The Small Business Research Trust (SBRT) is a research charity that brings together the parties interested in small businesses.

Formed in 1983, the SBRT unites academics who conduct research and training for small firms, the large organisations whose customers and suppliers are small businesses, and trade and professional bodies working on behalf of small businesses. Through co-operation with these groups, the SBRT conducts research to identify the concerns, priorities and needs of small businesses. The results of this research are communicated widely, providing information and guidance about the concerns of small businesses, to those with an interest in and an impact upon small firms in the UK.

Our overall purpose is to support, sustain and grow the place of small firms in this country’s social and economic life. The SBRT enhances the understanding of issues affecting small businesses in the UK and beyond.

We have a wealth of accessible information about trends and are willing to offer analysis and a spokesperson to explain particular topics. The work of the SBRT is funded in its entirety by sponsorship and donations from banks, PLCs, academic institutions, and national and local government. There are opportunities to raise the profile of the sponsor’s own organisation by supporting the SBRT in a variety of ways; for example, funding a survey, hosting an event to promote a piece of research, or by making a general donation.

Key objectives: The SBRT enhances the understanding of major issues for small businesses in the UK and beyond, by

• Working with sponsors to complete critical research on the concerns of small businesses
• Providing current and easily understandable facts and trends on small businesses
• Disseminating information about small businesses to parliament, government, the media and educational institutions

For more information contact the SBRT on info@sbrt.co.uk