THE Family Business Champions
Family Business United is the UK's leading resource for family business advice, insight and support, a trusted platform built specifically for family firms navigating the opportunities and challenges of family enterprise.
From succession planning and governance to leadership, growth strategy and next generation development, Family Business United delivers practical, relevant guidance across every stage of the family business journey. Its news platform, in depth publications, research reports and events programme connect family business owners with the expertise and networks that matter most.
Built on a genuine belief in the economic and social contribution of family firms, Family Business United champions businesses of every size and sector, from ambitious first generation start-ups to established multigenerational enterprises.
For any family business seeking to grow, transition, or simply navigate the road ahead with greater confidence, Family Business United is THE community, THE resource and THE voice that understands the world of family business.
Our Family Business Members…
Generate
£9.6 Billion
Turnover
Employ
41,972
People
Have Traded
9,744
Years
Events
Our events are designed to bring family business owners, leaders, and advisers together. We host a wide variety of in-person events across the UK together with online events that create spaces for family firms to learn, connect, and share real-world insights into the challenges and opportunities unique to family-owned businesses.
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Views From Our Community
Josie Morris MBE
Family businesses are the backbone of the UK economy. It is important that their stories are told and championed as their impact is often understated. That is where FBU come in! FBU is the voice of family businesses, creating a diverse network to share knowledge and stories, and to help amplify the reach of the amazing family businesses we have across this country.
Iain Stirling
Paul is an excellent communicator, and contributor to all things to do with family business. He has been a great help to both me and to us, as a family business at Arbikie Distillery through our membership of Family Business United.
Lyn Calder
Paul has a wealth of knowledge and insight into the family business sector. He really does understand what makes family businesses tick and what keeps their owners awake at night. Paul is a strong advocate of the importance of this community to the UK economy and to society in general.
Kyler Gilbert
Family Business United has been an incredible platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration in the family business community. Having written extensively for the organization and worked closely with Paul and the team, I’ve seen first-hand their genuine commitment to supporting families in business, sharing insights, and building a truly global community of thoughtful leaders and advisors.
