East London Business Alliance builds the connection between businesses and local communities, bringing the time, skills and resources of the private sector, to help build the capacity of local organisations, support young people in education and place people into employment in London. ELBA makes community investment easier, more effective and more rewarding, whether through face-to-face activity or online.
ELBA finds creative, ingenious and impactful ways to support local communities. Each year over 12,000 people from business give back to local communities through ELBA, using their skills, time, ideas and commitment to help in a very wide range of activities. Everything they do is needed in the local community and will have an impact.
Each year, ELBA places hundreds of people into work in London through our award-winning employment programme, delivers over 12,000 business volunteers into the community, and works with over 200 local organisations in east London and beyond.
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What does three months thinking about sustainable development for charities look like?
We`ve just wrapped a pilot programme matching small groups of business volunteers with organisations to consider how they measure impact and consider their role in sustainable development and climate change.
Place-based solutions are crucial for a just transition, especially as those supported by charities are anticipated to be disproportionately affected by climate change. Our volunteers discovered that addressing these challenges within the third sector often lacks quick fixes. Nevertheless, we`re delighted to have identified tangible steps forward for each organisation involved.
![What does three months thinking about sustainable development for charities look like?
We've just wrapped a pilot programme matching small groups of business volunteers with organisations to consider how they measure impact and consider their role in sustainable development and climate change.
Place-based solutions are crucial for a just transition, especially as those supported by charities are anticipated to be disproportionately affected by climate change. Our volunteers discovered that addressing these challenges within the third sector often lacks quick fixes. Nevertheless, we're delighted to have identified tangible steps forward for each organisation involved.](https://elba-1.org.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 ELBA is thrilled to announce Julie Hutchinson as our new CEO! With 20 years at ELBA and roles like Deputy CEO since 2020, Julie’s experience and dynamic leadership will guide us to new heights in reducing poverty and inequality.
Chris Watson, Chairman of the Board, shared, “Julie’s dynamic, outgoing leadership style and innovative approach are exactly what ELBA needs as we navigate the evolving landscape of corporate purpose and respond to ever-growing levels of community need. Her vision aligns perfectly with our commitment to social impact, and we are confident that under her guidance, ELBA will continue to thrive and reach new heights. We also thank outgoing CEO Ian Parkes for his impactful contributions over the last eight years.”
Julie says, "I am honoured to lead ELBA and eager to steer this incredible organisation into the future. Together, we will continue to deliver meaningful positive impact for our communities."
![🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 ELBA is thrilled to announce Julie Hutchinson as our new CEO! With 20 years at ELBA and roles like Deputy CEO since 2020, Julie’s experience and dynamic leadership will guide us to new heights in reducing poverty and inequality.
Chris Watson, Chairman of the Board, shared, “Julie’s dynamic, outgoing leadership style and innovative approach are exactly what ELBA needs as we navigate the evolving landscape of corporate purpose and respond to ever-growing levels of community need. Her vision aligns perfectly with our commitment to social impact, and we are confident that under her guidance, ELBA will continue to thrive and reach new heights. We also thank outgoing CEO Ian Parkes for his impactful contributions over the last eight years.”
Julie says, "I am honoured to lead ELBA and eager to steer this incredible organisation into the future. Together, we will continue to deliver meaningful positive impact for our communities."](https://elba-1.org.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
@Britishlandplc hosted an excellent HR workshop for charities where they provided insight and advice on HR queries. It was a practical and insightful session, thank you to the British Land volunteers and thank you to @thetogether.project, @wen_uk, and @ikwro for attending.
#eastlondon #HR #workshop #charity
![@Britishlandplc hosted an excellent HR workshop for charities where they provided insight and advice on HR queries. It was a practical and insightful session, thank you to the British Land volunteers and thank you to @thetogether.project, @wen_uk, and @ikwro for attending.
#eastlondon #HR #workshop #charity](https://elba-1.org.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Another successful BoardMatch event where 11 East London and Islington charities recruiting trustees had the opportunity to meet interested individuals from our business partners! Thank you to @Macquariegroup for hosting the event.
#charity #trustee #eastlondon
![Another successful BoardMatch event where 11 East London and Islington charities recruiting trustees had the opportunity to meet interested individuals from our business partners! Thank you to @Macquariegroup for hosting the event.
#charity #trustee #eastlondon](https://elba-1.org.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Putting our knife skills to the test! 🔪🍅 Last week, a group of students studying hospitality at @Newhamcollege were invited to @Fooditude to spend the day with Chef Alex who took them on a tour around the kitchen and gave a knife skills demonstration, teaching them the various techniques of cutting. The learners then finished the day with a wholesome lunch and wise words from the Head Chef.
![Putting our knife skills to the test! 🔪🍅 Last week, a group of students studying hospitality at @Newhamcollege were invited to @Fooditude to spend the day with Chef Alex who took them on a tour around the kitchen and gave a knife skills demonstration, teaching them the various techniques of cutting. The learners then finished the day with a wholesome lunch and wise words from the Head Chef.](https://elba-1.org.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
It`s #SmallCharityWeek! ELBA is lucky to work with many small charities yearly through Community Works. Organisations face many challenges working in limited operation capacity, but they are also the heart of our communities in their impact.
Statistics provided by:
* NCVO https://bit.ly/3xn4Ktu
* PolicyBee https://bit.ly/3L2Fzj4
![It's #SmallCharityWeek! ELBA is lucky to work with many small charities yearly through Community Works. Organisations face many challenges working in limited operation capacity, but they are also the heart of our communities in their impact.
Statistics provided by:
* NCVO https://bit.ly/3xn4Ktu
* PolicyBee https://bit.ly/3L2Fzj4](https://elba-1.org.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)