List of business and trade associations of the United Kingdom
This is a list of business and trade associations based in the United Kingdom. These organisations generally aim to promote and support their respective industries or professions, including advocacy, networking, professional development, and standards-setting. General Business Associations British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) - A national representative body for accredited Chambers of Commerce across the UK, supporting and lobbying on behalf of businesses of all sizes and sectors. Confederation of British Industry (CBI) - An organisation that speaks on behalf of 190,000 businesses, including 140 trade associations. It provides lobbying, advice, and networking opportunities. Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - An organisation advocating for small businesses and the self-employed in the UK. Institute of Directors (IoD) - A UK-based organisation providing support and advocacy for directors and business leaders. Make UK (previously EEF) - Represents manufacturers and businesses in the engineering sector. British Retail Consortium (BRC) - The leading trade association for UK retail businesses. Industry-specific Associations TechUK - Represents companies in the cyber technology sector. UK Finance - The trade association for the UK banking and financial services sector. Oil & Gas UK (OGUK) - Represents the UK offshore oil and gas industry. RenewableUK - Represents companies in the wind