Reports
Our reports and research papers present evidence, analysis, and insight on a wide range of family-business topics - for example, the social and economic impact for family businesses, the practical challenges they face, and the policies that affect family businesses in the UK. All of our publications are available to access free of charge and on an open-source basis.
State of the Nation: UK Family Business Sector in 2023
This report provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the Family Business sector in the UK in 2023, underscoring the critical role that family firms play in driving economic growth. This report was produced in collaboration with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr).
State of the Nation: UK Family Business Sector 2021-22
This report from the IFB Research Foundation and Oxford Economics takes an in-depth look at the UK Family Business Sector. Data from UK business surveys are used to assess the contribution that family firms make to the UK economy in 2020. The report seeks to assess the performance of family firms during the COVID 19 pandemic and the strategies they used to adapt to the harsh economic conditions during this difficult period.