Further Information

Details of the contributing organisations follow. Each organisation may continue to update its own criteria for BIDs which may be published periodically on their own websites.

British Retail Consortium (BRC)
www.brc.org.uk
The British Retail Consortium is the lead trade association for the UK retail sector and the authoritative voice of the industry to policy makers and the media. It represents retailing in all its forms in every UK nation. Its members sell a wide selection of products through centre of town, out of town, rural and virtual stores. The BRC aims to ensure that the UK’s political and regulatory framework is such that retailers can maintain their outstanding record on job creation, consumer choice and product innovation.

Inter Bank Rating Forum (IBRF)
The IBRF is a ratepayers’ forum comprising representation from most of the financial community in the UK and includes all the major Banks and Building Societies, plus The Royal Mail. The IBRF Members’ property interests are located in virtually every town and city in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

British BIDs
www.britishbids.info
British BIDs is the national membership organisation for the BID industry. It brings together BIDs and stakeholders to share in joint learning and inform future BIDs policy across the country. It keeps members up-to-date with the latest news and legislative developments relevant to the BID industry. It also assists members who are developing BIDs or making decisions with regard to BID policy or best practice.