Our approach
About the Cannabis Industry Council
The Cannabis Industry Council brings together organisations, businesses, and groups working in many different ways to promote the cause of medical cannabis, hemp and CBD.
Together, we influence the future of cannabis in the UK and learn from and network with fellow sector organisations. The Cannabis Industry Council is overseen by the Executive Committee, with task-forces made up of members steering our work.
Shaping the future
Our Objectives
Influence decision makers
Influence industry stakeholders, Government, and relevant external bodies.
Enhance patient access
Improve lives by enhancing patients' access to cannabis medicines
Support hemp and CBD
Enable the CBD and hemp industries to fulfil their potential
Increase industry credibility
Enhance the credibility and capability of our industry, members, and the Council
Developing an industry with integrity
Our Vision, Mission & Principles
Our Vision
A recognised, credible and unified cannabis industry in the UK that advances patient access, drives responsible market growth and earns public trust.
Our Mission
To act as the authoritative voice of the UK cannabis sector by advocating for evidence‑based policy, connecting stakeholders across the value chain and raising industry standards through education, guidelines and accountability.
Our Guiding Principles
- Member‑centric: Align programmes with what members value—effective lobbying, meaningful networking and tangible outputs. Ensure all members, regardless of size or location, can engage and benefit.
- Evidence‑based and patient‑focused: Ground advocacy in data and patient needs.
- Collaborative: Partner with regulators, medical professionals, patient groups and investors; promote unity within the industry.
- Accountable: Establish clear deliverables and KPIs for all initiatives and working groups; regularly publish progress updates to build member trust.
- Professional: Act with integrity & champion industry standards.
