Wales Nuclear Forum

What Wales Nuclear Forum does

Wales Nuclear Forum (WNF) is a private, non-profit membership trade association founded in 2017 and registered in the UK under company number 11534430, with its registered office at Bridgend Industrial Estate, Wales. It functions as the leading pan-Wales coordinating body for organisations with an interest in the nuclear industry, providing strategic engagement between the energy industry and Welsh-based suppliers, partners, developers, and Tier 1/Tier 2 contractors. The Forum is led by a Board comprising Chair Julian Vance-Daniel (Business Development Director at LTi Vessco), President Sasha Wynn Davies, Vice-Chair Dr Debbie Jones (Low Carbon Innovation Manager at M-SParc), Finance Director Jon Hatton (Radiological Environment Leader at Sizewell C), and Company Secretary Gareth Davies.

WNF's core offering is a tiered membership programme (priced from £125/year for sole traders up to £2,000/year for premium Partners) that grants access to a members-only digital zone, networking events such as the annual St. David's Day Business Dinner, industry news updates, and a collective voice in nuclear supply chain engagement. The Partner tier adds premium website placement, event co-hosting rights in North and South Wales, a seat on the Strategic Stakeholder Group, and partner branding across all WNF events. The Forum is supported by a network of 20+ strategic partners including Amentum, AMRC, Ansaldo Nuclear, Assystem, BGen, Cavendish Nuclear, Costain, DBD International, GAP Group, KAEFER, Mace Group, Morgan Sindall, Mott MacDonald, Nuvia, Sizewell C, Speedy Services, Tilbury Douglas, TWI, and NIA — alongside MoU partnerships with BECBC, Northern Nuclear Alliance, and the Sizewell C Consortium.

The organisation operates with a small team of approximately 5 employees and is governed by a Board that underwent a Board Effectiveness Review and constitutional revision in 2026, alongside a leadership refresh that established a redefined President role. WNF targets Welsh nuclear suppliers (primary), major nuclear developers and Tier 1 contractors (e.g., Sizewell C), Welsh Government and public sector bodies, and academia including Bangor University's Nuclear Futures Institute. Revenue is generated through recurring membership subscriptions and event sponsorship, with no public disclosure of financials.

Name

Wales Nuclear Forum

Legal name

Wales Nuclear Forum (WNF)

Website

https://walesnuclearforum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wales Nuclear Forum (WNF) is a pan-Wales, non-profit membership trade association founded in 2017 that connects Welsh nuclear suppliers, Tier 1 contractors, government, and academia, providing networking events, membership services, and strategic engagement for the Welsh nuclear supply chain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nuclear Industry Trade Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Partner, Channel & Alliance Summits (THAHAMAC)

Keywords

• Nuclear industry networking
• Nuclear supply chain
• Trade association membership
• Nuclear sector events
• Low carbon energy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgend

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: WNF generates revenue primarily through membership subscription fees, structured by organization size. Tiers range from £125/year for sole traders/start-ups to £700/year for organizations with 50+ employees. A premium Partner tier at £2,000/year provides additional benefits including prime website placement, event co-hosting, and board representation.
2. Event Sponsorship: WNF organizes and hosts events such as the annual St. David's Day Business Dinner, with sponsorship opportunities for corporate partners. Event sponsors include Costain Group PLC, Mott MacDonald, Camargue, Evolution Safety Solutions, and TWI.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wales Nuclear Forum is a membership-based trade association providing strategic engagement between the UK nuclear energy industry and Welsh-based suppliers and partners. It offers tiered membership subscriptions (from £125/yr sole trader to £2,000/yr Partner), networking events with key industry speakers, a members-only digital content zone, and promotion of member services through its digital channels and partnerships with the Nuclear Industry Association.

Product overview

Wales Nuclear Forum is a membership-based organization (not a software product company) that provides a platform for strategic engagement between the energy industry and Welsh-based suppliers and partners. The core offering consists of membership access to networking events with key industry speakers, an exclusive members-only digital zone for time-sensitive information, and news updates covering nuclear developments across Wales, the UK, and internationally. The organization also offers a premium Partner Programme tier with enhanced promotional benefits and strategic stakeholder engagement opportunities. The digital platform is built on WordPress with a members-only login area, but it does not represent a traditional SaaS or software product offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wales Nuclear Forum Membership A membership organisation for Welsh-based nuclear suppliers and partners, providing strategic engagement with the energy industry, networking events, members-only digital content, and business development support. Membership tiers are priced by organisation size from £125/yr (sole trader/start-up) to £700/yr (50+ employees).
• Partner Programme Premium partnership tier at £2,000/yr offering all member benefits plus prime website placement, co-hosting rights for WNF events in North and South Wales, a seat on the Strategic Stakeholder Group, early access to Annual Dinner tickets, and partner branding at all WNF events.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AmentumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions with approximately 53,000 employees across 80 countries. As a WNF Partner, Amentum contributes expertise in clean energy and advanced engineering, and promotes WNF membership within its network. The company is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
• AMRC (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, University of Sheffield)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMRC works with companies of all sizes to improve productivity in manufacturing. It has a dedicated Nuclear Manufacturing Group and facilities in North and South Wales. As a WNF member organisation, AMRC supports the Welsh nuclear supply chain through its research and manufacturing expertise.
• Ansaldo NuclearcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnsaldo Nuclear specialises in design, manufacture, assembly, test, installation and commissioning for nuclear decommissioning, defence and new build. With over 60 years in the nuclear market, it has supplied equipment to every nuclear-licensed site in the UK and is actively seeking new Welsh suppliers for its live projects.
• AssystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssystem is ranked among the world's top two independent nuclear engineering leaders, with 8,000 experts across 13 countries. In Wales, Assystem supports nuclear programmes across the full lifecycle including new build, operations, decommissioning, and low-carbon energy initiatives, working with Welsh stakeholders and the local supply chain.
• BGencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBGen is a multi-disciplinary engineering solutions provider with approximately 1,500 employees and a strong SHE & QA culture. It offers end-to-end services including project management, engineering, design, fabrication, installation, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and systems integration, specialising in high-compliance industries and live nuclear facilities.
• Cavendish Nuclear (Babcock International Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCavendish Nuclear is a wholly owned subsidiary of Babcock International Group, providing comprehensive critical nuclear solutions across clean energy, defence and civil decommissioning markets. It has access to over 11,300 skilled professionals delivering projects across 36 UK nuclear licensed sites and internationally.
• Costain Group PLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCostain helps improve lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure across UK energy, water, transportation, defence and nuclear markets. With 3,500 people, it shapes, creates and delivers pioneering solutions. Costain is a past event sponsor of WNF's St. David's Day Dinner.
• DBD InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDBD International delivers specialist engineering, technical, programme and safety services across UK civil nuclear and defence sectors, with growing international reach including contributions to the US Department of Energy's Environmental Management programme.
• GAP Group LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAP Group is the UK's largest independent hire company, established in 1969, with almost 200 locations across the country. It provides equipment hire services including for construction and infrastructure projects relevant to the nuclear sector.
• KAEFER UK & IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAEFER UK & Ireland provides asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more, with 12 operating centres across the UK and Ireland employing approximately 3,500 people. Part of the global KAEFER Group with revenues of €2.4 billion.
• Mace GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMace Group is a global construction and consultancy firm providing project and programme delivery services across sectors including energy and infrastructure. It works with clients to deliver projects that are safer, faster, greener, and better.
• Morgan Sindall InfrastructurecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMorgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers complex nuclear, energy, water, highways, rail and aviation infrastructure for public and private customers. It is a UK nuclear industry multi-discipline delivery partner with over a decade of experience in highly regulated and secure environments.
• Mott MacDonaldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMott MacDonald is a global, employee-owned engineering consultancy with over 19,000 employees and 5 offices with 400 people in Wales. With a nuclear track record spanning over half a century, it supports reactor technology programmes, medical isotope production, and decommissioning. Mott MacDonald is a past event sponsor of WNF.
• Nuvia UK (VINCI Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuvia UK, part of the VINCI Group, is a nuclear specialist with over 60 years of roots in the nuclear industry, providing programme, EPC, field services, technical services and innovative technology for nuclear and hazardous environments.
• Sizewell CcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSizewell C is designing, constructing, operating and eventually decommissioning a 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station for approximately 6 million homes on the east coast of Suffolk. During construction it will directly support 70,000 jobs. Sizewell C Consortium is a MoU partner of WNF.
• Speedy ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpeedy Hire Plc is the UK's leading provider of tool, equipment, plant hire and specialist services to construction and infrastructure sectors. It is enhancing its nuclear market offering underpinned by proven sustainability and health and safety credentials. Its ESG strategy targets net zero by 2040.
• Tilbury DouglasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company with over 140 years of experience. It delivers projects across health, education, water, defence, justice and civil sectors, with its long-established Swansea office among 13 UK locations.
• TWI Ltd (Wales Technology Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTWI Ltd's Wales Technology Centre specialises in developing and applying advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods. It provides real-world solutions to inspection challenges across a wide range of industries including nuclear. Miles Weston, WNF Director, is Chief Engineer and Technology Strategy Manager within the TWI NDT Group. TWI is a past event sponsor of WNF.
• Nuclear Industry Association (NIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Nuclear Industry Association is the UK's nuclear trade association. WNF works closely with NIA and its members; WNF events feature NIA industry speeches; Stephanie McKenna, WNF Director, is Head of Membership Services and Events at NIA. NIA and WNF jointly promote nuclear opportunities in Wales.
• NSAN (National Nuclear Skills Academy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSAN is a membership organisation focused on nuclear skills, led by employers from the civil and defence nuclear sectors, providing valuable, cost-effective and practical skills solutions and guidance to organisations of all sizes.
• M-SParc (Menai Science Park)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerM-SParc on Anglesey is the location of the Low Carbon Innovation Manager role held by Dr Debbie Jones, WNF Vice-Chair. M-SParc supports innovation, collaboration and business growth across North Wales, and is a key WNF activity hub in North Wales.
• Bangor University — Nuclear Futures InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Nuclear Futures Institute at Bangor University was established in late 2017 to accelerate advances in nuclear research, training and technologies for North Wales. It is funded through WEFO and works with leading industry stakeholders including Horizon Nuclear Power for the Wylfa project.
• Northern Nuclear AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional nuclear alliance network that WNF connects with through its members and collaborative networks. Referenced as part of WNF's broader network of UK regional nuclear/energy networks.
• Sizewell C ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA consortium of organisations working collaboratively around the Sizewell C nuclear project. Listed as a MoU partner of WNF, representing shared supply chain development interests.
• BECBC (British Energy Coast Business Cluster)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBECBC is a business cluster organisation focused on energy sector economic development. Listed as a MoU partner of WNF, supporting regional supply chain coordination.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• British Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC): A regional business cluster focused on energy sector economic development in Cumbria, with WNF having a formal MoU partnership. Directly comparable as a regional energy/nuclear membership cluster serving supply chain coordination for a specific UK geography (Cumbria rather than Wales).
• Nuclear Institute: The professional membership body for the nuclear sector, providing chartered status, networking, and member services. Comparable as a nuclear-focused membership organisation with a Board Trustee being held by WNF President Sasha Wynn Davies. Differs in being a professional/individual membership model rather than corporate membership.
• Northern Nuclear Alliance: A UK regional nuclear alliance network that WNF explicitly collaborates with through shared members and networks. Directly comparable as a regional nuclear industry cluster/membership body serving a different UK geography; both serve as supply chain coordination hubs for their respective regions.
• WNTI (World Nuclear Transport Institute): International membership organisation for the nuclear transport and logistics industry. Comparable as a niche nuclear-focused international membership body; Gareth Davies serves as Honorary Secretary of WNTI while also being Company Secretary of WNF. Different focus (transport) but same trade association model in nuclear.
• Nuclear Industry Association (NIA): The UK's nuclear trade association representing 280+ member companies across the nuclear sector. Directly comparable as a membership organisation serving the nuclear industry; WNF's Director Stephanie McKenna heads membership services at NIA and the two organisations have formal collaboration. NIA operates at UK national level while WNF operates at pan-Wales regional level.
• National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN): UK membership organisation focused on nuclear skills, led by employers from civil and defence nuclear sectors. Comparable as a nuclear-sector membership organisation providing services and convening the industry; WNF lists NSAN as a partner. Different focus area (skills vs. supply chain) but same membership-organisational model within nuclear.

Others

• Nuclear AMRC (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre): University of Sheffield's advanced manufacturing research centre with a dedicated Nuclear Manufacturing Group supporting the nuclear supply chain. Comparable as an enabler of UK nuclear supply chain capability (WNF partner), but operates as a research/manufacturing organisation rather than a membership association.

Emerging players

• Cogent Skills: UK skills body for science-based industries including nuclear. Partial overlap as a sector-focused membership/services organisation relevant to nuclear workforce development. Differs in being a skills/talent organisation rather than a supply chain forum.

Broad incumbents

• RenewableUK: UK trade association for renewable energy (wind, wave, tidal). Comparable as a sector-specific UK membership association model advocating for an energy sub-sector, but serving renewables rather than nuclear.
• Energy UK: The broad UK energy industry trade association representing the full energy sector (gas, power, renewables, nuclear). Comparable as an industry association model serving the energy sector, but operates at UK national level across all energy sub-sectors rather than specialising in nuclear/Wales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wnuclearforum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wales-nuclear-forum

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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