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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.

Although recognised by the Government, the BFA is not government funded, and we rely on our membership subscriptions for funding.

While 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.
  
 

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 our team of advisors and members will aim to give an instant answer … be it a question of salary structures or legal issues. And if we don’t know the answer (unlikely but not impossible!) we’ll find a man or woman who does and get back to you.

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.

Past contestants have included David Denyer … who went on to win the World Championships in Australia in September 04 and Mike Saunders … one of the UK’s top wedding designers.