Helping associations with strategic development and the day to day running of their organisation and promoting associations to Government, industry and the wider public.
Why Join Us?
The Trade Association Forum is the only organisation of its kind and we have Government support as the first choice organisation to deal with trade associations. Our supporting department is the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). We are the ‘association of associations’ and we are here to provide you and your team with similar support to that which you provide to your members. Membership is open to any kind of membership body in the UK, all of which have many similar challenges in common in terms of their operational activities. Our range of services and activities are designed to assist you in the strategic development and day-to-day running of your organisation and we work hard to promote the excellent contribution that associations make to Government, industry and the wider public.
Further information about joining our community of associations can be obtained from Linda Cavender on T: +44 (0)20 3869 8650.
Events
TAF Winter Seminar and Drinks Reception
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Seminar for TA Chairmen - December
Each year a number of senior business people, with significant experience in ...
Psychology of Member Engagement - Birmingham - 6 May 2020
The Psychology of Member Engagement - Master the Art and Science of Persuasio...
Psychology of Member Engagement - 4 March 2020
The Psychology of Member Engagement - Master the Art and Science of Persuasio...
How to Grow Your Association - Online Digital Marketing Course
Join us for an 8-week best practice growth marketing programme delivered onli...
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Latest News
TAF Salary & Benefits Survey 2019 – Results Now Available
The Trade Association Forum (TAF) runs an annual salary and benefits survey in partnership with Ellwood Atfield. The results for 2019 are now available and the report has been distributed to all participants submitting useable data. Those members that did…
Preparing Your Business for Flooding
The Environment Agency estimates that with proper preparation, most businesses can save between 20 to 90 per cent of the cost of stock lost due to flooding. Find out more here with guidance from TAF Partners Miles Smith Insurance Group.
All Change at the Trade Association Forum
The Forum is delighted to announce that two additional Directors have been appointed to serve on the Board. Ray Perry, Chief Executive of the National Pawnbrokers Association will be representing our members in the 1-9 staff band and Gaynor Pates,…
Register for NAS Webinars on how to support SME’s transitioning to the Apprenticeship Service
Last week the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) announced further details for SMEs (that don’t pay the apprenticeship levy) on accessing the apprenticeship service from 2020. See here for details of the announcement. In order to support small and medium sized…
Launch of UKAS Accreditation E-Certificates
From Monday 9th December 2019, UKAS will be transferring to electronic certificates of accreditation. This initiative stems from our strategic priorities and marks the start of the modernisation and improvement of our online services for both customers and stakeholders. UKAS…
Business Readiness Fund Launched by Government
The Secretary of State for Business has launched a Business Readiness Fund to help prepare for the eventuality of the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement. The objective of the scheme is to fund business organisations and trade…
Piano supplier fined £3.7m for illegally preventing price discounts
The CMA has fined Casio £3.7 million for breaking competition law by preventing online discounting for its digital pianos and keyboards. The move comes after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued a Statement of Objections against Casio Electronics Co. Ltd (Casio)…
New Best Practice Guide on Improving Consumer Comprehension of Contractual Terms and Privacy Policies
The Government is committed to doing all it can to improve consumer comprehension of T&Cs. BEIS has commissioned their Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) to produce an evidence based, concise, Best Practice Guide for business on presenting contractual terms and privacy…
A call to action for energy using SME’s and their Trade Associations
The time ‘save our planet’ is NOW. More and more businesses and organisations recognise the need to up their game on reducing their energy and carbon usage. The UK Government has highlighted their active interest in the SME market and…
SSIP Pilot Assessment Programme completed – accreditations granted
UKAS and Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) Ltd have been collaborating since 2017 to include the SSIP requirements in the UKAS assessment of certification bodies in the SSIP scheme. The pilot assessment programme is now nearing completion, with the last…