Independent Retailers Confederation
The Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC) is a well-established organisation, bringing together like-minded trade associations with interests in the small and independent retail sector.
The IRC represents c.100,000 independent retailers throughout the UK, creating a growing retail network, committed to the development and sharing of best practice among associations and their members engaged in the independent retail sector.
The IRC provides a lobbying platform for a variety of trade associations with shared interests, increasing the profile and voice of independent retailing within Government and Parliament.
The IRC also provides the secretariat for the All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group.
IRC Officers
IRC Members
Check the list below to find details of all IRC member organisations in alphabetical order.
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British Independent Retailers Association
Bristol Road
Birmingham West Midlands B5 7UB |
British Sandwich & Food to Go Association
Association House
18c Moor Street Chepstow NP16 5DB |
Cafe Life Association
Association House
18c Moor Street Chepstow NP16 5DB |
Craft Bakers Association
21 Baldock Street
Ware Herts SG12 9DH www.craftbakersassociation.co.uk |
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National Association of Jewellers
Federation House
10 Vyse Street Birmingham B18 6LT |
National Craft Butchers
1 Belgrove www.nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk
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National Federation of SubPostmasters
Evelyn House |
National Hair and Beauty Federation
1 Abbey Court
Fraser Road Bedfordshire MK44 3WH |
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ActSmart
PO Box 5110 |
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Association of Convenience Stores
Federation House
17 Farnborough Street Hampshire GU14 8AG |
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Association of Cycle Traders
PO Box 5110
Hove East Sussex BN52 9EB |
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Booksellers Association
6 Bell Yard
London UK WC2A 2JR |
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British Independent Retailers Association
Bristol Road
Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B5 7UB |
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British Sandwich & Food to Go Association
Association House
18c Moor Street Chepstow NP16 5DB
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Cafe Life Association
Association House
18c Moor Street Chepstow NP16 5DB |
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Craft Bakers Association
21 Baldock Street
Ware Herts SG12 9DH www.craftbakersassociation.co.uk |
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Entertainment Retailers Association
3rd Floor
3 Soho Square London W1D 3PY |
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Greeting Card Association
United House
North Road London N7 9DP www.greetingcardassociation.org.uk |
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Guild of Fine Food
23b Kingsmead Business Park
Shaftesbury Road Gillingham Dorset SP8 5FB |
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National Association of Jewellers
Federation House
10 Vyse Street Birmingham B18 6LT |
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National Craft Butchers
1 Belgrove www.nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk |
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Federation of Independent Retailers
Bede House www.thefedonline.com |
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National Federation of SubPostmasters
Evelyn House |
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National Hair and Beauty Federation
1 Abbey Court
Fraser Road Bedfordshire UK MK44 3WH |