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Action for Children

Action for Children supports and speaks out for the most vulnerable and neglected children and young people in the UK.

Matthew Downie, Head of Parliamentary and Public Affairs
Tel: 07590 417747

Advertising Association

The Advertising Association represents all sides of the advertising and promotional industries in the UK - advertisers, agencies, media, and research services.

Ian Barber, Director of Communications
Tel: 0207 340 1107

Against Breast Cancer

Against Breast Cancer is a registered charity founded in 1993 that funds unique research into breast cancer.

Gordon Vallance, Charity Director
Tel: 01235 534 211

Age UK

Age UK is the new force combining Age Concern and Help the Aged. We are working for a better later life today and tomorrow.

Hilary Evans, Head of Public Affairs
Tel: 020 8765 7509

Animal Defenders International

Animal Defenders International group is comprised of ADI, NAVS and LDF and campaigns to protect animals from suffering in industry, from abuse and neglect all over the world.

Helder Constantino, Head of Parliamentary Affairs
Tel: 0207 630 3340

ASA

The ASA is the English national governing body for swimming, diving, water polo, open water and synchronised swimming.

Dave Richards, British Swimming Media Manager
Tel: 01509 632 237

Assessment and Qualifications Alliance

The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) is the UK`s leading Awarding Body responsible for around half of all GCE A-level and GCSE exams taken by students in the UK.

Cat Payne, Communications Executive
Tel: 01483 477910

Association of British Insurers

The ABI provides leadership on issues affecting the future and image of insurance companies.

Amy Baker, Parliamentary Affairs Manager
Tel: 0207 216 7375

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants.

Petros Fassoulas, Head of Policy, Europe and Americas
Tel: 02070595615

Association of Employment and Learning Providers

The Association of Employment and Learning Providers is recognised as the voice of independent learning providers throughout England.

Enquiries,
Tel: 0117 9865389

Association of Former Members of Parliament

The Association of Former Members of Parliament is not about jobs it is about keeping old soldiers of the regiment together, able to give specialist advice and help for their widowed partners too.

Sally Grocott, Executive Officer
Tel: 020 7219 8207

Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers (APCIMS)

APCIMS is a not for profit trade association that represents the wealth management and stockbroking community. Our objectives are to provide information and assistance to our 185 members and to lobby UK and EU authorities on their behalf to achieve appropriate and proportionate regulation for the industry.

Sheena Gillett, Communications & PR Executive
Tel: 020 7011 9869

Babraham Institute

The Babraham Institute undertakes innovative biomedical research to discover the molecular mechanisms that underlie normal cellular processes during development and ageing, and to understand how, over lifetime, their failure or abnormality may lead to disease.

Dr Claire Cockcroft, Head of External Relations
Tel: 01223 496260

Breakthrough Breast Cancer

Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a pioneering charity dedicated to the prevention, treatment and ultimate eradication of breast cancer.

Tania Hill, Public Affairs Officer
Tel: 020 7280 4284

British Air Transport Association

BATA is the trade association for UK-registered airlines. Our members cover a wide range of airline services, carry more than 86 million passengers, 1 million tonnes of cargo and produce over 80 per cent of UK airline output.

Simon Buck, Chief Executive
Tel: 020 7222 9494

British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT)

BANT is a non-profit organisation, incorporated in 1997 as a Company Limited by Guarantee, which acts as a professional body for nutritional therapy practitioners.

Melanie de Grooth, BANT Administrator/General Manager
Tel: 0870 606 1284

British Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) seeks to establish friendship and co-operation between parliamentarians so that the views of ordinary people have a better chance of influencing events.

Kenneth Courtenay, General Secretary

British Heart Foundation

Our vision is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease.We will achieve this through our pioneering research, our vital prevention activity and by ensuring quality care and support for people living with heart disease.

Gemma Reay, Public Affairs Officer
Tel: 0207 554 0154

British Lung Foundation

The British Lung Foundation works to campaign for improvements in all areas of lung health including awareness, treatment, care and research.

Katherine Huntly, Parliamentary and Campaigns Officer
Tel: 0207 688 5588

British Red Cross

The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies.

Daniel Rubio, Public Affairs Adviser
Tel: 0207 877 7051

British Retail Consortium

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is the leading trade association for the retail industry and represents every type of retailer in the UK, from the large multiples and department stores through to independents.

Alison Gardiner, Public Affairs Manager
Tel: 0207 854 8936

British Veterinary Association

We are the national representative body for the veterinary profession. In promoting and supporting the interests of our members, and the animals under their care, we are committed to developing and maintaining channels of communication not least with government, parliamentarians and the media. .

Nadin Sajakow, Press Officer
Tel: 020 7908 6340

Browsealoud

textHELP! has developed a range of software products designed to help computer users improve their reading and writing skills. Our company strives continually to refine and develop its award winning software.

Charlene Pollock, International Sales and Marketing Manager
Tel: 028 9442 8105

Bupa

Bupa`s purpose is to help people lead longer, healthier, happier lives. We do this by providing a broad range of healthcare services, support and advice to people throughout their lives.

Andrew Palmer, Corporate Affairs Manager
Tel: 020 7656 2545

Campaign to Protect Rural England

CPRE exists to promote the tranquillity, diversity and beauty of rural England by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country.

Adam Royle, Parliamentary Officer
Tel: 020 7981 2837

Cardiac Risk in the Young

CRY raises awareness of young sudden cardiac death and sudden death syndrome (YSCD, SDS, SADS), and offers support to those who have suffered a loss through a network of affected families and counselling.

Alison Cox MBE, Founder and Chief Executive
Tel: 01737 363 222

Chance UK

Chance UK is an early intervention charity that reduces crime and anti-social behaviour through mentoring.

Gracia McGrath OBE, Chief Executive
Tel: 020 7281 5858 ext. 209

Charities Aid Foundation

The Charities Aid Foundation is a registered charity that works to create greater value for charities and social enterprise. We do this by transforming the way donations are made and the way charitable funds are managed.

Hannah Terrey, Head of Policy and Public Affairs
Tel: 03000 123 255

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

The CIEH is a registered charity which exists to promote better environmental and public health.

Bob Mayho, Principal Policy Officer
Tel: 020 7827 5860

Chartered Institution of Wastes Management

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) is the waste and resource management industry`s leading professional body, representing over 7,000 individual professionals in the UK and overseas.

Pat Jennings, Communications Advisor
Tel: 01604 620 426

Chartered Insurance Institute

The Chartered Insurance Institute is the world`s largest professional body dedicated to insurance and financial services, with over 92,000 members in 150 countries.

Daniel Pedley, Public Affairs Manager
Tel: 020 7417 4450

Chartered Management Institute

The Chartered Management Institute is the only chartered professional body that is dedicated to management and leadership.

Patrick Woodman, Policy and Research Manager
Tel: 020 7421 2704

Childnet International

Childnet International is a UK-based charity working domestically and internationally to help make the Internet a great and safe place for children and young people, alongside enabling them to use interactive technologies safely and responsibly.

Lucinda Fell, Policy and Communications Manager
Tel: 020 7639 6967

CHILDREN with CANCER UK

We are the UK`s leading charity dedicated to fighting childhood cancer.

Caroline Hampden-White, Head of Campaigns
Tel: 020 7404 0808

Citizenship Foundation

The Citizenship Foundation is an independent education and participation charity (no 801360) that aims to encourage and enable individuals to engage in democratic society.

Michael Grimes, Online Communications Manager
Tel: 020 7566 4159

Communication Workers Union

The Communication Workers Union is the biggest union for the communications industry in the UK with 250,000 members.

Sian Jones, Press Officer
Tel: 0208 9717 267

Community Development Foundation

CDF is the leader in community development strategy and delivery. We manage programmes that fund projects in our communities, carry out research into what works, and use that to improve policy and practice.

Jenny Olsen, Director, Communications and Marketing
Tel: 020 7812 1572

Confederation of Paper Industries

The Confederation of Paper Industries is the leading organisation working on behalf of the UK's paper-related industry.

Annabel Acton, Communications Manager
Tel: 01793 889612

Construction Products Association

The Construction Products Association acts as a single, influential voice for the manufacturers and suppliers of construction products.

Sarah McMonagle, External Affairs Manager
Tel: 020 7323 3770

Council of Mortgage Lenders

The CML represents around 98% of the UK residential mortgage lending industry. Our members are helping over 11.5 million households to buy their homes.

Michelle Vosper, Public Affairs Manager
Tel: 020 7438 8926

CPA UK

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association or CPA is an active network of over 17,000 parliamentarians from Commonwealth Parliaments and Legislatures.

Hatty Cooper, Office Manager
Tel: 020 7219 5379

Creativity, Culture and Education

Creativity, Culture and Education aims to bring the benefits of arts, culture and creativity to the hundreds of thousands of children in its programmes.

Kelly O Sullivan, Public Affairs Manager
Tel: 020 7420 5420

Cross-Party Inquiry into Childhood Leukaemia and EMF

The Cross Party Inquiry into Childhood Leukaemia and EMF was set up to consider in detail the evidence for an association between Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF) from High Voltage Overhead Transmission Lines (HVOTL) and an increased risk of childhood leukaemia and determine what should be done.

Catherine Nestor, Secretary of the Inquiry
Tel: 020 7930 3581

Digital Television Group

The Digital TV Group (DTG) is the independent industry body responsible for the technical development of UK digital terrestrial television (DTT).

Matthew Walker, Information Manager
Tel: 020 7501 4327

Dignity in Dying

Dignity in Dying campaigns to alleviate unnecessary suffering at the end of life by promoting greater choice, control, protection and access to services; including a change in the law to allow assisted dying for dying, mentally competent adults, within safeguards.

James Harris, Director of Campaigns & Communications
Tel: 020 7479 7739

East Thames

East Thames is a registered social landlord and social regeneration charity with more than 13,500 homes.

Fiona McEwan, PR and Communications Manager
Tel: 0208 522 2042

EBLEX

EBLEX is the organisation for beef and lamb levy payers in England.

James Wilde, Communications Manager
Tel: 024 7647 8835

Eye Health Alliance

The Eye Health Alliance is a coalition of the optical bodies and other partners within the eye care sector working together to promote eye health for all.

Heather Marshall, Head of Public Affairs
Tel: 020 7202 8157

Food and Drink Federation

The Food and Drink Federation is the voice of the UK food and drink industry, the largest manufacturing sector in the country.

Selga Speakman-Brown, Public Affairs Executive
Tel: 020 7420 7127

Forum of Private Business

The Forum of Private Business is a proactive, not-for-profit organisation, providing comprehensive support, protection and reassurance to small businesses.

Jane Bennett, Head of Campaigns
Tel: 01565 626013

General Optical Council

The GOC is the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance and conduct amongst opticians. We currently register around 24,000 optometrists, dispensing opticians, student opticians and optical businesses.

Simon Grier, GOC Communications Officer.
Tel: 020 7580 3898

General Teaching Council

The General Teaching Council for England (GTC) is the independent professional and regulatory body for teaching in England.

Sam Haidar, Press Officer
Tel: 0207 023 3979

Glass and Glazing Federation

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is a trade association representing companies who make, supply or fit, glass and glass related products.

James Lee, Marketing & Communications Manager
Tel: 0207 939 9114

GMB

GMB is a general trade union protecting people at work throughout the UK.

Iain McNicol, National Political Officer
Tel: 020 8971 4250

GoSkills

GoSkills is the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for passenger transport. We are the lead body for skills, workforce development and labour market data for the Passenger Transport sector, and we assist sector businesses to improve through their workforce.

Enquiries,
Tel: 0121 635 5520

GuildHE

GuildHE is the new name for SCOP (the Standing Conference of Principals Ltd). Over the last few years, our membership has diversified and we now speak for HE colleges, specialist institutions and some universities.

Dee Easter, Website, Finance & Projects Administrator
Tel: 020 7387 7711

Health Professions Council

We are a regulator and our job is to protect the health and wellbeing of people who use the services of the health professionals registered with us.

Jacqueline Ladds, Director of Communications
Tel: 020 7840 9782

Healthcare Dialogue

The Dods Healthcare Dialogue examines the role of technology in improving the health of the nation.

Ella Uziell-Hamilton, Communication & Projects Manager
Tel: 020 7593 5645

High Speed Rail Dialogue

High Speed Rail Dialogue is designed to facilitate discussion on one of the striking challenges for transport policy in the 21st century.

John Armstrong, Account Director
Tel: 0207 593 5641

Hire Association Europe

Hire Association Europe was formed in 1973 and had led the way in representing the diverse UK hire industry.

Mark Bradshaw, Policy & Public Affairs
Tel: 0121 380 4621

Home-Start

Home-Start exists because isolation, bereavement, divorce, disability, mental or physical illness, or simply failing to cope as a parent can affect anyone, anywhere. And if they affect a family with young children, they can push that family over the edge. Children can be affected for the rest of their lives. Communities suffer.

Annie O Brian, Head of Communications:
Tel: 07917 392 130

Homeless Link

Homeless Link is the national membership organisation for frontline homelessness agencies in England. Our mission is to be a catalyst that will help to bring an end to homelessness.

Jacqui McClusky: Director of Policy and Knowledge
Tel: 0207 840 4429

Independent Safeguarding Authority

The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) in a non departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office. The policy responsibilities for the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS), within which we operate, is also shared across the Department for Education and the Department for Health.

Karen Leech, communications manager
Tel 01325 953731

Institute for Learning

Institute for Learning (IfL) is the independent professional body for teachers and trainers in further education (FE) and skills.

Lindsay Baugh, IfL press office
Tel: 01707 392552

Institute of Customer Service

ICS is the independent professional body for customer service. Leading customer service performance and professionalism, ICS is the authoritative voice of customer service - the catalyst for all those whose focus is on the delivery of world-class service experiences.

Duncan Baker, Strategic Director Communications and Marketing
Tel: 01206 216180

Institution of Engineering and Technology

With some 160,000 members worldwide, the Institution of Engineering and Technology is one of the premier societies for professional engineers.

Darren Gladwin, Senior Administrative Officer
Tel: 01438 765690

Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust

The Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) is a registered charity and was formed in 1994. The indefinite supply of natural animal insulin remains its primary objective.

Beverley Freeman, Charity Co-ordinator
Tel: 01604 622837

Investment Management Association

The IMA is the trade body for the UK`s three trillion pound asset management industry.

Mona Patel, Head of Communications
Tel: 020 7831 0898

JANET(UK)

JANET(UK) operates JANET, the advanced network for UK education and research.

Russell Nelson, Head of Communications
Tel: 01235 822257

Johnson Matthey

Johnson Matthey is a speciality chemicals company focused on its core skills in catalysts, precious metals and speciality chemicals.

Ian Godwin, Public Affairs Officer
Tel: 020 7269 8410

KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP in the UK is a leading provider of professional services, which include audit, tax, financial and risk advisory.

Lisa Hayley-Jones, Political Relations Senior Manager
Tel: 020 7694 3209

Law Commission

The Law Commission is the statutory independent body created by the Law Commissions Act 1965 to keep the law under review and to recommend reform where it is needed.

Phil Hodgson, Head of Communications
Tel: 020 3334 0230

Law Society

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession`s regulators, government and others, to offering training and advice, we`re here to help, protect and promote solicitors across England and Wales.

Richard Messingham, Public Affairs Unit
Tel: 020 7320 5858

Legal Ombudsman

The Legal Ombudsman has been set up by law as an independent public body. Our job is to resolve legal complaints in a fair, open, effective, shrewd and independent way.

Sarah Willis, External Relations Officer
Tel: 0121 245 3100

Legatum Institute

The Legatum Institute is an independent, non-partisan organisation that researches and advocates an expansive understanding of global prosperity.

Lightweight Construction Methods Group

The Lightweight construction methods group is made up of The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA), the UK Structural Insulated Panel Association (UKSIPS) and the Steel Living Group.

Local Government Association

In 1997, local government came together and created the Local Government Association to be its voice in the national arena.

Ben Kind, Public Affairs Manager
Tel: 020 7664 3216

London First

London First is a highly influential business organisation which campaigns to make London the best city in the world in which to do business.

Guy Matthews, Public Affairs Officer
Tel: 020 7665 1422

Lucy Faithfull Foundation

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation (LFF) is a child protection charity committed to reducing the risk of children being sexually abused.

Deborah Denis, Media and Communications Manager
Tel: 01372 847160

Macular Disease Society

We are the specialist support charity for people with all forms of macular disease, dedicated to helping people with macular disease live independent and fulfilled lives. We work to raise awareness of the condition and we fight for better care for patients.

Cathy Yelf, Head, External Relations
Tel: 01264 321976

Manufacturing Dialogue

The Dods UK Manufacturing Dialogue is a policy forum designed to fuel discussion on the role of the industry in helping to rebalance the country`s post-recession economy.

John Armstrong, Account Director
Tel: 020 7593 5641

Manufacturing Insight

Manufacturing Insight is an independent not-for-profit organisation that provides national leadership in the field of manufacturing awareness.

Nick Hussey, Director
Tel: 020 7654 1696

Manufacturing Institute

The Manufacturing Institute is an independent charity - driven by manufacturers.

David Holden-Locke, External Affairs Manager
Tel: 07980 713289

Medical Defence Union

The Medical Defence Union (MDU), is the UK`s leading medical defence organisation. We are a mutual not-for-profit organisation and our role is to protect the professional reputations of our members; doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals.

Mary-Lou Nesbitt, Head of Governmental & External Relations
Tel: 020 7202 1534

MEND

MEND`s mission is to inspire children, families and adults to lead and sustain fitter, healthier and happier lives, with a focus on changing the behaviours that cause obesity.

Phil Veasey, Director of Public Affairs
Tel: 020 7231 7225

Mineral Products Association

The MPA is the trade association for the aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, lime, mortar & silica sand industries.

Elizabeth Clements, Communications Special Adviser
Tel: 020 7963 8006

Moat

Moat is a housing association providing affordable homes in thriving communities for people in the South East of England.

Angelo Sommariva, Public Affairs & Policy Manager
Tel: 0845 359 6866

Mott MacDonald

The Mott MacDonald Group is an international engineering, management and development consultancy.

Christina de Burgh-Milne, Assistant Media Relations Officer
Tel: 0208 774 3639

NAPIT

The NAPIT Group in conjunction with the NAPIT Trade Association have been setting industry standards within the electrical sector for 20 years and aim to keep doing so for the next 20.

Jenny Gaunt, press enquiries
Tel: 01623 812971

NASUWT

The NASUWT is the only TUC-affiliated teachers` union to represent teachers in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and has members in all sectors from early years to further education and represents teachers in all roles including heads and deputies.

Chris Weavers, Principal Official (Parliamentary and Trade Union Liaison)
Tel: 020 7420 9670

National Audit Office

The National Audit Office scrutinises public spending on behalf of Parliament.

Rob Prideaux, Director of Parliamentary Relations
Tel: 0207 798 774

National Care Leavers' Week

The aim of National Care Leavers' Week is to ensure that the issues which affect care leavers remain at the forefront of the minds of both national legislators and local commissioners of services.

Janet Rich, National Care Leavers' Week Coordinator
Tel: 01678 540 598

National Federation of Builders

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) represents over 1,500 members, which are primarily small to medium size enterprises (SMEs). We offer a range of services to our members to provide a complete package of support.

Sameena Thompson, External Affairs Director
Tel: 08450 578 160

National Landlords Association

The National Landlords Association exists to protect and promote the interests of private residential landlords.

Vincenzo Rampulla, Public Affairs Manager
Tel: 0207 840 8919

National Savings and Investments

NS&I (National Savings and Investments) is one of the largest savings organisations in the UK, with almost 27 million customers and over 94 billion pounds invested.

Gareth Headon, Head of Media and PR
Tel: 020 7348 9494

Network Rail

Network Rail is the owner and operator of Britain`s railway, which includes the tracks, signals, tunnels, bridges, viaducts, level crossings and 18 key stations which include the major London terminals. We aim to provide a safe, reliable and efficient railway for freight and passenger trains to use.

Michael Hogg, Public Affairs Manager
Tel: 020 3356 9534

NHS Blood and Transplant

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a Special Health Authority, dedicated to saving and improving lives through the wide range of services we provide to the NHS.

Samantha Fletcher
Tel: 01923 486843

NOAH

NOAH represents the UK animal medicine industry: its aim is to promote the benefits of safe, effective, quality medicines for the health and welfare of all animals.

Alison Glennon, Communications Manager
Tel: 020 8370 3683

Northern Way

The Northern Way is an ambitious economic strategy, driven by the three northern Regional Development Agencies and their partners. It aims to improve the economy of the North of England, by building upon and adding value to the substantial impact that the three Regional Economic Strategies and Regional Spatial Strategies will bring.

Nicola Hughes, Communications Manager
Tel: 0191 229 6752

Nuclear Industry Association

The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) is the trade association and representative voice of Britain`s civil nuclear industry.

Matthew Parker, Communications Executive
Tel: 020 7766 6645

Ofqual

We are the new regulator of qualifications, exams and tests in England. Our work will ensure that learners get the results they deserve and that the qualifications they receive count, both now and in the future.

June Marshall, Stakeholder and Public Affairs Manager
Tel: 02476 671831

Optical Confederation

Together the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, the Association of Optometrists and the Federation of Ophthalmic Dispensing Opticians represent over 12,000 optometrists, over 5,600 dispensing opticians and optical businesses in the UK.

Jenny Gowen, Head of Public Affairs
Tel: 07595653718

Police Federation of England & Wales

The Police Federation of England and Wales is the body that represents the interests of 140,000 police officers including constables, sergeants, inspectors and chief inspectors.

Metin Enver, Head of Communications
Tel: 01372 352014

Policy Connect

Policy Connect is a not for profit organisation which bridges Parliament and industry to promote effective policy in five key areas: skills; environment; health; sustainability; and design.

Rosie Shute, Communications Manager
Tel: 020 7202 8587

Proskills

Proskills UK Group represents the interests of 9 key industries; Building Products, Coatings, Extractive and Mineral Processing, Furniture, Furnishings & Interiors, Glass & Related Industries, Glazed Ceramics, Paper, Printing and Wood industries, which make up a third of UK manufacturing sector.

Joe Leverson, Marketing Communications Executive
Tel: 01235 432 034

PSHE Association

The PSHE Association is the subject association for all professionals working in PSHE education.

John Dillon, Marketing and Communications Officer
Tel: 020 7022 1912

Public Fundraising Regulatory Association

The PFRA works with 95% of the charities and fundraising organisations engaged in public fundraising by personal solicitation on the street and door to door.

Dr Toby Ganley, Head of Policy
Tel: 020 7401 8452

R3 The Insolvency Trade Body

R3 represents 97% of Insolvency Practitioners with members across the UK. We aim promote best practice for people working with financially troubled individuals and businesses.

Laura Harvey, Public Affairs Officer
Tel: 020 7566 4214

Race on the Agenda (ROTA)

Race on the Agenda (ROTA) is an independent research and social policy charity which focuses on the issues facing Black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) communities.

Ryan Mahan, Communications Manager
Tel: 020 7902 1949

Right To Play

Right To Play is the world`s leading Sport for Development organisation which uses the transformative power of sport and play to build essential skills in children and thereby drive social change in communities affected by war, poverty and disease.

Stacey Cram, Operations Manager
Tel: 0207 812 0635

Rio Tinto Plc

Rio Tinto is one of the world's leading mining and exploration companies.

Tara Hopkins, Government Relations Principle Adviser
Tel: 0208 080 1190

Royal College of Ophthalmologists

The College is the guardian of excellence in all aspects of ophthalmic practice for the benefit of the public.

Kathy Evans, Chief Executive
Tel: 020 7935 0702

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

The RCVS is the regulatory body for veterinary surgeons in the UK.

Anthony Roberts, Policy & Public Affairs Officer
Tel: 020 7202 0735

Royal National Institute of Blind People

We are the UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight loss.

Helen Dearman, Parliamentary Officer
Tel: 020 7391 2083

Scope

Scope is a charity that supports disabled people and their families.

Elliot Dunster, Parliamentary Assistant
Tel: 020 7619 7342

Severn Trent Water

Severn Trent Water is part of Severn Trent plc, an international water and wastewater services company.

Rushy Hayer
Tel: 07834 420109

Skills for Justice

Skills for Justice is the sector skills council covering all employers, employees and volunteers working in the UK justice system.

Theresa Morrison, Marketing & Communications Manager
Tel: 0114 231 7375

Spinal Research

Spinal Research is the UK`s leading charity dedicated to funding medical research around the world to develop reliable treatments for paralysis caused by a broken back or neck.

Jonathan Miall, Chief Executive
Tel: 01483 898786

Stop it Now!

Stop it Now UK & Ireland is a campaign, managed by the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, which aims to prevent child sexual abuse by raising awareness and encouraging early recognition and responses to the problem by abusers themselves and those close to them.

Deborah Denis, Media and Communications Manager
Tel: 01372 847160

The Blue Cross

The Blue Cross is dedicated to improving the lives of unwanted and needy animals.

Rachel Cunningham, Public Affairs Manager
Tel: 0207 932 4068

The King's Fund

The King's Fund is a charity that seeks to understand how the health system in England can be improved. Using that insight, we help to shape policy, transform services and bring about behaviour change.

Patrick South, Head of Press and Public Affairs
Tel: 020 7307 2585

TheCityUK

TheCityUK is the new, independent membership body for promoting the UK-based financial and professional services industry.

Howard Miller, Director of UK Strategy
Tel: 07825 656 637

Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON)

TIMCON is dedicated to the promotion of timber as an environmental material that is re-usable, repairable and recyclable.

Dominic Weaver, Senior Communications Manager: RED Communications Ltd
Tel: 01480 465953

Transport & Infrastructure Dialogue

The Dods Transport & Infrastructure Dialogue is bringing key organisations and individuals to discuss the pace and priorities of government policy in the transport sector.

John Armstrong, Account Director
Tel: 0207 593 5641

Transport Hub

The Transport Hub is a group of transport organisations working together to promote the crucial issues affecting the way goods and people move around the world at the heart of party conferences.

Luke Pollard, Head of Public Affairs, ABTA, The Travel Association
Tel: 020 3117 0500

UK Council for Psychotherapy

The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a membership organisation, with over 75 training and listing organisations and 7000 individual practitioners.

Spencer Gasson, Head of Membership & Communications
Tel: 020 7014 9963

UK Skills

UK Skills is a not for profit organisation, committed to raising the profile of skills through the management and delivery of innovative high profile Awards and Competitions.

Kate Moloughney, PR Manager
Tel: 020 7429 2800

UK Youth Parliament

The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) enables young people to use their energy and passion to change the world for the better.

Peter Clarke
Tel: 01952 462394

UNICEF UK

UNICEF UK is a registered charity raising funds and awareness to support UNICEF`s work to protect child rights worldwide, in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).

Alice Hughes, Public Affairs Assistant
Tel: 020 7375 6131

Unite

Unite is the union for the 21st century. It is the UK's largest trade union with almost 2 million members in a range of industries including, financial services, manufacturing, transport, print and media, the voluntary and non-profit sectors, energy and utilities, local government, education and health.

Pauline Doyle, Campaigns and Press
Tel: 020 7420 8928

Unite Parliamentary Staff Branch

Unite, the largest trade union in the UK, is the only union recognised as representing MPs` staff .

Lauren Edwards, Political Officer
Tel:0797 0156 496

United Response

United Response is a national charity that works with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs - including some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

Jaime Gill, Press and Public Affairs Manager
Tel: 020 8246 5200

University of Hertfordshire

The University of Hertfordshire is the UK's leading business-facing University. Innovative and enterprising, we challenge individuals and organisations to excel.

Alix Green, Head of Policy
Tel: 01707 284033

VELUX

VELUX is one of the strongest brands in the global building materials and home improvement industry.

Jacqueline Hay
Tel: 01592 778 244

Visa

Visa Europe is a not-for-profit membership association, wholly owned, controlled and operated by more than 4,000 members- banks and other payment service providers, from 36 countries across Europe.

Rebecca Whittle, Corporate Communications
Tel: 0207 795 5396

Visual Arts and Galleries Association

The Visual Arts and Galleries Association , VAGA is an independent professional body representing organisations and individuals working in all aspects of the production, public engagement and development of the contemporary visual arts and related visual culture.

Hilary Gresty, Director
Tel: 01353 776356

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