Benefits

Our lobbying activities have won concessions from both Brussels and UK regulators, saving some £150k per annum PER COMPANY. This goes to prove that by working together we can change things. QCA membership benefits include:

INFORMATION

• copies of our range of guides, which help you tackle the myriad of issues faced by smaller quoted companies (eg investor relations, share schemes etc). Our Corporate Governance Guidelines for AIM Companies are widely regarded as the industry benchmark. Click here to view full list of guides available.
• free use of our IFRS 2 Share Option Valuer tool – an easy to use excel based tool for helping you to calculate your IFRS 2 charges. Click here to find out more.
• using us as a 'sounding board' for your queries and frustrations. You will have access to the professional members of our technical committees, who give a time equivalent of £1m of fees in any one year.
• access to our monthly and quaterly newsletters which focus on topical issues affecting smaller quoted companies.

LOBBYING

• opportunities to meet with and lobby the decision makers in the UK government, EU and other regulatory bodies.

ACCESS TO FUND MANAGERS

• opportunities to attend our unique programme of Fund Manager Lunches, which allow you access to leading small cap investors in order to promote your company and find out what they look for when investing.

TRAINING

• attending our free seminars throughout the year, which will keep you and your staff up to date on the issues affecting smaller quoted companies and can help you meet your CPD requirements.
• access to our advisor members' training events.

NETWORKING

• meeting other FDs, Chief Executives, Non Executive Directors for sharing and debating common issues and concerns.
• gaining access to our advisor member network.
• joining us at our prestigious events at locations such as the House of Lords, the Hilton Park Lane and The Wallace Collection.

DISCOUNTS

• 25% discount off the cost of a stand at the annual Growth Company Investor Show.
• discounts on Officers and Directors’ liability insurance
• free or discounted entry to courses, seminars and conferences throughout the year that are run by partnership organisations.

FREE USE OF OFFICE/MEETING SPACE

• touch-down space available in London for our members seeking office/meeting space on their trips.

NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SCHEME

• access to a wide range of senior executives with unrivalled business and public company experience who are available for Non Executive Directorships. Fees are only payable on a successful appointment. Click here for more information.