Who We Are

Our purpose is to help smaller businesses survive through these difficult times and ultimately achieve their ambitions. Our vision is to be recognised as the most influential and trusted organisation representing the voice of all small businesses, in every region and nation of the UK.

FSB is the UK’s biggest business membership organisation, established in 1974, offering our members a powerful voice which is heard in governments at all levels; vital business services and products and the opportunity to be part of the UK’s biggest and most supportive small business and self-employed community. The UK’s 5.5 million small businesses and self-employed make up more than 99 per cent of all private sector businesses. They contribute a staggering amount to the UK’s economy as well as being a major source of employment; more than 16.3 million people are employed by smaller firms.

We work to drive the interests of small businesses and the self-employed through research and engagement with our members; by effective campaigning and influencing those in power through exceptional public affairs, media and public relations activity.

We provide our members with vital business products and services, from legal advice to access to finance, and opportunities to be an active part of the FSB community, by volunteering, taking part in surveys and roundtables and joining FSB events held throughout the year. Our local and national activism helps shape policy and decisions that have a direct impact on the day to day running of smaller businesses. We strive to ensure that the range of member benefits we offer are relevant, positive and competitive.

OUR CORPORATE OBJECTIVES:

1. To be fully representative of the whole UK small business community

2. To provide support, advice and practical solutions to our community of members

3. To advocate on behalf of small businesses and the self-employed, providing a powerful voice heard by governments and key decision makers

4. To create a financial climate which ensures best value for members and safeguards FSB for the future