BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Business in the Community - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250516T082007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T082455Z UID:10000519-1750840200-1750851000@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Employee Health and Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:Join us at this event where we will explore how to improve employee wellbeing and discuss our FREE Self Assessment Tool.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nUnsure how your organisation measures up on its wellbeing initiatives? Come along to this event where we will discuss how to use our free Workwell Self-Assessment Tool to evaluate your organisation’s wellbeing journey and see where it could make progress. \nOverview\nThe Workwell Self-Assessment Tool is a free online survey created by Business in the Community (BITC) that has already reached almost 1.4 million employees through participating organisations . This intuitive platform enables teams to establish a clear baseline of their workforce wellbeing strategies\, to benchmark performance against other businesses\, and to identify the most impactful areas for improvement without the need for lengthy audits or costly external consultants. \nBy engaging with the tool you will be part of a growing community of organisations that have progressed into the embedding phase of the Workwell Model . Users consistently report strong outcomes from their specialist support services and have also highlighted inclusive culture as a key area for development . Whether you lead a small or medium sized enterprise beginning a wellbeing journey or manage a large organisation seeking to refine existing practices\, the Workwell Self-Assessment Tool will equip you with the data and insights needed to make workforce wellbeing a strategic driver of organisational success. \nWherever you are on your journey\, now is the time to be focussing on employee wellbeing because long-term sick costs the economy £1.5billion a year and Wales has the highest level of sickness across the UK. \nOver the next 20 years\, over 65s will grow 7x faster than under 65s and an ageing workforce could increase sick-related absences by an extra 27.5%. \nAbout the event \nJoin us and speakers from organisations including Mott Macdonald\, SLR Consulting and Thales who will be sharing their own experiences of the tool and how wellbeing initiatives in their organisations has helped improve employee wellbeing. \nThis event forms part of a series of events focused on employee wellbeing and is a partnership with BITC\, the Bevan Commission\, CBI Wales\, Healthy Working Wales and Industry Wales. \nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Sarah.Hunter@bitc.org.uk\, Senior Support Assistant\, 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/employee-health-and-wellbeing/ LOCATION:Cardiff CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bitc-image-event-wellbeing2-nov24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250408T112757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T110327Z UID:10000502-1750928400-1750935600@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Opening Doors to Diverse Talent in Sheffield DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \nAudience\nThis event is invite only. If you would like to attend\, please contact charlotte.hedges@scci.org.uk.  \n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe Sheffield Pride of Place board invites you to join us on 26th June 2025 to bring the successful Business in the Community (BITC) Opening Doors campaign to Sheffield – helping employers to create inclusive and diverse workplaces. \nOur simple framework of evidence-based actions enables every employer\, regardless of size or sector\, to take part in the campaign and foster a culture of inclusive recruitment across the city. This initiative directly supports the Pathways to Work programme\, helping economically inactive people into employment. \nWhat to expect at the event \nYou will hear from: \n\nThe Pride of Place Board about our vision and why we are launching this campaign.\nKate Josephs\, CEO of Sheffield City Council will share her ambition for an inclusive and diverse Sheffield.\nOla Kolade\, Employment and Skills Director at BITC\, about the opening doors framework and the moral\, economic\, and business case for workplace inclusion.\nOur Sheffield employer panel including\, HLM Architects\, Amey\, Irwin Mitchell\, and Aviva about their actions in support of the 5 keys to inclusive recruitment.\nBeneficiaries\, sharing their stories about the life changing impact securing work has had on them.\n\nNetworking & Learning Opportunities \nAt the start of the event you will have the opportunity to connect with likeminded businesses and meet 23 organisations supporting underrepresented groups\, to understand the barriers to employment these groups face and how employers can attract\, welcome\, and nurture this talent. \nOngoing Support & Resources \nPost-event\, you’ll gain access to: \n\nexpert guidance on implementing inclusive hiring practices\nonline forums for Opening Doors signatories\npeer learning opportunities throughout the year.\n\nPlease join us on this journey. By unlocking inclusive recruitment\, we will boost Sheffield’s productivity and economic growth\, kick-starting long-term positive change. \n\n\nBackground\nWhat is the Sheffield Pride of Place \nThe Sheffield Pride of Place board is a business-led coalition\, established by BITC\, that brings together the private\, public\, and voluntary sectors to help Sheffield to: \n\nseize economic opportunities\naddress societal issues\ndeliver long-term transformative change in our communities.\n\nOur mission is to drive a fairer and greener Sheffield\, driven by fairer and greener businesses. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Charlotte.Hedges@scci.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-to-diverse-talent-in-sheffield/ LOCATION:Sheffield ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/bitc-events-opening-doors-to-diverse-talent-sheffield-apr25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250429T151502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T081800Z UID:10000512-1750932000-1750937400@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Wellbeing champions & mental health first aiders DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss how wellbeing champions and mental health first aiders can support your workforce wellbeing strategy\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members who have advisory in their membership package. Our Peer Learning Forums (PLF) are now 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. Wellbeing and inclusion practitioners\, HR professionals and ERG leads will find this session particularly useful. \n\n\nAbout the event\nWhile many organisations now employ wellbeing practitioners\, it is a tall order to effect positive change on wellbeing in your business as an “army of one”.  We will explore the invaluable role that a vibrant community of wellbeing champions and well supported mental health first aiders can bring your strategic approach to life across the most complex and widespread of organisations.    \nBITC’s Workwell Model and Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) place importance on “better health and wellbeing” in responsible businesses – considering wellbeing holistically as something that we all deserve.  \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\nGuest speaker \n\nSanchia Brown\, Associate CIPD\, Culture\, Values & Wellbeing Specialist\, Greater London Authority (GLA)\n\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-wellbeing-champions-mental-health-first-aiders/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing,Peer Learning Forums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/39b4ea4c17755d86463f71b9ef7fa5c2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250603T080404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T080716Z UID:10000522-1750932000-1750942800@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Solutions for the Future (West Midlands) - A Place-Based Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on Place making and the role of businesses in growing the local economy (buy\, live\, hire).\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \n \nAudience\nThis event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). We are keen to have social enterprises and SMEs at the event. \n\n\nThis event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). We are keen to welcome social enterprises and SMEs at the event. \nJoin us for a cross-sector\, thought-provoking networking event focused on the power of local: living local\, working local\, hiring local and – most importantly – buying local. \nThis is a unique opportunity to discuss what a Place-based approach means for the West Midlands. We are inviting businesses of all sizes to join the debate on what a truly local economy requires to enable smaller enterprises\, social enterprises and large businesses to collaborate more effectively and enable better community cohesion. \nWith insights from industry experts and policymakers\, the event aspires to create future business connections\, explore sustainable approaches\, and find practical solutions to enable better collaboration across all business sectors. \nThe event will finish with a talking tour of the Ryton Campus\, where Coventry University is conducting research into sustainable food systems through public food procurement. \n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Andreea.Tudor@bitc.org.uk\, Regional Lead 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/solutions-for-the-future-west-midlands-a-place-based-discussion/ LOCATION:Ryton Campus\, Coventry\, CV8 3LG\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/67a34ac20ecab60e1a301f394e7ed4ad.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250423T162303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T162935Z UID:10000508-1751025600-1751029200@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Let's Care Together - Programme Introduction (for Employers) DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for employers and wellbeing leads to introduce our new virtual befriending initiative to support carer’s wellbeing.\n\n\nAudience \nThis virtual event is open to employers\, wellbeing leads and employee carer networks. \nBackground \nBusiness in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth\, have come together to co-create the Let’s Care Together programme. \nResearch shows that unpaid carers have worse wellbeing outcomes than non-carers\, and are likely to be time-poor due to their caring responsibilities*. The programme aims to support carers by streamlining access to resources and providing practical support across the four pillars of wellbeing: Physical\, Mental\, Social and Financial. This support will include helping people with caring responsibilities to connect with friends and family\, community groups and wider support\, find wellbeing information and gain financial confidence. \nOur volunteer befrienders will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following\, depending on their preference: ​ \n\nIncreasing connection to their local community\, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​\nSupporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​\nAccess to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​\nBeing a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​\n\nAbout this event\nIn this webinar you will learn how our Let’s Care Together programme can support unpaid carers (over 18) with their wellbeing\, through pairing them with an online befriender. \nJoin this session to learn more about how your beneficiaries\, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme. \nSpeakers \nUsha Manojkanth – BITC Programme Manager \nSimon Walters – BITC Programme Manager \nMichelle Brannen – BITC Programme Manager \n \nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nEmail care@bitc.org.uk\, for any further questions\nPlease hold the date in your diary\nThe session will take place on Teams\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event\n\nAbout Business in the Community \nBusiness in the Community is the largest and longest-established movement dedicated to responsible business in the UK\, formed in 1982 and with HM The King as our Royal Founding Patron. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work. \n \n*Carers UK 2022 – Unpaid carers continue to suffer poorer health- with some groups adversely affected. URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/lets-care-together-programme-introduction-for-employers-6/ LOCATION:Online event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250515T122824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T125947Z UID:10000518-1751364000-1751367600@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Race at Work Charter Surgery July 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join this event to learn more about insights from the Race at Work Charter survey\, as well as the Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chain.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). We also encourage those who are attending the ‘Executive Sponsors and Network Chairs’ Event on 21 March to attend this surgery. \n\n\nBackground\nThe Race at Work Charter surgeries are an opportunity for attendees to speak directly with Sandra Kerr CBE\, Race Equality Director\, BITC and ask any questions about the Charter\, the survey\, or race advisory support at BITC. \nThese surgeries benefit anyone wishing to sign or build on their organisation’s commitment to the Race at Work Charter. \nThis year our surgeries will touch on how to effectively integrate the Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chain Insights and calls to action into your existing frameworks to enhance your commitment to fairness and equality. \n\n\nAbout the webinar\nThis surgery will offer attendees a chance for discussion around the Race at Work Charter including leadership and executive sponsorship and engaging employees within organisations. Additionally\, we will touch upon the importance of a Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chain (DISC) and how it can enhance your organisation’s commitment to race equality. \nThis webinar will provide employers with a space to ask questions about the feedback available from the Race at Work Charter 2023 survey and the commitment to action that we ask of employers who have signed the Charter. We will also highlight the exciting opportunities with phase two of the Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chains project to advance the impact of inclusivity across your supply chain and organisational culture. \n\n\nAbout the Race at Work Charter\nThe Race at Work Charter is seven calls to action to ensure fairness and equality so that ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels in an organisation. The actions include: \n\n•  Appoint an Executive Sponsor for race. Capture ethnicity data and publicise progress.\n•  Commit at board level to zero tolerance of harassment and bullying.\n•  Make clear that supporting equality in the workplace is the responsibility of all leaders and managers.\n•  Take action that supports Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse people’s career progression.\n•  Support race inclusion allies in the workplace.\n•  Include Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse-led enterprise owners in supply chains.\n\nLearn more about BITC’s Race at Work Charter. \n\n\nBusiness in the Community’s work on race equality\nBITC is working to ensure all employees feel they belong\, have a voice\, are valued and can be their true selves. \nFor 30 years\, BITC has been campaigning and helping organisations to ensure Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels. \nAll organisations want to recruit from the widest talent pool and help successful applicants progress. It is key to future productivity and performance. Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse staff still encounter significant disparities in employment and progression*. The government-sponsored Race in the workplace: The McGregor-Smith Review found that greater progress and positive outcomes are needed to ensure all organisations benefit from the wealth of diverse talent and tap into the potential economic boost to the UK economy of £24bn annually by tackling racial disparities in the workplace and labour market . These findings and 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. This charter now has more than 1100 signatories. \nFind out more about BITC’s work on race equality. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n•  Contact Jessica.Hart@bitc.org.uk\, Events Coordinator at BITC for more information.\n•  Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\nReferences\n*Business in the Community (2021) Race at Work 2021 Scorecard Report URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/race-at-work-charter-surgery-july-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Race Equality END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T111500 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250509T081450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T082114Z UID:10000516-1751450400-1751454900@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:What does health equity mean to business? DESCRIPTION:This event will bring together business leaders taking action to foster health equity.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis event is for Business in the Community (BITC) members by invite only. If you would like to attend\, please contact Jenny.McLaren@bitc.org.uk. \n\n\nBackground\nHealth inequalities are differences in health outcomes between different groups that are avoidable and often systematic. These disparities are influenced by factors like socio-economic status\, geography\, ethnicity\, and social exclusion. \n\nPeople in the poorest parts of the UK live up to 10 years less than those in the richest areas. (Statistics on Health Inequalities in the United Kingdom)\nKey determinants of health include income\, education\, housing\, environment\, and access to healthcare.\n\n\nExisting health inequalities have been exacerbated since the pandemic\, especially for those already disadvantaged. (What are health inequalities?)\n\nBusinesses have direct and far-reaching influence on health in many ways; through their employees\, their supply chains\, in the way that they use and manage their offices\, the way they financially invest\, of course through their community engagement and investment. \nBusinesses have a significant role to play in reducing health inequalities. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis event will bring together business leaders taking action to foster health equity. It will provide a platform to share insights\, exchange experiences\, and explore the actions businesses are taking to tackle health disparities. Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on what health inequalities mean for business and how the private sector can be a force for positive change.  \n\n\nGuest speaker\nTBC \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jenny.McLaren@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/what-does-health-equity-mean-to-business/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bitc-image-event-wellbeing2-nov24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250423T162344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T163004Z UID:10000509-1751976000-1751979600@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Let's Care Together - Programme Introduction (for Employers) DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for employers and wellbeing leads to introduce our new virtual befriending initiative to support carer’s wellbeing.\n\n\nAudience \nThis virtual event is open to employers\, wellbeing leads and employee carer networks. \nBackground \nBusiness in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth\, have come together to co-create the Let’s Care Together programme. \nResearch shows that unpaid carers have worse wellbeing outcomes than non-carers\, and are likely to be time-poor due to their caring responsibilities*. The programme aims to support carers by streamlining access to resources and providing practical support across the four pillars of wellbeing: Physical\, Mental\, Social and Financial. This support will include helping people with caring responsibilities to connect with friends and family\, community groups and wider support\, find wellbeing information and gain financial confidence. \nOur volunteer befrienders will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following\, depending on their preference: ​ \n\nIncreasing connection to their local community\, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​\nSupporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​\nAccess to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​\nBeing a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​\n\nAbout this event\nIn this webinar you will learn how our Let’s Care Together programme can support unpaid carers (over 18) with their wellbeing\, through pairing them with an online befriender. \nJoin this session to learn more about how your beneficiaries\, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme. \nSpeakers \nUsha Manojkanth – BITC Programme Manager \nSimon Walters – BITC Programme Manager \nMichelle Brannen – BITC Programme Manager \n \nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nEmail care@bitc.org.uk\, for any further questions\nPlease hold the date in your diary\nThe session will take place on Teams\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event\n\nAbout Business in the Community \nBusiness in the Community is the largest and longest-established movement dedicated to responsible business in the UK\, formed in 1982 and with HM The King as our Royal Founding Patron. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work. \n \n*Carers UK 2022 – Unpaid carers continue to suffer poorer health- with some groups adversely affected. URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/lets-care-together-programme-introduction-for-employers-7/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/578b280579c76d9b734d4a7962ff27fc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20241029T165520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082348Z UID:10000424-1752080400-1752093000@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Business in the Community’s Leadership Assembly 2025 DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to the BITC Leadership Assembly and Lifting up the UK: State of the Nation Report on Responsible Business 2025 launch.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \nAudience\nThe 2025 Responsible Business Leadership Assembly is for Senior Leaders and is by invitation only.  Please do feel free to bring a senior colleague from your business to attend with you. \nBackground\nAs a valued leader we invite you to join this pivotal gathering to reflect on the impact of The King’s Seeing is Believing Programme\, discuss key insights from the State of the Nation 2025 Report (please find the 2024 report here for reference State of the Nation report) and shape priorities for business-led action. \nJoin us to hear: \n\nThe immediate priorities are for business leaders across the UK\nWhat actions have been taken by business and the collective support needed to do more\nWhat government action other CEOs are calling for to unlock UK economic growth\n\nAt the Assembly\, we will: \n\nLaunch of the State of the Nation 2025 Report – Gain exclusive insights from the UK’s top CEOs on the urgent priorities for business leaders and the government actions needed to unlock economic growth.\nBusiness Action Forums – Explore real-world solutions developed through The King’s Seeing is Believing visits and identify the next steps for scaling up business-led impact. Learn about the action’s businesses have taken and the collective support needed to drive further change.\nAnnouncing the 2026 King’s Seeing is Believing Programme – Be the first to hear about next year’s visits and leadership opportunities.\n\n** The King’s Seeing is Believing programme is an immersive experience that transforms lives. This unique flagship programme of visits brings together CEOs and senior business leaders in small groups to reconnect with communities across the UK. The event will feature a comprehensive report on the programme\, highlighting the transformative experiences of leaders who have engaged directly with communities to understand pressing societal issues and drive impactful change. You will discover how the programme will move at a faster pace and greater scale in 2025/’26 and how you can get involved. \nThe programme\n17:00  Arrival and refreshments \n17:30-19:00  Speeches \n19:00 Networking and drinks Reception \nWe hope you can join us to celebrate at this event. \nRefreshments\nThere will be a drinks reception. Please let us know any dietary requirements when you register. \nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nPlease contact 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-in-the-communitys-leadership-assembly-2025/ LOCATION:Central London ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/bitc-events-leadership-assembly-apr25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250523T111727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T125907Z UID:10000520-1752136200-1752143400@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:RCT Business Breakfast - Cyber Security DESCRIPTION:Business in the Community and Capgemini are inviting you to join us for a morning of Cyber Security awareness building\, where we’ll share our insights into the why\, the what and the how. Hear about the key principles of cyber security\, the risks and considerations involved\, AI use\, both the risks and the potential opportunity. We’ll also signpost a little ‘what do to if’ and share a few curated sources of best practice. Throughout we’ll encourage discussion and give you a great opportunity to network and ask questions. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is open to Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. \n\n\n\nA collaborative approach to supporting business in RCT\n\n\n\nFollowing the RCT Business Conversation listening event in 2024\, Coleg y Cymoedd\, Business in the Community Cymru and the University of South Wales are excited to launch a series of collaborative business support & networking events across the RCT region in 2025. \n\n\n\nDesigned in response to feedback from the local business community\, these sessions will provide valuable opportunities to connect\, collaborate\, and explore support for key challenges facing businesses in RCT. \n\n\n\nThese breakfast networking events will bring together business leaders\, industry experts\, and key stakeholders to share insights\, discuss opportunities for meaningful collaboration and support business growth & innovation. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us. \n\n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Sarah.Hunter@bitc.org.uk\, Senior Support Assistant \, 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/rct-business-breakfast-cyber-security/ LOCATION:Pontypridd CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bitc-image-event-lets-care-together-nov24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250415T145637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T141103Z UID:10000505-1752760800-1752764400@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Opening Doors Forum: Making Apprenticeships More Inclusive DESCRIPTION:Join other Opening Doors signatories to share challenges\, learnings\, experience 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). This event would be of interest to employers seeking to understand how their apprenticeships can contribute to their inclusive recruitment strategy. \n\n\nBackground\nBusinesses in BITC places consistently identify skill shortages as a primary hiring challenge. A 2021 government report showed that nearly half of UK businesses (48%) were recruiting for roles requiring hard data skills with a similar number (46%) struggling to recruit for these roles over the 2 previous years. \nApprenticeships play a key role in preparing people for the roles a business needs. In this session\, United Utilities and Irwin Mitchell will respectively speak about their impactful initiatives in Blackpool\, Sheffield and beyond\, highlighting apprenticeships as an essential component of their place work by focusing on recruiting individuals facing employment barriers. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThe session will provide the chance to share challenges\, learnings\, and best practices on broadening access to apprenticeships\, upskilling new employees\, and ensuring they are accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. \nWhy attend? \n\nGain insights into strategies for making your apprenticeship recruitment more inclusive\, while supporting community development.\nLearn from other businesses how they navigate constraints and access diverse talent pools to meet their specific needs locally.\nEngage in discussions on the challenges and opportunities around apprenticeship processes.\n\n\n\nGuest speakersGareth Ellis-Roberts\, Talent Attraction & Outreach Advisor\, United Utilities \nLorcan Seery\, Apprentice Manager\, Irwin Mitchell LLP \n\n\nBooking and 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/opening-doors-forum-making-apprenticeships-more-inclusive/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Business Action Forum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2bbd1b4767a4691cb0c23e8d2d7fa9fd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250714T122256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T130201Z UID:10000529-1756908000-1756913400@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion Benchmarks DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) benchmarks and indices are being used to drive meaningful change in the workplace.\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. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us for this Peer Learning Forum\, where Business in the Community (BITC) members will come together to explore how diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) benchmarks and indices are being used to drive meaningful change in the workplace. \nWe’ll hear directly from members about the frameworks they find most valuable for measuring and enhancing inclusion. The session will also delve into how organisations have approached completing these benchmarks and indices\, and how they’ve used the insights and outputs to embed lasting improvements. \nWhy Attend? \n\nUnderstand the critical role DEI benchmarks and indices play in evaluating and advancing DEI performance.\nDiscover the range of benchmarks and indices available\, and explore their respective strengths and limitations.\nGain real-world insights into how organisations have leveraged these tools to create long-term value.\nLearn how BITC members have engaged colleagues and senior leaders in the process.\nTake part in a Q&A with guest speakers\, and enjoy opportunities for networking and peer knowledge sharing.\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-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-benchmarks-and-indices/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bitc-image-event-diversity-inclusion-plf-nov24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250814T135619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T100932Z UID:10000538-1757323800-1757338200@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-sept8/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/c70b6e199364c13dad251a2313e1ee9d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250221T124049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T105347Z UID:10000489-1757412000-1757417400@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Nature and Resilience Insight Series DESCRIPTION:This series will help businesses act on nature stewardship\, connecting the dots with carbon\, biodiversity\, and resilience.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis series is open to Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. \n\n\nAbout the event\nSession Three- Mapping\, Monitoring\, and Partnerships \nIn the final session of the series\, participants will explore the core themes that create a stronger business case for securing continuous support to preserve nature and improve biodiversity. \nWe have an exciting line-up for September and encourage you to join the session to hear from the wealth of expertise from our panellists: \n•  Jack Balsdon\, Phoenix. \n• Stacey Baggaley\, Principal Specialist: Nature & Business at United Nations Environment Programme WCMC. \n•  Elizabeth Newman-Earl\, e50k. \nBusinesses will learn how to maximise impact through consistent mapping\, assessing business impacts and dependencies via digital tools and identifying specific subsequent risks and opportunities. \n\n\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/nature-and-resilience-insight-series-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bitc-image-event-environment4-nov24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250722T123503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T123700Z UID:10000533-1757584800-1757590200@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Preparing for UK Sustainability Reporting Standards DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore what actions can be taken in order to get ready for the UK SRS\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. \n\n\nAbout the event\n‘The question now is how government translates intention into action. We’ve certainly seen the right intention\, green papers\, and white papers\, but how can we get that into regulation and action?’ – Adolfo Hernandez\, Chief Executive Officer\, Capita \nThe UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS) are finally out for consultation and although we’ve all been preparing based on our knowledge of the ISSB IFRS\, the CSRD and the TCFD (acronym bingo – are you confused yet?) it’s time to share learning and expertise on what companies are doing to get prepared for reporting. BITC will be responding to the consultation and some member companies will likely be doing so directly too. What’s included that we need to prepare for and what doesn’t go far enough? Now that this compliance sets a baseline\, what does this mean for the ‘responsible business’ approach? How can we ensure that we pivot resources to meet reporting requirements without dampening our aspirations and taking away from the interventions that create impact? Join us to discuss these questions and more alongside other BITC member companies. \nThis peer learning forum is part of a series on regulation\, alongside the Environment Peer Learning Forum on Climate-Related Transition Planning\, taking place on 16th September. \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-preparing-for-uk-sustainability-reporting-standards/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/884e151a09ddaad01ba776ff8781e486.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250722T153239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T153609Z UID:10000534-1758016800-1758022200@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Climate Related Transition Planning DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the implications of climate‑related transition planning.\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \n \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. \n\n\nAbout the event\nCompanies have been publishing their TCFD reports for a few years which presents a transparent narrative to stakeholders about how comfortable (or not!) a company is with considering and reporting against the risk and strategy required for remaining sustainable as they progress to Net Zero. The government is now thinking further about how to ensure companies understand the depth and scale of the transition required to a Net Zero economy. Not all businesses will continue to exist. The government consultation on the Climate Related Transition Planning is now open and BITC will be responding. \nJoin this peer learning forum with BITC’s Head of Just Transition and Environment Adviser to discuss with members questions including the following: \n\nIf we’re doing TCFD isn’t that enough?\nHow does the proposed Climate Related Transition Planning align with other frameworks that members already align to?\nWhat does increased regulation mean for being a leading responsible business?\nWhere has the ‘Just’ bit of the transition gone?\n\nThis peer learning forum is the second in a two-part series on regulation\, alongside the Strategy & Purpose Peer Learning Forum on the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards\, taking place on the September 11th. \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-climate-related-transition-planning/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Environment,Peer Learning Forums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/49ef968502b10f4ce20cd1bbb0880a66.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250715T145713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T100320Z UID:10000530-1758016800-1758024000@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Aberdeen Responsible Business Network: Achieving Community Regeneration DESCRIPTION:For members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC) who are involved in or interested in regeneration\, and are located in or have a presence in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. \nJoin us in Aberdeen on September 16\, 2025 from 9.30am for a 10:00 start. \nConnect with like-minded individuals\, share your experiences\, and discover new opportunities to make a positive impact in the community. \nDon’t miss out on this chance to be part of a growing network of responsible businesses in Aberdeen. Look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\nBackground\nBusiness in the Community set up the Aberdeen Responsible Business Network in 2019\, it was born out of a need for professionals who were tasked with driving Responsible Business activity across their businesses\, often off the side of their desks\, to have a better connection to individuals who were trying to achieve the same impact. \n\n\nAbout the event – Achieving Community Regeneration\nTogether we’ll explore how businesses of all sizes can meaningfully contribute to community regeneration. \nResponsible business strategies which consider a community’s needs alongside those of their business have a greater opportunity to empower that community to regenerate and ultimately thrive in parallel to achieving their business outcomes. \nJoin us to: \n\nConnect with your Aberdeen business peers\, to share practices and explore ways to progress your organisations approach to community regeneration.\nGain insights from Shell UK on the regeneration of Tullos\, and the Energy Transition Skills Hub.\nAppreciate Aberdeen City priorities based on Community Planning Aberdeen’s public engagement\, with a focus on employability.\nShare your experience\, on the challenges and opportunities discussed\, highlighting small and practical ways you could collaborate and contribute to community regeneration.\n\n\n\nAgenda\n0930 – Arrival and registrations \n1000 – Welcome \n1010 – Jennifer MacDonald\, Social Investment Advisor- Skills Lead\, Shell UK – Insights on the regeneration of Tullos and the Energy Transition Skills Hub \n1030 – Allison Swanson\, Community Planning and Improvement Manager\, Aberdeen City Council – Aberdeen City priorities based on Community Planning Aberdeen’s public engagement\, focus employability \n1050 – Related Business in the Community initiatives \n1100 – Facilitated breakout session to network with peers and learn from each other \n1145 – Next steps and Meeting \n1200 – Meeting closes \n\n\nRefreshments\n\nTea/coffee will be provided\n\n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Evelyn.Rorie@bitc.org.uk\, Senior Support Officer at BITC for any futher questions.\nFull attendance instructions will be sent before the event.\nAll attendees will be required to bring photographic ID with you on the day.\nPlease note that for registration at the event venue\, our host Shell UK requires all guests’ email addresses. These will only be used for registration purposes and will not be shared or used for any other reason.\n\nFind out more about Business in the Community Scotland URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/aberdeen-responsible-business-network-achieving-community-regeneration/ LOCATION:Aberdeen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/91795af02cc87ed91c9b4e7a5e76e805.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250807T094633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T100045Z UID:10000537-1758097800-1758105000@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Inclusive Recruitment Event DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about Business in the Community’s (BITC) flagship inclusive recruitment campaign Opening Doors.\n \nAudience  \nThis event is available to members and non-members of BITC. \nAbout the event\n\n\nJoin us to hear from BITC’s Employment and Skills Director\, Ola Kolade\, around the business benefits of inclusive recruitment\, including- \n\n• Attract talent: nearly three-quarters of jobseekers report that a diverse workforce is an important factor when evaluating companies and job offers\n• Fill vacancies: 51% of private sector employers report having hard-to-fill vacancies\n• Improve business performance: diverse companies earn 2.5 time higher cash flow per employee\, and inclusive teams are more productive by over 35%.\n\nBe 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. These include POBL Group\, Gower College Swansea. \nFind 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. \nAlso\, you will have the opportunity to network with other businesses and the opportunity to speak to those facing challenges in recruitment and hear the barriers they face. \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/inclusive-recruitment-event/ LOCATION:Swansea CATEGORIES:Employment and Skills 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:20250917T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250717T084841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T085359Z UID:10000531-1758103200-1758108600@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Race Champions Charter Forum DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive Race Champions session offering an early preview of insights from the Race at Work 2025 Survey with YouGov.\n\n\nThis is an online event that will be held on Microsoft Teams. \nAudience \nThis event is invite-only and is open to Business in the Community Race Champions. \n\n\nAbout this event \nJoin us for an exclusive Race Champions session offering an early preview of insights from the Race at Work 2025 Survey with YouGov\, ahead of their public release in the Then\, Now\, Next 30th Anniversary Flagship Report in October. \nWe’ll also be sharing advance details of the Race at Work Charter Reset\, developed in response to these insights and aligned with the 30th anniversary of BITC’s Race Equality Campaign. \nThis session is a chance to: \n\n– Preview key trends and patterns emerging from the 2025 survey\n– Understand the proposed direction of the Charter\n– Share your reflections to help shape the next phase of the campaign\n\nWe encourage all Race Champions to attend and have an opportunity in shaping what comes next. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette.ettarh@bitc.org.uk\, Business in the Community.\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event. URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/race-champions-charter-forum/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/88a9a04c24f6f477323e8e3a87dd34f4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250609T105740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T114422Z UID:10000525-1758117600-1758130200@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Yorkshire Employee Networks Summit DESCRIPTION:This event is run in partnership with Leeds Building Society.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event \nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). It is open to Employee Network Chairs/Co-Chairs\, DEI and HR Practitioners\, Leaders\, and Executive Network Sponsors. It is designed for everyone leading\, involved in\, working with\, and/or supporting the work of Employee Networks. \n\n\nBackground\nEmployee networks play a crucial role in fostering inclusive workplace cultures and have become vital to organisation’s Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion ambitions. They provide a platform for diverse voices and drive organisational change. \nThe Yorkshire Employee Networks Summit 2025 aims to empower those involved in these networks\, offering insights\, strategies\, and connections to enhance their effectiveness. \nThrough conversations within BITC’s Yorkshire & Humber Regional Board\, and Yorkshire & Humber ED&I network\, there was an apparent need to bring together network leads from across the region\, creating a space for exchange\, collaboration\, peer support\, and best practice insights. \n\n\nAbout the event\nFrom fostering inclusivity\, advancing diversity to driving innovation\, advocacy and action\, many organisations in the UK would not be where they are today if it wasn’t for the relentless and passionate work of employee networks. \nThe Yorkshire Employee Networks Summit 2025 is the premier gathering for professionals leading and supporting employee networks. It’s a celebration of the impact employee networks have had on workplaces from across the region. \nThrough tailored workshops and speaker panels\, attendees will gain actionable insights from industry leaders\, access the latest best practice\, and network with peers. This forum will provide the space\, tools and guidance to harness the full potential of employee networks. \nWe are offering two types of ticket for this event. We have limited capacity for the workshops however additional tickets are available for a 3:30pm arrival for the networking and panel session. \nPanel Speakers include: \n\nChair: Ainslie Wilson-Shearer\, Head of Diversity Inclusion & Wellbeing\, Mills & Reeve LLP and Member of Business in the Community’s Yorkshire & Humber Regional Board\nTina Hughes\, Director of Digital Channels\, Yorkshire Building Society\, Ethnicity Network Senior Leadership Team Sponsor\, and Chair of Yorkshire Building Society’s DE&I Forum\nCraig McNally\, Colleague Experience Partner (DE&I Lead)\, Newcastle Building Society\nEmily Bentley\, Resident Wellbeing Officer\, Anchor\, and enABLE Network Member\nVictoria Kenny\, People Advisor\, Leeds Building Society\, Chair of LGBTQ+ Forum\n\n\n\nAgenda\n2pm: Arrival and networking \n2.30pm: Welcome and move into workshops \n2.45pm: Workshops \n3.45: Break and networking \n4pm: Panel and Q&A \n4.45pm: Networking \n5.30pm: Close \n\n\nWorkshops\nIf you book a ticket for the whole event\, you will be able to pick one of the below workshops to attend: \nColleague Network Wellbeing: Embracing resilience in times of challenge \n“Anyone who is interested in making change in the world also has to learn how to take care of himself\, herself\, themselves… it means that we’re able to bring our entire selves into the movement” – Angela Davis \nResilience in the face of challenge can be the make or break of an effective colleague network. Having the tools and resources to look after your wellbeing is as important as a clear plan for activity. Join colleagues from Leeds Building Society for an insightful and collaborative session which will pose the question of “How can I adapt in challenging situations to manage stress and prevent burnout?”. \nSenior Sponsor Workshop: Championing Network Success \nA thriving employee network needs more than passion—it needs powerful\, visible support from the top. A committed Executive Sponsor is key to turning vision and purpose into impact. \nJoin BITC for an engaging\, practical workshop designed specifically for Executive Sponsors. Gain clarity on your role\, explore what effective sponsorship looks like\, and understand how to align network goals with wider business strategy. Discover how your leadership can amplify employee voice and drive real change. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nUnderstanding the Executive Sponsor role and responsibilities\n\n\nStrategic alignment and accountability\n\n\nThe power and purpose of executive sponsorship\n\n\nAdvocacy in action: what it means to truly champion a network\n\n\nScenario-based activity on active sponsorship\n\n\nTurning insight into impact: Commit to Action\n\nThis session is designed to increase confidence—and unlock the full potential of employee networks \n\n\nRefreshments\nRefreshments will be provided. \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/yorkshire-employee-networks-summit/ LOCATION:Leeds 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:20250918T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250603T081050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T152627Z UID:10000523-1758202200-1758211200@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Solutions for the Future - Hiring\, Reskilling and Upskilling the Region DESCRIPTION:Are you a business leader\, HR professional\, educator\, or policymaker passionate about building a stronger\, more inclusive workforce? Join us for Hiring\, Skilling and Upskilling the Region.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). We are keen to have social enterprises and SMEs at the event. \n\n\nJoin us for a dynamic morning of insight\, collaboration\, and action. This event brings together employers\, educators\, and community leaders to tackle the region’s most pressing employment and skills challenges—head-on. \n  \n🔍 Why Attend?\nCreating meaningful employment is one of the most significant ways that businesses can support individuals to break out of poverty. A good job offers security\, rights\, a fair income and opportunities for personal development and progression. Yet\, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds are far less likely to progress at work than their wealthier peers. For many low-income individuals\, securing a job does not mean upward social mobility; but instead\, remaining in a low-skill\, low-pay cycle. \n\nDiscover how to hire inclusively\, reskill effectively\, and upskill strategically.\nLearn from Business in the Community (BITC) and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) about regional strategies and national frameworks.\nExplore local social mobility challenges and how your organisation can be part of the solution.\nConnect with peers\, training providers\, and policymakers to spark new partnerships.\n\n  \n🎤 What to Expect:\n\nKeynotes from national and regional leaders in employment and skills\nPanel discussions on what’s working in the West Midlands\nInteractive workshop on inclusive hiring and reskilling\nRoundtable networking to share ideas and build collaborations\n\nWhether you’re a small business or a large employer\, this event will equip you with the tools\, insights\, and connections to make a real impact. \nDownload the full event agenda. \n  \n👥 Who Should Attend?\n\nEmployers and HR professionals\nLocal authorities and policymakers\nColleges\, training providers\, and educators\nCommunity organisations and employment support services\n\n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Andreea.Tudor@bitc.org.uk\, Regional Lead 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/solutions-for-the-future-hiring-reskilling-and-upskilling-the-region/ LOCATION:George Street Walsall WS1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/334dba432e0da3b6dc4a541babbd7f04.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250814T135637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T100927Z UID:10000539-1758706200-1758720600@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-sept24/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/c70b6e199364c13dad251a2313e1ee9d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250815T083905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T084036Z UID:10000540-1758722400-1758727800@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Does positive impact outweigh the negative? DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss how companies can strengthen their social impact to maintain trust and resilience as challenges arise.\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \n \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. \n\n\nAbout the event\nAfter over 40 years of helping businesses understand the positive impact they can create in communities\, BITC is starting to see a change in tide. Businesses are beginning to recognise that in these times of 2 x existential crises of the climate emergency and the AI industrial revolution\, that it’s time to understand if the positive impact of the business for society and the environment outweighs the negative impact. \nWhilst some business models are inherently designed to benefit wider stakeholder groups (social enterprises\, co-ops and mutuals\, employee-owned businesses)\, for others\, ‘purpose’ has long been the measure of whether a business exists for reasons beyond making a few people rich. But ‘measure’ is a strong word. BITC has long believed that a purpose needs to be measurable against KPIs and metrics\, yet few businesses have stepped up to this challenge [Anglian Water Services – Purpose Impact Assessment]. And yes\, it is a big challenge\, so in the shorter term\, we’ve asked companies to understand the long-term\, sustainable social impact of their activities instead of just measuring short-term inputs and outputs only. Yes\, that’s also hard\, but charities and governments have been doing it for over 30 years. \nWe’ve asked businesses to create a long-term\, evidence-based social impact framework to complement their Net Zero framework. BITC members are rising to the challenge(Crown Workspace social impact strategy). \nJoin us at this Peer Learning Forum to discuss with BITC experts and colleagues from BITC member companies how we can understand the long-term social impact that companies are creating\, providing a continued license to operate across a future that is only going to get tougher for employees and consumers. \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. \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-does-positive-impact-outweigh-the-negative/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Peer Learning Forums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/d386a2f3944c6079b23681548c5a75f9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250605T111111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T120129Z UID:10000524-1758794400-1758798000@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025: Insights DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn insights from The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). It will be of interest to applicants of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality\, and diversity and inclusion practitioners/managers\, HR/People/Talent management practitioners/managers\, Heads of Diversity and inclusion and Heads of HR/People/Talent management.  \n\n\nBackground\nThe Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality is the UK’s most highly profiled and well-established listing of employers taking action to create more gender-equal workplaces. \nSince 2011\, the flagship award has aimed to recognise and celebrate the organisations who are embedding gender equality at all levels of their organisation and are proactively committed to dismantling barriers to progression to ensure all genders can thrive. \nDespite the challenging external landscape\, findings from The Times Top 50 insights report and this event illuminates best practice from applicants that are continuing to drive positive change. Areas for improvement will also be uncovered\, inspiring and informing further actions. \nBITC’s Gender Equality Campaign exists to maintain momentum and accelerate progress towards gender equity\, future-proofing workplaces where inclusion and truly equal opportunity is no longer the exception but the rule. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis event will:  \n•  Reveal the areas in which organisations are meeting their gender equality ambitions.  \n•  Uncover areas where progress has stalled\, and the further action that needs to be taken to overcome this.  \n•  Provide best practice approaches and case studies from The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality.   \n\n\nSpeakers\n•  Phillippa O’Connor\, Chief People Officer\, PwC UK  \n• Sal Kaabipour\, DEI Project Lead- Global\, Internal\, National Grid \n• Anna Sirmoglou\, EUNA EDI Manager\, Mott MacDonald \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n•  Contact events@bitc.org.uk any further questions. \n•  Full joining instructions will be sent before the event. \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-2025-insights/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Gender Equality,The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bitc-image-event-gender2-nov24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250616T133514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T134016Z UID:10000526-1759226400-1759231800@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Wellbeing data and insights DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss how a data-driven approach to wellbeing is vital in effecting positive change.\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. Wellbeing and inclusion practitioners\, HR professionals and ERG leads will find this session particularly useful. \n\n\nAbout the event\n“What’s measured is treasured” and “what’s measured gets managed” are commonly used phrases in the world of responsible business.  Why is it that so many organisations report difficulty in determining the right measurements to demonstrate the bottom-line benefits of a healthier and happier workforce?  This session will present an ideal opportunity for BITC members to learn and share what data and insights are really shifting the dial.    \nBITC’s Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) takes a measurement lens and applies it to the whole of the Workwell Model\, confirming its fundamental importance in today’s lean operating environment. \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-wellbeing-data-and-insights/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bitc-image-event-wellbeing3-nov24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250722T122123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T122419Z UID:10000532-1759312800-1759321800@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles 14th Cohort launch DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for participants of the Cross Organisational Circles 14th Cohort to meet their circles and learn more about the programme.\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on MS Teams. \n \nAudience\nOnly for participants in the 14th Cohort of Business in the Community (BITC)’s Cross-Organisational Mentoring Circles\, including organisation D&I contacts\, mentors and mentees. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC’s Race at Work Cross Organisational Mentoring Circle (COMC) is a six-month mentoring programme that matches ethnically diverse mentees from a range of organisations\, public\, private\, non-profit\, into a circle. The circle is led by a mentor from another organisation\, who is responsible for convening the meeting\, agenda setting and imparting their experience. \nThe six-month programme includes monthly meetings and access to BITC’s network of guest mentors. These guest mentors deliver masterclasses on topics such as networking\, relationship management\, public speaking\, and personal branding. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis webinar will introduce the programme to participants\, who will hear from some of our alumni\, and have the opportunity to connect to their mentoring circle for the first session. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Event Coordinator\, BITC with 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-14th-cohort-launch/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/60d7f261359982e71e77ab47d25b8cb7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250731T163042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T091757Z UID:10000535-1759413600-1759419000@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:New Member Induction - October 2025 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 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/new-member-induction-october-2025/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:New Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/bitc-events-new-member-induciton-oct-2-sept25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250310T091546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T084217Z UID:10000493-1759831200-1759834800@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Race Equality Campaign 30th Anniversary: Report Launch DESCRIPTION:This webinar will profile the launch of the Then\, Now Next Report.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis is event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). It would be of interest to anyone who has signed the Race at Work Charter or who participated in the ‘Leadership\, employees and procurement’ YouGov survey\, particularly leaders and Executive Sponsors for Race. \n\n\nBackground\n2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the BITC Race Equality campaign. We will be sharing some fresh insights and updated evidence on trends linked to the Race at Work Charter captured within our most recent Leadership\, Employees\, and Procurement survey\, with YouGov in June 2024. This new data fed into our Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chains Insights report and builds on the evidence gathered in our Race at Work Survey series (2015–2021)\, providing a deeper understanding of racial disparities\, fairness and access to opportunities in UK workplaces. \n\n\nAbout the event\nBITC launched Race for Opportunity in 1995. The race campaign was supported by HM King Charles III and some of the most senior business leaders in the UK at that time. The BITC race equality campaign will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary milestone at this event. This webinar will profile the launch of the Then\, Now Next Report telling the story of the race campaign founding\, achievements over the last 30 years and the challenges ahead and vision of the key areas that are needed for the future. \nThis event will enable us to hear from senior business leaders\, celebrate progress already made and include clear calls to action for the future underpinned with the 30 years of evidence gathered. You will hear directly from leaders about the issues will be grappling with to create a future that ensures that everyone’s talent is unleashed in the UK to contribute to the much-needed economic boost to the economy. \n\n\nSpeakers\nSandra Kerr CBE\, Race Equality Director\, BITC will be presenting and facilitating the conversation with: \nRichard Iferenta\, Partner and Vice Chair\, KPMG\, and BITC Race Leadership Team Chair \nParminder Kohli\, Chair UK and EVP Sustainability & Carbon\, Shell \nProfessor Ian Thomson\, Professor (Teaching and Research) Accounting and Finance\, School of Business\, Chair in Accounting and Sustainability School of Business\, Associate Dean Research\, Dundee University \nNishi Mayor\, Director of Employer Engagement & Partnerships\, Youth Futures Foundation \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/race-equality-campaign-30th-anniversary-then-now-and-next-report-launch/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Race Equality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/bitc-event-banner-race-30-year-anniversary-march25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250820T110756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T124538Z UID:10000544-1759917600-1759921200@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Opening Doors Surgery: Sheffield Employers DESCRIPTION:This surgery offers Sheffield-based employers who have signed up to the Opening Doors campaign to gain insights and best-practice guidance.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nBy invitation only for Sheffield-based Opening Doors Employers. \n\n\nBackground\nBusiness in the Community’s (BITC) Opening Doors framework of evidence-based actions enables every employer\, regardless of size or sector\, to take part in the campaign and foster a culture of inclusive recruitment. \nFollowing the Opening Doors launch in Sheffield in June\, several organisations have signed up to the campaign from across the city. By unlocking inclusive recruitment\, signatories are part of the journey to boost Sheffield’s productivity and economic growth\, kick-starting long-term positive change. This initiative also directly supports the Pathways to Work programme\, run by Sheffield City Council\, helping economically inactive people into employment. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis surgery offers Sheffield-based employers who have signed up to the Opening Doors campaign to gain insights on actions under the Five Keys for Inclusive Recruitment framework and best-practice guidance. Employers will also learn about benefits\, support and resources available as an Opening Doors signatory. \nDuring this session\, attendees will have the space to ask BITC questions about the campaign and its commitments. There will also be an opportunity to interact\, share learnings and exchange ideas with fellow Opening Doors employers from Sheffield. \nGuest speakers \n\nOla Kolade\, Employment & Skills Campaign Director\, Business in the Community\nPeter Slack\, Strategic Support Coordinator\, Sheffield City Council\nBecky Hopewell\, Development Manager\, Sheffield City Council\n\n\nAgenda \n\n10am – Welcome and driving action with Opening Doors\n10:10am – Building on local opportunities – Sheffield Council\n10:20am – Group discussion\n10:55am – Closing remarks\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 Jenny.McLaren@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-surgery-sheffield-employers/ 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:20251009T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193911 CREATED:20250820T140024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T140344Z UID:10000545-1760032800-1760041800@www.bitc.org.uk SUMMARY:Coventry Community Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join business\, public and voluntary sector leaders in painting a picture of Coventry today and your hopes for its future.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \n\n\nAudience\nAttendance is by invitation only. Number of places is limited. \n\n\nAbout the event\nBringing together leaders from both business and the community\, this special event is being kindly hosted by Feeding Coventry\, a community focused charity providing food\, advocacy and support to local people. Join us for an opportunity to learn from and network with likeminded individuals\, committed to a vision for the future of Coventry\,  \nOur Pride of Place work harnesses the power of the Business in the Community (BITC) network\, combining our expertise in creating opportunities and driving place-based regeneration with the skills and resources of our members to make a meaningful impact on local communities.  \nAttendees will be joined by a group of senior business leaders participating in The King’s Seeing is Believing Visit\, led by Zahra Bahrololoumi CBE\, Chief Executive Officer\, UK&I\, Salesforce.  \nThe visit will explore the interconnected challenges faced by Coventry’s communities and examine how businesses can play a pivotal role in fostering inclusive growth and opportunity for all.  \n\n\nRefreshments\nNetworking reception followed by community dinner \n\n\nAbout The King’s Seeing is Believing Programme\nThe King’s Seeing is Believing programme\, established in 1990 with His Majesty King Charles III as our Royal Founding Patron\, 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 into the communities themselves. He understood that the power of the visits was not just in seeing and believing but also in how to turn that experience into ‘doing’. \nOver 25\,000 business leaders have taken part in visits\, each designed to show the unique contribution business can make when working in partnership with others on an issue or in a community. By thinking strategically about the implications for their business\, the visit gives a different understanding of the long-term impact and benefit that can be delivered for both business and communities. \nThis programme is kindly supported by Salesforces and Linklaters LLP. \nL earn more about The King’s Seeing in Believing Programme \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Diana Abad\, Engagement Manager at diana.abad@bitc.org.uk for further information.\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/coventry-community-dinner/ LOCATION:Coventry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/caa82d6c28097d9959588704e34fdf36.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR