Nine of Guernsey's 54 clubs and associations are trade bodies. Five represent finance sectors — insurance, pensions, funds, and trusts, federated under GIBA. The remaining four cover construction (GBTEA, 120 member firms since 1918), boats, landlords, and broad commerce — the Chamber, trading since 1808 with 700 corporate members. —
Castel·Service
Merged with Construction Forum in 2025
✦108-year heritage (1918)
Founded 2 April 1918 by 46 Master Builders during WWI to address problems facing the building industry. Absorbed the Guernsey Construction Forum (GCF) in August 2025 to provide a unified industry voice.
St Peter Port·Professional Service·Est. 1990
Originally formed in 1990 as the Guernsey Association of Pension Funds (GAPF). Renamed to GAPP in 2009 to reflect the changing pension environment.
St Peter Port·Service·Est. 1989
Part of Member of Guernsey International Business Association (GIBA)
Merged with Guernsey Stockbrokers Association in 2019
Established 1989 as representative body for Guernsey's funds industry. Merged with Guernsey Investment Management and Stockbrokers Association in January 2019, expanding remit to represent the Island's broader investment community.
St Peter Port·Organization
✦Guernsey's oldest trade body
218-year heritage (1808) · Represents over 700 member organisations
Guernsey Chamber of Commerce is the island's largest business membership organisation, founded in 1808 and registered as a not-for-profit (Company No. 37792, NP52). Based in St Peter Port, it represents over 700 corporate members and 18,000 individuals, lobbying government on…
St Peter Port·Professional Service·Est. 2020
Guernsey Association of Trustees (GAT) is a nonprofit industry trade body representing fiduciary licence holders and Trust and Company service providers in Guernsey. Administered by FWS Ltd as executive secretary, GAT provides industry representation, advocacy, consultation…
St Peter Port·Professional Service
Guernsey International Business Association (GIBA) is a nonprofit trade association representing Guernsey's financial services industry. It unites seven member associations covering banking, insurance, funds, law, accountancy, trusts, and pensions, acting as their collective…
St Peter Port·Organization·Since 1923
Founded 24 March 1923; merged with Small Boat Owners Association in 1975; became limited company by guarantee in 2005. Membership peaked at over 1,100 in the mid-1990s. Was inactive during German Occupation 1940-1945, revived 1946.
View full profile →St Peter Port·Professional Service·Est. 1983
Guernsey International Insurance Association (GIIA), established in 1983, represents the combined interests of Guernsey's insurers and insurance managers. It lobbies the GFSC and States of Guernsey, provides training and networking for insurance professionals, and has achieved…
Castel·Organization·Est. 2006
The Guernsey Private Residential Landlords Association (GPRLA) is a voluntary membership organisation for private residential landlords, established in 2006. With 320+ members and 11 associate letting agents representing 2,400+ units of accommodation, it promotes good letting…
St Peter Port·Professional Service·Est. 1990
The Association of Guernsey Banks (AGB) is a nonprofit industry association established in 1990, representing all companies licensed under The Banking Supervision (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1994. AGB provides a forum for member discussion and acts as the focal point for liaison…