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Family businesses are the main contributors to national economies the world over through the jobs they provide, income they generate and the wealth they create, not forgetting the impact they have on the broader communities in which they operate too.

Family businesses intrinsically do, or want to do the right thing, acting as agents of change and taking responsibility for their actions. They care and with a shared purpose take long-term decisions and act as stewards for next generations. They want to do the right thing, creating sustainable businesses and recognise the urgency associated with the need to care for the world in which they live too.  They take their responsibilities seriously.  They have a story to tell, a passion and pride in what they do and continue to invest in their businesses, their people and their communities.

 

Family Business United has the family business community at our core.  We are recognised globally as champions of family firms and seek to celebrate the contribution they make, ensure they obtain recognition for what they do on a daily basis and, to provide the necessary support and resources to enable them to continue to flourish for generations to come.

Find out more and become a member of our innovative family business community today!

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Providing ways to help the family business community celebrate the work they do and highlight the significant contribution of the sector.

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Content from globally recognised experts and insights on all things family business from succession planning to legacy, next generation, governance and a whole lot more besides.

Events

Providing online and in person events to bring the family business community together to learn, network and benefit from the collective knowledge of our growing community.

Think Tank

Global insight from experts in the field of family business on agenda items for family business leadership teams.

Community

Never feel alone again - We have created a community of people in the family business sector who are happy to share, network and get involved

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About Us

Family Business United (‘FBU’) is an unparalleled rallying point and voice for the global family business community and an invaluable source of insight into the sector. 

FBU is a resource for all, family businesses of all sizes and sectors, and their advisers, helping to raise the profile of the family business sector and to encourage greater awareness of the contribution that family firms make to the global economy through employment, income generation, wealth creation and charitable endeavours.

At FBU, everything we do is about the family business, creating the best resource available to help families in business get access to the resources and support they need to continue their family business journey, wherever it will take them.

Succession

Preparing for and making the transition from one generation to the next

Legacy

Making and leaving a mark on a family, family business and the broader community and planet

Values

Determining and embedding the values that make your family business unique

Governance

Developing and implementing frameworks to manage family, business and broader stakeholder engagement

Next Generation

Preparing, onboarding and stepping into senior leadership roles as a next generation family member

Communication

Techniques, tools and resources to make your family business communication more effective

Key Family Business Challenges

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Families In Business: The 2026 Agenda

As we move into 2026 and beyond, family businesses find themselves standing at a decisive moment in their long histories.

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GAP Group Announces The Passing Of Joint MD Douglas Anderson

GAP Group Announces The Passing Of Joint MD Douglas Anderson

It is with profound sadness that the Anderson Family and GAP Group share the news of the sudden passing of Douglas Anderson.

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Why Family Firms Should Become Members of Family Business United

Why Family Firms Should Become Members of Family Business United

Family Business United exists solely to support, champion and connect family businesses. Membership provides access to a trusted network of peers who understand the complexities of family ownership — from succession planning and governance to growth, exit and legacy.

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Celebrating the significant contribution of family firms globally - We are THE family business champions.

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We are THE family business champions and everything we do is focused on amplifying the family business voice to demonstrate their significant contribution to the economy.  But rather than take our word for it, see what some of our members have to day.

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Barclays Exposes The Defining Scam Trends Of 2025

Barclays Exposes The Defining Scam Trends Of 2025

Half of UK adults (50 per cent) are more worried about falling victim to a scam than they were 12 months ago, according to the latest Barclays Scams Bulletin.

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Barclays Reveals 2025’s Top 10 Consumer Spending Trends

Barclays Reveals 2025’s Top 10 Consumer Spending Trends

Consumer card spending declined -0.2 per cent year-on-year in 2025, after growing 1.6 per cent in 2024 and 4.1 per cent in 2023.

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GAP Group Announces The Passing Of Joint MD Douglas Anderson

GAP Group Announces The Passing Of Joint MD Douglas Anderson

It is with profound sadness that the Anderson Family and GAP Group share the news of the sudden passing of Douglas Anderson.

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Half of UK adults (50 per cent) are more worried about falling victim to a scam than they were 12 months ago, according to the latest Barclays Scams Bulletin.

Barclays Exposes The Defining Scam Trends Of 2025

Barclays Exposes The Defining Scam Trends Of 2025
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FBU continues to expand and has a growing membership base around the world. Recognised as THE family business champions we have also gained recognition in both of the Top 100 Global Family Business Influencers list compiled by Family Capital. We are also the VOICE of the family business community, celebrating their contribution throughout the UK and beyond.

Family Business United (‘FBU’) is an unparalleled rallying point and voice for the global family business community and an invaluable source of insight into the sector.  FBU is a resource for all, family businesses of all sizes and sectors, and their advisers, helping to raise the profile of the family business sector and to encourage greater awareness of the contribution that family firms make to the global economy through employment, income generation, wealth creation and charitable endeavours.

At FBU, everything we do is about the family business, creating the best resource available to help families in business get access to the resources and support they need to continue their family business journey, wherever it will take them.

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