Family Business Week 2026: Supporting local growth across the UK

23–27 November 2026

What is Family Business Week 2026?

Family Business Week 2026 takes place from 23–27 November 2026 and celebrates the role family-owned businesses in the UK play in driving local growth across the UK. Throughout the week, we will spotlight how family-owned firms create jobs, strengthen communities, invest locally and support a more resilient UK economy. The campaign is designed to share success stories, showcase impact and encourage wider recognition of the long-term contribution family businesses make in towns, cities and regions nationwide.

Interested in supporting Family Business Week 2026? Talk to us about hosting an event, sharing your story or getting involved in the campaign.

We’re putting the spotlight on the family business sector and celebrating the contribution of family businesses across the UK. From exclusive Family Business Visits and opportunities to go behind the scenes of some remarkable family businesses, to inspiring conversations and networking, there’s plenty to look forward to over the coming months. Take a look at a selection of events we’ve got coming up, and secure your place today.

Why local growth matters for family businesses and communities

Family businesses help local economies grow by creating stable employment, supporting local supply chains, investing in high streets and contributing to community and charity initiatives. Because many family firms are rooted in the places where they operate, they often take a long-term view that supports resilience, continuity and local prosperity. Built over generations, family businesses create opportunities, retain local knowledge and strengthen the communities people call home.

How can I  get involved in Family Business Week 2026?

Family Business Week 2026 is for Members, family business owners, senior leaders, NextGen family members, policymakers and partners. Whether you want to attend an event, host your own activity, share your business story or support the campaign, this is your opportunity to champion the businesses driving local growth across the UK.

Use this digital marketing toolkit to join the conversation, showcase local family businesses and celebrate the businesses that have been building Britain for generations. Let’s shine a light on the people, places and family businesses making a lasting difference across the UK.

Become a Family Business Week Supporter

By becoming an official Supporter of Family Business Week, your organisation can help amplify their stories while raising your own profile among the family business community.

Supporters benefit from a range of visibility, engagement and networking opportunities in the lead-up to and throughout Family Business Week, from joining us at our Westminster Reception to being featured across FBUK’s communications and social media.

The Supporter Pack outlines the opportunities available and how your organisation can get involved in making Family Business Week 2026 a success.

Click to download our Supporter pack

Frequently asked questions about Family Business Week

When is Family Business Week 2026?
Family Business Week 2026 runs from 23–27 November 2026.

Who is Family Business Week for? Family Business Week is for UK family businesses, advisers, policymakers, trade bodies, media, members, partners and supporters who want to recognise the importance of family ownership and its contribution to jobs, communities and sustainable growth across the UK.

Why is Family Business Week important? Family Business Week highlights the community impact of family businesses i.e. the economic and social value of family-owned businesses in the UK. It helps raise awareness of how family firms support local growth, create long-term employment and invest in the communities where they operate.