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This is an organisation that is a great resource to it's members. Knowledgeable advice and support always available.

Trixie is very strong in the UK, but with the Giftware Association, we have received some great support and resources on some topics where we needed help. The service has always been great and friendly. The Giftware Association is there to help you succeed in your plans whether you are a small, medium and large business. I have no hesitation in recommending the GA!

Early days of our membership BUT the first help I needed Victoria was on it straight away.
Put me in contact with ither members who are proving very helpful.
I am sure we will continue to learn & benefit more from our membership.

Being a member of the Giftware Association is like being part of a big family – you can just tell that everyone within the organisation really cares about their members, and encouraging small businesses to thrive.

There is a wealth of information and support on offer from the Giftware Association, and we’ve found it invaluable to us – it’s really helped to put our brand on the map.

Being a part of a network of likeminded people is so important. I also think the coaching and mentoring sessions with Sarah and the team are of enormous value – they have been game changing for our business – it’s that old adage of ‘you don’t know what you don’t know’ and having someone with such a wealth of experience there to offer support, and in such a friendly and approachable way, is just brilliant for small businesses. We've also been introduced to so many professionals and experts in the industry by the Giftware Association too, which has really helped us to move forward with areas of the business we've struggled with.

We honestly feel like we’re the only thing on Sarah’s agenda when we chat to her, which, knowing her schedule, we know we’re not by a long shot! But to feel so involved and cared about is something really special.

The Gift Of The Year competition is also something I'd highly advise brands get involved with, it's been an incredible opportunity for us to network, get our name out there and meet some fantastic people - the Gift Awards celebration dinner is a highlight of our calendar, and it's really not about winning - the event is SO worthwhile even if you're just there to make connections and have a great time!

I would highly recommend any product based gift business joins the Giftware Association, and from there, GET INVOLVED! You really do get out more than you put in, and it’s a wonderful way to meet likeminded people, get some incredible advice and get some wonderful exposure for your brand.

We love being a part of the fantastic giftware community which is glued together by the Giftware Association and the fantastic team that run it. Everyone is super friendly, helpful and they always go above and beyond to help. They provide a fantastic tool for networking, holding regular events and the team happily put you in touch with relevant and useful contacts. Initiatives like the Gift of the year awards are fanstastic at giving brands a boost and more exposure to retailers. We love being members!

As a small company we were very impressed with the help on offer when we needed it. The Gift Of The Year competition has been amazing and we have had large orders as a result of being finalists. We have booked a business mentoring session which I am sure will be really helpful.

In all my dealings with the GA, everyone there has been very professional and helpful. Thanks again for all you do for the gift industry.

The Giftware Association is a fantastically supportive and inclusive organisation that works extremely hard nurturing and supporting the industry. The team are incredibly knowledgeable and always available for advice and information. If you are in the industry and not a member I would strongly recommend you join.

As Editor of Progressive Gifts & Home magazine, I have worked closely with The Giftware Association for over 25 years, and have the utmost respect for ceo Sarah Ward and her outstanding team.
Sarah is a tireless professional who is passionate and forward looking, using her wide industry experience to do her best on behalf of GA members.
With the Gift of the Year Awards going from strength to strength year on year, the GA is a 'must join' for everyone in gifts.

The Giftware Association are simply fabulous. The team are super friendly, always available to help and are great at thinking outside the box and open to new ideas and concepts. I love the way the team here view the big picture of the giftware industry and the changes that they can create and influence. I would recommend the GWA to anyone who has any involvement in gifting.

I like the Giftware Association it is an exciting, creative and entrepreneurial place to be. The website it is fresh, modern, and most importantly informative.
Most importantly its the people I have met that include Victoria (Head of Membership) and Alina Masood (Business Development) whose passion for the industry is infectious.

The GA are an incredibly supportive, professional, and knowledgeable team. I have been to them with many questions and queries over the years and they have always been able to help and offer guidance, as well as put me in touch with the right people. They are very approachable, friendly and offer a real personable experience when working with them. I’d highly recommend the GA to anyone in the industry.

I have become a member of the GA and I've received invaluable help which has allowed me to get better clarity about where to take my business. Their knowledge is fantastic guidance for me. It makes all the difference: going from just looking around at what other businesses are doing on a guess basis, to actually hear experience and knowledge of each person at the GA for curated advice.

We are the trade promotion body for HKSAR - Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and have collaborated with The Giftware Association a number of times over the years. We really appreciate the association's commitment in fostering connections and offers invaluable support to its members, enhancing bilateral trade relations and fostering business growth within the giftware industry. I enjoy working with Sarah Ward (Chief Executive) for her transparent, integrity-driven leadership style and her advocacy for industry interests at both national and international levels. She has a lovely and supportive team, too.

I've been a member of the Giftware Association for about 3 years now and have found it to be an exemplary experience. They are hands-on, personable and professional, and always available for a one-to-one chat and support.

Their Gift of the Year scheme is particularly impressive, with a huge reach and great influence within the retail and PR audience of the gift industry.

I can thoroughly recommend anyone in the gift space, be it maker/suppliers, retailers or service providers, get in contact and make use of this amazing resource.

Excellent and knowledgeable team, I'm yet to go to them with something they can't answer.

We've used them to resolve a couple of issues domestically, but perhaps most impressively they have really helped us reach beyond the UK.

I have known the association for a couple of years and had the pleasure meet CEO Sarah in person on a few occasions. I think GA is a great and supportive association to businesses within the giftware and relation industries.
The team there have a real passion for the industry and having someone like Sarah who has a long-standing career and life experiences in Giftware at the helm really pays dividends to all that are involved with the association.
I look forward to being a member of the association for many years to come.

I've been a member of The GA for many years now. The team, led by Sarah, has incredible knowledge of the industry and are excellent at signposting and being a sounding board.

Their events are professionally run, whether it be a sharing lunch of up to 20 people or an event with hundreds. You always come away having learnt something helpful and met more people who are passionate about this industry.

I have also had the privilege to be a Gift of the Year judge and it was an excellent way of sourcing new products for my shop and getting to see smaller suppliers that can get lost at shows.

Their website has also been really helpful as it has a huge amount of online resources, which are only growing.

Being a member is definitely worth the money as I have always got much more out of it and it has allowed me to be connected to the wider industry, when in a shop or small business it can be easy to feel separated from it.

Entering the gift of the year awards has been a great boost to my small business. Getting my brand and products seen in the very saturated world of home fragrance and gifts. Having the use of their logo has helped show prospective buyers that I’m a legitimate business with unique products respected by the industry. Making it into the finals for 2 years in a row also tells me I’m doing the right thing with my ranges. Their presence at trade shows has bought me multiple enquiries and I have gain new stockists as a direct result of taking part in the awards. I would definitely recommend entering for any small business.

The Giftware Association is a game-changer for small businesses seeking honest advice and support. I've had the pleasure of collaborating with them for years, and their guidance has been invaluable. From initial startup advice to building essential connections, they've been there every step of the way.

Sarah and her team are an absolute treasure with immense industry knowledge and experience. Their insights have been instrumental in navigating the complexities of the gifting industry. I highly recommend joining the Giftware Association to any business looking to thrive in this competitive market.

I have met with Sarah on several occasions, and I was thoroughly impressed by her expertise and connections within the industry.
The "Women In Gifts" events organised by the Giftware Association are simply exceptional and they have been a game-changer for me. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from others' experiences, and share insights.

If you're facing challenges in your business, don't hesitate to reach out to the Giftware Association. They're an indispensable resource in the gifting industry.