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

Nick Di Loreto
"FBU is a great champion of the family business sector and family enterprises in general. Their website, surveys, think tanks, conferences, and campaigns consolidate invaluable insights for anyone interested in the space. Thanks for all that you do, Paul and team!”

Sian Steele
Family Business United is an essential part of the family business eco-system in the UK. The team work tirelessly to promote the sector and to share stories, best practice and connections. Personally, I have been enormously grateful for Paul’s support, wise advice and enormously good natured approach. Many of the businesses that I work with have gained huge value from the wide range of sessions that Paul and the team run across the UK. The regional approach, right to the far flung reaches of the UK is very well received and has in many areas created a much needed sense of community and opened up communication channels at what is a very challenging time for any business but, particularly, family businesses.

Heather Matthews
Paul and Family Business United are strong advocates for family businesses, and Paul is a man whose passion for, and knowledge of the family business world is unsurpassed. As members of FBU we feel represented, listened to and visible.

Edouard Thijssen
Paul is one of the leading practitioners in the family business space. He knows all the key actors, and has been bringing the family business community together for many years in an exceptional way.











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