Business in the Community (BITC)

The King's Responsible Business Network
Business in the Community (BITC)
REGISTERED NAME
BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY
REGISTERED NUMBER
297716
ORGANISATION TYPE
Charity Commission England and Wales
YEAR OF REGISTRATION
1987
LOCATION
Wales: Newport (The Newport Place Programme is the first of it's kind in Wales covering Newport wide with key focus on Pillgwenlly, one of the Uk's most deprived neighbourhoods.)
Last Updated:
08.12.2025
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£18M

Turnover

0

Employees

0

Volunteers

Organisation Overview

Areas of Interest

  • Children / Young people
  • Community
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Environment
  • Equal opportunity
  • Food & Hunger
  • Girls and women
  • Housing
  • Poverty
  • Schools

Our History

  • BITC is the UK’s largest responsible business network. Through the Newport Place Programme, we bring together businesses, public bodies, and community partners to tackle local challenges around employment, health, education, and the environment. We facilitate collaboration, provide tools and insight, and drive lasting change at a local level.

Areas of Operation

  • Wales: Newport

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    Young people will benefit through increased access to skills training, job opportunities, and mentoring, helping them build brighter futures. Our partnerships with educators and employers ensure local youth are supported to thrive and succeed

  • People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

    Ethnic groups will benefit through inclusive employment pathways, community investment, and targeted support that addresses inequalities. By amplifying diverse voices and fostering equitable opportunities, we aim to build a fairer, united Newport.

  • Community

    Our work in Newport is focused on enhancing the city’s role as the gateway to Wales by unlocking new jobs, fostering skills development, and driving economic growth for long-term prosperity.

Our Vision for a better future

  • To transform Newport into a thriving, inclusive city where everyone regardless of background can access fair work, quality housing, and healthy environments. By uniting business, community, and civic partners, we will tackle poverty, boost skills, and position Newport as a vibrant, sustainable gateway to Wales, rich in opportunity and pride.

How the charity helps

  • Other Charitable Activities
  • Provides Services
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Sponsors Or Undertakes Research

Our Social Value in Media

  • Title:
    Business Leaders Visit Newport as Part of BITC’s Seeing is Believing Programme

  • Media Name:
    Business News Wales

  • Media Date:
    2023/06/23

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Our goals to make a difference

  • Build inclusive communities Support fair access to jobs, education, and wellbeing to reduce inequality and strengthen local communities.

  • Bridge the opportunity gap Empower people furthest from the job market through training, mentoring, and inclusive employment pathways.

  • Drive place-based change Unite local partners in Newport to co-create solutions that tackle shared challenges and deliver long-term impact.

  • Promote responsible business Encourage businesses to embed purpose, equity, and sustainability into their core strategies.

  • Improve access to housing Support businesses and partners to address housing challenges, ensuring affordable, sustainable homes in Newport.

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