Interest group

An organisation that represents people with a shared concern or interest.

An organisation bringing together people who share a concern or interest and seeking to represent it.

An interest group brings together people with shared interests or concerns. When it tries to influence policy without seeking elected office itself, it acts as a pressure group. For example, Age UK campaigns on issues affecting older people, including pensions and care.

An organisation that represents people who share a particular concern or interest.

An organisation that represents the shared interests of a particular section of society, profession or industry. It may also campaign as a pressure group.

An organisation bringing together people with shared concerns or interests. Citizens can join one to work collectively for change.

An organisation that brings together people with shared concerns or interests and represents those interests.

An organisation that represents people with a shared interest, such as a profession, industry or community.

An organisation that seeks to influence decisions on particular issues or represent shared interests, rather than win government office.

Indirect action works through representatives or organisations: for example, persuading an MP or campaigning through an interest group.

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