Trade Associations
Alliance of Independent Retailers (AIR), Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (ALUPRO, Antiquarian Booksellers Association, Asbestos Control and Abatement Division, Associated Independent Electrical Wholesalers, Association of Consulting Actuaries - ACA, Association for Conferences and Events (ACE), Association for Specialist Fire Protection, Association For Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP), Association of Baker Ingredient Manufacturers
Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR)
Represents organisations which recruit and employ graduates or which offer services in connection with graduate recruitment. AGR is increasingly involved with research in and around the recruitment needs of employers. Established in 1968.
Basement Information Centre
National centre for information about the development and use of basements. Includes publication details, products and services and a forum.
British Academy of Management
Describes the organisation and its objectives and gives information about activities, membership and fellowship, journal, conferences and constitution.
British Combustion Equipment Manufacturers Associa
Promoting and protecting the interests of manufacturers engaged in the combustion equipment industry as well as collecting and distributing relevant technical, commercial and statistical information.
British Woodturners Association
List of members and the products they manufacture.
Building Societies Members Association
News and issues relating to building society membership. They aim to promote mutual status of societies.
Business & Environment Network
Subscription based service offering environmental advice to businesses in Edinburgh and the rest of the UK. Includes a business environmental guide.
CBI
The Confederation of British Industry is one of the UK's leading independent employers' organisation. Representing over 250,000 public and private sector companies.
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Education and qualification body representing purchasing and supply chain professionals. Includes details of membership, training, resources, local branches, news and forum.
Food and Drink Federation
Body representing the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. FDF works with government, NGOs and consumers to develop industry positions on issues and renew confidence in the food chain.
Food Links UK
Network of organisations active in supporting the local food sector. Describes strategies and includes membership details.
Forum of Private Business
Aims to influence laws and policies affecting small-medium sized businesses. With membership information, research resources, documents for download and news.
Further Education National Training Organisation (
Promoting competitiveness by raising education and training standards in the industries and occupations they represent. Details of current projects, news and events, resources library and members area.
Gay Business Association
Chamber of commerce type organisation for gay and lesbian run businesses. Directory of members, membership information, events, and newsletter.
Institute of Administrative Management
Professional body for administrative managers. Includes information on accredited qualifications and contact details.
Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors (IAEA)
Features a guide and members search.
Institute of Consumer Sciences
Information about and for consumer scientists and home economists in the UK. Members work in teaching, academia, journalism, catering, health and caring services.
Institute of Diagnostic Engineers
Professional institute for people who are concerned with servicing and maintenance of machines and structures, and the effectiveness or engineering of industrial systems. Training, networking, information sharing and updating.
Institute of Marine Engineers (IMarE)
Information about the Institute and its activities.
Institute of Paper
Professional body representing individuals in the industry. Includes information about the technology of paper making, careers and news.
Institute of Small Business Management
Includes mision statement, advantages of membership, a newsletter and an application form.
International Development Organisation
Aims to bring together all those involved in international development and aid, with news, publications, events listings and meeting details.
National Home Improvement Council
Trade association lists member companies and organisations that work in the home improvement sector, and offers advice on improving and modernising homes.
National Microelectronics Institute
Not-for-profit organisation promoting the operation and growth of the microelectronics industry in the UK and Ireland. Information on the organisation, industry and members.
Nuclear Industry Association
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.
Pacific Asia Travel Association UK Chapter
Formed to contribute to the growth and development of travel and tourism in the Pacific Asia area. Membership details and 'ask the expert' forum.
Plastics and Board Industries Federation
Overview of the federation, membership information and benefits, publications and index of members and their products and services.
Register of Independent Researchers
Information on independent social researchers throughout the UK. Includes current work interests, areas of specialism and experience.
Royal Town Planning Institute
Information about the Institute and the planning profession, with details of publications, awards and policy.
Social Firms UK
Resources for social firms which employ people with disabilities & disadvantages in the open labour market
Society for Technical Communication, United Kingdo
Offers technical authors and related professionals resources, education programs, links, chapter meetings, and a job bank.
Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals (SOCAP
SOCAP UK member organisation focusing on consumer satisfaction and relationships. The Society aims to 'define and advance professional excellence in consumer affairs and customer service'.
Telecentre Association
Europe's largest organisation dedicated to the promotion of teleworking. Details of membership requirements, news, events and jobs, with publications, ezine and online shop.
The BioIndustry Association
Encouraging and promoting the biotechnology sector of the UK economy. Membership, events, committees, regulations, publications, NewsCAST, BIA Bulletin and News from the Net.
The British Computer Society
Chartered professional institution for the field of information systems engineering, and exists to provide service and support to the IS community. Details on membership, qualifications and resources.
The Consumer Protection Association
Independent body offering a range of services designed to offer the purchaser of home improvements valuable protection and peace of mind. Information on organisation and search facility for approved contractor.
The Institute of Directors (IOD)
UK Organisation representing individual company directors.
The Institute of Groundsmanship
Membership organization that represents groundsmen, greenkeepers and all others involved in landscaping, horticulture, sports turf, and amenity turf management.
The Institute of Plumbing
Founded in 1906, the Institute of Plumbing is the UK's professional body for plumbers and others in the plumbing industry.
The Institution of Nuclear Engineers
Careers details, news, membership and events. Includes a forum and link to the South African branch.
The Prince's Trust Rose Project
Helping young people living in rural areas of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire to set up businesses, providing them with advice and a free website.
These4walls
London-based think tank and networking forum for professionals in the marketing and communications industries. Contains industry news, details of events, membership information and other resources.
Transport Container Standardisation Committee (TCS
A UK nuclear industry club concerned with containers for transporting nuclear materials. Codes of practice and relevant papers.
United Kingdom Cartridge Recyclers Association
Lists the Association's aims and provides information on setting up recycling schemes together with links to forums and trade publications.
United Kingdom Registry of Canine Behaviourists
Information of membership criteria and services.