1、An IFB Research Foundation Report prepared by Oxford Economics THE STATE OF THE NATIONThe UK Family Business Sector 202122ABOUT THE IFB RESEARCH FOUNDATIONThe IFB Research Foundation is a charity(no.1134085)established to foster greater knowledge and understanding of family firms and their contribut

2、ion to the economy and society,as well as the key challenges and opportunities that they face.The Foundations vision is to be the UKs centre of excellence for family business research,and to this end its publications are designed to create a better understanding of family business for the benefit of

3、 all stakeholders.Alongside Family Business Research and White Papers,providing thought leadership on key family business characteristics and issues,its work covers a broad range of publications,including:Family Business Sector Report benchmarking the size and importance of the sector.Family Busines

4、s Challenges offering practical guidance for family business owners on a broad range of topics,including family business dynamics,governance,performance,succession and wealth management.Family Business Case Studies showcasing family business exemplars.ifb.org.uk/ifb-research-foundationThe IFB repres

5、ents a growing body of family businesses who want to create a more prosperous and sustainable future for generations to come.The IFB advocates for family businesses,influencing the direction of policy and shaping markets;provides thought leadership and support in capacity building,leadership develop

6、ment,family business management;and champions and celebrates the sector through campaigns and events that increase recognition of the contribution family businesses make to their communities,and the wider economy.ifb.org.ukABOUT THE IFBFOREWORDAs the UK is buffeted by fresh economic headwinds,family