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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Creating social impact on a shoestring
DESCRIPTION:Join us to create real social impact on a shoestring\, learn from others and ask the right questions to make limited funds go further.\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\nThe December budget left no one feeling wealthier and immigration\, economy and health continue to be the top three issues of concern for the UK public. ‘Hidden homelessness’ has increased by nearly a third since 2020 (Crisis) and 2 million children continue to be in ‘deep material poverty’. The good news is that the social impact investment market has grown to £11.2bn in 2024 (reported in Dec 25)\, a 10% increase on 2023. BITC member companies are more and more conscious of the requirement for businesses to fill the gap to shift the dial on social impact in the UK\, not only because it’s the right thing to do\, but because without a thriving society healthy employees\, wealthy customers and robust suppliers cease to exist. \n \nWhilst some larger BITC members are working with us to define their positive impact across their entire business and investing in long term partnerships to create systemic change (see the 100 year partnership between Aviva and The Wildlife Trust for inspiration)\, not everyone has the significant £££ to invest that the business case warrants. Businesses who are focusing on one or two really good things\, using their limited resources or shoestring budgets very strategically\, are still contributing to their piece of the social impact pie. Join BITC members at this Peer Learning Forum to consider how to create social impact on a shoestring\, learn from others what they’ve been able to achieve and discuss the key questions to ask yourself to make high impact decisions with limited funds. \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 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-social-impact-on-a-shoestring/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:Building Psychological Safety in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn\, connect\, and collaborate on creating inclusive\, psychologically safe workplace cultures.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event hosted by Amey. \nAudience\nThis event is members only. It is open to all members and will be of particular interest to EDI and wellbeing leads\, HR\, line managers and senior leaders. \n\n\nBackground\nPsychological safety is the shared belief that people can speak up at work without fear of negative consequences. In psychologically safe environments\, employees feel able to ask questions\, share ideas\, challenge decisions\, and admit mistakes while still being treated with respect. It is not about being “nice\,” avoiding conflict\, or lowering standards; rather\, it enables honest dialogue\, learning\, and accountability. When psychological safety is present\, people are more willing to contribute fully because they trust that their voice will be valued. \nPsychological safety is critical because it directly affects how well organisations perform and make decisions. When people feel safe to speak up\, risks and errors are identified earlier\, assumptions are challenged\, and better decisions are made. Teams are more innovative because individuals are willing to experiment\, learn from failure\, and offer new ideas without fear of blame. In contrast\, low psychological safety leads to silence\, missed opportunities\, and preventable mistakes\, often at significant cost to the organisation. \nGetting psychological safety right also has a profound impact on engagement\, wellbeing\, and retention. Workplaces where people feel unsafe often experience higher stress\, disengagement\, and burnout\, as employees spend energy protecting themselves rather than contributing. Leaders play a crucial role in shaping these environments through their everyday behaviours\, such as how they respond to mistakes\, invite input\, and handle disagreement. Organisations that intentionally build psychological safety create cultures of trust and resilience\, enabling people to perform at their best and sustain success over time. \n\n\nAbout This event\nKindly hosted by Amey\, this event will bring together professionals to share perspectives\, challenge assumptions\, and learn from one another’s experiences. Through open discussion and practical insights\, we will explore how modelling psychologically safe behaviours can strengthen leadership\, boost team performance\, and improve morale and retention. Whilst also connecting with like-minded peers\, learning from real-world challenges and solutions\, and building supportive cross-sector relationships. \nSpeakers\nConfirmed Panellists: \n\nSarah Minor-Massy\, Head of Inclusion\, Engagement and Culture\, PWC\nKate Hinder\, Inclusion & Wellbeing Advisory Lead\, Business in the Community\n\nAgenda\n9.30am: Arrive from this time \n10.00: Keynote Session \n10.45: Breakout Session 1 \n11.30: Break \n11.45: Breakout Session 2 \n12.30pm: Insights session \n12.45 -1.30pm: Networking Lunch \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact events@bitc.org.uk\, Events 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/building-psychological-safety-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Birmingham B4 6AT
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SUMMARY:North West Responsible Business Impact Showcase
DESCRIPTION:A curated night spotlighting the brands\, people and communities building our region’s future.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event \n \nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members. \n\n\nBackground\nOne of the key objectives of the North West Regional Leadership Board is to advance the responsible business movement across the region. This event will showcase successful collaborations between members\, Business and the Community and the wider community\, while promoting responsible business practices more broadly. \n\n\nAbout This event \nJoin Business in the Community’s North West Regional Leadership Board to celebrate the strong links between businesses and communities in our region. Hear about successful collaborations\, understand the work that goes on to achieve this from both sides\, and connect together to improve responsible business practices across the North West. \nHosted at Manchester’s innovative new workspace Island\, this event will bring business professionals and community leaders together to showcase the art of the possible. \n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments will be available. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Alice.Young@bitc.org.uk 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/north-west-responsible-business-impact-showcase/
LOCATION:Manchester M2\, United Kingdom
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