At Family Business United (FBU), our strength lies in the diversity and depth of our network. Since 2011, we have brought together family businesses, professional advisers, academics, and supporters from across the UK and around the world, all connected by a shared commitment to celebrating and sustaining the success of family enterprises.

Our network represents a powerful community of collaboration, knowledge, and shared purpose. Each group plays an essential role in advancing understanding, supporting growth, and promoting the positive impact of family firms on economies and societies worldwide.

Family Businesses

Family businesses are at the heart of everything we do. From multi-generational firms with deep-rooted histories to emerging next-generation ventures, our network encompasses enterprises of every size and sector. They are united by values of integrity, resilience, and stewardship, creating jobs, driving innovation, and contributing to the wellbeing of their communities.

Through FBU, these family businesses connect with peers, share their stories, and access the resources and recognition they deserve.

Professional Advisers

Professional advisers, including accountants, lawyers, wealth managers, and consultants, form an integral part of the FBU network. They bring expertise, insight, and experience that help family firms address the unique challenges of governance, succession, and strategy.

Advisers engage with the FBU community through thought-leadership, research, and events, deepening their understanding of the family business dynamic and building trusted relationships within the sector.

Academics

FBU actively collaborates with academics and research institutions to enhance understanding of the family business landscape. By supporting evidence-based studies, sharing research findings, and bridging the gap between academia and practice, we ensure that the family business community benefits from the latest insights and innovations. This partnership enriches our content; shapes informed discussions and drives the continued evolution of the sector.

Global Connections

While rooted in the UK, FBU’s reach extends far beyond national borders. We are part of a global network of family business champions, collaborating with international organisations, thought leaders, and advisory partners to share knowledge and celebrate success across continents.

Our global connections ensure that members gain a wider perspective, access to global best practice, and a sense of belonging to a truly international community that recognises and supports the power of family enterprise.

Together, these connections make FBU more than a network — they make it a movement that unites, supports, and amplifies the voice of family businesses around the world.