Trade Association Forum

Submit your nominations today! TAF, CBI (Confederation of British Industry) and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) are working together to champion the role of Women in trade bodies, and for 2025, we also want to highlight outstanding females under 30 in the trade association sector. More info: https://lnkd.in/eqJ-ms5R

Do you want to get your brand in front of 350+ trade association professionals? Consider sponsoring the 2025 #TAFAwards!🏆 The Awards night is one of the highlights of the UK association calendar where we will welcome 350 association professionals to celebrate the very best of our sector. Sponsor slots are filling up fast, get in touch today! For more information, visit the awards website: https://lnkd.in/ep9gwmed

We are delighted to welcome another member to TAF this month: The NCC! The NCC is the UK trade association representing the entire supply chain for the UK caravan and motorhome industries including holiday and residential parks, manufacturers, dealerships, suppliers and service providers. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eXXgxT3t

We want to give a warm welcome to our first new member in 2025, ABTA - The Travel Association! ABTA is the largest travel trade body who work closely with their members to help raise and maintain standards and build a more sustainable travel industry, and provide travellers with advice, guidance and support. Check them out: https://lnkd.in/eVQMPmXx

TAF is expanding its event offerings outside of London. Mark your calendar! 📅 Our Midlands networking event, kindly hosted by BATF, will feature a short workshop on membership management and an opportunity to discuss how TAF can foster member collaboration. Stick around for drinks and networking with peers from across the trade association community. This event is open to all TAF members. See you there! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ejbQWNVk

Does your association have a clear strategy for digital transformation? If not, don't panic: LJ Digital and Data Consultancy will show you how in this webinar, which will show you how to assess your digital maturity and craft a member-centric Digital Strategy and Roadmap. Learn how to enhance user experiences, boost engagement, streamline operations, and empower data-informed decisions. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ePcBV8KH

Delighted to have the support of Carby & Co for this year's #TAFAwards! Carby & Co Ltd is a unique, event design, event production and entertainment agency for the corporate and creative world! Check out all our sponsors here: https://lnkd.in/ep9gwmed

Retaining top talent has never been harder in the competitive world of recruitment. For trade associations, effective team-building goes beyond intentions—it requires outstanding management skills. Join Caroline Gordon in this interactive webinar to learn how coaching techniques can revitalize your management approach. Gain actionable insights to boost your team’s engagement, productivity, and loyalty, creating a thriving workplace culture. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eD_u6KU2

It was fantastic to see some incredible Trade Association professionals represented in the New Years Honours list. It is wonderful to see individuals and the sector recognised for the contribution we make to our economy, society and communities. TAF would like to give a huge congratulations to you all! Professor Julia Clare, Universities UK Geoffre Barton, Association of School and College Leaders Purnima Murthy Tanuku OBE, National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Sue Daley, techUK Julian David, techUK Monica Kohli, WISTA UK Ian Moore OBE JP, Fire Industry Association Michelle Riddalls OBE, PAGB, the consumer healthcare association Pam Swain, The British Association of Dental Nurses Miles Celic, TheCityUK

Nominations open now! TAF, CBI (Confederation of British Industry) and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) are working together to champion the role of Women in trade bodies, and for 2025, we also want to highlight outstanding females under 30 in the trade association sector. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eqJ-ms5R