ABOUT
THE INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY BUSINESS

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY BUSINESS

The Institute for Family Business was founded in 2001 by a group of families getting together to help each other overcome common challenges. Today, they are the largest UK family business organisation and the UK Chapter of Family Business International (FBN).

Having worked closely with business families for the past two decades, they believe that a well-managed family business is the best model of business. One that brings benefits to communities across the globe. But most family businesses face a set of common challenges. 

The IFB exist to provide family businesses with a community where they can get support, make connections and access the knowledge and expertise they need to succeed.

They offer membership to family businesses and hold the space for families, managers, experts and relevant organisations to come together as a community.

As a not-for-profit organisation they put the needs of their members at the heart of everything they do.

Find our more about becoming a member

Membership at a Glance

  • Connections to other family businesses and experts who can give you tailored support
  • A direct voice in shaping our advocacy activities and influencing Government
  • Free access to our programme of learning, including free events and extra-discounted rates to the annual IFB conference
  • Membership of our international networks, FBN and EFB, with exclusive access to a series of international activities and online events at no extra cost
  • Next Generation (18-39) and Now Gen (new leaders in the family business) tailored support and peer connections
  • Advice, insights and research on key family business challenges

Visit the Institute for Family Business for more info

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WHy the IFB Support the podcast

We’re proud to support The Family Business Podcast. The podcast, hosted by Russ Haworth provides first class stories, advice and insights for the whole family business community.

COOK is a relatively new and fast growing business. We had no idea about the complexities that this would introduce into our family relationships and dynamics. Discovering the IFB was discovering that we are not alone. Others have walked this path and learned where the pitfalls are. We are incredibly grateful for the IFB and the members and their willingness to share openly their stories, to help us as we navigate the challenges and discover the joy of being a family who are building a business together
James PerryChairman - COOK
Running a family business can be a lonely and often difficult experience, even – and sometimes especially – when other family members are involved. Before joining the IFB our family business thought that we were unique in the challenges we faced. Through membership of the IFB, and the unparalleled opportunity to network with other like-minded family business owners, we soon discovered that we would have been unique had we not been experiencing these issues
Andrew WatesWates Group
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