BFA membership
Which membership is right for you?
The BFA supports florist businesses, individual florists, industry companies and education providers. Start with the membership route that best describes you.
Choosing the right route first means the benefits, application and membership requirements are relevant to you.
For florist businesses
Florist Business Membership
£156 a year including VAT
For established florist businesses including retail shops, studios, wedding and event florists, home-based businesses, online florists and mixed business models that meet the BFA criteria.
- Business resources and member savings
- Member Directory profile
- Events, learning and industry connections
- Collective representation through the BFA
For individual florists
IPF Membership
£52 to £100 a year including VAT
For individual florists who want to demonstrate professional standing and continue developing throughout their career. Grades reflect qualifications and experience, with routes for students and bench-trained florists.
- Professional recognition
- Relevant post-nominal letters by grade
- Development, events and competition opportunities
- Professional Florist Register route
For industry businesses
Corporate Membership
Standard £390 · Premium £780 · Platinum £2,340 a year including VAT
For suppliers, growers, wholesalers, service providers and businesses that want a stronger connection with professional florists and the wider BFA community.
- Industry visibility and connection
- Corporate member directory presence
- Advertising and promotional opportunities by tier
- FleurEx benefits by tier
For inspected education providers
College Membership
£390 a year including VAT
For colleges and training providers delivering floristry qualifications and subject to Ofsted inspection.
- College Member profile and logo
- IPF membership for one tutor
- Education discussions, community and industry updates
- Bloom Rooms, magazine and member resources
For independent education providers
Training School Membership
£325 per year
For smaller independent floristry education providers, typically in the private sector and not subject to Ofsted inspection. An additional £325 observation visit applies every three years.
- Training School profile and logo
- Education and industry connection
- Bloom Rooms, magazine and member resources
- Potential CPD recognition for agreed courses
For supporters and advocates
Community Membership
£60 a year including VAT
For individuals who are passionate about supporting and championing floristry, even if they are not directly working within the industry.
- Stay connected with industry developments
- Support and champion professional floristry
- Be part of the wider BFA community
- Help strengthen the industry’s collective voice
Other routes
Not sure where you fit?
Ask the membership team
The BFA also has specialist membership routes. If none of the main categories above clearly matches your situation, the membership team can point you to the appropriate option.
- Avoid applying through the wrong membership type
- Check current eligibility before payment
- Get the right route for your role or organisation
Running a florist business?
For most florist business owners, Florist Business Membership is the main BFA route. See the benefits and eligibility before starting the application.
Membership categories, eligibility, prices and benefits can change. If you are unsure which route is right for you, contact the BFA membership team before applying.
