Network FAQs

What is the UK Advisory Network?

UK Trade & Investment understand the vital role that professional business service firms play within the inward investment process. Consequently, a new initiative, the UK Advisory Network, has been created to further enrich our existing contact with the Private Sector.

Can I join the Network?

All Network members have been carefully selected by UK Trade & Investment and have been invited to participate. If you would like your organisation to be considered for inclusion as part of the UK Advisory Network, please email ukadvisory.network@uktradeinvest.gov.uk

How much does membership cost?

Membership of the Network is free. All organisations within the Network are required to demonstrate their commitment to promoting the UK by agreeing to a set of shared values and membership criteria.

What are the objectives of the Network?

The objectives are:

• Enriched partnership working between Government and private sector for the delivery and retention of high quality inward investment in the UK.

• Delivery of consistent marketing messages and commitment to collaborative working in promoting UK’s compelling marketing messages.

• Collaboration to establish and maintain an understanding of the UK’s competitive position within the UK targeted sectors.

• Forum for feedback to UKTI by partners on issues that are affecting inward investment decisions.

• Smoother and seamless transfer for investors between Government and private sector support.

What are the shared values upon which the Network is built?

View a copy of the objectives and shared values for the UK Advisory Network. You can download Adobe Acrobat here.

What will the Network do for me?

The Network will provide organisations with a voice in Government and the opportunity to influence regulation ad policy. Members will have access to UK Trade & Investment market intelligence planning and targeting.

The Network will also provide regular networking opportunities with senior members of associated professions and with Ministers and other Government departments.

Members of the network will be able to promote themselves and the network on this website, providing content to be shared by other members and visitors to the site.