Root Soup received pro bono support through Business in the Community's ProHelp programme in the form of a new website, developed by Ardmore Advertising ProHelp is a network of professional firms that provide assistance towards establishing more sustainable communities in Northern Ireland. The value of this work for our local community cannot be quantified in terms of financial value. It actually changes people's lives. Staff development and demonstration of commitment to corporate responsibility are key business benefits, however, it also promotes a rise in professional standards. Jackie Henry, Partner, Deloitte Chair of ProHelp With budgets being increasingly tight pro bono work is becoming a more popular way for businesses to make a contribution. Firms, which include public relations agencies recruitment consultancies, solicitors and surveyors, agree to donate a specified number of hours over the course of a year to help good causes. Charitable organisations then make requests through Business in the Community to use these services free of charge. ProHelp, our national network of over 1,000 professional firms is committed to providing free advice and support to groups from the voluntary/community sector to enable them to become more sustainable. Over 130 local member firms locally are engaged in providing pro bono, professional advice to the voluntary and community sector, including social economy projects. Much of this work takes places in deprived communities, where local groups are unable to fund additional services to support key activities. What are the benefits? Provides your employees with opportunities to use their professional skills outside