The National Market Traders' Federation is an organisation based in the borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
| Abbreviation | NMTF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1899 |
| Legal status | Non-profit company |
| Purpose | To represents its members – about 30,000 retail market traders in the UK – at local, national and international government level, as well as providing them with the necessary liabilities insurance as part of membership |
| Location | |
Region served | UK |
Membership | Retail market traders, street traders, events retailers and mobile caterers |
Chief Executive Officer | Joe Harrison |
Communications Manager, Deputy Chief Executive, Editor Market Times | Roy Holland |
Main organ | Executive Board |
| Affiliations | Association of Town and City Centre Management
World Union of Wholesale Markets Association of Festival Organisers |
| Website | NMTF |
History
editIt was founded in 1899 by a group of Yorkshire West Riding market traders to represent their interests on a broader level. There are around 1,400 markets in the UK.
Function
editIt maintains a database of all markets in the UK, including number of stalls and whom 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 from 21 July 2012 is £102.