OUR VALUES
The principles that define the Britannia Business Association.
The Britannia Business Association is built on a set of traditional British values that guide how we work, how we treat one another, and how we build our businesses. These values are the foundation of our culture and the reason members choose to belong.
Every member signs up to these principles. Every decision is measured against them.
Employ and Promote the Best Person for the Job
Regardless of background, race, sex or sexuality — not because of it. We uphold meritocracy as a cornerstone of British fairness. Every individual deserves the opportunity to succeed based on their ability, contribution, and character.
Merit & Professional Standards
All People Are Created Equal
Everyone deserves respect, privacy, safety, and dignity in the workplace. We promote equal treatment, professional conduct, and environments where people can thrive without fear or favour.
A Fair Day’s Pay for a Fair Day’s Work
We believe in paying people properly for the job they do — not in importing cheap labour or using exploitative contracts. We support sustainable employment, long‑term investment in local workers, and fair reward for honest effort.
Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated
Business ethics are central to building a high‑trust community. We expect our members to act with integrity, transparency, and decency in all dealings — with customers, colleagues, suppliers, and the wider public.
Commercial Decency & The Golden RuleHard Work and a Job Well Done Is Good for the Soul
Employment and doing your best each day builds self‑respect and earns the respect of others. We celebrate diligence, craftsmanship, and pride in one’s work — the quiet satisfaction of doing things properly and taking responsibility.
Hard Work, Respect, Mental Health
We Celebrate Our British Heritage, Culture and History
And we are focused on the care and maintenance of our shared environment. We honour the traditions that shaped our nation while taking responsibility for the communities, landscapes, and institutions we pass on to future generations.
British Heritage, Culture and History is our shared strength
Pride and Promotion of Traditional British Values
We champion the timeless principles that have shaped British enterprise: fairness, honesty, reliability, community, and respect for our shared heritage. These values guide our conduct and define our contribution to the nation’s economic and social fabric.