The British Footwear Association

The voice of the UK footwear industry

Our Mission

Our Mission

We exist to support footwear businesses big and small, including: retailers, designers, manufacturers, wholesalers and service providers.

We also represent, educate and provide advice to our members to help them achieve sustainable and profitable growth.

From concept to carrier bag, the BFA is at the center of the UK’s footwear industry. We enable a myriad of businesses and sectors to come together to share, support and learn... which ultimately enhances the UK footwear industry as a whole.

The BFA, to use our shorthand name, is a non-profit trade association. Our dedication to supporting and strengthening UK footwear helps to reinforce its position as a recognised world leader.

Our Membership Network

Join a network of footwear businesses, manufacturers and brands and discover a community of like-minded professionals with a desire to drive the trade forward.

Membership Benefits

The British Footwear Association (BFA) is a not-for-profit organisation working on behalf of the footwear industry with the objective to support and grow British footwear companies. We work alongside Governments, trade organisations and other related associations and businesses to support, develop, protect, prepare and promote our members for a long-term future.

Like you, we are passionate about growing your business which in turn will contribute to the creation of a stronger UK footwear industry. Something that we see as a win-win for all involved.

Support

Representation

Training

Services

Exclusive Monthly Reports

We produce monthly Retail Reports and Quarterly Import and Export Summaries that help to guide BFA Members and inform their business decisions. These reports are written exclusively for the BFA by our resident economist and reflect the nuances of the footwear and leather goods sector. Browse a sample of our reports here to gauge the support your business could be receiving as a BFA Member.

Extensive Resource Library

We host a growing hub of information developed exclusively for members of the British Footwear Association. Here you will find government resources, training tools, industry reports and expert advice on environmental issues, human resources and sustainability, as well as much more. And all created with footwear and your business in mind.

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Become part of our growing network

The BFA is the voice of and for the British footwear sector, supporting retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and service providers. We represent, train and provide advice to help members achieve sustainable and profitable growth.

Get in touch to discuss your membership needs and to find out how the BFA can support the growth of your business today.

Simply complete the online form or contact us on info@britishfootwearassociation.co.uk for more information on membership benefits and how the BFA can help your business.


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“The BFA have been very supportive and it’s good to see our trade association working so closely with Government to ensure that we all benefit from their understanding of the unique footwear industry”

Martin Mason, Managing Director of Trickers

Our Partners

Our diverse array of Partners includes companies with legal, financial, and international trading expertise all prepared to help BFA Members to grow their businesses.

Drapers Footwear Awards 2023BriffaHexagon ConsultingAnnette CovePetaurumCalais Light
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The BFA is proud to be an Official Supporter of the Drapers Footwear Awards 2023. This is a fantastic opportunity to shine the spotlight on your business by submitting an entry in one or more of the 15 categories, including Team of the Year, Best Sustainable Initiative and Women's Footwear Brand of the Year. The Lifetime Achievement Award is chosen by the Drapers team and announced on the night. Entry is free – let everyone know the pride you have in your business by participating in the Drapers Footwear Awards, held at Grosvenor House London on 22 June 2023.

Drapers Footwear Awards 2023

Briffa specialise in intellectual property law, they help businesses in the footwear industry protect and monetise their creative work, with commercially minded and cost-effective advice.

Briffa

Hexagon Consulting Limited is an independent customs duty consultancy dedicated to helping BFA members minimise the cost of importing goods. With extensive knowledge and experience in all customs related matters, Hexagon provides a range of services designed to help UK importers and exporters deliver their goods legally and at the lowest possible cost.

Hexagon Consulting

Annette Cove Associates is the UK’s most highly respected search and selection agency. Specialising in a wide range of recruitment services within the footwear and accessories sector, they partner with some of the best known names in the industry.

Annette Cove

Petaurum develop and implement HR strategy, deliver large scale transformation projects, provide bid and transition support and provide HR teams with additional support at times of complexity or high demand.

Petaurum

A registered charity that supports destitute refugees in N France & the UK as a worthy charitable partner for members of the BFA. Refugees have no luggage & usually no shoes. With your emphasis on sustainability & our emphasis on encouraging active 'brand 'compassion we would like your members to gift Calais Light large quantities of certain types of durable shoes, trainers & wellington boots.

Calais Light

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