The British Florist Association supports the floristry industry and the Institute of Professional Florists protects our professionalism and skill. Read below why our members support their trade association and Institute. We are proud to work on their behalf providing information, resources and support.
“I’m a retail business member of the BFA because I believe that collectively we can all help each other to succeed professionally. Our trade association is important to support as it represents our industry and promotes professionalism “
“I’m a studio business member of the BFA because it provides me with great resources and industry information as well as opportunities to network and keeping abreast with latest developments and news. In my experience so far, I have found the BFA as an organisation and the team behind it, incredibly valuable to my business and myself as a professional”
“I joined the Institute of Professional Florists because I wanted to be recognised for my passion and dedication to the floristry industry as an individual”
“I’m a corporate member of the BFA because I want to support the important work the BFA does backing both our industry and our customers, the florists. Both FleuraMetz & the BFA have a shared desire to help florists prosper by providing sound advice & business support. The UK is a large, important market to FleuraMetz, and by working together we can all continue to be successful in these ever changing times.”
On Saturday night, the scene is set for the sparkling annual Gala Dinner and Industry Awards ceremony, celebrating the cream of the floral crop. Join us to find out who has won the coveted awards as they are crowned the best in their category as voted for by the industry, and in most categories, judged by ... Read more
Only a few days to go till RHS Chelsea flower show 2022 will be here again, but this time in its normal slot of the month of May. Once again Floral installations will be in the great Marquee. Listed below are the Floral designers taking part in 2022. Windows Branch out MK CIC – Pollination ... Read more
Sue and Brian Wills-Pope are celebrating 50 years in business. Sue started her business ‘Susan’s Flower Shop’ in Paignton in 1972 when she was just 24. Between them, Sue and Brian built an empire of 7 shops in the Torbay area and have since taken it a little easier with 3 shops, the original Susan’s ... Read more
The Simple Sunflower…Solidarity in a Stem For many of us, we think of the sunflower as a symbol of sunshine, summer and happiness. To the people of Ukraine, however, it is so much more. The world has been turned upside down as the events of a seemingly unjustified war pushes people from their homes, destroying ... Read more
28th April 2022 News from the Cabinet Office and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The remaining import controls on EU goods will no longer be introduced this year, the government has announced today. Instead, traders will continue to move their goods from the European Union to Great Britain as they do now. Russia’s ... Read more
Fiona Fisk, Floral Pavilion co-ordinator said ”Staging a full-scale event in still uncertain times and after a three year absence was always going to bring challenges, but thanks to the unfailing efforts of exhibitors, volunteers and the valued support of the Floral Pavilion judges, we were able to host a successful show which inspired and ... Read more
RHS Bridgewater Gardens in Manchester hosted the Interflora Florist of the Year 2022 semi-finals on the 24th April. The ten professional florists who made it through the photographic round, which took place earlier in the year, had to complete three designs altogether and score in the top 5 to go through to the finals. Schedule ... Read more
JUBILATION We are very excited to be launching a BFA magazine photography competition to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We would like you to create a Hand-tied Posy which would be suitable to give to the Queen at a garden party. We will leave it to you to decide on colours and flower choices; all we ask ... Read more
It’s not surprising to read that some florists had a super duper Mothers Day weekend and others didn’t. Whatever it was for you we know its an exhausting peak period. Our questions however did reveal what really matters to you as a florist trader. Click the comments link to read the responses but you might ... Read more
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The British Florist Association is the only recognised trade association in the UK, representing 8000 professional flower shops across the country.
The IoPF upholds the professional status of florists in the UK by maintaining consistently high standards within the floristry industry through training and qualifications.
The BFA are the UK trade association for businesses looking after the best interests of all florists and the industry.
We are here to help and support you throughout your career. We offer a wealth of information, contact opportunities, events, training and education support and much much more for all our membership.
Direct Debit Guarantee
The Guarantee is offered by all banks And building societies that accept instructions to pay Direct Debits.
If there are any changes to the amount, date or frequency of your Direct Debit the organisation will notify you (normally 10 working days) in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed. If you request the organisation to collect a payment, confirmation of the amount and date will be given to you at the time of the request
If an error is made in the payment of your Direct Debit, by the organisation or your bank or building society, you are entitled to a full and immediate refund of the amount paid from your bank or building society
If you receive a refund you are not entitled to, you must pay it back when the organisation asks you to.
You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by simply contacting your bank or building society. Written confirmation may be required. Please also notify the organisation.
The Guarantee covers Direct Debit payments. It cannot be used to address contractual disputes between you and the billing organisation.