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About the Forum of Private Business
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) was formed in 1977 and represents more than 25,000 small businesses. We are recognised by the Government as one of the six main business support and lobby groups.
 
As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is for the benefit of our members, helping them run their businesses more successfully.
 
Whether you are looking for peace of mind, help complying with the law, a friendly voice at the end of the phone, or someone to represent your views with decision-makers, one thing is certain – we are on your side and there for you whenever you need help.
 
Phil Orford, Chief Executive on how the FPB can help your business
 
Background
 
The FPB was founded by Stan Mendham in 1977. He ran an engineering business, but became increasingly concerned by the lack of understanding by governments of the place of smaller businesses in the economy and the mounting red tape. After studying member-based organisations for smaller businesses in America and Canada, he decided to create a British counterpart.
 
Stan was keen that the FPB should always represent accurately the views of its members – owners of small and medium-sized enterprises. To do this, he started an approach to campaigns based on information collected through regular surveys. The FPB calls them referendums, and they are completed every three months.
 
 
The Forum of Private Business Limited is a company registered in England. Company number: 1329000.
FPB, Ruskin Chambers, Drury Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6HA