Business Information Services
Chatham House
Chatham House engages governments, the private sector, civil society, and its members in open debate and confidential discussion on the most significant developments in international affairs. It carries out independent and rigorous analysis of critical global, regional and country-specific challenges and opportunities. It consistently ranks highly in the University of Pennsylvania’s annual Global Go To Think Tank Index, where it has been assessed by its peers as the #1 think tank outside the U.S. for seven consecutive years and #2 worldwide for the past four years.
The Royal Institute of International Affairs
Chatham House
10 St. James’s Square
London, SW1Y 4LE
Tel: +44 (0) 207 957 5700
Email: contact@chathamhouse.org
Website: www.chathamhouse.org
Company Registration – Companies House
The main functions of Companies House are to:
• incorporate and dissolve limited companies
• registers the information companies are legally required to supply
• make this information available to the public
Contact Center
Tel: +44 (0) 303 123 4500
Email: enquiries@companies-house.gov.uk
Website: www.companieshouse.gov.uk
By post
England and Wales
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff, CF14 3UZ
Scotland
Companies House
4th Floor
Edinburgh Quay 2
139 Fountainbridge
Edinburgh, EH3 9FF
Northern Ireland
Companies House
Second Floor
The Linenhall
32-38 Linenhall Street
Belfast, BT2 8BG
London office and information center
4 Abbey Orchard Street
London, SW1P 2HT
Intellectual Property Office
The official U.K. government body responsible for intellectual property rights including patents, designs, trade marks, and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
Information Center
Tel: +44 (0) 163 381 4000
Email: enquiries@ipo.gov.uk
Website: www.ipo.gov.uk
By post
Concept House
Cardiff Road
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS)
Part of the Business Growth Service, a U.K. government-backed service offering support to businesses with the potential to improve and grow. They help by identifying barriers to growth and providing tailored support including coaching, consultancy, mentoring, training, access to finance, and export advice
Tel: +44 (0) 300 303 0034
Email: advice@mymas.org
Website: www.mymas.org
Innovate UK
Formerly the Technology Strategy Board, Innovate UK works to:
• provide new support for innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with high-growth potential
• make sure that U.K. government initiatives attract innovative businesses and give companies access to important customers in the public sector
• identify and invest in the sectors that have the greatest potential for innovation to speed up economic growth
• help innovative companies work with their backers so their ideas can be developed commercially
North Star House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
Wiltshire, SN2 1UE
Tel: +44 (0) 179 344 2700
Email: support@innovateuk.org
Website: www.innovateuk.org
Trade and membership organizations
BritishAmerican Business
BritishAmerican Business (BAB) is the leading transatlantic business organization. It was formed out of the merger of the American Chamber of Commerce U.K. and the British American Chamber of Commerce New York, and is dedicated to helping companies connect and build their business on both sides of the Atlantic. BAB is the publisher of British American Trade & Investment
London
12 Phillimore Walk
London, W8 7RX
Tel: +44 (0) 207 290 9888
Email: ukinfo@babinc.org
New York
52 Vanderbilt Avenue, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Tel: +1 212-661-4060
Email: nyinfo@babinc.org
Website: www.babinc.org
Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
The U.K.’s premier business lobbying organization, helping to keep business interests at the heart of policy in Westminster, the devolved administrations, across the U.K. regions and internationally (with offices in Washington, Brussels, Beijing, and Delhi)
CBI London
Cannon Place
78 Cannon Street
London, EC4N 6HN
Tel: +44 (0) 207 379 7400
Email: enquiries@cbi.org.uk
CBI Washington
1110 Vermont Ave, NW
Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: +1 202-530-0510
Email: usa@cbi.org.uk
Website: www.cbi.org.uk
ACCOUNTANCY
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)
ICAEW is a world leading professional membership organization that promotes, develops, and supports over 144,000 chartered accountants worldwide, providing qualifications, professional development, insight, and technical expertise
PO Box 433
Moorgate Place
London, EC2R 6EA
Tel: +44 (0) 207 920 8100
Email: generalenquiries@icaew.com
Website: www.icaew.com
AEROSPACE
ADS Group
The trade organization advancing the U.K. Aerospace, Defense, Security, and Space industries. Farnborough International Limited (FIL), which runs the Farnborough International Airshow, is a wholly-owned subsidiary ADS Group Limited
Head Office
Salamanca Square
9 Albert Embankment
London, SE1 7SP
Tel: +44 (0) 207 091 4500
Email: enquiries@adsgroup.org.uk
Website: www.adsgroup.org.uk
Farnborough
Show Centre
ETPS Road
Farnborough Aerodrome
Farnborough
Hampshire, GU14 6FD
Tel: +44 (0) 207 091 4500
AIRPORTS
Airport Operators Association (AOA)
A trade association representing the interests of U.K. airports, engaging with government and regulatory authorities on airport matters
3 Birdcage Walk
London, SW1H 9JJ
Tel: +44 (0) 207 799 3171
Email: info@aoa.org.uk
Website: www.aoa.org.uk
AUTOMOTIVE
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
SMMT supports and promotes the interests of the U.K. automotive industry at home and abroad
71 Great Peter Street
London, SW1P 2BN
Tel: +44 (0) 207 235 7000
Email: membership@smmt.co.uk
Website: www.smmt.co.uk
EDUCATION
Association of MBAs (AMBA)
The international impartial authority on postgraduate business education whose accreditation service is the global standard for all MBA, DBA and MBM programs
25 Hosier Lane
London, EC1A 9LQ
Tel: +44 (0) 207 246 2686
Email: info@mbaworld.com
Website: www.mbaworld.com
Universities UK
The representative organization for the U.K.’s universities
Woburn House
20 Tavistock Square
London, WC1H 9HQ
Tel: +44 (0) 207 419 4111
Email: info@UniversitiesUK.ac.uk
Website: www.universitiesuk.ac.uk
ENERGY
Energy Institute
EI is the professional body for the energy industry, delivering good practice and professionalism across the depth and breadth of the sector
61 New Cavendish Street
London, W1G 7AR
Tel: +44 (0) 207 467 7100
Email: info@energyinst.org
Website: www.mbaworld.com
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Industry Association (NIA)
The NIA represents the U.K. civil nuclear industry in the development of its business both at home and overseas
5th Floor
Tower House
10 Southampton Street
London, WC2E 7HA
Tel: +44 (0) 207 766 6640
Email: info@niauk.org
Website: www.niauk.org
Renewable Energy
RenewableUK
The trade and professional body for the U.K. wind and marine renewable energy industries
Greencoat House
Francis Street
London, SW1P 1DH
Tel: +44 (0) 207 901 3000
Email: info@RenewableUK.com
Website: www.renewableuk.com
Renewable Energy Association
Trade association representing U.K. renewable energy producers and helping companies build commercially and environmentally sustainable businesses
2nd Floor
25 Eccleston Place
London, SW1W 9NF
Tel: +44 (0) 207 925 3570
Email: info@r-e-a.net
Website: www.r-e-a.net
British Photovoltaic Association
The BPVA is the national trade association of the U.K. solar photovoltaic industry
2nd Floor,
Berkeley Square House
Berkeley Square
London, W1J 6BD
Tel: +44 (0) 178 883 3653
Email: info@bpva.org.uk
Website: bpva.org.uk
IT AND COMMUNICATIONS
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
BCS promotes wider social and economic progress through the advancement of information technology and champions the global IT profession and the interests of individuals engaged in the profession for the benefit of all
First Floor, Block D
North Star House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
Wiltshire, SN2 1FA
Tel: +44 (0) 179 341 7424
Website: www.bcs.org
techUK
Membership organization aiming to ensure that the U.K. is the best place in the world for technology companies (both domestic and foreign owned) to locate and grow
10 St. Bride Street
London, EC4A 4AD
Tel: +44 (0) 207 331 2000
Email: info@techuk.org
Website: www.techuk.org
LIFE SCIENCES
BioIndustry Association (BIA)
The trade association for innovative enterprises involved in U.K. bioscience
7th Floor, Southside
105 Victoria Street
London, SW1E 6QT
Tel: +44 (0) 207 630 2180
Email: admin@bioindustry.org
Website: www.bioindustry.org
Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI)
The trade association for the research-based U.K. biopharmaceutical industry, recognized by the U.K. government as the industry body negotiating on behalf of the branded pharmaceutical industry for statutory consultation requirements including the pricing scheme for medicines in the U.K.
7th floor, Southside
105 Victoria Street
London, SW1E 6QT
Tel: +44 (0) 207 930 3477
Email: info@abpi.org.uk
Website: www.abpi.org.uk
LOGISTICS
British International Freight Association – BIFA
Trade association for U.K.-registered companies engaged in international movement of freight by all modes of transport, air, road, rail, and sea
Redfern House
Browells Lane
Feltham
Middlesex TW13 7EP
Tel: +44 (0) 208 844 2266
Email: bifa@bifa.org
Website: www.bifa.org
Freight Transport Association (FTA)
One of the U.K.’s largest trade associations representing the transport interests of companies moving goods
Hermes House
St John’s Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent, TN4 9UZ
Tel: +44 (0) 189 252 6171
Website: www.fta.co.uk
LOW CARBON
Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCvP)
LowCVP is aiming to accelerate a sustainable shift to low carbon vehicles and fuels in the U.K. and thereby stimulate opportunities for U.K. businesses
3 Birdcage Walk
London, SW1H 9JJ
Tel: +44 (0) 207 304 6880
Email: secretariat@lowcvp.org.uk
Website: www.lowcvp.org.uk
The Carbon Trust
An independent, expert partner of leading organizations around the world, helping them contribute to and benefit from a more sustainable future through carbon reduction, resource efficiency strategies and commercializing low carbon technologies
4th Floor
Dorset House
27-45 Stamford Street
London, SE1 9NT
Tel: +44 (0) 207 170 7000
Email: info@carbontrust.com
Email (U.S.): usa@carbontrust.com
Website: www.carbontrust.com
MANUFACTURING
EEF, the manufacturers’ organization
Supports and champions manufacturing and engineering in the U.K. and the E.U. to help industry thrive, innovate, and compete locally and globally
Broadway House
Tothill Street
London, SW1H 9NQ
Tel: +44 (0) 207 222 7777
Email: enquiries@eef.org.uk
Website: www.eef.org.uk
PORTS
British Ports Association
Represents the interests of its members, to the U.K. and devolved Governments, the E.U. and national and international bodies
1st Floor,
30 Park Street,
London, SE1 9EQ
Tel: +44 (0) 207 260 1780
Website: www.britishports.org.uk
RECRUITMENT
Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC)
The professional body representing retained executive search consulting firms around the world
425 Fifth Avenue
4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: +1 212-398-9556
Email: aesc@aesc.org
Website: www.aesc.org
RELOCATION
European Relocation Association (EuRA)
Promoters of the benefits of professionally managed relocation and mobility services to companies with a globally mobile labor force
9 & 10 Diss Business Centre
Diss
Norfolk, IP21 4HD
Tel: +44 (0) 137 964 0883
Email: enquiries@eura-relocation.com
Website: www.eura-relocation.com
SCIENCE PARKS and TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
PraxisUnico
The most influential U.K.-based professional body for research commercialization and knowledge/technology transfer professionals
Jeffreys Building
St John’s Innovation Park
Cowley Road
Cambridge, CB4 0DS
Tel: +44 (0) 122 365 9950
Email: info@praxisunico.org.uk
Website: www.praxisunico.org.uk
United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA)
Membership association with the mission to be the authoritative body on the planning, development and creation of Science Parks
Chesterford Research Park
Little Chesterford
Saffron Walden
Essex CB10 1XL
Tel: +44 (0) 179 953 2050
Email: info@ukspa.org.uk
Website: www.ukspa.org.uk
SECURITY
British Security Industry Association (BSIA)
The trade association for the professional security industry in the U.K. Its members provide over 70% of U.K. security products and services (by value) and adhere to strict quality standards
Kirkham House
John Comyn Drive
Worcester, WR3 7NS
Tel: +44 (0) 845 389 3889
Email: info@bsia.co.uk
Website: www.bsia.co.uk
Inward Investment
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)
UKTI is the Government Department that helps overseas companies to bring their high-quality investment to the U.K., as well as assisting U.K. companies to succeed in a global economy
1 Victoria Street
London, SW1H 0ET
Tel: +44 (0) 207 215 8000
Email: enquiries@ukti.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.gov.uk/ukti
UKTI Investment Services Team
Overseas companies can contact the UKTI Investment Services Team for information about setting up in the U.K.including the help that is available
Tel: +44 (0) 207 333 5442
Email: enquiries@ukti-invest.com
U.S. locations
Atlanta
British Consulate General
Georgia Pacific Center
Suite 3400
133 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Tel: +1 404-954-7700
Boston
British Consulate General
One Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02142
Tel: +1 617-245-4500
Chicago
British Consulate General
625 N Michigan Avenue
Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: +1 312-970-3800
Houston
British Consulate General
Wells Fargo Plaza
1000 Louisiana Street
Suite 1900
Houston, TX 77002
Tel: +1 713-659-6270
Los Angeles
British Consulate General
2029 Century Park East
Suite 1350
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Tel: +1 310-481-0031
Miami
British Consulate General
1001 Brickell Bay Drive
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: +1 305-400-6400
New York
British Consulate General
845 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Tel: +1 212-745-0200
San Francisco
British Consulate General
1 Sansome Street
Suite 850
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: +1 415-617-1300
Washington DC
British Embassy
3100 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington DC 20008
Tel: +1 202-588-6500
Department for Communities & Local Government (DCLG)
The Government Department charged with putting power in the hands of local people, business and councillors with local leaders and business driving economic growth in their areas through Local Enterprise Partnerships
2 Marsham Street
London, SW1P 4DF
Tel: +44 (0) 303 444 0000
Email: contactus@communities.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.gov.uk/dclg
Devolved Economic Development Agencies
Northern Ireland
Invest Northern Ireland
The regional business development agency whose role is to support new and existing businesses to compete internationally, and to attract new investment to Northern Ireland
Bedford Square
Bedford Street
Belfast, BT2 7ES
Tel: +44 (0) 289 069 8000
Email: eo@investni.com
Website: www.investni.com
Boston (U.S. HQ)
545 Boylston Street
Suite 801
Boston, MA 02116
Tel: +1 617-266-8839
Email: boston@investni.com
Chicago
Tel: +1 312-955-0058
Email: chicago@investni.com
New York
Wall Street Plaza
20th Floor
88 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
Tel: +1 212-742-9823
Email: newyork@investni.com
San Francisco
44 Montgomery Street
Suite 3050
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: +1 415-854-0332
Email: SF@investni.com
Scotland
Scottish Development International
SDI’s aim is to assist in the growth of the Scottish economy, by encouraging inward investment and helping Scottish-based companies develop international trade
5 Atlantic Quay
150 Broomielaw
Glasgow, G2 8LU
Tel: +44 (0) 141 228 2828
Email: investment@scotent.co.uk
Website: www.sdi.co.uk
London office
Tel: +44 (0) 207 222 0599
Boston
One Boston Place
Suite 3875
Boston, MA 02108
Tel: +1 617-725-0340
Chicago
645 N. Michigan Avenue
Suite 435
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: +1 312-777-5980
Houston
10375 Richmond Avenue
Suite 1300
Houston, TX 77042
Tel: +1 713-461-2289
New York
845 Third Avenue
10th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Tel: +1 617-725-0340
San Jose
Silicon Valley Center
2570 North 1st Street
Suite 440
San Jose, CA 95131
Tel: +1 408-436-5520
Wales
Welsh Government
The Welsh Government is committed to helping companies to prosper in Wales, and encourages strong, innovative and competitive business – essential for the Welsh economy
Cathays Park
Cardiff, CF10 3NQ
Tel: +44 (0) 300 060 3000
Websites: www.justask.wales.com
wales.gov.uk
Washington DC (Head Office North America)
Welsh Government
British Embassy
3100 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
Tel: +1 202-588-6623
Email: dan.cecchin@wales-uk.com
Chicago
Welsh Government
British Consulate-General
625 N. Michigan Avenue
Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: +1 312-970-3802
Email: simon.heydon@wales-uk.com
New York
British Consulate-General
845 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Tel: +1 212-745 0415
Email: Efe.Sokol@wales-uk.com
San Francisco
British Consulate-General
1 Sansome Street
Suite 850
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: +1 415-617-1355
Email: jill.scott@wales-uk.com
Education
Department for Education
The government department responsible for education and children’s services
Piccadilly Gate
Store Street
Manchester, M1 2WD
Tel: +44 (0) 370 000 2288
Website: www.education.gov.uk
Embassies and Consulates
Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)
The FCO is the government department responsible for promoting British interests overseas
King Charles Street
London, SW1A 2AH
Tel: +44 (0) 207 008 1500
Email: fcocorrespondence@fco.gov.uk
Website: www.gov.uk/fco
Embassy of the United States
The U.S. Commercial Service U.K (CSUK) at the U.S. Embassy in London promotes exports of U.S. goods and/or services into the U.K. market and inward investment into the U.S. They provide a range of services and programs to help American companies export goods and services to the United Kingdom
The American Citizen Services (ACS) Section of the Embassy provides information and assistance to U.S. citizens in England and Wales
24 Grosvenor Square
London, W1K 6AH
Tel: +44 (0) 207 499 9000
Website: www.export.gov/unitedkingdomlondon.usembassy.gov
Northern Ireland
U.S. Consulate General, Belfast
Danesfort House
223 Stranmillis Road
Belfast, BT9 5GR
Tel: +44 (0) 289 038 6100
Website: belfast.usconsulate.gov
Scotland
U.S. Consulate General, Edinburgh
3 Regent Terrace
Edinburgh, EH7 5BW
Tel: +44 (0) 131 556 8315
Email: edinburgh-info@state.gov
Website: edinburgh.usconsulate.gov
Wales
Tel (Cardiff): +44 (0) 292 002 6419
Tel (London): +44 (0) 207 499 9000
Website: cardiff.usvpp.gov
Immigration and Internal Affairs
Home Office
The Home Office is the lead government department for immigration and passports, drugs policy, crime, counterterrorism, and police
Direct Communications Unit
2 Marsham Street
London, SW1P 4DF
Tel: +44 (0) 207 035 4848
Email: public.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.gov.uk/home-office
Legal
The Law Society of England and Wales
The Law Society represents lawyers in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession’s regulators, government and others, to offering training and advice, the Society helps, protects and promotes lawyers across England and Wales
The Law Society’s Hall
113 Chancery Lane
London, WC2A 1PL
Tel: +44 (0) 207 242 1222
Website: www.lawsociety.org.uk
Regional offices – The Law Society operates regional support throughout England and Wales
Tel: +44 (0) 292 064 3394
Email: regionalsupport@lawsociety.org.uk
Law Society Office in Wales
Capital Tower
Greyfriars Road
Cardiff, CF10 3AG
Tel: +44 (0) 292 064 5254
Email: wales@lawsociety.org.uk
The Law Society of Northern Ireland
96 Victoria Street
Belfast, BT1 3GN
Tel: +44 (0) 289 023 1614
Website: www.lawsoc-ni.org
The Law Society of Scotland
26 Drumsheugh Gardens
Edinburgh, EH3 7YR
Moving late 2015 to:
Atria One
144 Morrison Street
Edinburgh, EH3 8BE
Tel: +44 (0) 131 226 7411
Email: lawscot@lawscot.org.uk
Website: www.lawscot.org.uk
Public Sector
www.gov.uk – The best place to find U.K. government services and information
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)
BIS has responsibility for enterprise, business relations, regional development and fair markets, along with responsibility for science and innovation, further and higher education and skills
1 Victoria Street
London, SW1H 0ET
Tel: +44 (0) 207 215 5000
Email: enquiries@bis.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.gov.uk/bis
Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS)
The Department is responsible for the arts, broadcasting, creative industries, museums and heritage, sport and tourism and helps drive the Digital Economy. It was also responsible for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
100 Parliament Street
London, SW1A
Tel: +44 (0) 207 211 6000
Email: enquiries@culture.gov.uk
Website: www.gov.uk/dcms
Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)
The Department responsible for energy savings, a secure energy system, incentivizing low carbon investment, driving action on climate change and managing the U.K.’s energy legacy
3 Whitehall Place
London, SW1A 2AW
Tel: +44 (0) 207 979 7777
Email: correspondence@decc.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.gov.uk/decc
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Defra is the U.K. government department responsible for policy and regulations on environmental, food, and rural issues
Nobel House
17 Smith Square
London, SW1P 3JR
Tel: +44 (0) 207 238 6951
Email: helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.gov.uk/defra
Taxation and Finance
HM Treasury
The Treasury is the United Kingdom’s economics and finance ministry. It is responsible for formulating and implementing the Government’s financial and economic policy. HM Treasury is headed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer
The Correspondence & Enquiry Unit
HM Treasury
1 Horse Guards Road
London, SW1A 2HQ
Tel: +44 (0) 207 270 5000
Email: public.enquiries@hmtreasury.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.gov.uk/hm-treasury
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
HMRC is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue, the payment of Tax Credits and Child Benefits, and strengthening the U.K.’s frontiers
National Advice Service
Tel: +44 (0) 292 050 1261
Website: www.gov.uk/hmrc
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
The FCA regulates the financial services industry in the U.K. Its aim is to protect consumers, ensure the U.K.’s industry remains stable and promote healthy competition between financial services providers
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London, E14 5HS
Tel: +44 (0) 207 066 1000
Website: www.fca.org.uk
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)
Responsible for the prudential regulation and supervision of banks, building societies, credit unions, insurers, and major investment firms. In total the PRA regulates around 1,700 financial firms
Bank of England
Threadneedle Street
London, EC2R 8AH
Tel: +44 (0) 207 601 4444
Website: www.bankofengland.co.uk/pra