Family Business UK

Who we are

A growing movement of family run business owners working to create a more prosperous and sustainable future for generations to come.

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What we do

We amplify the voice of the family run business, advocate for the family business model, and apply thought leadership to drive sustainable success.

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Latest news

FBUK Publishes Economic & Fiscal impact of changes to BPR

125,700 Jobs and £9.4billion GVA Threatened by Inheritance Tax Change for Family Businesses. Analysis Indicates £1.3billion Net Fiscal Loss to…

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A Message from the Chair Designate

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A Message from the Chairman

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“Family Business UK is vital to the family business community.

This wonderful network enables meaningful sharing of relevant business advice and knowledge.

FBUK allows us to harness our collective experience and skills for the greater good.”

“We have been members of FBUK since it’s original inception, in 2001.

Over the years the academic input at events, and, even more so, the conversations with other members, have helped us frame our thinking around family governance.

The friendships we have made within the network are enduring, and cross the generations.”

“A heartfelt thanks to Family Business UK for championing the spirit of family businesses.

Your dedication to empowering generations of businesses with wisdom, support, and a shared vision of success has an lasting impact.

We deeply appreciate your role in nurturing growth and fostering a sense of community within the UK’s family business landscape.”

“’Unbelievable.’

Is the best word to sum up the amount of knowledge that / have learnt from attending FBUK events.

Both regarding family governance and succession planning.

The family and company now have a stronger foundation to face the future.”

“’We have found access to a community of like-minded people, to be of significant value.

It is good to be able to speak with peers who understand your challenges.

We’ve faced specific employment challenges in the hospitality sector.

By talking to others in a similar situation, I was able to gain wider insight, and picked up some very innovative approaches to help resolve the issues.”

“’At Archwood Group, we have found being members of Family Business UK invaluable over the past few years.

It has enabled us to share experiences with other family businesses around a number of key topics including pension fund management, insurance renewals and leadership team incentive structures.

The network of members covers a vast number of sectors which enables us to gain insights across a diverse spectrum of industries.”

“We have been continually impressed with the vision and support provided by FBUK to family businesses of all sizes and from across industries in the UK.

FBUK has provided our business with great networking opportunities and provided a platform to share ideas, as we have gone through significant growth and change over the years.”

“Family businesses: Building a legacy, not just a profit.

Family-owned businesses are driven by more than just financial gain; they’re about creating a lasting legacy for future generations.
Strong family bonds are the foundation for success, fostering a sense of shared purpose and commitment that extends beyond profit margins.

FBUK offers valuable insights for family business owners looking to grow their enterprises while preserving their unique family heritage.”

“We have been members of the IFB, now FBUK since its inception.

It is the only place that we meet, explore and discuss family business issues with family business people.

Family Business UK remains, to us, the best and most valuable gathering point for family business debates.”

“We joined FBUK 10 years ago and have attended every conference, and a number of regional events, which are all very stimulating.

Next year we are proposing to take a party of seven to the conference and are confident that the time and expense will, as ever, be well rewarded.”

Upcoming events

Location: Online

Date: 13 December 2024, 10:00 am

Members Call – December update

Join us for a discussion We invite all members to join an online call on Friday 13 December at 10am. Hear about FBUK’s recent work on the Back…

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Location: Online

Date: 21 January 2025, 12:00 am

Webinar: Bite-sized legal update for In-House Lawyers

This session will provide a concise overview of key legal developments and updates that you and your teams should be aware of. We’ll cover…

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Location: Online

Date: 23 January 2025, 9:00 am

Retail Briefing 2025: Hear from retail experts on the latest data and predictions

Retail, Consumer and Leisure Briefing Despite strengthening macroeconomic indicators and better consumer sentiment versus the prior year, 2024 has…

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Location: Online

Date: 28 January 2025, 1:00 pm

Purposeful Business Forum: Meeting

About Tapping into the growing interest in ESG and sustainability-related issues, social responsibilities and purpose among family businesses, FBUK…

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