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

Miranda Hayman
Family Business United is a very supportive organisation helping us in many professional ways as well as expanding our network of other like-minded family businesses. FBU brings the family business community together through so many ways including the very successful annual conference which is always a firm date in the diary each year – you always leave with new ideas and friends.

Grant Georgiades
Paul and the team at FBU are incredible advocates for family businesses. Paul works ceaselessly to promote the economic contribution of family firms. He can always be relied upon to offer insightful input, provide fantastic advice and valuable contributions with useful resources. He is a true stalwart of the family business sector.

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.

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.



















