Beyond Business
Growing people and communities, not just businesses.
Our focus areas
Youth
Digital Skills
Education
Entrepreneurship
Community
Opportunity
Why It Matters
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not.
Across our communities there are young people with ideas, traders with great products and small businesses ready to grow. What many of them lack is access: to skills, tools, networks and the chance to be seen. We believe a business like ours has a part to play in changing that.
- Practical skills that lead to real work and income
- Support for small businesses and first time founders
- Connections to mentors, partners and markets
- Stronger communities that grow together
Our Focus Areas
Where we put our time, skills and resources.
Our initiatives focus on six areas where we believe practical support can make a lasting difference.
Youth Development
Programmes, mentorship and experiences that help young people build confidence, direction and leadership.
Digital Skills
Practical training in digital marketing, content creation and online tools that open doors to work.
Education Support
Working with schools, students and educators to bring practical, real world learning into the classroom.
Entrepreneurship
Guidance, visibility and support for traders, makers and first time founders building their businesses.
Community Development
Initiatives that bring people together and strengthen the places where we live and work.
Opportunities & Access
Internships, introductions and pathways that connect people with jobs, partners and markets.
Our Commitments
How we approach every initiative.
These principles guide what we take on and how we deliver it.
Open access
Free or low cost places wherever possible.
Local first
Rooted in the communities we serve.
Practical learning
Skills people can use straight away.
Inclusion
Opportunities for young people and women.
Partnership
Working with schools, groups and organisations.
Mentorship
Time and advice from people across our team.
Measured impact
We track what changes and learn from it.
Transparency
Clear reporting to partners and supporters.
How We Work
Listening first, then acting together.
We design initiatives with the people they are meant to serve, not just for them.
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Listen
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Design
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Partner
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Deliver
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Measure
Using What We Do Best
Our everyday skills, put to work for good.
Beyond Business draws on the same capabilities we use for our clients. Each of our divisions has something to give, which means our support goes further than a one off donation.
- Media to tell the stories of people and communities
- Marketing support that helps small businesses get seen
- Distribution that connects local makers to new markets
- Academy training that builds skills for work
Get Involved
Let's create more opportunities together.
We cannot do this alone. Whether you are a company, organisation, school or individual, there is a way to be part of what we are building.
- Partner with us on a programme or initiative
- Sponsor training places, events or community projects
- Volunteer your time, skills or mentorship
- Introduce us to communities and people we should support
Who We Support
People and places with potential.
Young people
Building skills, confidence and direction.
Students & schools
Bringing practical learning into education.
Traders & small businesses
Growing visibility, sales and know how.
Women entrepreneurs
Support to start and scale their businesses.
Local communities
Initiatives that bring people together.
NGOs & partners
Working together for greater impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions. Clear answers.
It is Native Distribution’s social impact work, focused on youth development, digital skills, education, entrepreneurship and community development.
Contact us to hear about current and upcoming initiatives. We share details on eligibility, dates and how to apply for each one.
Many of our initiatives are free or low cost, depending on the programme and the support of our partners. Each programme explains any costs upfront.
Tell us about your goals and the communities you serve. We will explore programmes we can design or deliver together.
Yes. Companies can sponsor training places, events and community projects, and we report back on what their support made possible.
Yes. We welcome professionals who want to share their skills as trainers, mentors or speakers.
In the communities where we work, as well as online where that helps more people take part.
Yes. Diaspora partners can sponsor, mentor online or help connect programmes with resources and opportunities.