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Business in the Community Cymru is the business network committed to transforming lives and helping the planet and communities thrive, in Wales.

This is the page for Business in the Community (BITC) Cymru; the Prince's Responsible Business Network in Wales. We are the business-led charity which works with business of all sizes and sectors in Wales to achieve success by maximising the commercial benefits of responsible business practices; and at the same time making a real difference to the people, economy and environment of Wales.

09/10/2026

Everyone should start their working life feeling safe, valued and supported.

Yet young people aged 18 to 24 are more likely than any other age group to say they have witnessed or experienced racial harassment or bullying at work - and 38% do not know their organisation’s reporting process.

Employers need to prevent unacceptable behaviour, support those affected and make it clear where employees can turn for help, including when incidents involve customers, clients or service users.

Our Tackling Bullying and Harassment Guide provides practical guidance to help employers:

✅ Strengthen policies and leadership accountability
✅ Provide training and support to recognise, prevent and respond to racial harassment and bullying
✅ Communicate expectations and establish clear reporting routes
✅ Use data to monitor progress and inform action

Explore the guide and help build a workplace rooted in fairness, inclusion and respect: https://www.bitc.org.uk/toolkit/tackling-bullying-and-harassment/?utm_source=facebook_cymru&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_race_bullyingandharassment_toolkit_20261005

08/10/2026

We’re pleased to have launched Cohort 15 of our long-running Cross-Organisational Mentoring Circles (COMC) programme.

Our latest Race at Work report calls for greater access to mentoring and networking opportunities for ethnically diverse employees.

COMC helps put that into practice.

Connecting Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse mentees with senior leaders across organisations, the programme supports career development, shared learning and professional connections.

Invest in your diverse talent. Find out more and register your interest in our next cohort: https://www.bitc.org.uk/race/cross-organisational-mentoring-circles/?utm_source=facebook_cymru&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_race_comc_20261005

💡 PS. ICYMI – Download our new ‘Race at Work 2025 – Charter Reset One-Year On’ report, which brings together employee evidence and young people’s voices to show where progress has been made, where barriers remain, and what employers can do next: https://www.bitc.org.uk/report/race-at-work-2025-charter-reset-one-year-on/?utm_source=facebook_cymru&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_race_rawcharterreset_report_20261005

06/10/2026

Race equality at work needs more than good intentions. It needs employers to understand where barriers remain, and take visible, measurable action.

The Race at Work Charter is a practical framework to help employers do that. Our new report, ‘Race at Work 2025: Charter Reset — One-Year On’, brings together employee evidence and young people’s voices to show where progress has been made, where barriers remain, and what employers can do next.

The refreshed Charter places a stronger focus on inclusive leadership and supporting young people from ethnically diverse, marginalised and lower socio-economic backgrounds into good work and enterprise.

This conversation continues today at BITC’s ‘Black History Month 2026: Honouring our Communities, Driving Progress’ event at London City Hall, bringing employers and partners together to explore how we turn commitment into lasting progress on race equality at work.

Take a look at our key findings, then read the full report: https://www.bitc.org.uk/report/race-at-work-2025-charter-reset-one-year-on/?utm_source=facebook_scot&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_race_rawcharterreset_report_20261005

KPMG, NatWest, Shell, YouGov

05/10/2026

How can businesses strengthen the resilience of the communities they serve?

Our Futureproofing Business resources, collated with support from Royal London, help organisations turn the recommendations from our ‘Creating a Future Ready Economy’ report into action.

This guidance explores how businesses can use investment, purchasing power and partnerships to strengthen community resilience and support shared prosperity.

For organisations ready to lead, that means scaling action, influencing others and sharing learning across suppliers, partners and peers.

Explore the report and the guidance in our Futureproofing Business Resource Hub: https://www.bitc.org.uk/futureproofing-business/?utm_source=facebook_cymru&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_environment_futureproofing_hub_20261005

07/09/2026

This , we’re shining a light on the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and its work to embed inclusion across its supply chain.

Committed to fairness, equality and inclusion, the NDA used BITC’s Inclusive Procurement Maturity Model (IPMM) to benchmark its approach, recognise existing activity and identify opportunities for further development.

The work supports the aim of including diverse-led businesses in supply chains, helping create fairer, more inclusive and more resilient business practice.

Swipe through to discover how the NDA is putting inclusive procurement into action.

💡Discover what inclusive procurement can look like in practice. Read the full NDA case study: https://www.bitc.org.uk/case-study/nda-embedding-inclusion-into-procurement-practices/?utm_source=facebook_cymru&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_race_nda_casestudy_20260831

13/08/2026

A just transition means making sure the move to a net-zero, nature-positive future is fair and inclusive for people, communities and the places where businesses operate.

For organisations at the adopting stage, the focus is on building understanding: considering impacts on people and places, listening to stakeholders, and identifying where practical early action can make a difference.

Explore our comprehensive Futureproofing Business resources, produced with support from Royal London, for tools and guidance to help you get started: https://www.bitc.org.uk/futureproofing-business/?utm_source=facebook_cymru&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_environment_futureproofing_hub_20260810

03/08/2026

What does it mean to futureproof a business?

It means building resilience, creating lasting value and taking practical action in a rapidly changing world.

That’s why we’ve launched our new Futureproofing Business Resource Hub, produced with support from Royal London.

💡Explore practical tools, guidance and examples to help turn recommendations into action: https://www.bitc.org.uk/futureproofing-business/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_environment_futureproofing_hub_20260903

28/07/2026

Could your recruitment process be quietly shutting out great talent?

Our latest case study shows how Wales & West Utilities used our Opening Doors inclusive recruitment campaign to widen access – building in adjustments at every stage, simplifying application options, and investing in inclusive manager training to create a more accessible, confidence‑building and fair experience for candidates.

For responsible businesses focused on workforce resilience and inclusion, it’s a practical example of recruitment that is “fair by default” – widening the talent pool and better reflecting the diverse communities you serve.

Learn more and discover practical actions your business can take to open its doors to long‑term workforce resilience and talent. https://www.bitc.org.uk/case-study/wales-west-utilities-opening-doors-to-diverse-talent/?utm_source=facebook_cymru&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_employment_openingdoors_casestudy_20260727

17/07/2026

⚠️ Alarmingly, many people experiencing poverty are already in work.

This highlights a deeper issue of insecure and unpredictable work holding people back from financial stability and wellbeing.

As the Government consults on reforming zero-hours contracts, businesses have a crucial opportunity to help shape approaches that reduce insecurity without removing opportunity.

🗣️ We encourage employers to respond to the consultation before 25 August 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/make-work-pay-ending-one-sided-flexibility-reforms-of-zero-hours-and-similar-contracts

15/07/2026

Is the ‘S’ in ESG finally having its moment?

In our latest blog, BITC’s Social Impact Lead, Chelsie Riley, explores a shift that has been a long time coming.

🌳For years, ESG conversations have been dominated by climate and, more recently, nature.

But a new development is starting to change how businesses think about the ‘social’ side – people, employees, communities, and wider society – not as a nice-to-have, but as something far more fundamental.

Businesses rely on people and on stable, functioning societies to survive.

The issues society faces are a clear business problem, with a clear link to commercial success.

💡 Read Chelsie’s blog to see what this could mean for your organisation: https://www.bitc.org.uk/blog/is-it-finally-time-for-the-s-in-esg-to-shine/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_rb_socialimpactreporting_blog_20260713

📅 And if you want to go further, BITC members can join us to explore what this means in practice at our upcoming online event on 21 July: https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/social-impact-reporting-whats-next/

🤝 Join BITC - together we can make an even greater impact: https://www.bitc.org.uk/join-us/?utm_source=facebook_cymru&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=bitc_rb_socialimpactreporting_join_20260713

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