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Family business is the backbone of the UK economy, and the bedrock of its communities. IFB is the voice of the UK family business sector.
Two thirds of UK businesses are family owned - 5.1 million in total, of which nearly 20,000 are medium and large businesses.
They generate over almost a third of UK GDP. In 2018, the family business sector paid £196 billion in tax, more than the annual NHS budget.
Family firms employ 14.2 million people in the UK – more than half of UK private sector employment.
IFB is a not for profit, membership organisation. We champion the sector, work to represent their needs to policymakers and support them with challenges they are facing. IFB’s members represent a strong collective voice, with a combined turnover approaching £100 billion, employing over half a million people.
IFB’s growing membership includes some of the UK’s largest and most successful family-owned businesses, including some of the UK’s most recognisable and well loved brands. IFB members are based throughout the UK and represent a diverse range of industry sectors.
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IFB Director General Addresses German British Forum
13th February 2015
IFB Director General Mark Hastings last month addressed leading businesses from across Europe at the German British Forum Conference
Family Firms Looking To Increase Exports
12th November 2014
Family firms from across the UK are planning to increase their exports over the next twelve months
Flying the Flag for UK Family Businesses in China
3rd October 2014
IFB met with a delegation of Chinese entrepreneurs to promote the success of UK family businesses