CBI's objective is to help create and sustain the conditions in which the UK can compete and prosper. Through its network of offices around UK and in Brussels, it represents its members views on all cross-sectoral issues to the government and other national and international policy makers. It supplies advice, information and research services to members on key public policy issues affecting business and provides a platform for the exchange and encouragement of best practice. The CBI with a direct membership employing over 4 million and a trade association membership representing over 6 million of the workforce is the premier organization speaking for business in the UK. Founded in 1965, the CBI is a non-profit making, non-party political organization funded by the subscriptions paid by its members.

• A chance to shape public policy
• A voice on policy in Europe and internationally
• Professional information on the public policy issues which affect business
• Regular dissemination of economic forecasts and surveys of business trends
• Conferences and other networking opportunities enabling members to debate public policy with those who make it, whether in the UK or overseas
• Access to a well developed program for enhancing business best practice.