Join the BBSA
With a heritage stretching back over a century the BBSA is the UK’s only trade association dedicated to the blind, shutter, and awning market. We support members with expert guidance, training, support and knowledge whilst representing their interests and that of the wider industry.
Why join
If you ask any of our members why they joined, you’ll get a mix of responses, but the main reason we are chosen to represent members’ best interests is the peace of mind the BBSA logo gives their customers along with expert advice and support that members can access at any time to help them to run their business more efficiently and effectively.
Members are always kept up to date with relevant information and guidance be that regulations and legislation, best practice or training opportunities.
Benefits of joining BBSA
Expert advice and support from the BBSA team and working groups
Free training guides; over 30 Free health and safety courses (20 with RoSPA accreditation)
Free legal, tax, health and safety and HR helplines
Unlimited company credit checks
10 Free photo ID cards and lanyards
Openings magazine – free listing + submit copy and advertising
BBSA website – free listing and member profile to attract new business
Over 50 industry guidance notes
Membership
Being a member of the BBSA not only comes with wide-ranging, tailored benefits for your business but it provides assurance and the all-important peace of mind to your customers knowing that you have been approved by the UK’s only trade body for our industry that promotes the highest standards.
How to become a BBSA Member
Applications for membership are welcomed from any business involved in the blind and shutter industry that meets the following entry criteria:
- 3 Years trading history
- VAT registration
- Paying business rates (or being exempt with confirmation from the local authority)
Documents required:
- Insurance cover (Product Liability, Public Liability, Employer’s Liability)
- Health & Safety Policy (if total employees is 5 or more)
If you can’t meet the criteria to become a BBSA Member could you apply to be an Affiliate?
How to become a BBSA Affiliate
The BBSA recognises that guidance and support is also needed for those starting a business or fairly new to the trade. A new category, Affiliate, was introduced allowing access to all the information available and many of the main benefits of full membership.
Once an Affiliate fulfils the criteria of full membership, they will enjoy all the benefits, including the use of the BBSA logo and listing on the BBSA website.
Applications for Affiliate are welcomed from any business involved in the blind and shutter industry that meets the following entry criteria:
Affiliation criteria:
- Under 3 years trading history
- VAT Registration
- UK registered business
Subscription
(per Annum, ex VAT)
| Member | Affiliate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | £474 | £379 |
| 5–9 employees | £719 | £575 |
| 10–19 employees | £1,039 | £831 |
| 20–49 employees | £1,384 | £1,107 |
| 50-99 employees | £1,924 | £1,539 |
| 100+ employees | £2,684 | £2,147 |