About The Industry and Parliament Trust

Who We Are

The IPT is an independent, non-lobbying, non-partisan charity that provides a trusted platform of engagement between Parliament and UK business. The IPT is dually supported by cross-party representation of senior parliamentarians on its Board of Trustees, and through the patronage of its industry supporters. The IPT is non-party political and works with all parliamentarians and businesses of any sector or size.

What We Do

The IPT creates an environment that supports trusted, open and two-way dialogue between Parliament and UK business. IPT platforms engage, educate and inform, create lasting relationships and facilitate the exchange of ideas. Specifically, we aim to:

Equip parliamentarians from all parties with a greater understanding of commerce and industry through non-partisan platforms
Enable businesses of all sizes and from all sectors to develop knowledge of parliamentary and legislative processes
Enrich policy debates by deepening the dialogue between Parliament and industry
Support the efficient administration of government through our Civil Service parliamentary training and shadowing programme

The IPT delivers on these broader promises through the following programmes:

	Industry Fellowships for Parliamentarians IPT Fellowships are bespoke programmes designed to provide MPs, MEPs, peers and parliamentary officers with a unique insight into business and industry.
	Policy Events IPT events that facilitate dialogue on policy, business trends and topical issues. They provide a neutral, cross-party arena for information exchange and discussion.
	Parliamentary Training and Company Seminars The IPT is uniquely placed to offer a range of bespoke parliamentary training seminars, with the objective of helping business personnel gain an overview of the inner working of Parliament and its various institutions.
	Civil Service Attachment Scheme The scheme provides civil servants with a first-hand understanding of the parliamentary process through a series of seminars and attachments with a parliamentarian.

What The Party Leaders Say

The Rt Hon David Cameron MP, Prime Minister

"Since it was founded in 1977, the IPT has dedicated itself to building bridges between legislators and the business community. All parliamentarians need a good understanding of business, as it is the creators of wealth who produce the jobs and prosperity we need. The IPT Fellowship programme is a unique opportunity to acquire a greater understanding of commerce and industry through direct experience. It helps immensely in developing a two-way dialogue that can only benefit us all.”

The Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Democrats

“The work of the Industry and Parliament Trust is invaluable in promoting greater understanding between legislators and the business community. Strong, well-informed links between parliamentarians and business people are central to the creation of sensible legislation that will benefit commerce and the wider economy, as well as society as a whole.”

The Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP, Leader of the Labour Party

“Building stronger relationships between British business and parliamentarians is key to securing our country’s economic future. The Industry and Parliament Trust Fellowship programme enables legislators to gain valuable experience within industry. I strongly support the work of the programme in facilitating improved understanding of the challenges facing our businesses today.”

Become a Supporter

The IPT relies on the support of its supporter companies and its parliamentary patronage to fulfil its stated aims. To become a supporter of the IPT, host a parliamentarian for an industry placement or participate in one of our many policy discussions please get in touch.

Click for more information on supporting the IPT and see the current list of IPT Supporting Organisations.

Alternatively, for more information on applying to become a supporter of the IPT please contact Nick Maher.

	The Rt Hon David Cameron MP, Prime Minister "Since it was founded in 1977, the IPT has dedicated itself to building bridges between legislators and the business community. All parliamentarians need a good understanding of business, as it is the creators of wealth who produce the jobs and prosperity we need. The IPT Fellowship programme is a unique opportunity to acquire a greater understanding of commerce and industry through direct experience. It helps immensely in developing a two-way dialogue that can only benefit us all.”
	The Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Democrats “The work of the Industry and Parliament Trust is invaluable in promoting greater understanding between legislators and the business community. Strong, well-informed links between parliamentarians and business people are central to the creation of sensible legislation that will benefit commerce and the wider economy, as well as society as a whole.”
	The Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP, Leader of the Labour Party “Building stronger relationships between British business and parliamentarians is key to securing our country’s economic future. The Industry and Parliament Trust Fellowship programme enables legislators to gain valuable experience within industry. I strongly support the work of the programme in facilitating improved understanding of the challenges facing our businesses today.”