What do our members think?
Over 170 companies within the industry are members of BFA. Some of our members' testimonials highlight the benefits below:
Charlie Harrison, Managing Director, Furniture Village: "We believe there is great benefits in helping to raise the awareness of our incredible industry and importance of our British manufacturing base. I believe I read somewhere that we’re ‘Stronger Together’ and having the ability to support and play our part was a key driver in our decision to join the BFA. As the largest Family Owned Furniture Retailer in the UK, we will be proud to share with our customers the benefits of buying British and highlight our support for the British furniture industry. It will also be good to receive regular updates and news within the sector."
Richard Page, UK Managing Director, Comfort Division, Vita Group: "Vita is very pleased to be a member of BFA. We work across a range of industries and lend support to each industry’s trade associations and federations. We value the opportunity to work with bedding and furniture colleagues on shared interests and be part of BFA’s prominent voice for the industry."
Ian Oscroft, MD, Whitemeadow: "Membership of BFA provides great value for us at Whitemeadow. The whole team use information provided on the website and the regular bulletins and we review and use the information to help drive improvements in our business."
Lucy Darnell, Wren Kitchens: "We joined the professional body BFA as they act as an official voice for the industry and together, we can raise awareness by proudly flying the flag for British made furniture highlighting its first-class qualities."