Federation of Small Businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is a UK business organisation representing small and medium-sized businesses. It was formed in 1974 as the National Federation of Self Employed (NFSE). The current name for the organisation was adopted in 1991. It is registered with Companies House as The National Federation of Self Employed & Small Businesses Limited (company number 1263540).
National Federation of Self Employed & Small Businesses | |
| Abbreviation | FSB |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1974 |
| Registration no. | 1263540 |
| Legal status | Not for profit company |
| Purpose | Membership body for small businesses and the self-employed |
| Headquarters | Blackpool, England |
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Membership (2016) | >160,000 |
National Chair | Martin McTague OBE |
National Vice Chair Internal Affairs, FSB | Melanie Ulyatt |
National Vice Chair Policy and Advocacy, FSB | Tina McKenzie MBE |
Chief Executive Officer | Julie Lilley |
| Alison North, Caroline Platt, Ian O'Donnell, Julie Lilley, Laurence Milsted, Sharon Jandu, Stephen Askew. | |
Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Subsidiaries | FSB Publications Limited, FSB Recruitment Limited, FSB Sales Limited, F.S.B. (Member Services) Limited, FSB Gold Club Limited, Keep Trade Local Ltd, Real Life Entrepreneurs Limited |
Revenue (2016) | £25.6M |
Staff (2016) | 211 |
| Website | Official website |
Formerly called | National Federation of Self Employed |
FSB is a member-led, not-for-profit and non-party political organisation. FSB is a lobbying organisation representing small firms and the self-employed to UK, national, local and devolved government. FSB offers its members a range of benefits, such as a 24-hour legal advice line and free business banking.
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