Independent Retailer Month 2012:
Our Official Supporters

Official supporters of Independent Retailer Month 2012 are listed below. These organisations are committed to actively supporting the campaign.

Official Supporter: Association of Town Centre Management (ATCM)

The ATCM is Europe's largest membership organisation concerned with the creation, development and management of vital and viable town and city centres. Independent retail is a crucial element in the identity and success of town centres, by making them locally significant - not just 'Anytown'. ATCM is delighted to support this initiative. For details see www.atcm.org

Official Supporter: Action for Market Towns (AMT)

Action for Market Towns is a national charity representing market and small towns across the UK. Committed to the vitality and viability of our small towns, it has a national network of members including town partnerships and councils, enterprise partnerships, local authorities, and partner businesses. AMT offers imaginative ideas and practical solutions for high street revival; training, consultancy, national advocacy and other services. For details see www.towns.org.uk

Official Supporter: National Association of British Market Authorities

Nabma is the true voice of local authority markets. In the last two years Nabma has expanded the organisation significantly to include the Association of Private Market Operators within their structure. As the countrys leading markets organisation, NABMA has successfully promoted the interests of its local authority members for over 80 years. For details see www.nabma.com

Official Supporter: National Market Traders Federation (NMTF)

The 30,000-strong National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) represents the interests of its members trading on retail markets throughout the UK. The NMTF lobbies at local, national and international government levels to protect the livelihoods of its members, and to promote the retail markets industry generally in an effort to broaden its appeal to the shopping public. For details see www.nmtf.co.uk

Official Supporter: Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's leading business organisation representing 200,000 people who run their own businesses. The FSB runs a campaign to Keep Trade Local, focusing on the importance of the high street to local communities. We also offer a range of member benefits. To find out more about these member benefits see www.fsb.org.uk/benefits

More about the FSB Keep Trade Local Campaign

One of our official supporters, FSB, leads a 'Keep Trade Local' campaign. This campaign seeks to stem the tide of business closures; reverse the trend of decline of independent shops, and defend the choice and diversity that customers deserve. To ensure a viable future, for independent shops on and off the high streets in the UK, the FSB is now working harder than ever to reassert the voice of small businesses at every level of government and make your voice heard. Clearly the Keep Trade Local campaign objectives are very much aligned to Independent Retailer Month! To find out more visit www.fsb.org.uk/policy-ktl

Official Supporter: Skillsmart Retail

Skillsmart Retail and the National Skills Academy for Retail is the Sector Skills Council for Retail. It represents and works with retailers of all sizes to drive excellence in retail skills. The National Skills Academy for Retail is a wholly owned subsidiary of Skillsmart Retail, which delivers advice and training solutions directly to retailers, their employees and those seeking to work in the sector, through its network of skills shops based throughout the UK. To find out more visit www.nsaforretail.com

Official Supporter: UKStartUp.net

UKStartUp.net is committed to supporting, promoting & building a network for the UK & Ireland small business community. Our website features existing business & startups. We want to hear your success stories, achievements & failures & we're interested in the stories that have shaped your business...this is about you, not us. We are committed to Independent Retail Month & support this worthy campaign. Check out our website and feel free to get in touch at www.ukstartup.net.

Official Supporter: International Jewellery London

IJL is the UK's most established, premier jewellery event, with the largest selection of jewellery specific exhibitors and more leading, high-end manufacturers than any other UK trade event. Purely focused on jewellery, IJL unites manufacturers, designers, gem companies and allied services with senior level jewellery buyers. IJL takes place at Earls Court 2, London on 2 September - 5 September 2012.
For more information see www.jewellerylondon.com