We are Nesta, the research and innovation foundation. We use a wide range of innovation methods to design, test and scale new ideas and solutions to the biggest challenges of our time.
We are a UK charity and our work is enabled by a financial endowment. We are registered in England and Wales with charity no. 1144091 and in Scotland with no. SC042833.
Business in the Community (BITC)champions responsible business as essential for long term economic growth and resilience.
We convene, campaign, and consult with business to tackle society’s most pressing challenges—from climate change and place-based regeneration to inequality, workplace wellbeing, and inclusive growth.
BITC empowers its membersto:
- Lead responsiblyby embedding purpose and sustainability into strategy.
- Collaborateacross sectors to drive systemic change.
- Act locally and nationallyto support communities and unlock opportunity.
Founded by His Majesty King Charles III in 1982, BITC has over four decades of experience in engaging businessand delivering measurable impact in both business and in communities through evidence-based interventions.As a trusted partner to business and government, BITC convenes leadership, influences policy, and accelerates action—helping shape a future-ready economy that works for everyone.
Today, BITC has 600+ member companiesof all sizes across the UK. Join the network today: bitc.org.uk/join-us
FutureLearn is a global learning platform with a mission to transform access to education by offering top online courses from the world’s leading universities and brands. From online degrees, microcredentials to short courses, we offer accredited and unaccredited world-class education that is 100% online, on-demand, and social. Our courses allow learners to unlock highly skilled new career paths, and empower themselves to change the world.