National Market Traders Federation

National Market Traders' Federation
Abbreviation NMTF
Formation 1899
Legal status Non-profit company
Purpose/focus Market traders in the UK
Location Hampton House, Hawshaw Lane (B6096), Hoyland, Barnsley, UK
Region served UK
Membership Market traders
Chief Executive Officer Joe Harrison
Main organ Executive Board
Affiliations Association of Town Centre Management
Website NMTF

The National Market Traders' Federation is an organisation based in the borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

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History

It was founded in 1899 by some South Yorkshire market traders to represent their interests on a broader level. There are around 1,400 markets in the UK.

Function

It maintains a database of all markets in the UK, including number of stalls and who to contact. It also offers insurance deals for market traders. It has negotiated deals with large companies, such as the AA, for favourable rates for market traders. Single membership at March 2011 is £90 per annum.

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