The Giftware Association

The Giftware Association 🇬🇧 UK's Dedicated Trade Body for the Home & Gift Industry Experience 6 REAL BENEFITS in joining the community

1. Credibility of membership
2. Save money
3.

Save time - confidential support and guidance
4. Promotion
5. Priveliges and VIP access to lounges at key tradeshows
6. Network with like minded business professionals

And much more

🚀 Ready to make 2025 a ROARing success for your business? 🛍️   We’re so excited to be partnering with Retail ROAR, the *...
20/02/2025

🚀 Ready to make 2025 a ROARing success for your business? 🛍️  
 
We’re so excited to be partnering with Retail ROAR, the **FREE online summit** designed for independent retailers, eCommerce sellers, and product-based businesses.  
 
Happening online **20th & 21st March 2025**, this event is packed with inspiration, insights, and actionable strategies to help you thrive in 2025. Here’s what you’ll get:  
 
✨ **Be inspired** – Hear the journeys of the UK’s most successful product business founders.  
💡 **Fresh ideas** – Learn from top experts sharing the latest trends and strategies.  
📈 **Grow your business** – Discover the secrets to thriving in retail with insider industry advice.  
🤝 **Connect** – Network with like-minded business owners who understand your journey.  
 
Whether you’re just getting started or have been in business for years, this event is for YOU.  
 
📅 Talks are short and sweet (30-45 mins), so even if you’re busy, you can pick the sessions that matter most. Plus, registered attendees get access to replays.  
 
Don’t miss out – secure your FREE spot today 👉 
Head over to to find out more and sign up!
 
Let’s make 2025 your best year yet. Let’s hear you ROAR! 🦁

Gift of the Year Finalist Announcement - https://mailchi.mp/ga-uk/gift-of-the-year-finalist-announcement-1315562 Its the...
19/02/2025

Gift of the Year Finalist Announcement - https://mailchi.mp/ga-uk/gift-of-the-year-finalist-announcement-1315562 Its the moment that evenryone as been waiting for, the announcement of Gift of the Year 2025 Finalists. Join us we share the Love with these amazing brands...and also celebrate our shortlisted brands with the launch of The Peoples Choice awards.
# GOTY25

Exclusive Offer* for Private Medical CoverAn exclusive offer to provide private medical plans for members of The Giftwar...
14/02/2025

Exclusive Offer* for Private Medical Cover
An exclusive offer to provide private medical plans for members of The Giftware Association has been arranged with HMCA, including a £50 gift card or £100 off your first-year subscription upon joining a private medical plan.

For further information and quotations contact HMCA by telephone on 01423 799949 or visit the exclusive HMCA The Giftware Association website here: https://www.hmca.co.uk/tga

*Exclusive offer available to members of The Giftware Association and other selected membership groups.

03/02/2025
Another Successful and busy day judging for Gift of the Year on stand 5E70. Come and say hi and see some of our shortlis...
03/02/2025

Another Successful and busy day judging for Gift of the Year on stand 5E70. Come and say hi and see some of our shortlisted brands, take a brochure and find the best new products to market

WEBINAR: Mastering the Art and Science of Pitching to Retail Buyers - https://mailchi.mp/ga-uk/where-is-april-going-1315...
07/01/2025

WEBINAR: Mastering the Art and Science of Pitching to Retail Buyers - https://mailchi.mp/ga-uk/where-is-april-going-1315481 - Join former retail buyer and industry expert Ami Rabheru in this powerful masterclass designed to help you craft pitches that get a resounding ‘YES.’ Learn how to blend the ‘Art’ of storytelling with the ‘Science’ of strategy to deliver exactly what retail buyers need to hear. You’ll walk away with actionable tips, insights to avoid common mistakes, and the confidence to pitch to buyers.

Gift of the Year 2025 - Shortlist Announced - https://mailchi.mp/e6d10164d57d/have-your-say-1315462 It's the moment that...
03/01/2025

Gift of the Year 2025 - Shortlist Announced - https://mailchi.mp/e6d10164d57d/have-your-say-1315462 It's the moment that you have been waiting for, and will make a lot of brand starts of the year very happy - we have announced the shortlist for Gift of the Year 2025.

Wishing you a very happy 2025
02/01/2025

Wishing you a very happy 2025

SEASONS GREETINGS - https://mailchi.mp/ga-uk/meet-our-newest-service-provider-penny-tunnell-1315450 MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ...
20/12/2024

SEASONS GREETINGS - https://mailchi.mp/ga-uk/meet-our-newest-service-provider-penny-tunnell-1315450 MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

We hope that you are all looking forward to the well-deserved break and we are looking forward to what 2025 brings to our wonderful industry, but for now, it's a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Team GA.

Office will be closed from 5pm on the 23rd Dec and will reopen on 2nd Jan. If your query is urgent, please email any of us or use the [email protected] address and a member of the team will get back to you.

Santa has been spotted with his very own .giftoftheyear.awards brochure - he’s picking out his favourite gifts for you a...
20/12/2024

Santa has been spotted with his very own .giftoftheyear.awards brochure - he’s picking out his favourite gifts for you all 🎀

Meet our proud GOTY Judge Anna Bryant, Head Buyer at Ransoms Garden Centre 🎀
18/12/2024

Meet our proud GOTY Judge Anna Bryant, Head Buyer at Ransoms Garden Centre 🎀

WEBINAR: Set for Success in 2025 - https://mailchi.mp/ga-uk/where-is-april-going-1315441 - Set for Success in 2025 is an...
18/12/2024

WEBINAR: Set for Success in 2025 - https://mailchi.mp/ga-uk/where-is-april-going-1315441 - Set for Success in 2025 is an engaging and practical webinar designed for business owners and leaders who want to wrap up 2024 strong and step into 2025 with focus & intention. By the end of this session, you’ll walk away feeling inspired, with a clear vision for the year ahead and some actionable steps to get you started on your 2025 journey. Join us to set yourself up for a successful, fulfilling 2025 with renewed focus and energy!

Meet our proud GOTY Judge Mark Rees, Founder 🎀
17/12/2024

Meet our proud GOTY Judge Mark Rees, Founder 🎀

Meet our proud GOTY Judge Lucy Benham, Global Sourcing Manager 🎀
16/12/2024

Meet our proud GOTY Judge Lucy Benham, Global Sourcing Manager 🎀

Our very own Sarah Ward on Spring Fairs podcast. Celebrate the season of gifting with our CEO as she shares her perspect...
16/12/2024

Our very own Sarah Ward on Spring Fairs podcast. Celebrate the season of gifting with our CEO as she shares her perspective on the dynamic world of giftware.

🎁The importance of collaboration, adaptability and advocacy in navigating retail challenges.

🎁Tackling industry-wide issues like late payments and high business rates.

🎁Embracing sustainability and trends shaping the future of retail.

Don’t miss out—listen now: You can find the links over at to watch on YouTube or your preferred podcast channel.

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The Registered Office Interstate Federation House 10 Vyse St
Birmingham
B186LT

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Monday 9am - 5am
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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Day 2 @springautumnfair meeting our lovely members, So much exciting new products. See you tomorrow for day 3. #springfair #tradeshow #retail

Communicating your offer effectively and attracting potential customers As part of this year’s show, Spring Fair are offering 1:1 appointments with the retail experts at Stephen Spencer + Associates to explore ways to maximise revenue from your on-stand visitor experience. Ambience Clinics are available on your stand or in The Buyers’ Lounge (with free coffee!) where a member of the team will help you diagnose your challenges and provide solutions. You will come away with immediate actions to implement that will boost productivity and enhance your return on investment. Stephen Spencer + Associates are Ambience Architects. By putting humans at the heart of customer experience design, they will work with you to enable commercial success by helping you refine your mission and vision through the eyes of the customer. The Clinics will deliver a vital addition to your in-person show experience and is a fast, effective, and pragmatic route for your business to tap into a deep well of relevant experience and expertise, delivered with empathy and objectivity.  Book your appointment here https://www.springfair.com/ambience-clinic

🌟 Gift of the Year Shortlist | Contemporary Gift 🌟 Many congratulations to all 🎀 Dumb Questions to Ask Your Friends @bigpotatogames Seeded Card & Bracelet @letterboxloveofficial Vinyl Kitchen Timer @giftrepublicltd Gardening Journals @yopandtom Personalised Bookmarks @pikkiidesign Rounded @theroundedhouse Stitch Your Cocktails! Alternative Embroidery Kits @chasing_threads_ Dialectable @dialectablegift Bookaroo Tote Bags @newthingsbyif Stay-On Pram Booties by Blade & Rose @bladeandrose Bookaroo Bagaroo @newthingsbyif Mage See-Through Bluetooth Speaker @gingkodesign Burgon & Ball ‘Collector Range’ scalloped watering cans @burgonandball Bottle Farm @helloshroot #giftoftheyear #competition #shortlist #giftwareassociation #contemporary #giftideas

🌟 Gift of the Year Shortlist | Children’s, Educational and Pre-School 🌟 Many congratulations to all 🎀 History Heroes’ A LITTLE SLICE OF HISTORY card game @historyheroes Verdy A Seed For Change @fromyoutome_ltd Thoughts and Feelings Collection for Children @foxunderthemoon_art Play Sets @orangetreetoys Colour-in pyjamas @eatsleepdoodle_ Whizz Bang Wonder Games Range @clockwork.soldier Jungle Busy Board @bigjigstoys CONNETIX Roads Range @connetix_tiles Colour Switch Magic @flossandrock Trixie Bathtime Range @trixie.baby Flying Paper Rockets @pikkiidesign Speedy Monkey BTL Diffusion UK LTD Striders Puppet Collection @thepuppetcompany Peppa Pig Rainbow Reward Chart @widdopandco #giftoftheyear #competition #shortlist #giftwareassociation #educational

🌟 Gift of the Year Shortlist | Beauty, Bath & Spa 🌟 Crystal Element Soaps @ancient_wisdom_wholesale William Morris At Home @williammorriscollection Lavender & Lemongrass Handcream @lothianlavendergifts Kew Gardens Triple Soap Gift Boxes @theenglishsoapcompany Freckleface Calm and Unwind Hamper @frecklefacehomefragrance Mineral Bathing Infusions @wildoliveltd Tealight Set @wickguru The Signature Hand Cream Collection @meghawkinsart Artisan Soap & Bath Pod Pick & Mix @wildoliveltd Tin Gifts @wildoliveltd Little Box of Zen @cottonandgreyltd Back to Basics Luxury 500ml Wash & Lotion @fyghome Wellbeing Wax Melts in a Jar Hand & Body Range @cahmcollective Wellbeing Candles Mini Soap Sets @ochvegan Many congratulations to all 🎀 #competition #shortlist #giftoftheyear #giftwareassociation #brands

And it’s a wrap!! A very Merry Christmas from all from the GA xx

Get your brand in front of retailers and industry judges by entering @the.giftoftheyear.awards #whatourmemberssay #industryawards #giftwareassociation #tradeassociation @cahm

Did you see the post from @theopaphitis today around being passionate about doing what you love? Well there is no one more passionate about our industry than our CEO @sarahward.ga and coincidentally Sarah was at the @thesbs_crew Headquarters today. It’s going to be an exciting year ahead! Also a big shoutout to you all!! We are now a strong 6K community 🤍 #giftwareassociation #tradeassociation #homeandgift #britishbrands

A good day visiting GA member Wrendale in their home town of Brigg. Also, a lovely stop by at gift shops in Brigg, Brigg garden centre and then on the way home Doddington Hall. #brigg #tradeassociation #smallbusiness #britishbrands

Meet our speakers at The GA’s Women in Gifts social lunch. Its one not to be missed! Have you booked your tickets yet? #event #birminghamuk #birminghamuk🇬🇧 #businessnetworking

Announcing our next big event. The GA presents Women in Gifts Christmas Social - celebrating women in business over the decades. Mark your diaries now 22nd November 2024 #birmingham #events #birminghamupdates

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WHO WE ARE

The Giftware Association (the GA) is a national trade representative body and is the only UK trade association serving the gift and home industry. We recognise the remarkable talent and creativity of members ranging from retailers to suppliers, high street brands names to individual craftspeople and many others. Since 1947, the association's commitment has always been to help and support members and help them make money, save money and save time by offering a wide selection of services and support.

HOW THE GA OPERATE

The GA provides representation in return for a subscription fee. The association offers many products and services, including design protection, networking, training, legal help, advice and support as well as a host of other money-saving services. A key focus is as a representative body putting forward the collective view and position of our members, generally to government departments, agencies and regulators and also to the media and other opinion formers. The GA is a non-profit organisation with a governing body made up of elected representatives from the industry.