Founded in 1919, The Fed is one of the largest employers’ associations, supporting over 10,000 independent retailers and small businesses. Our practical help, commercial support and exclusive deals are designed to make a measurable difference to your business.
Why join?
Save Money
Make Money
Make Business Easier
Are you a member of NewsPro?
NewsPro is a FREE member benefit which can tailor your magazine ranges to optimise displays and maximise sales with potential cash flow savings of around £500! Read more about joining NewsPro here.
Looking to join the many brands and partner up with The Fed?
Email bd@nfrn.org.uk to find out more on the endless opportunities and how we can work together to provide great products and services to our members.
Have you joined our credit union?
The NFRN Credit Union was established in 2006 by The Fed to provide members with their own wholly owned, mutual savings and loan facility.
The NFRN Credit Union is a savings and loan mutual where members pool their savings to lend to one another on a “not-for-profit” basis when in need of financial help.
Save Money On Your Stores Utilities
Thanks to our partnership with Bionic, you’ve got one more reason to celebrate your Fed membership.
This one-stop shop for business energy, broadband, phone and finance will help you save time and money across all your business essentials.
Powerful payment processing with Barclaycard
Make finding the right payment solution easy with our Barclaycard partnership.
Barclaycard can help you offer your customers a choice of ways to pay quickly, easily and securely. They also have a wealth of industry insight on ways to grow a business that you can tap into.
Latest Updates
Share your thoughts on Scottish Government new proposal
On Thursday, February 2 representatives of The Fed are attending a roundtable with the Scottish government...
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JTI reveals regional winners Nordic Spirit ‘Perfect...
JTI UK has unveiled the 40 regional winners* as part of its Nordic Spirit ‘Perfect Store’ competition amongst its independent retail trade partners. The Fed is thrilled to announce fourteen regional winners are Fed members! The competition was fierce, but ten winners...
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Super League is back! A message from Reach
Calling all rugby fans, The Betfred Super League is back - and it is bigger and better than ever, just like...
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One week left to file for fewer...
With one week to go until the deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging fewer than 3.4 million customers to...
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Deposit return scheme to land in England late 2025
The UK Government has announced the outcome of the consultation on introducing the deposit return scheme in England, Wales, and Northern...
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Get in touch
If you wish to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member or have any other queries, then get in touch today and one of our team will be right with you.
Complete the enquiry form if you would like to be contacted by a member of our team, or give us a call to discuss your membership:
Join
The NFRN is here to support independent retailers with a range of benefits not only during the good times but also when the going gets tough.
Right now, there is no better time to join. Being a member means you’re not on your own and you are part of a wider community of like-minded retailers.
Get in touch
If you wish to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member or have any other queries, then get in touch today and one of our team will be right with you.
Complete the enquiry form if you would like to be contacted by a member of our team, or give us a call to discuss your membership:
Benefits
The Fed is here to support independent retailers with a range of benefits not only during the good times but also when the going gets tough.
Right now, there is no better time to join. Being a member means you’re not on your own and you are part of a wider community of like-minded retailers.