TAF Community

Special Interest Groups

About our SIGs

TAF runs a number of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that bring together people who work in similar job functions or have similar interests or characteristics. The SIGs are all about building the TAF community by connecting trade association professionals from all backgrounds and at all levels.

Our SIGS are all led by members and supported by the TAF Secretariat team to deliver a range of activities including events, the sharing of information and best practice and online communities.

We have a number of SIGs that are already active or in the process of being set up, but we are also keen to explore others that would be of use to our members. Find out more below or get in touch if you would like to explore helping to run a SIG or launching a new one.

Our Special Interest Groups

MARCOMMS

MARCOMMS is the SIG for marketing communications professionals in TAF member associations. It aims to:

  • Build a strong peer network for those in marketing, digital, and brand communications
  • Support professional growth through tailored training and guest contributors
  • Share best practices and provide a sounding board and benchmark for new initiatives
  • Tackle shared challenges with topical discussions and collaborative insights
  • Encourage innovation through demonstrations and sharing applications of platforms and tools

We stay connected via quarterly hybrid meetings and email groups. Open to all TAF member staff with an interest in marketing communications. 

Find out more here.

TAF is hosting an online drop in session for members to share their ideas on the future shape and focus of the group, suggest priority topics for discussion, and contribute to how the SIG can best support associations in tackling shared membership challenges.

Whether you attended the first meeting or are joining the group for the first time, all members with an interest in membership engagement, retention, and growth are welcome to take part. 

Register to join the meeting here. 

PUBCOM is our SIG for people working in external communication, public affairs or PR at member associations. It aims to:

  • Provide a professional network for staff working in external communication, public affairs or PR
  • Support trade association PR and public affairs staff to develop their skills and professional careers, including through the provision of tailored training and development and CPD learning opportunities
  • Share best practice, discuss challenges and initiate benchmarking and research into the challenges faced by PR and public affairs in trade associations
  • Provide mentoring and support to those looking to grow and develop their career in PR and public affairs within trade associations

Find out more here.

WiTA is a community of women working in the UK trade association sector.

TAF, CBI and FSB collaborate on an annual WiTA Powerlist and reception to recognise and celebrate the work of women in our sector. 

Get in touch to join the community, and find out more here.

The Young Professionals' Network (YPN) is a community of early to mid-career professionals working within trade associations across the UK. Whether you’re just starting out or establishing yourself in your field, YPN offers a welcoming environment to connect, collaborate, and grow. It aims to: 

  • Provide networking opportunities through events, webinars, and informal meet-ups
  • Offer professional development support, facilitating mentorship and career guidance connections 
  • Create a platform for sharing experiences and perspectives 
  • Champion the voice of young professionals within trade associations 
  • Identify challenges for new entrants into the trade association workforce and develop solutions 

Find out more about the network here.

Want to find out more?

If you want to find out more about our existing Special Interest Groups or about launching a new one, get in touch!

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