What we do
Business in the Community (BITC) is the King’s Responsible Business Network, the UK’s largest and most influential responsible business network dedicated to building a fairer and greener world together.
We inspire, engage, and challenge leaders to take practical action to mobilise their collective strength as a force for good in society.
OUR VISION
A fairer and greener world driven by fairer and greener businesses.
OUR MISSION
We convene the network of leaders committed to changing their business and leveraging the
power of working together to deliver positive economic, social and environmental change.
OUR IMPACT GOALS
- Every young person and job seeker feels supported and has clear pathways into work.
- Every employer invests in the skills needed today and the future, to create workplaces where everyone can grow and reach their potential regardless of background.
- Every community has a shared sense of pride and hope with the support needed to build a strong collective vision to deliver a fairer greener future.
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.
Our Impact: Leading with Purpose
From breaking down barriers to employment and ensuring employees thrive at work to helping businesses tackle food insecurity and transforming places into flourishing communities – our Impact Report highlights the significant progress we’ve made over the past 12 months.
Why Join the BITC Network
We combine thought leadership and consultancy with delivery in organisations and in communities. We work in partnership across the UK with businesses, government and other great charities, to lead action on the ground by leveraging the power of business to change lives and transform communities.
