UBM Brings Together Organisations for Successful Partnerships

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*HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN BUSINESS AND
THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR*

UBM plc today launches Business4Better UK 2013. A 2-day programme
of workshops, seminars, immersive experiences and case-studies will
bring together experts, practitioners, thought-leaders and agents of
change. The event on 9-10 July at the National Hall, Olympia, London,
is designed to offer inspiration, motivation and practical help to
anyone seeking to create successful and meaningful partnerships.

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UBM plc Chief Executive Officer David Levin commented: "The best
way for us to support the communities in which we do business is by
doing what we do best - running events. Business4Better UK is part of
our Community Engagement Series around the world, through which we
harness the commercial and professional expertise of our employees
and business partners in a not-for-profit environment to make a real
difference. These events highlight the growing importance of these
kinds of partnerships, which benefit all parties involved - this is
the future of sustainable and responsible business."

Business4Better UK is free to attend for not-for-profits, social
enterprises and businesses. The event is designed for anyone already
thinking about the benefit of partnerships, or who are looking for
advice and support before they take their first steps.

Over 150 not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises will
be invited to showcase their work and demonstrate 'live' why business
should engage with them, with the aim of partnering with businesses.
Additionally, visitors will be able to explore how to progress a
partnership further and meet those that are looking to start new
conversations.

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), the
largest umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in
England, have been confirmed as official partner for Business4Better
UK.

"Charities have long been working with businesses for mutual
benefit but partnership working isn't always easy. We are delighted
to be partnering with UBM on Business4Better UK where charities can
learn from one another on how to get the most out of cross-sector
partnerships, and businesses can understand the many benefits of
working with charities as well as their specific needs," added, Sir
Stuart Etherington, Chief Executive, NCVO.

If you are an organisation working within the not-for-profit or
social enterprise sector and would like to be part of Business4Better
UK this year, please visit the website
http://www.business4better.org.uk for more information on how to take
part.

To register to attend Business4Better please click here
[https://b4b2013.registerbynet.com ]

Notes to Editors:

About Business4Better

Business4Better UK forms part of UBM's Community Engagement
Series, which includes three other events running in India, Brazil
and the USA.

It is as part of UBM's commitment to being a more responsible,
sustainable business that we have developed this not-for-profit
series, with the belief that the best way for us the support the
communities in which we do business is by doing what we do best -
running events.

You can find further details of each event in the Community
Engagement Series by following the links below:

UBM's Community Engagement Series 2013

Business4Better USA, http://www.business4better.org

NGO India, http://www.india-ngo.org

Business4Better UK, http://www.business4better.org.uk

ONG Brasil, http://www.ongbrasil.com.br

About UBM plc

UBM plc is a global marketing and communication services company.
We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together
at events, online and in print. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30
countries are organised into specialist teams which serve commercial
and professional communities, helping them to do business and their
markets to work effectively and efficiently.

For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com; follow us at
@UBM_plc to get the latest UBM news.

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