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The Trade Association Forum is the only Government supported organisation as 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 (1)20 3869 8650.
Events
Accelerate your Social Media - Intermediate to Advanced
Exploring, in one-day, more advanced social media topics including how and why people engage in social media and how to make content go viral.
What is it?
Social Media is now an e...
Sponsorship and Exhibitions Masterclass
Looking Beyond the Transaction
It’s no secret that many businesses benefit from having a sponsor on board to support a program, initiative or event. A well-managed sponsorship agreement ...
The Psychology of Member Engagement
The Psychology of Member Engagement
Master the Art and Science of Persuasion
Why do some benefits capture your members’ attention while others flop?
What makes members engag...
TA Best Practice Exchange 2019
This year sees the 17th anniversary of the TA Best Practice Exchange – and we’re planning a host of fantastic speakers and discussion topics. This unique event runs over a whole day, with speci...
Event Strategy and Content Marketing
Putting events at the centre of your marketing strategy
An event is the only marketing tactic that leverages face to face interaction with a select audience. Effectively delivered, an even...
TAF CEO Luncheon with Dr Adam Marshall, Director General, British Chamber of Commerce
TAF would like to invite you to a Luncheon with Dr Adam Marshall, Director General for the British Chamber of Commerce.
COST OF ATTENDANCE £145 + VAT per person.
Please note: Thi...
Advanced Presentation Skills Training
The room goes quiet. Everyone turns to face you.
It's time to present.
You're on and you need to make a great impression...
These days, the ability to present well has never been more impo...
Beginners Presentation Skills Training
Do you find presenting nerve-wracking? Does even the thought of giving a talk or running a workshop make you want to hide? And you do wish you could overcome your anxieties and learn how to showcas...
Seminar for TA Chairmen - September
Each year a number of senior business people, with significant experience in running organisations and conducting meetings, are asked to take on the chairmanship of a trade association. However, th...
Seminar for TA Chairmen - December
Each year a number of senior business people, with significant experience in running organisations and conducting meetings, are asked to take on the chairmanship of a trade association. However, th...
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New Best Practice Guide on Improving Consumer Comprehension of Contractual Terms and Privacy Policies
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UKAS Contribution to BEIS Regulatory Book
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Harnessing that satisfaction that only building can give you #iBuiltThis2019
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New Trailblazer Apprenticeship assigned £14K funding for delivery
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Winners of the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards 2019 Announced
The prestigious Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards and Dinner 2019 was held on Tuesday, 9th July 2019 at County Hall in Westminster, London to coincide with the Forum’s Annual General Meeting and the Annual Conference. The Awards, which is the…