Record

Performance TitleBusiness in the Community - Responsible Business Gala Dinner 2014 [Private]
Performance Date8-9 July 2014
Performance DayTuesday
Performance Time18:02
Main PerformersGeorge the Poet,
David Henson,
Dr Ralf Speth (CEO Jaguar Land Rover),
HRH The Prince of Wales - speakers
ChoirsMilitary Wives Choir
Set ListIntroduction (David Walliams, Natalie Pinkham),
Military Wives Choir and George the Poet,
Speech (HRH The Prince of Wales),
Speech (Dr Ralf Speth)
Interview (David Henson, Natalie Pinkham)

Awards:
Responsible Business of the Year - National Grid,
Santander Responsible Small Business Award - Novus Property Solutions,
Education Award - EDF Energy and Okehampton College,
ASDA Enterprise Growth Award Small Company - Camden Town Unlimited - Collective Project,
ASDA Enterprise Growth Award Large Company - Blakemore Fine Foods - Heart Distribution Producer Programme
Building Stronger Communities Award - New Charter Housing Trust Group - Inspire: Integrated Family Services,
Bupa Workwell Engagement and Wellbeing Award - Gentoo - Employee Wellbeing: Happy, Health and Here (HHH),
Dairy Crest Rural Action Award - WM Morrison Supermarkets plc - Morrisons Farming Programme,
Engaging Customers of Sustainability Award - Anglian Water Services - Love Every Drop - Keep it Clear,
Inspiring Young Talent Award - EE - EE Apprenticeship Award,
International Disaster Relief Award - UPS Humanitarian Relief Programme,
Sustainable Products and Services Awards - Lakes Free Range Egg Company Ltd - environmentally friendly egg production,
Unilever International Award Small Company - Glasgow Caledonian University - Grameen Caledonian College of Nursing,
Unilever International Award Large Company - GlaxoSmithKline - 20% Reinvestment,
Work Inclusion Award - Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP - Ready for Work
Royal PresenceHRH Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales,
HRH Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge,
HRH Prince Henry of Wales (Prince Harry)
Performance NotesOver 1,400 senior business people attended the event, which was supported by Jaguar Land Rover, BITC's Responsible Business of the Year 2013, and hosted by comedian David Walliams and Sky Sports presenter Natalie Pinkham.

Entertainment included performances from the Military Wives Choir and George the Poet, and guests also enjoyed seeing Natalie Pinkham interview David Henson, the captain of the Great Britain squad at the US Warrior games for injured and disabled servicemen about the upcoming Invictus Games.

HRH The Prince of Wales made the appointment of Marc Bolland, CEO of Marks & Spencer, as the Prince's National Ambassador for Responsible Business.

A reception area was held in the gallery by Jaguar Land Rover. A white Jaguar car and a white Land Rover were parked on the auditorium stage throughout the awards and outside in the West Car Park three Jaguar Land Rovers were displayed.

The Prince of Wales attended as President of Business in the Community and with the Royal party, were received by Sir David Brewer (Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).
Related Archival MaterialDigital Photographs,
Menu and Seating Plan
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/8/7/2014/45Business in the Community - Responsible Business Gala Dinner set list8 July 2014
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work9916Business in the Community - Responsible Business Gala Dinner 2014 [Private]1
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/19166Business in the Community (BITC); 1982-; British charity
DS/UK/2765Walliams; David Edward (1971-); English comedian, writer, children's author, actor
DS/UK/19167Pinkham; Natalie Jane (1978-); British television presenter
DS/UK/18644HRH Prince Henry of Wales (1984-); British royal family member
DS/UK/2697King Charles III; King; Charles Philip Arthur George (14 November 1948-); King of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms
DS/UK/765Duke of Cambridge KG KT; William Arthur Philip Louis (1982-); Prince; British royal family member
DS/UK/774Chivenor Military Wives Choir (2010)
DS/UK/3900George The Poet (1992 -); British poet
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