UK Minister Satvir Kaur addressed the Business in the Community Pride of Place Annual Summit on 2 June 2026, thanking organisers and sharing her personal connection to Southampton’s deprived neighbourhoods. She highlighted the government’s commitment to place‑based investment, announcing a £6 billion programme that will fund 300 communities over the next decade, giving local people control over spending. Kaur also introduced the Office for the Impact Economy, aimed at fostering philanthropy, impact investment and business‑government partnerships. She cited examples from the West Midlands where employers are supporting hidden talent, and noted that each Pride in Place community receives £2 million a year for ten years to deliver local projects. The minister called on businesses, charities and organisations to join the partnership to build thriving communities.
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