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Family Business UK The largest organisation supporting Britain's private and family-owned businesses.

Online | 24 September, 12:00pmConsidering B Corp certification? Join B Lab UK and Rathfinny Estate for a practical look ...
09/09/2026

Online | 24 September, 12:00pm

Considering B Corp certification? Join B Lab UK and Rathfinny Estate for a practical look at what the certification process involves, including the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned along the way. Hear first-hand from a business that has completed the journey and leave with practical advice and next steps for your own purpose-led business journey.

Sign up here: https://familybusinessuk.org/event/b-corp-unpacked-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-start/

🎉 Family Business Week returns 23–27 November!This year, we’re celebrating the people, stories and impact of family busi...
08/09/2026

🎉 Family Business Week returns 23–27 November!

This year, we’re celebrating the people, stories and impact of family businesses across the UK — and shining a spotlight on the local growth champions helping their communities thrive.

From creating jobs and supporting local suppliers to investing in their communities and driving long-term prosperity, family businesses are at the heart of local economies across the country.

Join us this Family Business Week as we celebrate the businesses building Britain for generations.

Click here to find out more: https://familybusinessuk.org/campaigns-and-events/family-business-week/

A major new report lays bare the damage reforms to Business Property Relief are already doing to Britain’s family-owned ...
07/09/2026

A major new report lays bare the damage reforms to Business Property Relief are already doing to Britain’s family-owned manufacturers.

Research from Make UK and Bishop Fleming Fleming found:
🔹 78% are worried about the impact on succession planning
🔹 22% are considering selling to an overseas buyer
🔹 A further 18% are considering a sale within the UK

Family-owned manufacturers contribute an estimated ÂŁ94 billion to the economy and support around one million jobs. Policies that force them to delay investment, restructure or sell for tax reasons put that contribution at risk, and undermine the Government's growth agenda.

As Family Business UK Chief Executive Neil Davy makes clear, Ministers must listen to these warnings ahead of the Autumn Budget and review the reforms before more damage is done.

Read Neil Davy's Comments here: https://familybusinessuk.org/bpr-reforms-risk-undermining-family-owned-manufacturers/

In his first major speech since becoming Chancellor, John Healey has put economic growth at the heart of the Government’...
07/09/2026

In his first major speech since becoming Chancellor, John Healey has put economic growth at the heart of the Government’s agenda - and we welcome that focus.

The priority now is to turn that ambition into action by creating the right conditions for family businesses to invest, employ and grow in their local communities.

As Family Business UK CEO Neil Davy makes clear, Britain’s five million family businesses have a vital role to play in delivering sustainable, long-term growth across the country.

With the Autumn Budget approaching, the Government must give family businesses the certainty and confidence they need to invest for the future and drive growth in every postcode.

Read Neil's full statement here: https://familybusinessuk.org/backing-family-businesses-to-drive-growth/

27/08/2026

We’re launching new Communities for women in senior leadership roles who are working within family businesses, any Members who include charitable giving or community investment as part of their family business, and family business owners who have or are considering setting up a family office.

Exclusive to FBUK Members, our Communities provide more focused spaces to meet, exchange ideas and learn from others facing similar opportunities and challenges.

Find your Community: https://familybusinessuk.org/event-category/community/

Belfast | 16 September, 6:30pmJoin Julius Baer and FBUK CEO Neil Davy for an exclusive dinner bringing together family b...
26/08/2026

Belfast | 16 September, 6:30pm

Join Julius Baer and FBUK CEO Neil Davy for an exclusive dinner bringing together family business leaders for an evening of insight, discussion and networking. Hear more about the importance of collaboration across the family business community and how we can ensure family businesses’ contribution to local communities and the UK economy remains recognised by policymakers.

https://familybusinessuk.org/event/an-evening-with-family-business-uk-and-julius-baer/

Is a family office right for your family business? As family wealth grows, so does the complexity that comes with it. Mu...
25/08/2026

Is a family office right for your family business?

As family wealth grows, so does the complexity that comes with it.

Multiple investments. Different generations. New business ventures. Philanthropy. Tax and estate planning. And increasingly, family members with different priorities and ambitions.

At some point, the question becomes: would a family office help manage all of this more effectively?

A family office can provide much more than investment management. Done well, it can create a central structure for:

• Coordinating financial and personal affairs
• Supporting family governance and decision-making
• Managing investments beyond the core operating business
• Creating greater clarity between business and personal wealth
• Supporting the next generation
• Providing continuity as the family evolves

There isn't a single model that works for every family. From an embedded family office, to a dedicated Single Family Office, to a Multi Family Office, the right structure depends on the size and complexity of the family's wealth, its goals, governance needs and the stage it has reached.

Perhaps the most important question isn't: “Can we afford a family office?”

It's: “What problem are we trying to solve?”

That conversation can be the starting point for deciding whether a family office is right for your family — now, and for the generations that follow.

Read the full article from J.P. Morgan https://online.flippingbook.com/view/987078542/16/

A step towards a fairer business rates system.The Government has announced an independent review into how pubs and hotel...
24/08/2026

A step towards a fairer business rates system.

The Government has announced an independent review into how pubs and hotels are valued for business rates, a move welcomed by Family Business UK as a positive step towards creating a fairer system for businesses operating in these sectors.

FBUK's Chief Operating Officer Fiona Graham welcomes the Government’s independent review into how pubs and hotels are valued for business rates.

Family businesses need a fair, stable and predictable system that gives them the confidence to grow and invest for the long term. We look forward to working with government to help deliver it.

Click here to read our full quote: https://familybusinessuk.org/treasury-to-call-time-on-uncertainty-for-pubs-and-hotels/

Family Business UK’s policy agenda calls for a “FAMILY first” approach - putting family businesses at the heart of plans...
21/08/2026

Family Business UK’s policy agenda calls for a “FAMILY first” approach - putting family businesses at the heart of plans for sustainable growth, investment and stronger local communities.

The message from FBUK’s latest research is clear:

🏢 57% of family businesses say changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR) will still have a material impact on their business.

đź’· 88% say access to some form of finance would help their family business invest and grow over the next 12 months.

đź‘Ą 35% say access to leadership and management skills development for the next generation would support their business.

These are not just issues for individual businesses. Family firms are a vital part of the UK economy, supporting jobs, communities, investment and long-term prosperity.

FBUK’s agenda sets out practical policy priorities, from fair taxation and better access to finance, to supporting mid-sized family businesses, investing in local communities and developing the next generation.

We need policies that help family businesses plan, invest and pass their businesses on, to help build Britain for generations.

Read the full policy agenda: https://familybusinessuk.org/family-first-approach-in-new-fbuk-policy-agenda

What does “legacy” really mean for a family business?In the latest issue of the FBUK magazine, Lizzy Rudd, Twelfth Gener...
20/08/2026

What does “legacy” really mean for a family business?

In the latest issue of the FBUK magazine, Lizzy Rudd, Twelfth Generation Chair of Berry Bros. & Rudd reflects on a legacy that goes far beyond simply passing a business from one generation to the next.

For Berry Bros. & Rudd, legacy is about the values and contributions that endure over time - and using that position to make a positive difference.

From sustainability and responsible sourcing to protecting the natural environment, Lizzy shares how the business is thinking about its role in the world today, while remaining rooted in centuries of family history.

As she puts it, the goal is to pass on “a business that’s not just thriving, but ready to pass on to the next generation.”

A powerful reminder that legacy isn’t simply about what we inherit. It’s about what we choose to leave behind.

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/987078542/6/

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