Mission & Values

Our Mission

To promote and protect the interests of its members.
To operate such programs and schemes as it deems appropriate for the benefit of the members and their advancement.
To represent the interests of its members to government, regulatory authorities and any other bodies who it may from time-to-time regard as appropriate.
To represent the interests of the members through membership of any relevant Association or grouping.
To afford the members of the Association such support and assistance as may from time to time be thought appropriate towards the defense and protection of their rights directly connected with the trade.
To take whatever concerted or combined action which may be necessary to promote the interests of the trade and/or the Association.
To promote improvements or changes in the law affecting the trade and the industry and to take such steps or proceedings as may be deemed expedient for these purposes.
To improve the technical and general knowledge of the member through training, promotional or other educational schemes.
To become involved with suppliers of financial or trade services to secure beneficial deals for the members.
To acquire and maintain such premises and other administrative facilities as are necessary to carry on the business of the Association.
To undertake any other functions to meet these broad objectives which may from time to time be deemed necessary by the Executive Board, or Annual General Meeting.

Butchers are at the heart of everything that we do and this is enshrined in all of our values:

Integrity:
ACBI is proud of what we do and how we do it. We behave responsibly with the highest standards of integrity. Our work is informed by need and we operate to the highest standards of governance being accountable to our members and the wider public.
Respect:
ACBI is committed to a culture of mutual respect between members, staff and the board of Directors. We listen with an open mind to what people have to say and value their diversity and contributions.
Equality:
ACBI believes in a fair and inclusive society.
Awareness Building:
We strive in every communication we make or deed we do to broaden the awareness of Craft Butchers, and to promote meat.
Partnership Approach:
We always seek to partner & develop long term relationships, particularly with those who know more and believe that together we can achieve more rather than working alone?
Accountable and Transparent:
We will be honest & accountable to all our stakeholders and strive to operate our services, openly and transparently.