Programmes and events
At the start of 2024, Family Business UK launched a new programme of events for Members, and opportunities for peers working in or for family businesses, of all ages and roles, to get involved. This includes a mix of peer-to-peer networking, expert-led discussions, experiential tours, and learning opportunities across the UK. Alongside key events such as our Annual Conference and activities related to Family Business Week, our events fall under four main categories: Masterclasses, Regional Events, Family Business Visits and FBUK Communities.
Masterclasses Building on two successful
Family Business Visits Visits to family businesses provide an opportunity for FBUK Members to meet the owners and leaders of the business, and experience first-hand the facilities and operations, ‘in situ’, and network among peers. Recent visits have been generously hosted by Laithwaites Wines, Bettys and Taylors, Howard Group, Swiss Camplings and Westmorland Family (Tebay servic- es), with more events planned in the second half of 2024 to Bennie Group, Archwood, Thatchers and CT Baker. FBUK Communities It’s important for people in a family business to have a trusted network of peers outside the family and business to share experiences with, seek advice from, and draw support. Central to our work are private, curated com- munities of family business members who share a common interest or role in the family business world. FBUK Communities provide a forum for peer-to-peer networking, sharing of advice and experiences, and access to subject matter experts. Members of each Community decide what topics to discuss, how they interact, the type of events they have, and how often. l Chairs’ Community: Company Chairs experience unique challenges: hiring and managing CEOs, setting remuneration, constructing and managing boards and committees, and overseeing generational change. This Community shares experiences and helps the wider family business community by supporting those recently appointed or designated to take up a Chair role.
l NextGen Community: To give younger family members a safe space to build close connections with fellow future leaders, our NextGen Community meets to hear from inspiring speakers and thought leaders. They stay connected throughout the year through a range of social events and their own social media group. l Non-family Executives Community: This group, comprising senior non-family business leaders, comes together to share the unique experience and perspectives associated with leading a family business from the position of not being a family member themselves. l Non-Executive Director Community: Brings together NEDs of family businesses to connect, learn and share. This group comprises a mix of family and non-family NEDs, and provides a forum for rich discussion about the nuances of helping to steward the business through intergenerational change. l Policy Community: For those keen to help shape our work with politicians, policymakers and regulators, this group consults on key policy areas and issues to ensure the needs and views of family businesses are represented amongst those setting the regulatory landscape. I n the second half of 2024, new FBUK Communities are being planned to support NowGen, Advisors and a Family Council Community, as well as a Community that brings together FBUK Members interested in exploring the
Masterclass pilots in 2023, this year FBUK is offering a programme of four Masterclasses to cover key aspects of family businesses: Ownership, Non- Executive Directors (NEDs), Succession and Governence. These one-day intensive, interactive programmes provide access to experts from FBUK’s Corporate Partners as well as prominent owners and leaders of
family businesses themselves. To date, these have included:
l Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate l Bibby Line Group l Bradford and Sons Ltd l Brewers l The Clancy Group l CJ Lang l Day Lewis l Dormole Ltd l JW Lees l Laithwaites Wines l NG Bailey l Sigma Pharmaceuticals l Wates Group l William Jackson Food Group Regional events These events are held around the UK and offer insights into live issues facing family businesses. Hosted by, and run in conjunction with FBUK’s Corporate Partners, these events take a number of forms, including panel sessions, dinners, roundtable discussions, and workshops. In recent regional events, participants have heard from prominent family businesses and experts on topics including legacy, innovation, the role of values in a family business, strategic philanthropy, and responsible business.
role of social and environmental purpose in family businesses.
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