IPF membership gives individual florists a recognised way to demonstrate their professional standing and continue developing throughout their careers. It can support you whether you are employed, freelance, self-employed, teaching or progressing towards the next stage of your floristry career.
Membership grades reflect recognised floristry qualifications and experience, with continuing professional development (CPD) forming part of ongoing membership. This gives florists a clear framework for professional progression while supporting high standards across the industry.
Contact us if you are unsure which membership applies to you, we’re here to help.
What IPF membership asks of you
Aims of the Institute:
To uphold the professional status of florists in the UK and to encourage florists to engage in the process that will record professional development.
To support consistently high standards in floristry through recognised qualifications and continuing professional development.
To support our members to meet their professional development needs and help floristry businesses identify learning opportunities for their teams.
When you apply and while you are a member:
Provide the evidence required for the membership grade you are applying for so the IPF can confirm that you meet the relevant criteria.
Identify relevant training and career-development needs.
Keep a record of your continuing professional development (CPD).
Once your membership has been approved, you will receive:
Your Membership certificate, membership card, lapel pin and a copy of the latest BFA Magazine.
Eligible membership grades can use the relevant IPF post-nominal letters after their name. Student membership does not include post-nominal letters.
To maintain your membership, you should keep a record of your CPD and identify relevant training and career-development needs. The current renewal requirement is 20 CPD points; the guide below explains which activities count and how points are awarded.
Review the CPD guide before applying so you understand the ongoing requirement and the activities that can contribute towards your points.
IPF CPD Guide (Download .pdf)Once your IPF membership has been approved, you will be invited to join the Professional Florist Register.
£52 per year including VAT
Student – currently registered on an approved floristry course, from a recognised awarding body (City & Guilds, LANTRA, NCFE) or studying with a BFA Member College or Training School.
Student ID card or a letter from the training provider will be required as evidence.
Please note this category of membership is only available for a maximum of two years.
£78 per year including VAT
Member Florist – successfully achieved an industry recognised floristry Level 2 qualification from an approved awarding body.
£91 per year including VAT
Senior Member Florist – successfully achieved an industry recognised floristry Level 3 qualification from an approved awarding body.
£100 per year including VAT
Licentiate Florist – successfully achieved an industry recognised floristry Level 4 qualification from an approved awarding body. (City and Guilds Level 4 Higher Diploma in Floristry (ICSF) (HDF) or Foundation Certificate Professional Floristry and Floral Design.)
£100 per year including VAT
Fellow Florist – successfully achieved an industry recognised floristry Level 5 qualification from an approved awarding body. (City and Guilds Level 5 Master Diploma in Professional Floristry (NDSF) (MDPF) or BA (Hons) Professional Floristry and Floral Design)
£91 per year including VAT
Academic Member Florist Tutor – A floristry tutor (teaching an industry recognised floristry qualification from an approved awarding body) having successfully achieved an industry recognised floristry Level 3 qualification from an approved awarding body.
£100 per year including VAT
Academic Fellow Florist Tutor – A floristry tutor (teaching an industry recognised floristry qualification from an approved awarding body) having successfully achieved an industry recognised floristry Level 4 or 5 qualification from an approved awarding body. We will require a teaching qualification certificate.
View recognised floristry qualifications
Bench Trained Florists
We welcome bench-trained florists into the IPF, with a portfolio-assessment route for those who do not hold one of the recognised qualifications. Please review the portfolio criteria below before applying; your submitted portfolio will be assessed by a panel. If you wish to proceed then contact membership at membership@britishfloristassociation.org and they will talk to you about the next step.
Bench Trained Florist Membership Portfolio Criteria (Download .pdf)IPF Membership
Complete the form below to apply for membership, you will then be redirected to the checkout to make a payment for your membership. Our team will then review your membership within 5 to 10 working days. Your membership will only be endorsed once you have uploaded your credentials and once these have been approved by the Membership Department. Your membership is valid for 1 year from the month of payment, we'll send you a reminder by email when it's time to renew.
