Organisation for Responsible Businesses (ORB)

Lets Change The World... One Small Business At A Time

We have a vision of thriving, vibrant cities, towns and villages, where small businesses play a vital role in their local communities, contributing socially and economically and setting an example of ethical and responsible business behaviour in the UK and across the world.

The Organisation for Responsible Businesses is a membership organisation with a vision of a better way of doing business: a way that is good for business AND a better world.

Does that sound like your business philosophy?
Do you care about people and our fragile environment?
Do you believe that operating ethically and responsibly is Just Good Business?
We certainly do!

If this resonates with you, we are delighted because we believe that SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are not only the powerhouse of the British economy but they also, collectively, have the power to make a real difference to our societies at local, national and even international levels.

But we need more businesses to change the way they operate: to consider people and their environmental impacts.

We need to shout louder about a better way of doing business.

We need to increase the responsible business movement.

Become a member of ORB and be part of that movement.

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TESTIMONIALS

As a new business in a competitive market, ORB membership gives us an edge. When we explain we are a Social Enterprise, approved Organic by the Soil Association and we are supporting the work of Fauna and Flora International, the world’s oldest conservation charity, the icing on the cake is being able to say and we are members of ORB -The Organisation for Responsible Businesses. We might not have the marketing budget of our competitors, but we have a USP in our ORB membership. This has all helped to attract an unpaid board of eight very bright young NEDs who have just started work with us.

Mike BearcroftCo-founder and Director of The Cornish Spirits Drinks Company Ltd

We joined ORB shortly after launching in 2018 and it was by far one of the best business decisions we made. ORB has been an integral part of our sustainable business model. As an impact business, environmental sustainability is at our core. We work under the United Nations' Business Programme working towards meeting sustainable development goals and the team at ORB have been instrumental in our growth, in helping us expand our reach and to maintain our focus on operating as a responsible business. We've met a number of other wonderful sustainable businesses through ORB and Jill is always an email away and willing to help with any query - big or small! We look forward to being ORB members for a long time to come.

Seffie WellsFounder and CEO of aidie London, award-winning baby brand providing specialist baby footwear

SMP have been members of ORB since 2012. Clive is also a registered auditor for the Responsible Business Standard. ORB membership has been an important part of my business networking for several years. We are a large group of like-minded people focused on sustainability. This allows us to exchange ideas and knowledge with each other on topics which not only help our own businesses, but equally important help the wider world of social enterprise and environmental conservation. Strategic network groups are a vital part of business and personal development. ORB delivers those benefits and I recommend this group to others

Clive BonnyDirectory of Strategic Management Partners Ltd (SMP), independent consultants focusing on sustainability, with additional specialisms in Intellectual Property.