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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - http://www.accaglobal.com/
Organisation representing accountancy firms. |
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Association of British Insurers - http://www.abi.org.uk
The ABI aims to provide leadership to the industry and to shape and influence decisions made by the Government, regulator and other public authorities. |
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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. |
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The British Wind Energy Association - http://www.bwea.com/
BWEA is the professional and trade body for those involved in the wind and marine renewables industries. Provides information on membership, energy sources, news, events and publications. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Internet Service Providers Association - http://www.ispa.org.uk/
UK organisation representing ISPs. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Professional Contractors Group - http://www.pcg.org.uk/
Broad-based representative body for small independent consultancy firms. Discussion forum, news, analysis and publications. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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British Security Industry Association - http://www.bsia.co.uk
Details of membership conditions, with industry news, events and links. |
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British Plastics Federation (BPF) - http://www.bpf.co.uk
Trade federation for the UK plastics and polymer industry. |
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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. |
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The National Association of Licensed Paralegals - http://www.nationalparalegals.co.uk/
The professional association for Paralegals. It aims to encourage, promote and develop the role and practice of the paralegal and represent the best interests of its members. |
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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. |
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Master Locksmiths Association - http://www.locksmiths.co.uk/
Membership information, directory of licensed and registered locksmiths, guidelines, contact details and links. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Association of Consulting Actuaries - http://www.aca.org.uk
ACA is the representative body for UK consulting actuaries. |
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http://www.lapada.org/ - http://www.lapada.org/
Trade association for professional art and antique dealers. Provides a search facility, information on fairs and exhibitions, services offered to members and advice offered to the public. |
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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. |
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Association of Convenience Stores - http://www.acs.org.uk
The campaigning voice of over 33,000 local shops. Includes information on joining ACS, its lobbying activities, advice, networking and industry news. |
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Nuclear Industry Association - http://www.niauk.org/
Trade association representing operators of nuclear power stations, and companies engaged in decommissioning, waste management, nuclear fuel cycle, equipment, engineering, construction, research. News and promotional information about nuclear power and the nuclear industry. |
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Society of Maritime Industries - http://www.maritimeindustries.org/index.jsp
Offer marine equipment, pollution control, port design and other services. |
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British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) - http://www.bali.org.uk/
Provides a voice for landscapers and aims to raise standards throughout the industry. Information about membership, awards, events and news. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers - http://www.upholsterers.co.uk/
News, views and sources of information for both trade and the public. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The Guild of Master Craftsmen - http://www.guildmc.com/
Details of this trade association, which supports and promotes excellence in a range of crafts. |
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British Society of Scientific Glassblowers - http://www.bssg.co.uk/
Aims to encourage and promote higher standards of skill and technical knowledge of glass and glass apparatus. Provides information on membership, symposia, news, the journal and library. |
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British Safety Industry Federation - http://www.bsif.co.uk/
BSIF is a trade body within the safety industry. Provides a profile, news, information on member services and on joining the organisation. |
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Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association - http://www.vbra.co.uk
VBRA are a trade association ensuring high standards among vehicle builders, car body repairers and vehicle builders. |
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Industrial Commercial Energy Association - http://www.icomenergyassociation.org.uk/
ICOM promotes and protects the interests of its members who manufacture, commission, service and maintain industrial and commercial heating equipment. Provides information on membership, press releases, events and job opportunities. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The Association of International Couriers and Express Services - http://www.aices.org/
AICES represents the UK Courier Industry. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Lead Contractors Association - http://www.lca.gb.com
Details of specialist leadwork contractors, newsletter and training opportunities. |
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The Guild of Q Butchers - http://www.guildofqbutchers.com/
Group of meat traders with locations of local vendors, recipes, news and joining information. |
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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. |
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British Blind and Shutter Association - http://www.bbsa.org.uk
Features a members search facility and information on related industry matters. |
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Peas.org - http://www.peas.org/
Promotes the value of peas as a food and vegetable. Includes facts and figures and press releases. |
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TecHKnow - http://www.techknow.org.uk/
A news, information and resources website for science and technology technicians working in secondary education in the United Kingdom. |
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British Marine Electronics Association - http://www.bmea.org
Association for marine electronics engineers and manufacturers. Details of code of practice, services and products. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Gasket Cutters Association (GCA) - http://www.gcassociation.co.uk/
Gasket cutters umbrella association in the UK. |
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East Anglia Master Thatchers Association - http://www.eamta.co.uk
Aims to provide the owners of thatched properties with a satisfactory and dependable service and represent the interests of thatchers. Provides information on thatchers, thatching materials, roof maintenance, thatching standards and thatch specifications. |
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Faset Limited - http://www.faset.org.uk
Trade association and training body for the UK and Irish safety net rigging and fall arrest industry. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The Institute of Licensed Trade Stock Auditors - http://iltsa.squarespace.com/
Qualifying body for stock takers within the Licensed Trade. Profile and services. |
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DJ Associates - http://www.djassociates.org
Free to join association for all types of disc jockey including mobile and club DJs. |
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The Institute of Certified Locksmiths - http://theinstituteofcertifiedlocksmiths.org/
Professional association aiming to encourage and promote a high standard in locksmith services. Includes information on membership, guidelines for members, training and news. |
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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. |
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International Freelancers Association - http://ifa-voice.com
IFA Voice is an association for skilled individuals who choose to work for themselves. Includes information on the organisation, the benefits of membership and the services provided. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |