The Organisation for Responsible Businesses was registered as a company limited by shares in February 2009 and converted to a Community Interest Company in February 2019, although by the very nature of our work the company has always been a social enterprise.
ORB launched in February 2010 with a mission to change the world, one small business at a time.
That mission remains the same today.
We launched with a mission…
The Organisation has a vision of thriving, vibrant cities, towns, and villages where small businesses play a vital role in their local communities, contributing to social, environmental, and economic sustainability and setting an example of ethical and responsible business behaviour in the UK and across the world.
Our purpose is to realise that vision by:
(a) Encouraging and promoting a better way of doing business; a way that is good for business but also good for people (the workforce, local community, and society at large,) and good for the environment;
(b) Supporting and promoting our members;
(c) Providing learning and certification options accessible to members and non-members that develop and authenticate responsible business practices;
(d) Carrying out any other appropriate activities to further our purpose, including but not limited to events, research, surveys, studies, actions intended to influence public opinion, government, and other bodies, either on our own account, by commissioning others, or in collaboration with other organisations.
Membership is restricted to organisations that are micro, small, or medium-sized at the time of joining.
About Us
What Is Responsible Business?
To learn more or to apply to become a member Contact jill@orbuk.org
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