Forthcoming Business Community Partnership Events

March events from BCP including sessions on Social Enterprise funding, HR Law and Management Ethics

Please see attachments for details, contact
bookings@bhbcp.org.uk or call 01273 810276 for booking.

Why being ethical is good for Business
Date: 18 March 2011

Time: 12.30pm – 5.15pm
Venue: The Business Community Partnership, Brighton Junction, 1A Isetta Square, 35 New England Street, Brighton, BN1 4GQ
Contact: bookings@bhbcp.org.uk
No cost to participants

An event that will bring together business, social enterprises, charities and public sector organisations to learn best practice from social enterprises about why being responsible, ethical and focussing on environmental, social and economic issues is Good for Business whatever sector you work in.

Demonstrating ethical/responsible business practices has never been more important.  Recent scandals in public and financial services have highlighted more than ever the need for organisations to be able to demonstrate values such as integrity, transparency and legal compliance.  Supporting organisations to make profits and surpluses ethically; build trust amongst their stakeholders; engage in corporate responsibility and achieve environmental, social and economic change within the area organisations work in is good for business.  

Social Enterprises have always had these principles and values at the heart of their organisations, and the ways they engage with stakeholders.  This event will showcase a number of examples of social enterprises and best practice together with workshops covering different aspects of ethical and responsible business practices.

Who is this event for?  Our aim is to bring together charities, social enterprises, private and public sector representatives to create a dialogue and learning forum to inform future activity; build collaborations and develop the services of The Business Community Partnership to support companies and organisations do business better and be sustainable during the current changing and challenging times.

No Cost to participants. This event is supported by Se2 Partnership / Office for Civil Society

To for more detail and to book please email bookings@bhbcp.org.uk

For info on membership email membership@bhbcp.org.uk or visit www.bhbcp.org.uk


HR and Employment Law:  1-2-1 Surgery
Date:  17th March 2011

Venue: Business Community Partnership Offices, Brighton, Brighton Junction, 1A Isetta Square, 35 New England Street, 
Time: 3pm/4pm

These surgeries will offer advice and guidance on employment law and HR in relation to your organisation, including advice on employee law, employee handbooks and HR policies.

This surgery is delivered by a fully qualified solicitor from Martin Searle Solicitors; a community law firm providing niche legal services in employment law, housing law and community care law. Martin Searle Solicitors is a committed BCP member and have won several awards for their engagement with the community (Dec 2010 - Community Engagement Award at the Sussex Business Awards).
Organisations can book one hour with the solicitor to discuss their concerns. The commercial cost of this surgery would be £175.
Cost (to cover brokerage admin and overheads): 
BCP Members:
Band 1 - £20 (No paid staff)
Band 2 - £35 (1-50 employees)
Band 3 - £50 (51 or more employees)
Non-members:
Band 1 - £40 (No paid staff)
Band 2 - £70 (1-50 employees)
Band 3 - £100 (51 or more employees)
For more info and to apply for a slot please email Elizabeth on bookings@bhbcp.org.uk or call 01273 810276

Other events:
HR Law – Grievance & Disciplinary Workshop – 29 March
Social Enterprise: funding and finance – 25th March


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www.bhbcp.org.uk/membershipBenefits/default.asp

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