skills development\, and line manager support. \nThis workshop will help you understand the structure of the survey\, the intention behind each question. You will gain clarity on where information sits internally\, how to approach gathering insights\, and how the survey can support your organisation’s early talent priorities. \n \nWhat you will learn\nA clear understanding of the survey structure – walk-through of the core survey themes \nHow to approach each question with confidence – guidance on each question \nWhich internal teams may need to contribute – clarity on which functions typically hold the information needed \nExamples of good practice – examples to inspire your thinking on effective approaches \nHow the survey supports your journey as a Talent Unlocked employer – through benchmarking\, future planning and helping to informing future work \n \nWhy attend?\nThis workshop is ideal for organisations that: \n· want clarity on how to complete the survey effectively \n· want to strengthen their early career pathways \n· are exploring becoming a Talent Unlocked employer \n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’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. \n \nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk \, Event Coordinator\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/talent-unlocked-workshop-navigating-the-employer-survey/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/5501dd8d89195602b6e701866088f1e6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251205T100657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T103229Z UID:10000572-1770717600-1770721200@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Building a Sustainable Pride of Place Partnership DESCRIPTION:Join BITC and learn from leading UK-wide place-makers to help you to unlock long-term impact in your Place.\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. \nAudience\nOpen to all. \nThe primary audience is the existing Pride of Place Network\, particularly stakeholders involved in Places that have been in operation for less than 3 years. \nSecondary 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. \n\n\nAbout the event\nBuilding a sustainable Pride of Place Partnership requires dedication\, strong leadership\, and a commitment to working alongside a diverse range of community stakeholders to drive lasting impact. \nThis interactive BITC webinar will support newer Pride of Place partners to learn from peers and explore strategies that can unlock sustainable change in their places. It will also offer stakeholders who are new to Pride of Place a clear introduction to the approach and a practical starting point for their placemaking journey. \n\n\nEvent details\nA panel of business leaders from across BITC’s Pride of Place Network will reflect on their experiences on charting a sustainable path for their Place\, focused on: \n\nBuilding an effective cross-sector Board to drive meaningful change\n\n\nDeveloping a long-term strategy\, vision\, and goals for your Place\n\n\nEngaging a diverse network of stakeholders to help power your Place’s future growth\n\n\nMaking a compelling case for your Place with funders\, new businesses\, and other supporters\n\n\n\nBackground\nBITC’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. \nAttendees 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. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, Events Manager at BITC for further information.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/building-a-sustainable-pride-of-place-partnership/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f90dceca3bacb346f5349aa09ef760f7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251204T150711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T091725Z UID:10000569-1770890400-1770894000@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Opening Doors Forum: Leading with Inclusion DESCRIPTION:Join our next Opening Doors Forum to share challenges and best practice on opening doors to diverse talent.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nOpen 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. \n\n\nBackground\nOpening 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.  \n\n\nAbout the event\nIf 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 will focus on each of the ‘Five Keys to Opening Doors’. Following on from our last Opening Doors Event on Partnership working (Key one)\, our next forum will be on ‘Showing your commitment to inclusion (Key two). \nJoin us for a practical session on how to: \n\nShow candidates that inclusion truly matters to your organisation.\n\n\nShare job roles through a wider range of channels.\n\n\nEngage your employees on your inclusive recruitment approach.\n\n\nCommunicate your values and approach through diverse role models in an authentic way.\n\nEvent speaker: \n\n\nHannah Short\, Inclusion & Diversity Manager\, People Division\, Leeds Building Society \n\n\n\n\nAbout Opening Doors\nOpening 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. \nBusiness 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. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/opening-doors-forum-leading-with-inclusion/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2bbd1b4767a4691cb0c23e8d2d7fa9fd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20260116T153647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T155254Z UID:10000592-1771320600-1771331400@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Business in the Community's Job Coaching Training DESCRIPTION:Mandatory training session for employees of BITC member organisations\, volunteering on the Job Coaching programme.\n\n\nBusiness in the Community’s Job Coaching programme\nBusiness in the Community’s (BITC) job coaching programme aims to engage businesses across the UK to support jobseekers through a series of coaching sessions. \nOur ambition is to help build an inclusive workforce by supporting people who face barriers to employment across the UK. \n\n\nHow does it work?\nBITC comprehensively trains employee volunteers as coaches\, providing them with all the necessary tools and resources. \n– 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. \n\n\nCoaches and jobseekers benefit\nCoaches help improve the skills\, confidence and employment opportunities for the jobseeker while also enhancing their own skills and wellbeing. \n\n\nFacilitated training workshop\nIn 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. \n\n\nOutline of the event\nOur 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. \n“Great content\, good pace\, enthusiastic delivery\, good mix of content\, clear explanations and answered all our questions.” \nThe training will cover the following; \n– 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. \nPlease 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. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the training and supporting you soon. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact coaching@bitc.org.uk if you have any questions about the Job Coaching programme or the training session itself.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\nFind out more about BITC’s Job Coaching programme. URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/business-in-the-communitys-job-coaching-training-feb17/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Employment and Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/b801777c8cab2c93dfb937a90f863e39.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251029T093203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161054Z UID:10000558-1771929000-1771934400@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:New Member Induction- February 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to maximise the value of your membership with Business in the Community (BITC).\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to new members of Business in the Community (BITC) or new contacts from existing BITC members in larger companies. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThe 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. \n\n\nEvent details\nThis 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:  \n\nInspiration: Be inspired to take more action on responsible business with BITC. \nOrientation: Have a clear understanding of what BITC does and how to make the most of that – aligned to the Responsible Business Map. \n\n\nNetworking: To meet other contacts within the community who you can work alongside in your responsible business journey. \n\n\nAction: Identify the greatest opportunities for greater engagement. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Manager at BITC for further information.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/new-member-induction-february-2026/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bitc-events-new-member-induction-feb-26-oct25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251205T095718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T102958Z UID:10000571-1772114400-1772119800@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Pay Transparency DESCRIPTION:This PLF outlines legal duties and best practices on pay transparency under the EU Directive to help reduce Europe’s gender pay gap.\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \nAudience\nWe 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. \nThis event will be of particular interest to HR and EDI professionals. \n\n\nAbout the event\nFrom June 2026\, organisations with employees in an EU member state will need to comply with the EU Pay Transparency Directive\, which requires gender pay gap reporting and other pay transparency measures. \nFind out more about the Directive\, its implications for UK businesses (whether required to comply with the Directive or not) and how you can gain competitive advantage in the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce through a transparent and equitable approach to compensation. \nOur event speakers include: \n\nDeepinder Lamba\, Deloitte.  Deepinder is a Partner in Deloitte’s Reward practice and leads their Pay Equity & Transparency proposition for Europe. Deepinder is a seasoned Transformation and Change expert with a 27+ year track record of delivering value to clients by leading and executing complex\, large-scale transformation programs. His passion lies in collaborating with organisations to define a compelling vision and purpose for their future\, fostering enthusiasm\, and driving unwavering commitment to achieve their strategic goals.\nMeera Roy-Chowdhury\, Deloitte.  A former BITC inclusion adviser\, Meera has over a decade’s experience helping organisations design fair\, inclusive\, and transparent reward and culture strategies. Currently she is focused on advising companies on the EU Pay Transparency Directive\, turning compliance into an opportunity for stronger equity\, trust\, and engagement. \n\n\n\nBackground\nBITC believes that UK businesses have the power and responsibility to progress gender equality. We advocate pay transparency as part of our eight-step route map to gender equality. However\, Our Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality Insights Report 2025 notes that the gender pay gap remains one of the strongest indicators of structural inequality faced by women in the UK. \n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’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. \nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette.Ettarh@bitc.org.uk \, Event Manager\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-pay-transparency/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Employment,Employment and Skills,Peer Learning Forums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/7e78af370e927d47dfa6d6ed30bc1271.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20260127T110116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T124118Z UID:10000594-1772524800-1772532000@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:RCT Business Club DESCRIPTION:Join us at our next RCT Business Club event to connect with local businesses and here from experts on a range of topics\n\n\nJoin us and our RCT Business Club partners\, USW\, Coleg Y Cymoedd and RCT Council\, at South Wales Fire Rescue Headquarters to hear how the Fire Service can help support your business with volunteering opportunities\, hear from Network Recruitment Wales CEO Alyx Peters on the changes to the Employment Bill and take part in roundtable discussions about what is effecting your business and businesses within RCT. There will also be plenty of opportunity for networking. \n \nAgenda \n08:00 am – Arrival\, tea/coffee/pastries\, networking \n08:15 am – Welcome \n08:20 am – Fire service talkand opportunities \n08:45 am – Employment Bill \n09:00 am – Roundtable Discussions \n09:30 am – Feedback \n09:45 am – Networking \n10:00 am – Event closes URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/rct-business-club/ LOCATION:South Wales Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters\, Forest View\, Llantrisant\, Wales\, CF72 8LX\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/44d21ecddc317b3e67de73a19af7dbf4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251212T144225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T144505Z UID:10000577-1772532000-1772535600@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles for Ethnically Diverse Employees DESCRIPTION:Business in the Community (BITC) invites you to attend an information session on its Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles Programme\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to both members and non-members of BITC\, with a particular focus on those working in D&I (Diversity and Inclusion) and HR (Human Resources) who wish to learn more about the programme. \n\n\nBackground\nCross Organisational Mentoring Circles (COMC) creates a supportive space to connect Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race\, and other ethnically diverse employees across our Responsible Business Network. \nParticipants are matched with other professionals from different organisations to share their experiences\, challenges\, and aspirations\, working in circles. The mentoring circles are led by a senior leader from a participating organisation\, who facilitates conversations and learning over a six-month period. \nThe mentoring circles empower participants to gain new insights\, learn from each other’s experiences\, and build a network of support and encouragement. \nA cost is associated with participation in the programme\, with both BITC member and non-member rates available. If you are a BITC member\, please get in touch with your Relationship Manager or Adviser for more information. If you are not a member\, feel free to contact us at comc@bitc.org.uk. \n\n\nAbout the event\nDuring this session\, you will learn more about the programme’s structure\, goals\, and benefits. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to the team. \nThis event is open to all organisations interested in learning more about the mentoring programme and how it can help your Race at Work Charter commitments. Registration is now open\, with a deadline of 31st March 2026. Please note that applications are accepted from organisations only\, not individuals. \nJoin us to learn more about this exciting initiative and take the first step toward building a supportive network of professionals from different organisations. \n  \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk\, Event Coordinator at BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/cross-organisational-mentoring-circles-for-ethnically-diverse-employees-information-session-march-2026/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Employment,Employment and Skills,Race Equality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/7e96f766891a68988a05283171badbe0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T204016 CREATED:20251205T105316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T094551Z UID:10000574-1772704800-1772708400@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:International Women’s Day: Advancing Gender Equality in 2026 and beyond DESCRIPTION:Join us this International Women’s Day 2026 to discuss employer actions that break barriers and drive change amid upcoming legislation.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC) and has been designed for HR people/Talent management practitioners/managers. \n\n\nAbout the Event\nJoin us this International Women’s Day 2026 for a conversation on the two big themes this year: \nGive To Gain – Unlock the power of reciprocity. When businesses and individuals give generously—through opportunities\, mentorship\, and support—they gain stronger teams\, innovative ideas\, and drive sustainable growth for economic success. \nBalance the Scales – A call from UN Women to ensure fair\, inclusive\, and accessible justice for every woman and girl. \nWhy Responsible Business is the Path to Economic Success \nCreating a gender-diverse workforce isn’t just about doing the right thing—it’s about driving measurable business results. Companies that prioritise inclusion outperform competitors in innovation\, profitability\, and employee engagement. Organisations that prioritise inclusion are 8 times more likely to have better business outcomes. Responsible business practices foster trust\, attract top talent\, and open doors to new markets. A 5% increase in the number of women in employment would add £125bn to UK GDP per annum. \nWhen we invest in women\, we invest in progress. By balancing the scales and giving to gain\, organisations create ecosystems where everyone can thrive—and that translates into long-term economic success. Just a 10% increase in gender equality increases life expectancy by an average of 3 years for all genders. \nWhat We’ll Explore \n\nThe Business Case for Gender Equality: Learn why mentoring\, talent programs\, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) support women to thrive at work\nCelebrating New Legislation: Discover how upcoming legislation reforms laws such as harassment protections\, gender pay gap\, and menopause action plans will support women to stay employed\, and why these changes should be embraced as milestones for progress.\nPractical Tools for Change: A roundup of Business in the Community’s gender equality tools & toolkits\, including gender pay gap reporting and the equal parental leave calculator.\n\nOur Speakers will discuss key future developments and the benefits that supporting women to thrive has brought to their workplaces. explore what organisations can do to prepare. \nPlease join us\,  Shilpa Acharya\, UK Inclusion Lead (Marsh)\, and Joanna Brewis\, Professor of People and Organisations (Open University) for this enlightening event and contribute to a dynamic discussion on using gender equality to balance the scales. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact events@BITC.org.uk for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/international-womens-day-advancing-gender-equality-in-2026-and-beyond/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/59742c1013f799ed222786f5d45f496d.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR