group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 174,000 members across 33 regions and 230 branches. On the member benefits side, it offers assistance and support 24 hours a day, while its lobbying arm - led by
the Westminster Press and Parliamentary office - applies pressure on MPs, Government and Whitehall, lobbies politicians in their constituencies and puts the FSB viewpoint over to the media.
The FSB is non-profit making and non-party political.