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5654 & Company is a corporate affairs consultancy that helps organisations earn the support they need to grow. We believe that while trust and reputation remain important, they are no longer enough. Businesses thrive because customers recommend them, employees advocate for them, policymakers listen to them, communities support them and investors back them. Support is what drives action.

Our work combines research, strategy, stakeholder engagement and campaigning to help clients understand what drives support, what holds it back and how to turn goodwill into advocacy. We work across four specialist practice areas: Corporate Affairs, Built Environment, Health and Life Sciences, and Digital, bringing together expertise to influence decision-makers, engage audiences, and deliver integrated campaigns.

We work with some of the world’s best-known companies and brands, helping them navigate complex stakeholder environments, build support for growth and achieve lasting commercial, political and societal impact in an increasingly competitive and volatile world.

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ADE: Demand is the UK’s largest non-profit trade body for demand representing over 160 organisations that use, manage and optimise energy demand.

We work to ensure consumers play a central role in delivering a cleaner, more flexible and more affordable energy system. Our members include organisations working in industrial decarbonisation, flexibility, thermal storage and beyond. Energy users have been treated as passive consumers for too long and are only seeing their bills getting higher and higher. ADE: Demand and our members are re-writing this story. We are creating the conditions for every household, business and factory to decarbonise, using the vast reservoir of consumer-led flexibility this creates to help the grid and their bottom line.

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ADE: Heat Networks is the UK’s largest non-profit trade body for the heat network industry, representing over 160 organisations.

Heat networks are the proven path to decarbonising our towns and cities at scale. Effectively central heating for whole towns, heat networks are infrastructure that carries low carbon heat from our renewables, rivers, data centres and so much else to our buildings. Heat networks will provide economic growth, bill savings as we decarbonise and local jobs and skills. The UK wastes enough heat to warm every home in the country; at a time when many struggle to afford their heating. ADE: Heat Networks and our members think there is a better way. We are building the networks that channel heat from renewables, rivers and even data centres into homes. Today, they’re a £5 billion opportunity; by 2050, they could be £100 billion. 

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Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5.5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2.5 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays, experiences, and services that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

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Association of Colleges is the national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges in England and represents more than 98% of further education colleges and 52% of sixth form colleges in England. We are a not-for-profit membership organisation established in 1996 by colleges, for colleges.

Colleges are an essential part of the country’s education system, educating over 1.6 million students every year and employing approximately 97,000 full-time equivalent staff. Rooted in local communities, they are crucial in driving social mobility and providing the skills to boost local and regional economies. Whether it’s through top-class technical education, basic skills or lifelong learning, colleges help people of all ages and backgrounds to make the most of their talents and ambitions.

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B Corporations are leading the way in transforming the global economy to benefit people, communities, and the planet. Globally, over 10,000 B Corps across 102 countries and 160 industries employ over 1 million workers. There are 3,000 B Corps in the UK alone.

B Lab UK, the charity behind the certification, is part of a global movement to build an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. B Corps demonstrate this is possible without compromising commercial success, but achieving a new economy also requires changing the rules of the system.

Launched in 2021, the Better Business Act (B Lab UK’s flagship policy campaign) proposes amending Section 172 of the Companies Act to require UK businesses to balance the interests of people and planet alongside shareholders. By learning from B Corps’ best practice, the UK can lead globally, driving higher standards on pay, climate, human rights, and transparency alongside commercial growth.

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At Bristol Myers Squibb, our mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. We are motivated by the power of science, with a legacy of pursuing bold science across oncology, haematology, cardiovascular, immunology and neuroscience. We’re accelerating the development of new medicines with differentiated research platforms and leading technology to define what’s possible for the future of medicine and the patients we serve.

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FirstGroup is one of the UK’s leading private sector operators of public transport, with c.30,000 employees carrying nearly 1.5 million passengers a day. Across First Bus and First Rail, we provide reliable, safe and increasingly sustainable transport, connecting communities and supporting strong local economies.
First Bus is one of the UK’s largest bus companies, carrying more than one million passengers a day with c.6,000 buses and coaches. We work closely with local authorities and partners across the country, investing in modern, reliable and increasingly sustainable services for the communities we serve.
First Rail brings more than 25 years of experience in the UK rail sector. Through our award-winning open access operators Hull Trains and Lumo, and our extensive experience delivering major passenger rail services, we are investing in innovation, greater choice and better journeys for customers.
We help create better transport services, connect communities and support sustainable growth across the UK

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We are running a Campaign for Free Home Care in memory of the late Labour Party MP, Iain Coleman, who introduced non-means-tested home care in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in 1991. Inspired by his vision and commitment to social justice, we are campaigning to make home care free for everyone who needs it, regardless of their savings or postcode. Our vision is for a National Care Service with free home care at its heart, placing social care on an equal footing with the NHS. We believe that care should be not only a private act of love performed by families, but also a collective responsibility that we all share.

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GoFundMe is the world’s largest social fundraising site. It has raised over $40bn since its founding.

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The Healthy Air Coalition is a collective of leading health, environment and transport organisations with the shared vision of a UK free from toxic air. We believe that everyone in the UK has the right to breathe safe, clean air, no matter who they are or where they live.

Together we raise awareness of toxic air pollution and campaign for the UK to realise the benefits of clean air for people’s health, the NHS and the economy.

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Ipsen is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on bringing transformative medicines to patients in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. In the U.K., we work end-to-end across the medicines journey, from scientific discovery and clinical development to sustainable manufacturing and patient access, helping tackle unmet need while supporting the resilience and capacity of the health system.

The U.K. is one of Ipsen’s most important global hubs, alongside the United States and France. Through our operations in London and Wales, we contribute high-value jobs, innovation and export capability to the U.K.’s life sciences sector. For more than 30 years, our Wrexham site has been central to Ipsen’s global manufacturing network. Today, our multi award-winning neuroscience centre of excellence operates with zero waste to landfill and 100% renewable energy. With teams in more than 40 countries and partnerships around the world, Ipsen delivers medicines to patients in over 100 countries.

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At L&Q we believe passionately that people’s health, security and happiness depend on where they live.

We house around 280,000 people in more than 118,000 homes nationwide – but we’re more than just a registered charitable housing association.

Our vision is that everyone deserves a quality home that provides them with the opportunity to live a better life.

This echoes our purpose to provide homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of. We will do this by delivering safe, high quality homes, services and support for all of our residents.

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To learn more , please visit our website - https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/

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LifeArc is a not-for-profit life science organisation leading the way for change in rare diseases and supporting promising initiatives in global health.
Through our scientific capabilities, translational expertise and partnerships, we ensure great science achieves its potential and reaches patients faster.
As a self-funded organisation, we focus on finding solutions to medical challenges that may be overlooked due to costs, complexities or their high-risk nature.
We fund, collaborate and provide scientific expertise to improve the lives of people with rare diseases and in global health. Our existing work spans motor neuron disease; global health with a focus on antimicrobial resistance; chronic respiratory infections; childhood cancer; and rare diseases.
We invest in projects where our translational and scientific expertise can remove the barriers preventing scientific discoveries from reaching the people who need them most

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Metropolitan Thames Valley (MTVH) is a not-for-profit charity providing affordable housing across London, the South East, East Midlands, and East of England, which owns, administers and manages over 59,000 homes for more than 120,000 residents. We are also a developer of new homes and with our housebuilder partners we aim to build 1,000 homes annually.

In addition to offering decent and affordable homes, we deliver a range of supported housing services in specialist areas including older people, mental health, and transitional services.

Through our Community Impact team, we run training courses, events, and activities designed to enhance employment opportunities, improve educational outcomes, and foster stronger communities.

MTVH is a member of the housing sector trade association, the National Housing Federation (NHF), and the G15 group of London’s largest housing associations.

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NOCN Group is an international charity delivering future-fit skills solutions with social impact for colleges, training providers, employers and individuals.
Our Qualifications, Apprenticeship Assessment, Assured Courses, Competence Card Schemes and Short Online Courses develop skills where they are most needed, including preparation for life and work; construction and the built environment; engineering, manufacturing and the green economy; health and social care; and education and management.
As an independent charitable organisation, we influence policy and champion lifelong vocational learning. We enable people to reach their potential and organisations to improve productivity, sustainability, social mobility and inclusivity. Our industry experts provide high-quality, robust and responsive services that adapt to customer and stakeholder needs.
NOCN Group is one of the largest Awarding Organisations in the construction sector globally and owns the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS). Through NOCN India Skills Foundation, we also operate across Africa, ASEAN, Europe, the Gulf, South Asia and other international territories.

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The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity that empowers children, young people and adults with the literacy skills they need to succeed. Reading, writing, speaking and listening skills give you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. For over 30 years the National Literacy Trust has continued to support schools, families and communities on a local and national level to help people change their stories. 

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Established in 1997 and funded by Nationwide Building Society, the Nationwide Foundation is an independent charity that aims to improve the lives of those most in need in the UK through grant-making and influencing work.  Since its founding, the Foundation has committed £42 million to more than 3,000 charitable causes.

The Foundation believes in the power of homes to change lives. It works to create lasting change by addressing the underlying causes of housing challenges and investing in solutions that improve homes now and for future generations. Its current focus is on making homes decent and affordable for all, helping to build a housing system that works better for everyone.

As part of this work, the Foundation funds programmes including Built with Social Purpose, which supports mission-led organisations to deliver affordable homes, and Empty Homes, which brings long-term empty properties back into use.

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We are the member organisation for UK publishing, representing companies of all sizes and specialisms.

Our members produce digital and print books, audiobooks, research journals and educational resources across genres and subjects.

We exist to champion publishing to the wider world and to provide our members with everything they need to thrive.

Our members are at the heart of our mission. We bring them together; provide them with the information they need; seek solutions to problems; and campaign to achieve them.

We have helped change laws, improved business conditions and inspired people to become publishers.

We are passionate about the capacity for books and reading to make life better for people.

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At Social Investment Business, we finance social change. Through a mix of funding, investment and innovation, we back the organisations that make up the social economy – those tackling inequality, improving lives, and driving positive change every day.
As one of the UK’s largest social investors, we’ve deployed over £0.8bn in loans and grants to more than 6,000 charities and social enterprises, while using our expertise to research, innovate and advocate for the sector.
Driving our work are three core priorities: unlocking energy resilience, transforming public services, and strengthening community assets like housing, community buildings and land.

www.sibgroup.org.uk

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To learn more , please visit our website - https://www.standardlife.co.uk/

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The UK national office of Europe’s leading advocates for clean transport and energy (T&E). Our vision is a zero-emission mobility system that is affordable and has minimal impacts on our health, climate and environment.

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The Haemophilia Society is the only UK-wide charity for everyone with a bleeding disorder.

One in 2,000 people in the UK have a diagnosed bleeding disorder. Through information, events and advocacy, we work to empower them to manage their condition effectively – with access to the best possible treatment and a true community to support them.

We’ve also long campaigned for justice, recognition and compensation for people infected and affected by contaminated blood and blood products – widely recognised as the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS.

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The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the voice of not-for-profit housing associations in England. Our members provide homes for around six million people, and are driven by a social purpose: providing good quality housing that people can afford. We support our members to deliver that social purpose, with ambitious work that leads to positive change.

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TheCityUK is the industry-led body representing UK-based financial and related professional services. We champion and support the success of the ecosystem, and thereby our members, promoting policies in the UK, across Europe and internationally that drive competitiveness, support job creation and ensure long-term economic growth. The industry contributes over 10% of the UK’s total economic output and employs more than 2.3 million people, with two thirds of these jobs outside London. It is the largest tax payer, the biggest exporting industry and generates a trade surplus exceeding that of all other net exporting industries combined. It also makes a real difference to people in their daily lives, helping them save for the future, buy a home, invest in a business and protect and manage risk.

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Torus is one of the North West’s largest landlords, with deep roots in Liverpool, St Helens and Warrington. We own and manage more than 40,000 homes, supporting approximately 83,000 customers across 11 local authority areas.

Guided by our mission of growing stronger communities, Torus provides quality affordable homes and housing services that help people live securely and independently.

Through Torus Developments, we build new affordable homes that respond to local need and help tackle the housing crisis, with a target of delivering 1,000 homes per year. HMS, our award-winning construction and maintenance contractor, works with Torus Foundation, our charitable arm, to reinvest profits into projects and services that improve wellbeing, skills, quality of life and community resilience.

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UKspace is the official trade association of the UK space industry, representing and championing organisations across the sector, from innovative start-ups and SMEs to major international companies.
As the collective voice of the UK space community, UKspace works closely with government, parliament, regulators and key stakeholders to help shape policies that support growth, investment and innovation. It provides a platform for collaboration, networking and knowledge exchange, enabling members to influence the future direction of the industry while developing valuable business opportunities. UKspace also promotes the economic, scientific and societal benefits of space, highlighting how satellite technologies and space-enabled services support everyday life, national security and economic prosperity. As a connecting and convening partner the organisation plays a vital role in fostering a vibrant, competitive and sustainable UK space ecosystem strengthening the UK’s position as a leading global space nation.

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Utilita is the leader in Smart Energy and the original pro-pocket, pro-planet supplier. Its unrivalled smart data insights and services empower millions of people to engage with the UK’s net zero journey whilst making their energy spend go further.

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Vaillant is one of the UK and Europe’s leading heating manufacturers, with more than 150 years of expertise in delivering reliable heating and hot water solutions for homes and businesses. In the UK alone, we work with over 30,000 installers and supply heating and hot water technologies to more than 350,000 properties every year.

As part of our commitment to supporting the UK’s transition to low carbon heating, we have invested £50 million in UK manufacturing and skills development since 2022. This includes heat pump production, advanced manufacturing facilities in Derby and Belper, and extensive installer training delivered through our national network of Centres of Excellence. These investments have made Vaillant the first boiler manufacturer in the UK to produce both heat pumps and high efficiency gas boilers domestically.

In 2025, we further strengthened our UK presence with the opening of a new £40 million advanced manufacturing facility in Derby. This investment reflects our long-term commitment to building the workforce, supply chain and industrial capability needed to deliver the UK’s clean heat future.

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Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.

This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments.

It’s what we stand for: value to investors.