What we do - Business in the Community

What we do

Business in the Community (BITC) is the UK’s largest and most influential responsible business network dedicated to building a fairer and greener world together, supported by His Majesty The King for over 40 years.

We inspire, engage and challenge purposeful leaders to take practical action to mobilise their collective strength as a force for good in society by:

OUR VISION


A fairer and greener world driven by fairer and greener businesses.

OUR MISSION


We convene the network of purposeful leaders committed to changing business, transforming lives and helping the planet and communities thrive.

Our specialist advisers support individual businesses by delivering targeted interventions, training and strategic change programmes, sharing best practice and frameworks for action.

A NOTE FROM HM THE KING

“Business in the Community’s strength is in the network it convenes and in the pioneering and passionate individuals in business, who help to drive, inspire and engage others to do more.”

HM King Charles III

December 2023

BITC HISTORY

Explore BITC’s history and the impactful journey of our members in championing responsible business. Born from the dedication of business leaders, BITC thrives through its members—the driving force behind our collective pursuit of social change.

OUR AMBITIONS

We work with thousands of business leaders, and our network represents over 7 million people — more than 20% of the UK workforce. Over the last few years, we have benefitted nearly 10 million people, and we are transforming lives in eight of the most deprived places in the country.

Over the next 10 years, our focus is to engage even more business leaders in impactful action within their organisations and local communities, convening a united force to challenge some of the most pressing issues of today.

        MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN

        Joining our network is a public commitment to being a purpose led business and to leverage the power of working together to deliver positive economic, social and environmental change.

        WHY JOIN?

          Joining our network is a public commitment to being a purpose led business and to leverage the power of working together to deliver positive economic, social and environmental change.