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 “
Siân Wild: The Flower Lounge, Didsbury
“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”
Anja Norris: Norris Floristry, Glossop
“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”
Jay Cockett: Flowers by Jay, Southall
“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.”
Eddy Deighan: FleuraMetz, UK
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Consumers can find a florist local to their delivery location here. Florists can also find other florists to recommend to their customers, giving the best service.
A pink flower represents a high street shop location, which you can visit and a blue flower represents a studio where you can call or order online.
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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.
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The IoPF upholds the professional status of florists in the UK by maintaining consistently high standards within the floristry industry through training and qualifications.
Find out more about IOPF membership options
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.
Published on 7th December 2021 in For the Industry
Why not apply for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022. Why not apply to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 and have your chance to exhibit in the famous floral marquee. Use your professional skills and knowledge to show consumers how talented you are. Application forms must be completed by January 18th 2022. Please read ... Read more
Published on 1st December 2021 in Industry News
On Friday 26th November at 4pm the medalists and winners of the WorldSkills UK Competition were announced online with a special show hosted by Steph McGovern, a long time supporter of the event and the ethos behind it. WorldSkills UK is a celebration of all the industries requiring a specialised skill and the people who ... Read more
Published on 29th November 2021 in Latest Industry Events
As the UK tries to stay ahead of the new Omnicrom Covid-19 Variant new restrictions have been introduced: Face coverings will be made compulsory in shops and on public transport in England from Tuesday 30th November. All hospitality settings will be exempt. All international travellers arriving in the UK after 04:00 on Tuesday 30th November must take a PCR ... Read more
Published on 22nd November 2021 in For the Industry
Dreaming of a green Christmas? It’s the most wonderful time of the year; gorgeous gifts beautifully wrapped and holly on every door. But wouldn’t it be wonderful if all that splendour could be done in a way that’s kinder to the planet too? Read on for tips on designing a greener Christmas… 1. Designs for life, not just for Christmas Reusing items ... Read more
Published on 15th November 2021 in For the Industry
The 13th and 14th November was a fully packed weekend for the Finalists of the World Skills UK competition. The event was hosted this year at Moreton Morrell College and a huge thank you to tutor Jane Benefield and her team of students who looked after us all, decorated the hall and volunteered over the ... Read more
Published on 15th November 2021 in Latest Industry Events
The well deserved winners of the BFA Industry Awards 2021 and the Education Awards Congratulations to all who collected awards on the night, we thoroughly enjoyed celebrating with you all IoPF FLORISTRY STUDENT OF THE YEAR Daisy Rocke, East Durham College, Durham Collected by new board director Rebecca Hough on behalf of Daisy FLORISTRY TUTOR ... Read more
Published on 11th November 2021 in Notice Board
The AIPH International Conference: The Path to Sustainability in Ornamental Horticulture boasted an international line-up of 27 industry expert panellists from around the world. Each shared their unique insights on sustainability and provided actionable ways to address climate change practices. “It is vital that impactful sustainability measures are adopted as the norm across the industry,” ... Read more
Published on 2nd November 2021 in Competitions
Interflora’s Florist of the Year Competition is Back! Interflora is once again looking for talented florists from across the UK and Ireland to enter their prestigious Florist of the Year competition. For the first time ever, the competition is open to all florists in the UK and Ireland, not just Interflora members. And in another ... Read more
Published on 1st November 2021 in Notice Board
Who are IPD? IPD is the Import Promotion Desk (IPD), the German initiative for import promotion. In cooperation with the British Florist Association they will inform, in detail, about the challenges and impacts on the cut flower supply chain with regard to ‘Cut flower imports from Andean countries to the UK’ On the 19th October ... Read more
Published on 1st November 2021 in Industry News
Sandie Griffith was awarded an ‘Outstanding Service to Floristry Award’. ‘Outstanding Service to Floristry Award’ is for those that have worked tirelessly for the industry and have achieved great success in underpinning the future by their work in training and education to maintain and improve skills in floristry, and to inspire the next generation. Awarded ... Read more
