About TAF
The Trade Association Forum is the leading representative body for associations in the UK, helping our members to engage, improve and lead their sectors.
We work closely with the UK Government, as well as a huge range of partners and sponsors to help our associations deliver value for their members. Membership is open to any trade association based in the UK.
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TAF & CIPR LAUNCH NEW NETWORK FOR PR PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
TAF and CIPR Launch PUBCOM The Trade Association Forum in partnership with the Chartered Institute for Public Relations (CIPR) are delighted to launch a new networking group for PR and PA professionals working in Trade Associations. The TAF PR and…
2022 Benchmarking Survey
We are delighted to launch our 2022 Benchmarking Survey covering salary & benefits and the economic outlook across the UK association sector. We are once again partnering with leading recruitment consultancy, Ellwood Atfield, to conduct the fieldwork and will be…
Sign up today for the TAF Communications Best Practice Forum
Alongside our partner the Chartered Institute for Public Relations (CIPR), TAF is launching a Public Affairs & Communications Best Practice Forum (PUBCOMM) for staff in trade associations who are responsible for member engagement, PR and public affairs activity. If you would…
Successful Trade Associations are built on excellent communications.
Successful Trade Associations are built on excellent communications There is no doubt that successful trade associations are built on excellent communications, but keeping pace with modern professional communications is an enduring and significant challenge. Trade associations are small organisations, almost…
CIPR announce new Partnership with the Trade Association Forum The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with The Trade Association Forum to support the development of networks, discussion forums and best practice guidance…
Member Spotlight – Darren Caplan, CEO of the Railway Industry Association
Darren Caplan is the CEO of RIA. He joined us to discuss who RIA are, what their priorities are, how TAF helps them achieve their goals, and the awards won by both RIA and Darren at the 2022 TAF Awards.
Trade Association Forum and Institute of Association Leadership join forces
Trade Association Forum and Institute of Association Leadership join forces to develop new leadership programme and resources for trade associations. The Institute of Association Leadership and the Trade Association Forum have announced that the two organisations will be merging. The…
New partnership will support trade associations to better manage risk
The Trade Association Forum is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with insurance advisory specialists Partners& As part of the partnership, the two organisations will work together to develop a programme of work exploring risks and opportunities faced by trade…
Member Spotlight – Sally Edgington, Director, AXREM
Our second Member Spotlight welcomes Sally Edgington, Director at AXREM who joined us to discuss the work that she does for AXREM and the award that she won at the 2022 TAF Awards.
Queen’s Speech Summary
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