The ALMR last week hosted its Annual General Meeting for members at the Minster Exchange in London, announcing the results of a successful 2013 and further cementing its reputation as the leading voice of licensed hospitality.
Operator membership up 30%
Operator membership grew by over 30% in 2013, for the second successive year, with supplier membership increasing by over 18%. The ALMR now represents the interests of some 170 companies, between them operating 14,000 outlets and employing over 350,000 people in pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants.
Income up 26%
Income for the year grew by 26% with membership income increasing by 25% and event income also growing by the same figure.
Successful lobbying
The AGM also highlighted recent political wins resulting from ALMR and industry campaigns. Successful lobbying on High Street Rate Relief, World Cup licensing extensions, Employment and Investment Allowances and retention of personal licences are estimated to have saved the trade over £80m in the first quarter of 2014.
A fantastic year
ALMR Chief Executive, David McHattie said: “Last year has been a fantastic year for the ALMR, with our membership breadth and depth continuing to expand and the incorporation of dynamic and vibrant new members. That is reflected in the makeup of our Council and we are delighted to welcome Eddy Passey of Red Hot Buffet, one our newest members, to join the vital work our Council does.
“We have seen some major political gains and have had enormous success getting our message across to politicians and policy makers – firmly underlining our standing as the leading voice for licensed retailers. We remain incredibly optimistic for the year ahead and we look forward to even more successes and continuing to assert ourselves as the premier voice of the licensed trade.”
About the ALMR
The ALMR is the only national trade body dedicated to representing the interests of licensed hospitality operators. The ALMR’s membership – pub, club, bar and casual dining operators – run 14,000 outlets and employ over 350,000 employees.
Officers and Council of the Association: Tim Sykes (President), Alexander Salussolia (Vice President), Colin Mayes (Vice President), Peter Salussolia (Vice President), Peter Martin (Vice President), Damian Walsh (Vice President), Steve Richards (Chairman), Daniel Davies, Ann Elliott, Garry Mallen, John Hayes, Paul Wigham, Nick Griffin, Kevin Sammons, Philip Lay, Becky Salisbury, Philip Thorley, Eddy Passey, Brian Whiting, David McHattie (Chief Executive) and Kate Nicholls (Strategic Affairs Director).
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