National Business Response Network
Connecting businesses with community organisations to supply vital support
Business in the Community (BITC), supported by AXA, has reactivated its National Business Response Network (NBRN) to enable businesses to provide vital items and skills support to community organisations in need across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
As we navigate these uncertain times, it is more important than ever to come together and support our communities.
However, we understand that it can be a challenge to know how best to provide support. This is where the NBRN comes in.
About the National Business Response Network
The NBRN was launched at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 to connect businesses with people and community organisations in need. We have reactivated this important network to provide much-needed assistance during the cost-of-living crisis.
Through business support, we will focus on providing five much-needed items and five vital skills:
- Laptops and smartphones
- Warm clothing and bedding
- Food packaging
- Energy-efficient products
- Kitchen equipment
- Job coaching
- Wellbeing mentorship
- Marketing advice
- Sales/fundraising advice
- Operational/scale-up advice
HOW NBRN WORKS
Community Organisations: Let us know what support you are looking for by completing the Request Support form. Our team will then be in touch to discuss your needs and make your request live on our ‘view requests’ page which is accessed by our pool of business volunteers looking to offer support.
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Laptops and smartphones
For people who use services but do not have a device to make contact/stay in touch. - Warm clothing and bedding
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Food packaging
Ideal for food banks/community kitchens to distribute greater quantities of food or mental health charities to support arts and crafts activities. -
Energy-efficient products
For those who face unaffordable energy bills. -
Kitchen equipment
Both for organisations feeding communities and charities placing individuals in accommodation.
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Job Coaching
Support for individuals within the community seeking employment during the cost-of-living crisis. -
Wellbeing mentorship
Support for team members of community organisations who may be under increasing strain as the demand for their services grows. -
Marketing advice
Helping organisations to raise awareness with beneficiaries who need help and to attract more support. -
Sales/fundraising advice
Support to help organisations generate more funds to meet growing demands. -
Operational/scale-up advice
Expert guidance on scaling up operations to meet growing demand.
CONTACT US
For more information on the NBRN please get in touch here
Our impact during covid-19
See how Business in the Community brokered relationships between businesses and community organisations to respond to the needs of communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.
