UK Entertainment and Media Tradebodies and Associations

AMPDJ - Alliance of Mobile and Party DJs

ASA - Amateur Swimming Association
The ASA was the first governing body of swimming in the world, established in 1869. Today it is...

ARG UK - Amphibian and Reptile Groups of the United Kingdom
ARG UK is made up of a close network of local wildlife groups which are involved with the...

AIR - Artists' Interaction and Representation

LAPADA - Association of Art and Antiques Dealers
LAPADA is the largest association of professional art and antiques dealers in the United Kingdom.

ABPT - Association of Blind Piano Tuners

ABSW - Association of British Science Writers
The ABSW exists to provide support and a network of contacts for anyone who writes about science...

ACT - Association of Cycle Traders
Established for almost 100 years, ACT has been promoting supporting cycle retailers. As a...

AIM - Association of Independent Music
The Association of Independent Music exists to provide support to its members and to the...

INTO Dogs - Association of Intuitive Natural Training for Owners and Dogs
INTO Dogs is the association for trainers, behaviourists and other dog professionals who believe...

Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers
The Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers was founded in 1947, making it one of the...

AMI - Association of Mountaineering Instructors

APDT - Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Founded in 1995, the APDT aims to offer pet dog owners a guarantee of quality when they are...

AoP - Association of Photographers
Since 1968, the AoP has aimed to support photographers, protect their rights, and promote their...

APV - Association of Professional Videomakers
The Association of Professional Videomakers (APV) was founded in 1993 and is the only trade...

NABAS - Balloon Association
The Balloon Association is the only independent national trade association for balloon decorators,...

BA - Bingo Association

BADA - British Antique Dealers Association
The British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA) is the trade association for the leading antique...

BAIML - British Association of International Mountain Leaders
Working with sister organizations across Europe, the British Association of International Mountain...

BAPS - British Astrological and Psychic Society
Founded in 1976 by Russell Grant, the British Astrological and Psychic Society was formed as a...

BCA - British Combat Association
The British Combat Association was formed to establish a professional forum offering consultation...

BDGA - British Dog Groomers' Association

BETA - British Equestrian Trade Association

BHPA - British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
The British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association oversees training standards for pilots and...

BHI - British Horological Institute
The BHI was founded in the Clerkenwell district of London in 1858 and aims to raise the standards...

BIHA - British Inflatable Hirers Alliance
The mission of the BIHA is to encourage success for its members through continuous education,...

BII - British Institute of Innkeeping

BIPDT - British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers
The BIPDT was founded in 1974 to meet the growing need for an impartial and professional...

BIPP - British Institute of Professional Photography
The BIPP is the qualifying body for professional photographers in the UK. The organisation trains,...

British Showjumping
British Showjumping is the governing body for the sport of showjumping in Great Britain, and...

BSAC - British Sub-Aqua Club
Since 1953, the British Sub-Aqua Club has been providing training and support to all kinds of...

BVNA - British Veterinary Nursing Association
The BVNA aims to promote animal health and welfare through the support and development of...

BVA - British Voice Association

BWTA - British Woodturners Association

BECTU - Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union
BECTU was formed in 1991 and exists to represent the interests of those working in the...

COAPE - Centre of Applied Pet Ethology
COAPE runs residential and correspondence courses in canine and feline behaviour, from foundation...

CPSA - Clay Pigeon Shooting Association
The CPSA is the national governing body for clay pigeon shooting. Its main role is to promote and...

DGGB - Directors Guild of Great Britain
The Director's Guild promote and support directing across the likes of film, television, theatre...

EKF - English Karate Federation

Equity - Equity

EPTA - European Piano Teachers Association
The EPTA promotes excellence amongst piano teachers and performers. The international organisation...

TFIC - Federation of Image Consultants
TFIC is the UK’s leading professional organisation that supports, develops and regulates both new...

FATG - Fine Art Trade Guild
The Fine Art Trade Guild is the trade association for the whole of the art and framing industry in...

GCS - Guild of Ceramic Studios
The Guild of Ceramic Studios was founded in 2003 to provide a support network for ceramic...

Guild of Photographers
Established in 1988, the Guild of Photographers offers support and training for photographers....

GPV - Guild of Professional Videographers

ISTD - Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing is a registered educational charity which has provided...

ISM - Incorporated Society of Musicians
The ISM is the professional body for musicians in the UK. Founded in 1882, they work to represent...

IMIT - Institute of Musical Instrument Technology

IOS - Institute of Swimming

ICF - International Coach Federation
The International Coach Federation is the professional association for personal and business...

ICEA - International Concierge & Errand Association

IDTA - International Dance Teachers Association
The International Dance Teachers Association has roots going back to 1903, and is now one of the...

KCAI - Kennel Club Accredited Instructor in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour
The standard aim of the Kennel Club is to make a difference to the the lives of dogs throughout...

LAMDA - London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
An internationally renowned organisation, the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art is a...

MVI - Maharishi Vedic Institute

MPA - Master Photographers Association
The MPA represents 1,800 full time professional wedding, portrait and commercial photographers...

MCPS - Mechanical Copyright Protection Society
The Mechanical Copyright Protection Society was founded in 1911 and now helps to protect the...

MDJN - Mobile DJ Network

MIA - Music Industries Association

MMF - Music Managers Forum

MPG - Music Producers Guild
The Music Producers Guild (UK) is a democratic and independent organisation that exists to...

MU - Musicians' Union
The Musicians' Union represents over thirty thousand musicians working in all sectors of the music...

NarpsUK - National Associates of Registered Pet Sitters

NADJ - National Association of DJs
The National Association of DJs is a UK organisation providing DJs in the UK with an infastructure...

NAME - National Association of Music Educators
NAME represents everyone involved in music education, including inspectors, teachers in schools,...

NAMIR - National Association of Musical Instrument Repairs

NARP - National Association of Registered Petsitters
Founded by Robin Taylor in 1993, NARP aims to support people working within the petcare sector.

NAUI - National Association of Underwater Instructors

NPS - National Photographic Society
The NPS exists to serve professional, semi-professional and aspiring pro photographers from the UK...

NARDS - Nationwide Associates of Registered Dog Sitters

NAAA - North American Actors Association

PCT - Pet Care Trust

PTA - Pianoforte Tuners Association

PADI - Professional Association of Diving Instructors
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) provide training and certification for...

PGP - Professional Gardeners Photographers Association
The Professional Gardeners Photographers Association was set up in 1999 to provide a stable forum...

PRS for Music
PRS for Music combines two organizations: MCPS (Mechanical Copyright Protection Society) and PRS...

QGBI - Quilters' Guild of the British Isles
The Quilters' Guild of the British Isles is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the...

RDI - Registered Digital Installer

RGT - Registry of Guitar Tutors
Established in 1992, the Registry of Guitar Tutors aims to promote and support guitar tutors and...

RAD - Royal Academy of Dance

RPS - Royal Photographic Society
Formed in 1853, the Royal Photographic Society was established with the aim of promoting the art...

RSA - Royal Society of Arts
The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) has been in...

SSI - Scuba Schools International

SoA - Society of Authors
The Society of Authors exists to represent anyone in the profession of writing, no matter the...

SITTP - Society of International Travel and Tourism Photographers

SMS - Society of Master Saddlers
The Society of Master Saddlers has supported the craft and traditions involved in the saddling...

SWPP - Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers
The SWPP represents newcomers and old timers in the wedding and portrait photography sectors....

SEDA - South Eastern Discotheque Association

Southern Water Learn to Swim Scheme

TCUGB - Tai Chi Union for Great Britain
Whilst uniting all those who practise Tai Chi Chuan, the Tai Chi Union for Great Britain aims to...

TABI - Tarot Association of the British Isles
The Tarot Association of the British Isles was formed in 2001 to support a network of Tarot...

The Magic Circle
The Magic circle has an international membership of around 1500, all dedicated to promoting and...

UKA - United Kingdom Alliance of Professional Teachers of Dancing and Kindred Arts

Veterinary Practice Management Association
The VPMA is an organisation for anyone who is employed by, owns, or is actively involved in...

VCN UK - Voice Care Network UK

WPJA - Wedding Photojournalist Association

WGGB - Writers Guild of Great Britain

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