PCG is the professional association supporting freelancers, contractors and consultants in the UK.  It has 20,000 members.

PCG represents its members by:

• interpreting key items of legislation or regulation and campaigning with both passion and pragmatism for change where appropriate
• consulting with and lobbying government at national and European level, providing expert input into sector issues, thus helping to influence policy decisions
• funding key legal cases with the aim of maintaining a body of case law for the benefit of freelancers.

PCG supports its members by providing:

• tax and legal helplines
• specialist guidance on freelance tax, regulatory and business matters
• downloadable contract templates to help mitigate risks, including IR35
• a community for members to share experiences and knowledge via on-line forums in addition to formal and informal regional meetings
• expert advisers during tax investigations and cover for professional fees incurred 
• preferential rates negotiated with third party suppliers on key products and services

PCG promotes its members’ interests by:

• consistently positioning freelancing as a legitimate method of working, vital to the UK economy
• providing best practice guidance to agencies and end-clients that engage freelancers
• raising awareness of the value of the freelance workforce through far reaching PR and advertising.