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British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)is the national voice for local business and represents, through a quality assured, UK network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce, more than 135,000 businesses in all sectors of the economy, and of all sizes. Accredited Chambers seek to represent the interests and support the competitiveness and growth of all businesses in their communities and regions.

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Charity Finance Directors' Group

The Charity Finance Directors' Group is a charity which promotes good practice in management in the charity sector by providing training and information for charity employees, trustees and others involved with charities. The CFDG has a growing membership of about 900 financial managers, working in charitable organisations that range in income from £2,500 to £400m. Collectively, our members are responsible for the management of about £10 billion of income each year. Some members of CFDG are also voluntary trustees of very small and/or very large charities.

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Engineering Employers' Federation

EEF is the voice of manufacturing in the UK, representing over 6000 companies in the manufacturing, engineering and technology sectors. Through 12 regional and sectoral associations, EEF provides companies with a wide range of practical business tools, advice and support.

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National Consumer Council

The NCC is an independent consumer expert, championing the consumer interest to bring about change for the benefit of all consumers. Issues of disadvantage are at the heart of our work, as often the most vulnerable people find it hardest to be heard. We are a non-departmental body funded mostly by the Department of Trade and Industry.

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National Federation of Retail Newsagents

The National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) is the largest trade association of its kind in Europe, representing over 22,000 newsagents in two member states: the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Social Market Foundation

The Social Market Foundation is an independent think tank which explores ideas which link the state and the market to create the just, free and prosperous Britain of tomorrow.

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The Forum of Private Business

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is a pressure group working on behalf of private business The FPB helps its members cope with day-to-day problems by influencing laws and policies affecting businesses and supporting their profitability. FPB has had considerable success over the years. FPB members have a direct say through: Voting FPB's unique Referendum and participating in surveys and other academically-approved research The All Party Parliamentary Small Business Group, of which FPB is a founder member Presence in Europe where FPB is the sole UK representative of UEAPME www.ueapme.com (the employers' organisation representing small firms' interests at European level)

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