ABAF was set up in 1982 to promote the common interests of its members, principally members of the five UK and Irish professional Chartered Accountancy bodies.
The aim is to provide a forum for UK and Irish qualified accountants to network, exchange views, communicate with their professional bodies and gain valuable continuing professional development.
ABAF holds 6 meetings a year which includes technical updates on French and UK tax and accounting, as well as the AGM.
President: Charles Hamilton-Jones cnhamjones@gmail.com 06 22 16 13 54
Secretary: Jeremy Lister secretaire@abaf.asso.fr 07 83 63 59 50
The Chamber promotes and facilitates business and trade relations between the UK and Lille and the Hauts de France region. Founded in 1868, the Chamber also works closely with national, regional and local business support organisations and cofounded the UK Business Centre, Lille in April 2023. Business, networking, cultural and social events and activities are organised throughout the year. Members meet for lunch on the first Friday of each month.
President: Nik Haidar
contact@bcci-lille.com
www.bcci-lille.com
Founded in 1873, the Franco-British Chamber is the oldest international British Chamber in France and Europe. The Chamber is the leading Franco-British economic network in France and operates throughout the country, helping British companies to develop their business.
Our membership consists of large, medium and small companies from all sectors of activity. We have an interactive network of private and public partners in France and the UK with an ecosystem of 2,000 companies, 3,000 qualified contacts and 12,000 followers on social media. The Franco-British Chamber is a member of the British Chamber of Commerce Global Business Network.
General Manager Catherine Le Yaouanc catherine@francobritishchamber.com
22 rue de Londres, 75009 Paris Tel: 01 53 30 81 32
Twitter @fbcci francobritishchamber.com
What we offer is to be the principal contact and representative body for the Franco-British business community in the Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes Region of France.
As a member, you will have access to a network of services, which can help develop your Franco-British and international business activities through:
In addition we offer to put you in contact with persons outside the Association for help, advice or accompaniment.
President - Rachel Maury
Secretary - Nicolas Delorme nicolas.delorme@germainmaureau.com
info@fibalyon.org
www.fibalyon.org
IoD is the UK's longest established organisation for directors and business leaders. We are dedicated to supporting our members, encouraging entrepreneurial activity and promoting responsible business practice.
IoD’s French branch supports IoD members working, living or doing business in France, creating networking opportunities, promoting good governance and a professional approach to the director role. We help facilitate contact between the French and British business communities and welcome members from both.
Email iod.france@gmail.com Twitter @IoDFrance Website iod.com/france
Contact: Ijjou Belkacem, IjjouB@gmail.com
The ICE French Association serves over 100+ members of the Institution living in France. The association committee organises technical and social events which include lectures and visits to major construction projects throughout France. Most events are open to the France sections of other UK engineering Institutions and to guests. The ICE French Association meetings, held in English, are an excellent way to network whilst keeping members informed about technical and business developments in Europe.
Chairperson Suganya Rajan, sugarec@gmail.com, Tel: 06 69 77 29 98
Secretary David Woodhouse, d_woodhouse@yahoo.com, Tel: 06 15 65 05 04
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is an international multidisciplinary professional engineeringinstitution with over 168,000 members in 150 countries. The IET is the world’s largest institution offering Engineering Council UK professional registration and offers world-class publications and resources supporting lifetime professional development, qualifications and career support. The Local Network organises seminars and technical visits for everyone to learn about engineering and meet others with an interest in technology, most are free of charge.
IET France Local Network Chair: Morgan Bonici,
Secretary: Stuart Burton
Email: france@ietvolunteer.org