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The British Florist Association is the only trade association in the florist industry that is recognised by Government both here and in Brussels. As the exclusive UK member of FEUPF, the European Federation of Florist Associations, the BFA is recognised as the ‘voice of the industry’ representing nearly 6,500 florists. Our members sign up voluntarily because they believe in good, professional floristry. We are not a government department or agency.

Although recognised by the Government, the BFA is not government funded, and we rely on our membership subscriptions for funding. Our nine Directors give the majority of their time voluntarily, many of them running their own florist businesses as well.

While our main purpose is support of retail florists and commercial matters are top of the list in terms of activity, training is an essential ingredient of the BFA service mix and it is currently working on bringing the only officially recognised European Masters Degree into the UK ... a move that will see the introduction of the highest level of floristry qualification available.

Click here to view our Code of Practice, that all BFA members must adhere to.

  
 


HelpLine
The most important part of the BFA service is our manned help line which operates from our West Midlands based secretariat. Whatever the question, if we cannot answer it on the spot, we’ll find a man or woman who does and get back to you - or we will more than likely be able to point you in the right direction. This is currently manned Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm by our Secretariat. Should you happen to telephone and reach the answering machine, please do leave a message as we are never away from the desk for very long. 

Hub Meetings
Free to BFA members these regional hub meetings are an opportunity for florists to chat and network with others in their area.  Evenings are held once a month in different parts of the country and include both a business and design element.

Conference
Our annual conference is a chance for florists to mix, mingle and share ideas that can help both their businesses and their customers.  Set for 25th & 26th October, Conference 2008 will once again combine business with design in an exciting programme guaranteed to send delegates back to their shop with practical ideas for the busy season ahead.

Competitions
As the only UK trade association for florists recognised in Europe, the BFA is responsible for finding contestants for all the major European design competitions.   Conference 07 saw the final of the BFA Young Florist of the Year to find the UK representative for Eurofleurs 2008, and the winner will attend Eurofleurs in Belgium. The UK Skills competition will be held at RHS Tatton Park in July.