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Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply - http://www.cips.org
Education and qualification body representing purchasing and supply chain professionals. Includes details of membership, training, resources, local branches, news and forum. |
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The British Computer Society - http://www.bcs.org/
Chartered professional institution for the field of information systems engineering, and exists to provide service and support to the IS community. Details on membership, qualifications and resources. |
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Food and Drink Federation - http://www.fdf.org.uk
Body representing the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. FDF works with government, NGOs and consumers to develop industry positions on issues and renew confidence in the food chain. |
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http://www.cbi.org.uk/ - http://www.cbi.org.uk/
The Confederation of British Industry is one of the UK's leading independent employers' organisation. Representing over 250,000 public and private sector companies. |
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Business in the Community - http://www.bitc.org.uk
A movement of businesses committed to continually improving their positive impact on society through corporate social responsibility. |
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Royal Town Planning Institute - http://www.rtpi.org.uk/
Information about the Institute and the planning profession, with details of publications, awards and policy. |
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Design Council - http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/
National strategic body for design. Explains the purpose of the organisation, provides a knowledge resource, offers information on current projects and practical help for businesses and designers. |
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The Institute of Directors (IOD) - http://www.iod.co.uk
UK Organisation representing individual company directors. |
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The BioIndustry Association - http://www.bioindustry.org
Encouraging and promoting the biotechnology sector of the UK economy. Membership, events, committees, regulations, publications, NewsCAST, BIA Bulletin and News from the Net. |
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Social Firms UK - http://www.socialfirms.co.uk/
Resources for social firms which employ people with disabilities and disadvantages in the open labour market. |
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EEF: The Manufacturers' Organisation - http://www.eef.org.uk/
Industry body for engineering and manufacturing employers, offering support on employment law, employee relations, health and safety, skills and environmental management. |
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Institute of Marine Engineers (IMarE) - http://www.imarest.org/
Information about the Institute and its activities. |
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Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) - http://www.agr.org.uk
Represents organisations which recruit and employ graduates or which offer services in connection with graduate recruitment. AGR is increasingly involved with research in and around the recruitment needs of employers. Established in 1968. |
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Social Enterprise Coalition - http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/
National organisation promoting businesses set up to tackle a social or environmental need. Includes a profile and information on policies, campaigns and events. |
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Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) - http://www.cedia.net/
Trade association of companies specialising in planning and installing home cinema. Includes list of members. |
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British Academy of Management - http://www.bam.ac.uk/
Describes the organisation and its objectives and gives information about activities, membership and fellowship, journal, conferences and constitution. |
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National Microelectronics Institute - http://www.nmi.org.uk
Not-for-profit organisation promoting the operation and growth of the microelectronics industry in the UK and Ireland. Information on the organisation, industry and members. |
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Telecentre Association - http://www.tca.org.uk/
Europe's largest organisation dedicated to the promotion of teleworking. Details of membership requirements, news, events and jobs, with publications, ezine and online shop. |
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Further Education National Training Organisation (FENTO) - http://www.fento.org
Promoting competitiveness by raising education and training standards in the industries and occupations they represent. Details of current projects, news and events, resources library and members area. |
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Nuclear Institute - http://www.nuclearinst.com
Careers details, news, membership and events. Includes a forum and link to the South African branch. |
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The Marketing Society - http://www.marketing-society.org.uk
Network of senior marketers. Provides information on the society, membership, events, development programmes, knowledge resources and a video library. |
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Gay Business Association - http://www.gba.org.uk/
Chamber of commerce type organisation for gay and lesbian run businesses. Directory of members, membership information, events, and newsletter. |
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United Kingdom Cartridge Recyclers Association - http://www.ukcra.com
Lists the Association's aims and provides information on setting up recycling schemes together with links to forums and trade publications. |
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Corporate Research Forum - http://www.crforum.co.uk/
Aims to shape decision-making, policy-setting, good practice and performance standards in member organisations with support from our associate companies. Includes details of membership, research, events and a members-only area. |
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Pacific Asia Travel Association UK Chapter - http://www.pata.org.uk
Formed to contribute to the growth and development of travel and tourism in the Pacific Asia area. Membership details and 'ask the expert' forum. |
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National Home Improvement Council - http://www.nhic.org.uk/
Trade association lists member companies and organisations that work in the home improvement sector, and offers advice on improving and modernising homes. |
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Sustainweb - http://www.sustainweb.org/page.php?id=579
Network of organisations active in supporting the local food sector. Provides information on projects, campaigns, news, publications and membership. |
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Social Enterprise Partnership - http://www.sepgb.co.uk
SEP is an organisation supporting and promoting the development of the social enterprise sector. Provides information on projects, regional, national and transnational partnerships, news and a members' forum. |
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Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors (IAEA) - http://guideto.iaea.org.uk
Features a guide and members search. |
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Basement Information Centre - http://www.nbic.org.uk/
National centre for information about the development and use of basements. Includes publication details, products and services and a forum. |
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Institute of Diagnostic Engineers - http://www.diagnosticengineers.org/
Professional institute for people who are concerned with servicing and maintenance of machines and structures, and the effectiveness or engineering of industrial systems. Training, networking, information sharing and updating. |
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Aluminium Stockholders Association - http://www.asauk.co.uk/
Describes the organisation, its objectives and membership. Provides information about aluminium, market data, news, events and a members' area. |
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The Association of Personal Assistants - http://www.paprofessional.com
Professional body representing the needs of PAs. Provides information on the Association, how to join, the code of professional practice, careers, news and training. |
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Forum of Private Business - http://www.fpb.org
Aims to influence laws and policies affecting small-medium sized businesses. With membership information, research resources, documents for download and news. |
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The Consumer Protection Association - http://www.thecpa.co.uk/
Independent body offering a range of services designed to offer the purchaser of home improvements valuable protection and peace of mind. Information on organisation and search facility for approved contractor. |