- Benefits
Standard Membership
Standard membership of Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) gives companies consultancy on CR management, a network of business contacts, recognition of company achievements and access to many best practice learning experiences.
Standard members have access to a maximum of eight days consultancy which can include either Corporate Responsibility Integration (CRI) or Corporate Community Involvement (CCI) or the Community Foundation for Ireland (CFI). A selection from the following benefits can be made, subject to annual time allocation:
- Free access to networking and learning events on corporate responsibility
- Access to a national network of coordinator meetings
- Dedicated Account Manager for CRI and CCI
- Immediate access to a comprehensive CR information service
- Exclusive discounts on all BITCI conferences and events
- Delegate discounts for all Ethical Corporation events and seminars
- Signed Charter of membership
- Speaking opportunities at National, European and Global events
- Participation in ‘Inspiring Excellence’, the benchmark annual publication formally documenting best practice in CR in Irish companies
- Profiling opportunities - acknowledgement as a standard member on the BITCI website
- Sponsorship opportunities for media, events and seminars
- Free subscription to CR News Monthly, Ireland’s only dedicated CR magazine
- Regular email updates
- Support is provided to participate in the four social inclusion programmes: The Linkage Programme, Ready for Work, EPIC (Employment for People from Immigrant Communities) and the Schools’ Business Partnership.
Tax Deductible
Through Sections 848A and 87A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 2001, the annual donation is allowable as a deductible trading expense or an expense of management when computing profits for corporation tax.
For further information contact Sarah Harte, Membership & Marketing Executive; Tel: 01 874 3827 or email sharte@bitc.ie
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