Family Business Week 2026 to shine a spotlight on businesses driving local growth across the UK
Family Business UK is calling on family-owned businesses across the country to come together this November, to highlight their vital role in creating jobs, strengthening communities, and driving long-term economic growth.
Family Business Week 2026, taking place from 23–27 November, will showcase the contribution family businesses make to towns, cities, and regions across the UK, from investing in local people and skills to supporting supply chains and building resilient communities.
With a focus on ‘Supporting Local Growth Across the UK,’ this year’s Family Business Week will bring family businesses together through a programme of regional events, business visits, networking opportunities and activities, with family firms sharing success stories and showcasing their contribution to local communities and economies.
Bringing family businesses together across the UK
FBUK is working with its Corporate Partners and Family Business Week sponsors, NatWest, J.P. Morgan, and KPMG, to host a programme of regional events this November, bringing together family business founders, owners and leaders to share experiences, build connections and explore opportunities for growth:
Manchester | Thursday 12 November
Family Business Forum: place-based growth – powering Britain’s local economies
Hosted by NatWest in association with FBUK, exploring the critical role family-owned firms play in powering local economies and the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of regional growth.
Glasgow | Thursday 19 November
In conversation with Scotland’s family business leaders
Hosted by FBUK and J.P. Morgan, discussing sustainable growth, long-term ownership, and opportunities for future generations.
Online | Monday 23 November 2026
Supporting family business growth: The UK Government offer
Family Business UK and the Business Growth Service will host a practical webinar exploring government-backed support designed to help family businesses grow, strengthen leadership and management capability, and connect with the next generation of talent.
Birmingham | Tuesday 24 November
In conversation with Midlands family business leaders
Hosted by FBUK and KPMG
From the manufacturing businesses that helped build the Midlands to the family enterprises shaping its future, family businesses have long been at the heart of our region’s economic success. As part of Family Business Week 2026, join Family Business UK and KPMG for an interactive breakfast discussion exploring how family businesses are supporting local growth across the Midlands.
Westminster | Wednesday 25 November
Family Business Week Westminster Reception
Bringing together family business leaders, parliamentarians, and policymakers to champion the sector’s contribution to the UK economy.
Get involved in Family Business Week
Family Business UK is encouraging family-owned businesses of all sizes, sectors, and generations to take part, whether by attending an event, sharing their story, or joining the national conversation.
FBUK is also inviting Chambers of Commerce, business networks, and regional organisations to spotlight and celebrate the family businesses making a difference in their communities.
Neil Davy, chief executive of Family Business UK, said: “Family businesses are deeply rooted in the communities they serve. Their long-term commitment to investing in people, places and future generations makes them vital to the UK’s economic resilience and growth.
“Family Business Week is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on their contribution, share their stories and bring family businesses together. We want businesses of all sizes and sectors to get involved and help us champion the businesses powering local economies.”
Find out more about Family Business Week and how to get involved at familybusinessuk.org/fbw