Ortus is a leading Business Development Agency with a strong portfolio of social and commercial businesses. Based in Belfast, The Ortus Group provides unique business support programmes and affordable, high quality commercial property plus complementary services to a diverse range of businesses from start-ups to long established enterprises across all business sectors. Named Social Enterprise of the Year 2016, Ortus has a strong social ethos focussed on social regeneration through initiatives such as direct donations to local community and voluntary organisations, free business support to local SMEs, educational bursaries and charity events. West Belfast Enterprise Board trading as Ortus is a registered charity. The Ortus Group consists of: Ortus Property Services – 360,000 sq ft or high quality and affordable business premise rental throughout the Greater Belfast area. Ortus Business Services – Quality business training, mentoring and consultancy. Flex Language Services – Professional translation, interpretation and language tuition services. Franchising NI – Support for those looking to set up a franchise or franchise their business. Fire Risk Assessment – Specialist fire risk assessment, fire protection services and intensive training. Company Registry – Online company formation agent. City Business Hub – Conference, event and training space with a dedicated programme of free business training. West Belfast Social Enterprise Hub – Advice and guidance for social enterprise businesses