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The role of the MCA

The Management Consultancies Association (MCA) is the representative body for management consultancy firms in the UK. Our 50 member companies comprise around 70% of the UK consulting industry, estimated to be worth £8.1bn in 2010, employ around 40,000 consultants and work with over 90 of the top FTSE 100 companies and almost all parts of the public sector. The UK consulting industry is amongst the best in the world and a vital part of the business landscape.

To achieve its mission, the MCA is implementing its three year strategy, which focuses on delivering value to members through three key objectives:

• Being the voice of the industry
• Promoting a credible and professional industry
• Creating better engagement with and between members.

The MCA informs and influences public debate on topical issues, and provides authoritative data on the industry. It commissions research and policy analysis and represents the industry in discussions with government and other stakeholders. The MCA also facilitates networking and the sharing of best practice within the industry through events, publications and networks such as the Young MCA and Future Leaders.

Compliance with the MCA's tough entry criteria and rigorous Code of Practice means that MCA member companies are widely acknowledged to provide high quality services to their clients. Many of their achievements are recognised in the annual MCA Awards.

Becoming a member of the MCA
In order to join the MCA, firms must have been in practice in the UK for at least three years and employ at least ten consultants on a full time basis. They must also practice management consultancy as a strategic activity, offering at least two main consultancy services such as strategy, marketing, IT, HR; and they must offer fact-based advice and customised solutions. Check the entry criteria and get further information here.