MEMBER SERVICES

• Focal point for sector issues, concerns or initiatives.
• Protect, promote or represent members’ interests to the European Commission, UK government, devolved authorities, national agencies and other trade bodies.
• Conduit to the trade press on sector topics.
• International hub, particularly on regulatory and technical matters.
• Publication of guides and codes of practice, often on a joint basis with recognised authorities.
• Coordination of statistics surveys for specialist groups.
• Forum for regular section meetings and subject-specific working groups.
• Liaison with professional institutes and institutions.
• Access to training, seminars and workshops on a range of technical or commercial topics. Route to advice on legislation, regulations, standards, exports, technical and business queries.
• Affinity schemes to reduce company expenditure in areas such as insurance and legal advice.
• Large website with dedicated association sections and a restricted access members’ area.
• Monthly bulletins, quarterly technical report and an annual magazine.
• High profile, formal, annual lunch for members and guests. Annual membership certificate. Association logos for promotional use.

Why join a National Trade Association?

This three-page download will help to explain the benefits to you.