Our partners and useful links
ACFCI
The AFCCI is the national public body that standardises, oversees and animates all the French Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI). The AFCCI groups together 148 metropolitan and overseas local chambers, as well as the 21 regional chambers, thus representing 1 800 000 French companies.
CCEF
The Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur de la France (CCEF) are businessmen and businesswomen who provide the French government with economic intelligence and advice on French public policy based on their international experience. Appointed by the French Prime Minister for three years, the CCEF also support the international development of French SMEs as well as train and sponsor young French people working abroad through the VIE scheme.
Chaired by Bruno Deschamps.
CCI International
www.cci.fr/web/portail-acfci/accueil
Cercle d'outre-Manche
Created in 2004, the Cercle d’outre-Manche (CoM) is a group of French business leaders operating in the UK and France. The CoM functions as a think-tank with its primary goal being the comparison of the social and economic conditions in the two countries. In particular, it aims at developing a benchmarking approach in order to depict the best practices of both France and the UK.
The Collège Français Bilingue de Londres (CFBL)
The CFBL is a primary and secondary school that will open in September 2011. It represents the first creation of a French secondary school since 1915. The full capacity is 700 pupils from age 5 to age 15. Direct access to South Kensington lycée for pupils aged from 5 to 15. Premises are located in Kentish Town, a few minutes from St Pancras (Eurostar station). The curriculum is based on French academics with strong focus on bilinguism, cultural and artistic subjects, sports, IT.
Chaired by Arnaud Vaissié.
Council of Foreign Chambers of Commerce in the UK (CFCC)
Represent more than 38 bilateral Chambers in the UK and more than 10,000 foreign businesses with trading and investment interests in the United Kingdom.
Chaired by Florence Gomez.
Franco British Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Founded in 1873, the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce is an interactive business network creating opportunities and assisting members to promote and to develop their activity within the Franco-British business community. The Chamber has developed a strong network of public and private partners in France, in Britain and in Europe.
Chaired by Catherine Le Yaouanc
Franco-British Council
The aimof the council isto promote better understanding betweenBritain and France.In addition, the goal is tocontribute to the development of joint action through meetings of leading representatives of the cultural, scientific, educational, political and business worldsconcerning a developing Europe and an increasingly globalised community.
Chaired by Rt Hon Baroness Quin of Gateshead
www.francobritishcouncil.org.uk
French Embassy in the UK, French Consulate in London
The French Embassy in the United Kingdom informs the French government of events in the UK, negotiates on France’s behalf , watches over the development of bilateral relations in all fields and ensures the protection of the interests of France, her companies and her nationals in the UK. Through its economic service, the French Embassy is also an important actor in helping French businesses develop their activities in the UK.
French Ambassador to the UK: Bernard Emié
French Consul General: Edouard Braine
/www.ambafrance-uk.org/
Institut Français de Londres/ French Institute
The Institut français du Royaume-Uni (French Cultural Institute in the UK) is the official French government centre of language and culture in the UK. It is one of 150 French Institutes worldwide, and one of the oldest. itexists to promote French language and culture, but also to encourage cross-cultural exchange. The programmation of talks and films reflects this dual aim, with speakers from both sides of the Channel meeting regularly in discussion, and screenings of films from all corners of the world.
Chaired by Laurent Burin des Roziers
Institute of Directors (IoD)
The Institute of Directors is Europe's largest membership organisation for business leaders. Established in 1903, the IoD has been representing senior level professionals sinceits Royal Charter in 1906, earningtheir trusted reputation as the business network for leadership.
Invest in France Agency
The Invest in France Agency (IFA) is a public-private body, reporting to the French Finance Minister and the Minister responsible for Regional Development. The IFA is in charge of promoting and facilitating international investment in France, in the whole sectors of the economy. IFA network operates on an international, national and regional basis. The agency works in close partnership with all french regional development agencies to offer international investors, for free, business opportunities and customized services.
www.invest-in-france.org/fr
London & Partners
London & Partners is the official promotional agency for London attracting and delivering value to businesses, students and visitors. It iss is a not-for-profit public private partnership, funded by the Mayor of London and a network of commercial partners.Their remit is to drive leisure and business visitors as well as bidding to secure major events in London, to unlock the city for overseas businesses who want to set up or expand in London and to promote the capital’s world class universities to international students.
Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle
The French Lycée Charles de Gaulle is based in South Kensington (main site: primary and secondary schools), but also in Ealing, Fulham and Clapham (primary schools only). The Lycée has been in existence inLondon since 1915. Today there are just under 4000 pupils.
Chaired by Bernard Vasseur
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
The Confederation of British Industry's mission is to help create and sustain the conditions in which businesses in the United Kingdom can compete and prosper for the benefit of all. This is the premier lobbying organisation for UK business on national and international issues. They work with the UK government, international legislators and policy-makers to help UK businesses compete effectively.
Chaired by Helen Alexander
French Trade Commission - UBIFRANCE
UBIFRANCE is the Agency for International Business Development, and is part of France’s export-support framework. UBIFRANCE offers information on export markets, legal issues, regulations, international finance and tenders, as well as sectorial data. UBIFRANCE also supports companies’ commercial activities, with services that include exploratory visits, partnership meetings, foreign exhibitions and international press communication. Finally, UBIFRANCE runs the International Postgraduate Programme (VIE) for employing qualified personnel and young graduates outside France.Chaired by Hervé Ochsenbein
Portland
Portland is an independent consultancy with international reach. We support major brands and leading figures on strategic communications, public affairs, international affairs and digital. Set up in 2001 by Tim Allan, a former senior adviser to Tony Blair and Director of Communications at BSkyB, Portland now has over 70 staff with offices in London, New York and Nairobi.
www.portland-communications.com
Service Economique Regional/ French Embassy in the UK
The Economic and Financial Department of the French Embassy in the UK is the British-based service of the French Treasury General Directorate.Its main role is to coordinate the Franco-British relationships in areas such as finance, economy, industry, energy, climate change, sustainable development and agriculture, and is charge of the institutional relationships between the business community in the UK and the French Authorities.
Chaired by Laurence Dubois Destrizais
www.tresor.economie.gouv.fr/se/ru/
SOPEXA
Sopexa UK is the dedicated marketing and PR agency for French food and wine. It is part of Sopexa Group, which has offices in 28 countries worldwide. Drawing on fifty years' experience in the industry, they have unparalleled expertise in promotions, advertising, press relations, events, digital marketing and research. Their bilingual communication specialists understand both the French and UK markets and have experience in both brands and generic campaigns.
Chaired by Anne Burchett
Société Francaise de Bienfaisance
The French Benevolent Society was set up in 1842 by the Comte d’Orsay. The Society’s aim is to provide help on a permanent or temporary basis to any French national in need in the UK. The SFB has no running costs. As a result all donations go to French people in need. Please visit our website to see how you can help us help others.
www.sfb.org.uk
UCCIFE
The Union of French Chambers of Commerce and Industry Abroad brings together 114 accredited French Chambers overseas in 78 countries agreeing to comply with the Union’s ethical rules and professional standards. UCCIFE is the largest private French business network in the world with a combined membership base of more than 28,000 companies.
A UCCIFE Website
France Monde Express eatures all Chambers of Commerce and Industry Abroad news. It is designed for French companies who wish to develop abroad and looking for information on foreign markets.
UK Trade & Investment
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the Government Department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. They also help overseas companies bring their high-quality investment to the UK’s dynamic economy. UK Trade & Investment offers expertise and contacts through its extensive network of specialists in the UK, and in British embassies and other diplomatic offices around the world. UKTI provide companies with the tools they require to be competitive on the world stage.
www.ukti.gov.uk
Media Partners
Les Echos
Les Echos is France's leading economic daily. It is the French equivalent of the Financial Times or the Wall Street Journal. It is is the first daily French financial newspaper, formerly owned by the British media group Pearson PLC, and sold in 2007 to the French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH. It was created in 1908 by the brothers Robert and Emile Servan-Schreiber and became a daily newspaper in 1928.
The Financial Times
The Financial Times, one of the world's leading business news organisations, is recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. Providing essential news, comment, data and analysis for the global business community, the FT has a combined paid print and digital circulation of 585,681 (Deloitte assured, 4 April 2011 to 3 July 2011) and a combined print and online average daily readership of 2.1 million people worldwide (PwC assured, November 2010)
French Radio London
French Radio London is London’s first French terrestrial radio station broadcasting 24/7 on London DAB (digital) which reaches 4.5 million London households (approximately 11 million people) and online. Aimed at London's 400,000 native French speakers and the enormous Francophile community, it broadcasts a lively mix of French and world music and features diverse programmes with high profile interviews. With a high number of listeners tuning in weekly (50,000+ end April 2011), it is a unique platform for commercial partners and sponsors targeting French-speaking London residents and the wider Francophile community.
Chaired by Pascal Grierson
Ici-Londres
The leading French magazine and website for the French-speaking community and Francophiles living in London : practical information, cultural agenda, classified ads (accommodation, job, nanny, train tickets...), business directory and good deals to enjoy your life in London.
Chaired by Thierry Verret
Manager: Rachel Benessiano
Le Petitjournal.com
LEPETITJOURNAL.COM is a daily online newspaper in French for the French Community in London. Everyday, thousands of readers visit the website and open the free newsletter to learn about the latest local news and French activities in UK. They can also find a Bons Plans guide (tips), events, classifieds, and submit comments and ads. For advertisers, it uses all the best web technologies to target the French market with perfect branding and high level ROI. LEPETITJOURNAL.COM LONDON belongs to an international network based in 37 cities in the world, and it is a leader on the French market abroad with more than 300.000 readers monthly, and +1 million page views.
Chaired by Hervé Heyraud
www.lepetitjournal.com or www.lepetitjournal/londres.html
