• Pay attention to the impact on our immediate surroundings

Local cycling events
On the occasion of ‘World Bicycle Day’ on 3 June 2024, Forest National and the Sportpaleis opened their doors to host a local bicycle event, to draw more attention to sustainable modes of travel to and from the events at our venues.

Be•at is not only committed to operating its venues and theaters in a sustainable way, but also wants to encourage sustainable (partial) mobility to and from events. ‘Fiets Brocante’ in Forest National and the second edition of the ‘Fietspaleis’ in the Sportpaleis extensively highlighted bicycle use and enjoyment.
 
Voluntary work
For years, we have been offering local associations the opportunity to take care of our bar services, as a way to earn a nice extra to finance their operations. Social, cultural or sporting associations are given the opportunity to run one of the bars to raise money for the club or for a good cause. This way, money flows to the rehabilitation of people with disabilities in Guatemala, to temporary accommodation for young people in difficulties and to many other nice projects. A special thanks to all the volunteers, because they make sure that we can achieve more as a society.

Internships
For several years now, be•at has had a partnership with AP Hogeschool (journalism students), KdG Hogeschool (photography students) and Thomas Moore Hogeschool (Media & Entertainment Business students). All together, more than 10 students are working within our organisation this year (2024). This is our way of taking our social responsibility and contributing to the development and deployment of young people. And conversely, it’s a way for be•at to keep its finger on the pulse in various fields.

Bosses of tomorrow
In our country, tens of thousands of children grow up in an environment with socio-economic challenges. These children have dreams and talents, but unfortunately, the place and the social environment they grow up in are the greatest predictors of their success. To give these young people a chance at a good start on the job market, the project ‘Baas van Morgen’, or Boss of tomorrow, was created. For one day, kids take over a part of business and do the work of the boss, to experience what it means to run a company. Be•at supports this project, because every child deserve equal opportunities.