The National Bursars' Association is a professional group of bursars providing professional support to its members.  It seeks to enhance the effectiveness of the schools in which its members serve. The Association grew from the amalgamation of a number of bursarial associations, and now represents many hundreds of members in schools, the majority of which are in the maintained sector. 

The National Bursars' Association (NBA) is fully committed to supporting training & professional development to advance school management and develop the professional role and position of bursars and senior support staff