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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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.
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.
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.
Hannah Barlow
“We’ve been proud members of Family Business United for many years at Dunsters Farm, ever since my brother and I officially joined the family firm. During a period of significant growth for our business, Paul and the FBU team have been right there alongside us, offering insight, support and practical guidance that has helped shape our journey."
"In a noisy commercial world it’s hard for family firms to stand out. FBU gives us a strong collective voice. It champions what matters most to family businesses in the UK, raises awareness of our sector, and brings together a community of like-minded firms who truly are the lifeblood of the economy. Through events, collaboration and shared learning, FBU creates a space where family businesses can grow stronger together."
"Paul is a passionate advocate for our sector, and FBU genuinely feels like a home for family firms. I’d recommend FBU to any family business wanting to feel part of something bigger - supported, connected and moving forward together.”
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