A trade association is an organisation founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry. It participates in public relations activities such as advertising, education, political donations, lobbying and publishing but its main focus is in collaboration between companies, or standardisation.
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Association of travel agents and tour operators specialising in travel advice, guidance, and resolving travel complaints and holiday compensation.
Professional body for front of house staff – including food and wine waiting staff and bar assistants. Its aim is to improve the basic knowledge of restaurant staff. Provides skills seminars and training programmes.
ACA represents the interests of commercial aviation companies particularly in the aircharter industries and markets. List of members, rules, links, mediation, specimen contracts and news.
Primary objective is to increase the recycling rate for aluminium drinks cans and foil. Funded by the major aluminium can and foil rollers, and the leading foil converters.
Trade association for UK dealers in antiquarian and rare books and related areas.
Trade association for companies involved with asbestos removal. News, member search and details of member services.
Purchasing consortium for independent electrical wholesalers. Also providing support and guidance in IT, legal and HR matters.
Trade association representing manufacturers, contractors, test houses and consultants in the passive fire protection industry.
Includes member list, news, contact details and links to related web sites.
The ABI aims to provide leadership to the industry and to shape and influence decisions made by the Government, regulator and other public authorities.
The member companies of ABMEC are the leading manufacturing companies within the United Kingdom mining equipment sector.
Organisation representing accountancy firms.
ACA is the representative body for UK consulting actuaries.
Represents the collective views of the consulting engineering profession.
Organisation dedicated to the promotion and growth of the contact lens industry. Provides information on lenses, practitioners, members and an FAQ.
The campaigning voice of over 33,000 local shops. Includes information on joining ACS, its lobbying activities, advice, networking and industry news.
AEMT includes the majority of the leading firms in the repair, re-conditioning, and merchanting of industrial electrical and mechanical machinery.
The AEO's mission is to increase the significance of exhibitions within the marketing mix and to satisfy the needs of an increasing number of visitors. It is run by members for members.
AGS is a trade association established to improve the profile and quality of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering in site investigation, design, remediation and construction.
Membership body for contractors, independent professionals and freelancers. Includes overview, news, events, library, services and membership.
AITO is an association of over 150 independent tour operators, who specialise either by holiday destination or by holiday type or activity.
News, views and sources of information for both trade and the public.
An industry body producing events, research, networking and knowledge sharing for the UK digital media industry.
Bring together the clothing industry from fibre manufacture through to garment manufacture, retail and aftercare. Details of clothing industry job vacancies, news, events and publications.
Established in 2001 by a number of leading bathroom manufacturers to represent their interests at all levels.
Resources for the aerosol industry, from the suppliers of components and chemicals to fillers and marketers of aerosol products.
Organisation of craftsmen and women concerned to maintain standards in the field of antique furniture restoration and conservation. Includes information on their student branch and listed colleges.
Network of independent fair trade shops across the UK promotes fair trade retailing and provides a point of contact and communication for the exchange of ideas amongst our members. Includes shop directory and information on producers.
Provides a voice for landscapers and aims to raise standards throughout the industry. Information about membership, awards, events and news.
Features a members search facility and information on related industry matters.
Provides a focus for all british bridal retail issues and a voice to individual retailers.
Trade association for the educational supply industry. Includes information about the association, pages for educators, and searchable database of suppliers.
Trade body representing the interests of a collection of trade associations in the energy and power industry.
Trade association representing owners and managers of holiday, touring, and residential parks across the UK.
Information about the institute, with membership details, an on-line database of member interior designers, and on courses. Contact details.
Represents the UK international freight services industry. Includes news, members directory events and training.
Trade organisation that represents installers and manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment specifically for marine use. Details of code of practice, services and products.
Trade federation for the UK plastics and polymer industry.
Trade association representing companies in the UK promotional merchandise industry and promoting professional standards in branded products.
Trade association for the UK retail industry. Includes news, details of policy work, events, and business information.
BSIF is a trade body within the safety industry. Provides a profile, news, information on member services and on joining the organisation.
Details of membership conditions, with industry news, events and links.
Aims to encourage and promote higher standards of skill and technical knowledge of glass and glass apparatus. Provides information on membership, symposia, news, the journal and library.
UK textile machinery industry association.
Members directory, details of code of conduct, publications, news and information on services provided.
Aims to encourage and assist its members through training, advice, support and benefits to operate profitable businesses that are recognised by customers to deliver the highest standards of advice, service and value for money.
Representing all aspects of the temperature controlled supply chain from producer through storage and distribution to the retailer. News, events, directory and reading room.
The voice of the coach, bus and light rail industries in UK; information about membership, benefits, campaigns, regional presence, and contacts.
Cosmetics industry trade association representing companies involved in making, supplying and selling cosmetic and personal care products.
Supporting the craft and artisan baking community. Providing advice and resources.
Aims to provide the owners of thatched properties with a satisfactory and dependable service and represent the interests of thatchers. Provides information on thatchers, thatching materials, roof maintenance, thatching standards and thatch specifications.
Organisation representing businesses concerned with the advancement, manufacture, supply and application of edge protection systems.
A British National trade association which was established in 1983. Works within the home improvement industry. Promotes its vetted members including professional builders, plumbers and double glazing companies to home owners.
Trade association and training body for the UK and Irish safety net rigging and fall arrest industry.
Providing news issues and legislation affecting all aspects of the telecommunications industry.
Formed to represent and support the independent retailer sector; information about services, membership, contacts, and advice sections.
Support and advice for persons in the licence trade. Information on services and case studies.
A trade association that aims to promote the professional status of the UK fire safety industry. Provides information on membership, training and events.
Only professional association for independent foodservice consultants.
Organisation for freelance hairdressers in the UK. Describes its objectives, facilities and services with information about membership.
Trade association for the fresh fruit, vegetable and flower industry, representing retailers, wholesalers, importers and packers.
Trade association representing businesses across the UK sports and play industries, including sporting goods, play equipment and golf sectors.
National organisation representing the interests of companies in the instrumentation, control, automation and laboratory technology industry in the UK.
Has a mission to support, celebrate and encourage independent food and drink retailers and the producers that supply them.
Professional association of food writers and broadcasters in the UK.
Details of this trade association, which supports and promotes excellence in a range of crafts.
Promotes and improves the standards of catering in hospitals and healthcare establishments; education and training; and improving the professional interests and status of health care caterers.
For the hospitality, travel and retailing industries. Includes information about membership.
ICOM promotes and protects the interests of its members who manufacture, commission, service and maintain industrial and commercial heating equipment. Provides information on membership, press releases, events and job opportunities.
Qualifying body for stock takers within the Licensed Trade. Profile and services.
Information on careers, special interest groups, logistics and transport policy, publications and benefits of membership.
UK organisation representing ISPs.
Representative body for unit trust and investment fund managers. Offers statistics, press info, publications, training and how to join.
Trade association for professional art and antique dealers. Provides a search facility, information on fairs and exhibitions, services offered to members and advice offered to the public.
Details of specialist leadwork contractors, newsletter and training opportunities.
Trade association representing licensed private hire vehicle and taxi operators across the UK, promoting industry standards and advocating on licensing and regulatory issues.
Membership information, directory of licensed and registered locksmiths, guidelines, contact details and links.
Body representing nearly 500 professionals providing catering to the care industry, including meals on wheels, care homes and residential homes.
Includes county-by-county list of sweeps.
The professional association for Paralegals. It aims to encourage, promote and develop the role and practice of the paralegal and represent the best interests of its members.
Trade body for the UK caravanning industry. Member directory, links, news and sections for public, industry and press.
Represents the county based, regional, Master Thatchers Associations.
UK site for promotion of milk and dairy products. Site contains resources and information for schools and educational needs.
Provides advice, support and information on business issues for members and how to choose a builder for the public.
Membership details, directory of contractors, technical advice and product sourcing.
Trade association lists member companies and organisations that work in the home improvement sector, and offers advice on improving and modernising homes.
NICEIC represents the UK electrical contracting industry. Offers registration for electrical contractors. Includes advice for home-owners and specifiers.
Information and advice for market traders on retail markets throughout the UK. Access to business insurance. Membership details, and markets database.
Trade association representing private hire and taxi operators, drivers, and local associations across the UK.
An Association of thatching straw growers, who can share experience, speak for and promote the industry, whilst maintaining the highest standards of thatching straw production.
Established in 2004, the NCASS represents mobile caterers, sandwich bars, buffet and corporate hospitality caterers, burger bars, delivery rounds, takeaways, pizza bars, fish and chips and others in the fast food industry, together with suppliers to the trade.
Trade association representing operators of nuclear power stations, and companies engaged in decommissioning, waste management, nuclear fuel cycle, equipment, engineering, construction, research. News and promotional information about nuclear power and the nuclear industry.
OFTEC aims to promote excellence in the oil heating and cooking industry. Provides technical advice and information on oil fired heating and cooking for consumers, manufacturers, technicians and specifiers and includes a special section for members.
News, diary and membership information for the association representing agents and mill-owned sales offices of overseas paper and board makers.
Promotes the value of peas as a food and vegetable. Includes facts and figures and press releases.
Representing manufacturers and suppliers of branded pneumatic tools and collated fasteners in the UK. Membership information is given.
Industry organisation supporting standards in UK power flushing and central heating system cleaning.
Undertakes research projects on all aspects of professionalism. Discussion areas, events listings, news, government consultation papers and links to a variety of resources.
Represents executive and non-executive directors of UK businesses. Information on membership benefits, joining fees and networking services.
The PMI's UK Chapter exists to support the goals and objectives of PMI within the United Kingdom. Site includes newsletters, details of events and activities, and membership information.
Association of antiquarian and secondhand booksellers. Details of fairs, news, events and membership.
Representing the main public relations consultancies in the UK. Includes a directory PR agencies, online recruitment matching service, online referral system, publications and reference information for the public relations industry.
A business resource for members and prospective members of the REC or others with an interest in recruitment issues.
Professional association for head chefs, pastry chefs, restaurant managers and quality suppliers. Concerned with raising standards and public awareness of food, food provenance, cooking and service, as well as helping to attract young people into the industry through education and training programmes.
Independent organisation addressing the issues facing the UK dairy farming industry. Directory of members, with details of council members, news, events and publications.
Professional society dedicated to the support of education and training in colour science and technology throughout industry. Contains news, membership information, and full information about the Colour Museum in Bradford.
Promotes the interests of UK based companies in the international market place and to governments.
A news, information and resources website for science and technology technicians working in secondary education in the United Kingdom.
Trade Association for the laundry, cleaning and textile rental industry. Offers consumers, The DryCleaning Information Bureau, where consumers can locate specialist cleaners in their area, for all types of garments and textiles.
Definitive guide to trade associations, federations and guilds in the UK, backed by the CBI, the DTI.
Gasket cutters umbrella association in the UK.
Training courses, membership FAQ, application form and locksmith directory.
Raising nutritional standards and providing educational resources to advance pet health and wellbeing, from a sustainable, progressive UK pet food industry.
Lists the Association's aims and provides information on setting up recycling schemes together with links to forums and trade publications.
Trade association representing private hire and taxi operators, drivers, and local associations across the UK.
Trade association representing companies in the UK promotional merchandise industry and promoting professional standards in branded products.
Trade association representing businesses across the UK sports and play industries, including sporting goods, play equipment and golf sectors.
Cosmetics industry trade association representing companies involved in making, supplying and selling cosmetic and personal care products.
Trade association representing owners and managers of holiday, touring, and residential parks across the UK.
Trade association lists member companies and organisations that work in the home improvement sector, and offers advice on improving and modernising homes.
Includes county-by-county list of sweeps.
Trade association for the educational supply industry. Includes information about the association, pages for educators, and searchable database of suppliers.
Trade association representing licensed private hire vehicle and taxi operators across the UK, promoting industry standards and advocating on licensing and regulatory issues.
Industry organisation supporting standards in UK power flushing and central heating system cleaning.
Raising nutritional standards and providing educational resources to advance pet health and wellbeing, from a sustainable, progressive UK pet food industry.
Established in 2004, the NCASS represents mobile caterers, sandwich bars, buffet and corporate hospitality caterers, burger bars, delivery rounds, takeaways, pizza bars, fish and chips and others in the fast food industry, together with suppliers to the trade.
Body representing nearly 500 professionals providing catering to the care industry, including meals on wheels, care homes and residential homes.
Professional association of food writers and broadcasters in the UK.
Promotes and improves the standards of catering in hospitals and healthcare establishments; education and training; and improving the professional interests and status of health care caterers.
Trade association for UK dealers in antiquarian and rare books and related areas.
Promotes the interests of UK based companies in the international market place and to governments.
Only professional association for independent foodservice consultants.
News, diary and membership information for the association representing agents and mill-owned sales offices of overseas paper and board makers.
A British National trade association which was established in 1983. Works within the home improvement industry. Promotes its vetted members including professional builders, plumbers and double glazing companies to home owners.
An Association of thatching straw growers, who can share experience, speak for and promote the industry, whilst maintaining the highest standards of thatching straw production.
Provides a focus for all british bridal retail issues and a voice to individual retailers.
Professional body for front of house staff – including food and wine waiting staff and bar assistants. Its aim is to improve the basic knowledge of restaurant staff. Provides skills seminars and training programmes.
Professional association for head chefs, pastry chefs, restaurant managers and quality suppliers. Concerned with raising standards and public awareness of food, food provenance, cooking and service, as well as helping to attract young people into the industry through education and training programmes.
Aims to encourage and assist its members through training, advice, support and benefits to operate profitable businesses that are recognised by customers to deliver the highest standards of advice, service and value for money.
Represents the county based, regional, Master Thatchers Associations.
Training courses, membership FAQ, application form and locksmith directory.
Has a mission to support, celebrate and encourage independent food and drink retailers and the producers that supply them.
Supporting the craft and artisan baking community. Providing advice and resources.
Information and advice for market traders on retail markets throughout the UK. Access to business insurance. Membership details, and markets database.
News, views and sources of information for both trade and the public.
Definitive guide to trade associations, federations and guilds in the UK, backed by the CBI, the DTI.
Established in 2001 by a number of leading bathroom manufacturers to represent their interests at all levels.
Formed to represent and support the independent retailer sector; information about services, membership, contacts, and advice sections.
AEMT includes the majority of the leading firms in the repair, re-conditioning, and merchanting of industrial electrical and mechanical machinery.
Representing all aspects of the temperature controlled supply chain from producer through storage and distribution to the retailer. News, events, directory and reading room.
ACA represents the interests of commercial aviation companies particularly in the aircharter industries and markets. List of members, rules, links, mediation, specimen contracts and news.
Representative body for unit trust and investment fund managers. Offers statistics, press info, publications, training and how to join.
Gasket cutters umbrella association in the UK.
Trade organisation that represents installers and manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment specifically for marine use. Details of code of practice, services and products.
Network of independent fair trade shops across the UK promotes fair trade retailing and provides a point of contact and communication for the exchange of ideas amongst our members. Includes shop directory and information on producers.
Details of specialist leadwork contractors, newsletter and training opportunities.
Purchasing consortium for independent electrical wholesalers. Also providing support and guidance in IT, legal and HR matters.
Information about the institute, with membership details, an on-line database of member interior designers, and on courses. Contact details.
Membership body for contractors, independent professionals and freelancers. Includes overview, news, events, library, services and membership.
ICOM promotes and protects the interests of its members who manufacture, commission, service and maintain industrial and commercial heating equipment. Provides information on membership, press releases, events and job opportunities.
NICEIC represents the UK electrical contracting industry. Offers registration for electrical contractors. Includes advice for home-owners and specifiers.
The AEO's mission is to increase the significance of exhibitions within the marketing mix and to satisfy the needs of an increasing number of visitors. It is run by members for members.
An industry body producing events, research, networking and knowledge sharing for the UK digital media industry.
AITO is an association of over 150 independent tour operators, who specialise either by holiday destination or by holiday type or activity.
Trade body for the UK caravanning industry. Member directory, links, news and sections for public, industry and press.
Organisation for freelance hairdressers in the UK. Describes its objectives, facilities and services with information about membership.
Association of travel agents and tour operators specialising in travel advice, guidance, and resolving travel complaints and holiday compensation.
Qualifying body for stock takers within the Licensed Trade. Profile and services.
Lists the Association's aims and provides information on setting up recycling schemes together with links to forums and trade publications.
Organisation representing businesses concerned with the advancement, manufacture, supply and application of edge protection systems.
Membership information, directory of licensed and registered locksmiths, guidelines, contact details and links.
The PMI's UK Chapter exists to support the goals and objectives of PMI within the United Kingdom. Site includes newsletters, details of events and activities, and membership information.
Undertakes research projects on all aspects of professionalism. Discussion areas, events listings, news, government consultation papers and links to a variety of resources.
Trade association and training body for the UK and Irish safety net rigging and fall arrest industry.
ACA is the representative body for UK consulting actuaries.
The ABI aims to provide leadership to the industry and to shape and influence decisions made by the Government, regulator and other public authorities.
Aims to provide the owners of thatched properties with a satisfactory and dependable service and represent the interests of thatchers. Provides information on thatchers, thatching materials, roof maintenance, thatching standards and thatch specifications.
Trade association for professional art and antique dealers. Provides a search facility, information on fairs and exhibitions, services offered to members and advice offered to the public.
The campaigning voice of over 33,000 local shops. Includes information on joining ACS, its lobbying activities, advice, networking and industry news.
BSIF is a trade body within the safety industry. Provides a profile, news, information on member services and on joining the organisation.
OFTEC aims to promote excellence in the oil heating and cooking industry. Provides technical advice and information on oil fired heating and cooking for consumers, manufacturers, technicians and specifiers and includes a special section for members.
Trade association representing operators of nuclear power stations, and companies engaged in decommissioning, waste management, nuclear fuel cycle, equipment, engineering, construction, research. News and promotional information about nuclear power and the nuclear industry.
Trade association representing manufacturers, contractors, test houses and consultants in the passive fire protection industry.
Organisation dedicated to the promotion and growth of the contact lens industry. Provides information on lenses, practitioners, members and an FAQ.
A news, information and resources website for science and technology technicians working in secondary education in the United Kingdom.
The professional association for Paralegals. It aims to encourage, promote and develop the role and practice of the paralegal and represent the best interests of its members.
Provides a voice for landscapers and aims to raise standards throughout the industry. Information about membership, awards, events and news.
A trade association that aims to promote the professional status of the UK fire safety industry. Provides information on membership, training and events.
Aims to encourage and promote higher standards of skill and technical knowledge of glass and glass apparatus. Provides information on membership, symposia, news, the journal and library.
Independent organisation addressing the issues facing the UK dairy farming industry. Directory of members, with details of council members, news, events and publications.
Support and advice for persons in the licence trade. Information on services and case studies.
The voice of the coach, bus and light rail industries in UK; information about membership, benefits, campaigns, regional presence, and contacts.
Trade association for the UK retail industry. Includes news, details of policy work, events, and business information.
Organisation of craftsmen and women concerned to maintain standards in the field of antique furniture restoration and conservation. Includes information on their student branch and listed colleges.
Details of this trade association, which supports and promotes excellence in a range of crafts.
Organisation representing accountancy firms.
UK organisation representing ISPs.
Bring together the clothing industry from fibre manufacture through to garment manufacture, retail and aftercare. Details of clothing industry job vacancies, news, events and publications.
Information on careers, special interest groups, logistics and transport policy, publications and benefits of membership.
Representing the main public relations consultancies in the UK. Includes a directory PR agencies, online recruitment matching service, online referral system, publications and reference information for the public relations industry.
UK textile machinery industry association.
National organisation representing the interests of companies in the instrumentation, control, automation and laboratory technology industry in the UK.
Primary objective is to increase the recycling rate for aluminium drinks cans and foil. Funded by the major aluminium can and foil rollers, and the leading foil converters.
Promotes the value of peas as a food and vegetable. Includes facts and figures and press releases.
Represents executive and non-executive directors of UK businesses. Information on membership benefits, joining fees and networking services.
Association of antiquarian and secondhand booksellers. Details of fairs, news, events and membership.
Trade association for the fresh fruit, vegetable and flower industry, representing retailers, wholesalers, importers and packers.
Providing news issues and legislation affecting all aspects of the telecommunications industry.
Trade Association for the laundry, cleaning and textile rental industry. Offers consumers, The DryCleaning Information Bureau, where consumers can locate specialist cleaners in their area, for all types of garments and textiles.
Represents the UK international freight services industry. Includes news, members directory events and training.
Includes member list, news, contact details and links to related web sites.
Provides advice, support and information on business issues for members and how to choose a builder for the public.
Representing manufacturers and suppliers of branded pneumatic tools and collated fasteners in the UK. Membership information is given.
Features a members search facility and information on related industry matters.
Resources for the aerosol industry, from the suppliers of components and chemicals to fillers and marketers of aerosol products.
For the hospitality, travel and retailing industries. Includes information about membership.
Professional society dedicated to the support of education and training in colour science and technology throughout industry. Contains news, membership information, and full information about the Colour Museum in Bradford.
Members directory, details of code of conduct, publications, news and information on services provided.
Details of membership conditions, with industry news, events and links.
Trade association for companies involved with asbestos removal. News, member search and details of member services.
Membership details, directory of contractors, technical advice and product sourcing.
Trade body representing the interests of a collection of trade associations in the energy and power industry.
A business resource for members and prospective members of the REC or others with an interest in recruitment issues.
AGS is a trade association established to improve the profile and quality of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering in site investigation, design, remediation and construction.
Represents the collective views of the consulting engineering profession.
The member companies of ABMEC are the leading manufacturing companies within the United Kingdom mining equipment sector.
UK site for promotion of milk and dairy products. Site contains resources and information for schools and educational needs.
Trade federation for the UK plastics and polymer industry.
