Representing the promotional merchandise industry in the UK, the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) exists to represent its members, their businesses and contribution to the UK economy.
As the official trade body representing promotional merchandise, we are here to provide all our members with advice, support and insight to grow their businesses, educate staff and provide inspiration.
If you’d like to join the BPMA, please read our application criteria and complete an application form. Either download the application form here or apply online here.
BPMA members are trusted
With a recognised symbol of trust, only BPMA members can use the logo. The BPMA represents excellence, standards and confidence for any buyer, providing your business with elevated status when compared with others. With thorough checks and audits undertaken on every member, businesses who are able to display the BPMA logo represent reputable, sound organisations.
Educating the industry
The BPMA also provides industry leading training and education programmes. With three tiers of qualification, our remote learning courses are only available to BPMA members. The BPMA's accredited training and education programmes are designed to meet the needs of anyone from entry-level through to experienced business owners.
Proven to help you and your team to improve your industry knowledge and expertise in front of clients, each level embraces the skills every business needs to succeed helping you sell more with confidence.
Developed and curated by industry experts, the BPMA education programme aims to inspire, motivate and raise industry standards through continuous development.
Benefits that matter
The BPMA has hand picked brilliant benefits for it’s members; from complimentary online libraries boasting hundreds of business templates to helplines for HR, Legal and Tax, every member can take advantage of support worth thousands. Providing essential services such as credit checks and debt recovery, BPMA benefits provide reassurance and advice. The BPMA also works closely with Government departments, helping members secure grants.
Savings through membership
The BPMA has established a savings calculator aimed at companies considering membership in their industry association. Accessible to both industry suppliers and distributors, discover the potential savings your company could achieve by clicking the link provided.
BPMA Charter status
BPMA members are the best in the industry and as a member you can work up to Charter status. Undertaking a rigorous audit and compliance review, those members attaining Charter are awarded their Charter mark; evidence of their enhanced industry status. All our members agree to follow a code of conduct that helps set them apart from the rest.
Research and Insight
We regularly undertake research, benchmarking the industry and share best practice with our members, promoting the sector to end users. With measurement an integral part of communication campaigns, the BPMA supports members to help prove the effectiveness of merchandise in the marketing mix.
We regularly commission research studies to give an accurate picture of how our industry is performing. The reports and analysis are available for our members to access, giving valuable insights on pertinent industry topics.
Here to support you
Our team is on-hand to provide expert help and advice. You'll be reassured to know that we are also here to help you understand your rights and mediate if things go wrong.
Get Connected
Our comprehensive events programme offers a range of networking opportunities for members. Comprising exhibitions, regional and national events (including Merchandise World), award dinners and member orientation meetings, members can join exclusive sessions and receive preferential rates. Providing the knowledge, expertise and contacts to meet the industry challenges now and in the future, all members are invited participate in member forums and specialist interest groups.
Raise Your Voice
Product Media Magazine is the official publication of the promotional merchandise industry, with in-depth coverage of pertinent topics, news and a look at what is new in the world of products and service offerings. All members receive a complimentary subscription to Product Media magazine.