 Recruitment and Employment Confederation - http://www.rec.uk.com/ A business resource for members and prospective members of the REC or others with an interest in recruitment issues. |
 Lead Contractors Association - http://www.lca.gb.com Details of specialist leadwork contractors, newsletter and training opportunities. |
 Photo Imaging Council - http://www.pic.uk.net/ Represents businesses and other organisations in the photo imaging sector. Information on events, membership, news and advisory council. |
 The European Federation of Interior-landscape Groups - http://efigsite.34sp.com/interior-landscaping/0/1/ Markets and promotes the interior landscaping industry. Includes directory of approved contractors and suppliers and membership information. |
 The Institute of Vitreous Enamellers - http://www.ive.org.uk Resources include a list of trade suppliers, and enamellers. Online magazine and an events calendar. |
 Hygiene Safety and Quality Club International - http://www.hsqc.com For the hospitality, travel and retailing industries. Includes information about membership. |
 NGH | National Group on Homeworking UK - http://www.ngh.org.uk A non-governmental organisation which campaigns for improved employment rights and condition for UK homeworkers. |
 The National Federation of Builders - http://www.builders.org.uk Provides advice, support and information on business issues for members and how to choose a builder for the public. |
 The National Dairy Council - http://www.milk.co.uk UK site for promotion of milk and dairy products. Site contains resources and information for schools and educational needs. |
 Peas.org - http://www.peas.org/ Promotes the value of peas as a food and vegetable. Includes facts and figures and press releases. |
 Internet Service Providers Association - http://www.ispa.org.uk/ UK organisation representing ISPs. |
 Federation of Communication Services - http://www.fcs.org.uk Providing news issues and legislation affecting all aspects of the telecommunications industry. |
 European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) - http://www.eftta.com UK-based association of worldwide manufacturers and wholesalers of fishing equipment, angling and sports fishing tackle. |
 Paper Agents Association - http://www.paa.org.uk/ News, diary and membership information for the association representing agents and mill-owned sales offices of overseas paper and board makers. |
 Association Of British Insurers (ABI) - http://www.abi.org.uk A financial services trade association. |
 The Association of Consulting Engineers (ACE) - http://www.acenet.co.uk Represents the collective views of the consulting engineering profession. |
 Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) - http://www.abta.com Directory includes details of ABTA's members - UK travel agents and tour operators, with information on the destinations they feature and their special skills. |
 British Blind and Shutter Association - http://www.bbsa.org.uk Features a members search facility and information on related industry matters. |
 Master Locksmiths Association - http://www.locksmiths.co.uk/ Membership information, directory of licensed and registered locksmiths, guidelines, contact details and links. |
 The Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers - http://www.upholsterers.co.uk/ News, views and sources of information for both trade and the public. |
 The Wine & Spirit Association (UK) - http://www.wsa.org.uk/ Trade Association site aimed at importers, wholesalers, retailers and brokers. Information on how to access the UK wine and spirit market. Links to WSAOnline. |
 Association of Consulting Actuaries - ACA - http://www.aca.org.uk Members of The Association of Consulting Actuaries provide services for risk, benefits, employment, insurance, demographic, mortality and investment issues. |
 Kitchen Specialists Association - http://www.ksa.co.uk/ An association to promote professionalism and excellence in the design, supply and installation of fitted kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and home offices. Consumer advise section, trade news and membership details, product catalogue and ezine. |
 Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) - http://www.ags.org.uk AGS is a trade association established to improve the profile and quality of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering in site investigation, design, remediation and construction. |
 Association of Welding Distributors - http://www.awd.org.uk/ For distributors and manufacturers of welding supplies and equipment in the UK. Includes news, product reviews, information about membership and password protected members pages. |
 Professional Contractors Group - http://www.pcg.org.uk/ Broad-based representative body for small independent consultancy firms. Discussion forum, news, analysis and publications. |
 Society of Dyers and Colourists - http://www.sdc.org.uk/ 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. |
 British Plastics Federation (BPF) - http://www.bpf.co.uk Trade federation for the UK plastics and polymer industry. |
 British Retail Consortium - http://www.brc.org.uk/ Trade association for the UK retail industry. Includes news, details of policy work, events, and business information. |
 Association of Baker Ingredient Manufacturers - http://www.abim.org.uk/ Includes member list, news, contact details and links to related web sites. |
 The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association - http://www.bama.co.uk Resources for the aerosol industry, from the suppliers of components and chemicals to fillers and marketers of aerosol products. |
 National Association of Paper Merchants - http://www.napm.org.uk/ News, information and publications from the trade association for paper and board merchants. |
 Baltic Air Charter Association - http://www.baca.org.uk/ BACA represents the interests of commercial aviation companies particularly in the aircharter industries and markets. List of members, rules, links, mediation, specimen contracts and news. |
 Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) - http://www.aemt.co.uk AEMT includes the majority of the leading firms in the repair, re-conditioning, and merchanting of industrial electrical and mechanical machinery. |
 Fresh Produce Consortium - http://www.freshproduce.org.uk/ Trade association for the fresh fruit, vegetable and flower industry, representing retailers, wholesalers, importers and packers. |
 Professional Associations Research Network - http://www.parn.org.uk/ Undertakes research projects on all aspects of professionalism. Discussion areas, events listings, news, government consultation papers and links to a variety of resources. |
 Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) - http://www.prca.org.uk/ 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. |
 National Federation of Roofing Contractors - http://www.nfrc.co.uk/ Membership details, directory of contractors, technical advice and product sourcing. |
 Association for Conferences and Events (ACE) - http://www.martex.co.uk/ace/index.htm Conferences and events venues, co-ordinators, managers, services and organisers in the UK all belong to this association. |
 British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) - http://www.btma.org.uk/ UK textile machinery industry association. |
 British Interior Design Association (BIDA) - http://www.bida.org/ Information about the association, with membership details, an on-line database of member interior designers, and on courses. Contact details. |
 National Market Traders' Federation - http://www.nmtf.co.uk/ Information and advice for market traders on retail markets throughout the UK. Access to business insurance. Membership details, and markets database. |
 The National Childrenswear Association - http://www.ncwa.co.uk/ Directory of suppliers and manufacturers for the childrenswear industry, also other valuable information |
 The Association Of Contact Lens Manufacturers (ACLM) - http://www.aclm.org.uk/ The Association of Contact Lens Manufacturers (ACLM) is an organisation dedicated to the promotion and growth of the contact lens Industry. |
 Association For Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) - http://www.asfp.org.uk Trade Association representing manufacturers, contractors, test houses and consultants in the passive fire protection industry. |
 Cold Storage and Distribution Federation (CSDF) - http://www.csdf.org.uk/ Representing all aspects of the temperature controlled supply chain from producer through storage and distribution to the retailer. News, events, directory and reading room. |
 British Antique Furniture Restorers Association - http://www.bafra.org.uk/ 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. |
 Beverage Service Association - http://www.beverageserviceassociation.com/ An association for companies that use commodities such as tea, coffee, juice or water using small types of machines other than machine vending. |
 British Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association (BVLRA) - http://www.bvrla.co.uk Members directory, details of code of conduct, publications, news and information on services provided. |
 Association of Franchised Distributors of Electronic Components (AFDEC) - http://www.afdec.org.uk The members of AFDEC represent over 80% of all electronic component distribution sales in the UK. Members shipped over £1 billion of electronic components each year to UK component users. |
 Association of British Mining Equipment Companies (ABMEC) - http://www.abmec.org.uk The member companies of ABMEC are the leading manufacturing companies within the United Kingdom mining equipment sector. |
 Antiquarian Booksellers Association - http://www.aba.org.uk Trade association for UK dealers in antiquarian and rare books and related areas. |
 SandwichNet.co.uk sandwiches - http://www.sandwichnet.co.uk Directory of manufacturers and suppliers of sandwiches and sandwich ingredients. |
 Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) - http://www.aito.co.uk AITO is an association of over 150 independent tour operators, who specialise either by holiday destination or by holiday type or activity. |
 Provincial Booksellers' Fairs Association - http://www.pbfa.org/ Association of antiquarian and secondhand booksellers. Details of fairs, news, events and membership. |
 British Security Industry Association - http://www.bsia.co.uk Details of membership conditions, with industry news, events and links. |
 The Association of International Couriers and Express Services - http://www.aices.org/ AICES represents the UK Courier Industry. |
 The International Wine Clubs Association - http://www.go-e.co.uk/iwca/ Professional association of wine clubs and direct selling wine merchants. Details of membership requirements, code of practice, publications and news. |
 Association of Exhibition Organisers (AEO) - http://www.aeo.org 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. |
 Society of Maritime Industries - http://www.maritimeindustries.org/index.jsp Offer marine equipment, pollution control, port design and other services. |
 Investment Management Association - http://www.investmentuk.org/ Representative body for unit trust and investment fund managers. Offers statistics, press info, publications, training and how to join. |
 British International Freight Association - http://www.bifa.org/ Represents the UK international freight services industry. Includes news, members directory events and training. |
 Federation of Licensed Victuallers Associations - http://www.davidnewtoninteractive.co.uk/~iib56qqooeiy/FLVA/ Support and advice for persons in the licence trade. Information on services and case studies. |
 British Marine Electronics Association - http://www.bmea.org Association for marine electronics engineers and manufacturers. Details of code of practice, services and products. |
 Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (ALUPRO) - http://www.alupro.org.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. |
 The Institute of Logistics and Transport - http://www.ciltuk.org.uk/ Information on careers, special interest groups, logistics and transport policy, publications and benefits of membership. |
 Trade Association Forum (TAF) - http://www.taforum.org/ Definitive guide to trade associations, federations and guilds in the UK, backed by the CBI, the DTI. |
 The Bathroom Manufacturers Association - http://www.bathroom-association.org/ Established in 2001 by a number of leading bathroom manufacturers to represent their interests at all levels. |
 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - http://www.accaglobal.com/ Organisation representing accountancy firms. |
 Pump Distributors Association - http://www.the-pda.com/ Represents industrial pump distributors, suppliers and engineers. Details of members, organisation purpose, trade news and code of practice. |
 Textile Services Association - http://www.tsa-uk.org 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. |
 International Council Of Hides Skins And Leather Traders Associations - http://www.ichslta.org/ History, members list and details of how to join. |
 Asbestos Control and Abatement Division - http://www.tica-acad.co.uk/ Trade association for companies involved with asbestos removal. News, member search and details of member services. |
 National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) - http://www.nfrnonline.com/ Formed to represent and support the independent retailer sector; information about services, membership, contacts, and advice sections. |
 The Guild of Master Craftsmen - http://www.guildmc.com/ Details of this trade association, which supports and promotes excellence in a range of crafts. |
 British Association for Fair Trade Shops (BAFTS) - http://www.bafts.org.uk/ 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. |
 The Guild of Q Butchers - http://www.guildofqbutchers.com/ Group of meat traders with locations of local vendors, recipes, news and joining information. |
 Environmental Protection UK - http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk/ Association of environmental protection specialists. Works on environmental protection and management issues including air quality and noise. |
 The Institute of Licensed Trade Stock Auditors - http://www.licensed-trade-stocktaking-services.co.uk Qualifying body for stock takers within the Licensed Trade. Profile and services. |
 Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) - http://www.cpt-uk.org/ The voice of the coach, bus and light rail industries in UK; information about membership, benefits, campaigns, regional presence, and contacts. |
 DJ Associates - http://www.djassociates.org Free to join association for all types of disc jockey including mobile and club DJs. |
 The Thatch and Thatching of the East Anglia Master Thatchers Association - http://www.eamta.co.uk Covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Hertfordshire. Information on thatchers, thatching materials, roof maintenance, thatching standards and thatch specifications. |
 Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) - http://www.asbci.co.uk 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. |
 Associated Independent Electrical Wholesalers - http://www.aiew.co.uk/index.html Purchasing consortium for independent electrical wholesalers. Also providing support and guidance in IT, legal and HR matters. |
 The National Caravan Council - http://www.national-caravan-council.co.uk Trade body for the UK caravanning industry. Member directory, links, news and sections for public, industry and press. |
 Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers - http://www.rabdf.co.uk/ Independent organisation addressing the issues facing the UK dairy farming industry. Directory of members, with details of council members, news, events and publications. |
 Exhibition Bulletin Event Services Directory - http://www.eventservicenet.co.uk Directory of events services suppliers from bandstand suppliers and lighting companies to firework displays organisers and caterers. |
 British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers Associations (BEAMA) - http://www.beama.org.uk Trade body representing the interests of a collection of trade associations in the energy and power industry. |
 Power Fastenings Association - http://www.powerfastenings.org.uk Representing manufacturers and suppliers of branded pneumatic tools and collated fasteners in the UK. Membership information is given. |
 Freelance Hair and Beauty Federation - http://www.fhbf.org.uk/ Organisation for freelance hairdressers in the UK. Describes its objectives, facilities and services with information about membership. |
 Professional Directors - http://www.professionaldirectors.co.uk/ Represents executive and non-executive directors of UK businesses. Information on membership benefits, joining fees and networking services. |
 Gasket Cutters Association (GCA) - http://www.gcassociation.co.uk/ Gasket cutters umbrella association in the UK. |
 The Guild Of Master Sweeps - http://www.guild-of-master-sweeps.co.uk/ Search for a qualified chimney sweep and view information about the organisation. |
 Retread Manufacturers Association - http://www.retreaders.org.uk/ Trade association for manufacturers of commercial vehicle and passenger car retreaded/remoulded tyres. General information, newsletter and member lists. |
 British Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association - http://www.bvama.org.uk Includes members details, news and buyers guide. |
 Gambica Association - http://www.gambica.org.uk/ National organisation representing the interests of companies in the instrumentation, control, automation and laboratory technology industry in the UK. |