The association for your business

The British Contract Furnishing & Design Association (BCFA) is the trade association for the British contract furnishing industry. Our members are designers, manufacturers and suppliers of furnishing services to the office, hospitality, education and healthcare industry.
 
Who we are and what we do

Established in 1970 The BCFA is the only trade association dedicated to serving the UK contract furnishing market. Members furnish buildings throughout the UK and many operate on a worldwide basis. The potential applications are extensive and include; hotels, restaurants, offices, schools & universities, hospitals, carehomes, cruise ships , outdoor spaces, sporting and leisure venues - in fact anywhere outside the domestic housing market.

 

The aim of the BCFA is to encourage and maintain levels of excellence in design, innovation, product quality and in particular in customer service.

 

Promoting designers, manufacturers and suppliers of contract furnishings the BCFA fosters the industry by networking, lobbying, exhibitions, publications and professional development. This is in addition to providing independant and authorative advice on key industry issues.

 

The BCFA has a range of activities to support members in their quest to turn opportunities into valuable new business. This support platform allows them to take advantage of the ever changing global economy in ways that they could not do alone.
 
How do we help our members...

    * In depth research on the market, news & business opportunities
    * Bringing the member's products and services to the attention of the market via the web, members' directory and relationships with the industry press
    * Networking events facilitating opportunities to meet buyers and to build relationships with existing customers
    * Channelling members’ views to government & regulatory bodies and ensuringtheir interests are protected.
    * Providing knowledge through our education programme
    * Appointed representative by the Government to provide guidance to UK companies on promotion overseas including access to government funding.
    * Agreeing preferential rates with service companies that may be used by members.
    * Product & project endorsement through BCFA accreditation & awards schemes.
    * Membership of the industry trade association endorses your status in the industry.

 

Over 4 decades many companies have used membership of the BCFA to create successful businesses. In this highly competitive industry membership of the BCFA gives tangible benefits
and provides a vital marketing advantage. Customers can expect a commitment to excellence
from BCFA members.’
Carolyn Mitchell, BCFA Director, Contract Sales Director Walker Greenbank.