ELBA creates possibilities in East London by connecting business to local people alongside public and community partners, to enable social, economic and infrastructure change. For around twenty years, as an alliance of major City and Canary Wharf companies, ELBA members have engaged in a sustained, pro bono volunteering effort to support the regeneration of East London. Amongst out members we count over one hundred and twenty international investment banks, utility companies, law firms and many others that have built long-term relationships with every sector in the community.
In 2007/2008 we fielded over 7000 volunteers into Hackney, Tower Hamlets and the Thames Gateway, actively supporting more than 500 local organisations making a real difference to the lives of communities in some of the most deprived parts of East London.
ELBA offers our member companies an unparalleled networking opportunity both through our Area Forums and key stakeholder events. The Forums allow members to build relationships with key local players and help develop ELBA’s position on strategic issues. Our networking receptions and dinners provide a chance to meet top London business leaders, and to hear from key allies on the issues of the day.

Our Vision-

ELBA creates possibilities in East London by connecting business to local people alongside public and community partners, to enable social, economic and infrastructure change. For around twenty years, as an alliance of major City and Canary Wharf companies, ELBA members have engaged in a sustained, pro bono volunteering effort to support the regeneration of East London. Amongst out members we count over one hundred and twenty international investment banks, utility companies, law firms and many others that have built long-term relationships with every sector in the community.

Programmes and Activities-

ELBA will find accessible and flexible opportunities to suit your volunteers be they back-room staff or company directors. If you want to do it we find it for you. We offer:
• “Off the shelf” business volunteering opportunities: mentoring voluntary sector leaders; leadership support for senior teaching staff; strategic planning; marketing support; website development; becoming a school governor; supporting local sports groups working with disengaged young people etc.
• Bespoke initiatives that meet your strategic objectives and engage staff at all levels from across your business.
• Executive partnering.
• GP Mentoring.
• Boardbuilders programme.
• Future Focus – an innovative programme working with people from all age groups to build aspirations & employability skills.
• PA Partners.
• Hackney Schools Mentoring Programme.
• The support of a dedicated staff team that will work with you to deliver 10 team challenges over the year. We have a tried and tested team challenge toolkit and training session for your staff, and can work with all group sizes.
• “Insight” tours for company employees, taking them to the heart of communities in East London, to meet key partners and to see for themselves what the opportunities are for volunteering help.
• Every year ELBA recognises the outstanding contribution made by its private sector volunteers at an event hosted by our Chair, Harvey McGrath, where we give awards to exemplary individuals highlighting their contribution and the contributions of their companies.