- British Combustion Equipment Manufacturers Association - http://www.bcema.co.uk
Promoting and protecting the interests of manufacturers engaged in the combustion equipment industry as well as collecting and distributing relevant technical, commercial and statistical information.
- Institute of Diagnostic Engineers - http://www.diagnosticengineers.org/
Professional institute for people who are concerned with servicing and maintenance of machines and structures, and the effectiveness or engineering of industrial systems. Training, networking, information sharing and updating.
- Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals (SOCAP UK) - http://www.consumeraffairs.co.uk
SOCAP UK member organisation focusing on consumer satisfaction and relationships. The Society aims to 'define and advance professional excellence in consumer affairs and customer service'.
- Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) - http://www.agr.org.uk
Represents organisations which recruit and employ graduates or which offer services in connection with graduate recruitment. AGR is increasingly involved with research in and around the recruitment needs of employers. Established in 1968.
- Social Firms UK - http://www.socialfirms.co.uk/
Resources for social firms which employ people with disabilities & disadvantages in the open labour market
- Further Education National Training Organisation (FENTO) - http://www.fento.org
Promoting competitiveness by raising education and training standards in the industries and occupations they represent. Details of current projects, news and events, resources library and members area.
- British Academy of Management - http://www.bam.ac.uk/
Describes the organisation and its objectives and gives information about activities, membership and fellowship, journal, conferences and constitution.
- Telecentre Association - http://www.tca.org.uk
Europe's largest organisation dedicated to the promotion of teleworking. Details of membership requirements, news, events and jobs, with publications, ezine and online shop.
- CBI - http://www.cbi.org.uk/
The Confederation of British Industry is one of the UK's leading independent employers' organisation. Representing over 250,000 public and private sector companies.
- Royal Town Planning Institute - http://www.rtpi.org.uk/
Information about the Institute and the planning profession, with details of publications, awards and policy.
- Forum of Private Business - http://www.fpb.co.uk/
Aims to influence laws and policies affecting small-medium sized businesses. With membership information, research resources, documents for download and news.
- These4walls - http://www.t4w.co.uk/
London-based think tank and networking forum for professionals in the marketing and communications industries. Contains industry news, details of events, membership information and other resources.
- Gay Business Association - http://www.gba.org.uk/
Chamber of commerce type organisation for gay and lesbian run businesses. Directory of members, membership information, events, and newsletter.
- International Development Organisation - http://www.idforum.org.uk/
Aims to bring together all those involved in international development and aid, with news, publications, events listings and meeting details.
- Business & Environment Network - http://www.business-environment-network.org.uk/
Subscription based service offering environmental advice to businesses in Edinburgh and the rest of the UK. Includes a business environmental guide.
- Building Societies Members Association - http://www.building-societies-members.org.uk/
News and issues relating to building society membership. They aim to promote mutual status of societies.
- Food and Drink Federation - http://www.fdf.org.uk
Body representing the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. FDF works with government, NGOs and consumers to develop industry positions on issues and renew confidence in the food chain.
- The Consumer Protection Association - http://www.thecpa.co.uk/
Independent body offering a range of services designed to offer the purchaser of home improvements valuable protection and peace of mind. Information on organisation and search facility for approved contractor.
- Pacific Asia Travel Association UK Chapter - http://www.pata.org.uk
Formed to contribute to the growth and development of travel and tourism in the Pacific Asia area. Membership details and 'ask the expert' forum.
- National Microelectronics Institute - http://www.nmi.org.uk
Not-for-profit organisation promoting the operation and growth of the microelectronics industry in the UK and Ireland. Information on the organisation, industry and members.
- Institute of Consumer Sciences - http://www.instituteconsumersciences.co.uk
Information about and for consumer scientists and home economists in the UK. Members work in teaching, academia, journalism, catering, health and caring services.
- The BioIndustry Association - http://www.bioindustry.org
Encouraging and promoting the biotechnology sector of the UK economy. Membership, events, committees, regulations, publications, NewsCAST, BIA Bulletin and News from the Net.
- The Prince's Trust Rose Project - http://www.ruralopportunities.org/
Helping young people living in rural areas of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire to set up businesses, providing them with advice and a free website.
- The Institute of Plumbing - http://www.plumbers.org.uk/
Founded in 1906, the Institute of Plumbing is the UK's professional body for plumbers and others in the plumbing industry.
- The Institute of Groundsmanship - http://www.iog.org/
Membership organization that represents groundsmen, greenkeepers and all others involved in landscaping, horticulture, sports turf, and amenity turf management.
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply - http://www.cips.org/
Education and qualification body representing purchasing and supply chain professionals. Includes details of membership, training, resources, local branches, news and forum.
- Food Links UK - http://www.foodlinks-uk.org/
Network of organisations active in supporting the local food sector. Describes strategies and includes membership details.
- Basement Information Centre - http://www.nbic.org.uk/
National centre for information about the development and use of basements. Includes publication details, products and services and a forum.
- Nuclear Industry Association - http://www.niauk.org/
Trade association representing operators of nuclear power stations, and companies engaged in decommissioning, waste management, nuclear fuel cycle, equipment, engineering, construction, research. News and promotional information about nuclear power and the nuclear industry.
- Institute of Paper - http://www.a4u.com/paper/
Professional body representing individuals in the industry. Includes information about the technology of paper making, careers and news.
- National Home Improvement Council - http://www.nhic.org.uk/
Trade association lists member companies and organisations that work in the home improvement sector, and offers advice on improving and modernising homes.
- EEF: The Manufacturers' Organisation - http://www.eef.org.uk/
Industry body for engineering and manufacturing employers, offering support on employment law, employee relations, health and safety, skills and environmental management.
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