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The giftware association have supported my business (Peace & Blessings) since I started in 2017. The team are incredibly knowledgable and helpful. Winning Gift of the Year put my brand on a platform which helped me gain meaningful relationships and customer's. I wholeheartedly recommend the organisation and would like to thank the team headed by Sarah who have supported me all the way.

I have worked with the Giftware Association for many years and they are a brilliant resource for education, networking and support. Sarah and team are incredibly knowledgable and I would recommend joining to any gift business.

This is a very helpful organisation which has friendly and knowledgeable people that work in it.

The Giftware Assosication have played a massive part in the growth and awareness of our brand. We are a member and have entered the Gift of the Year Awards every year since we set up Spice Kitchen and have been fortunate to win in the food category on two occasions. Being able to use the award logo on our products has opened so many doors and given us huge amounts to talk about to our customers and the press. What's more, the team is lovely and super helpful. An absolute must for any gifting business.

The Giftware Association are a must for anyone that has a business within the gifting industry. I have had a meeting with Sarah and am totally blown away with her knowledge and experience of the industry. Within minutes she has guided and introduced me to key members that can offer advise and support.
I have attended two "Women In Gifts" events and both have been brilliant, very well organised and have made some really useful connections. Well done to all the team who are very friendly and approachable. I'm really glad to be part of such a great association and feel they represent the industry so well.

I have been with the GA for afew years now and have loved the support they offer. Sarah is a fountain of knowledge and always knows who to put me in contact with. I love the community and opportunities they provide.

We had a really inspiring day at 'Women In Gifts', with fabulous keynote speakers and other guests.

Yesterday's "Women in Gifts" event was truely inspirational. The GA created a wonderful event bringing together amazing women who shared their experiences within the gift industry. So very useful and so grateful the GA exists to make moments like this happen.

I've worked with the GA for a year now. Not only are they proactive & flexible in their approach but they're also very easy to work with and couldn't be looking out for their members & the industry more. I'd highly recommend the GA for anyone within the industry and I look forward to another year working with them.

The Giftware Association is a must for anyone within the gift industry. Sarah Ward and her team have a wealth of knowledge and expertise that they generously share with all. Talking Tables has enjoyed partnering with the GA on several ''Talking Together'' seminar events. Creating a unique platform for brands within the industry to share ideas, network and discuss common challenges and opportunities.

We enjoyed a wonderfully organised evening with fellow Giftware Association Members at The Metropole Hotel during the Spring Fair. We have attended a few events with the GA now and always find them useful for networking and informative for relevant industry related topics. Attentive hosting by Simone and the team as always. Highly recommend to fellow members!

A well thought out, professional and intriguing event for like minded, busy, business professionals. An organisation that genuinely puts the right people together in a room - and throws in great food, drinks and conversation! Awesome connections that one hopes leads to great relationships.

Russell and I (Nathan Aspin), had a very enjoyable evening at the GA evening social on the Tuesday evening at Spring Fair.

Good company, good food, just a few short steps from the NEC - what more could you want? Well, maybe not the rain-drenching going to the car!

The Giftware Association does valuable and important work - acting as the glue that holds our very diverse sector together, and representing us to government - always vital. The latest networking event at Spring Fair brought together an artful mix of people who made valuable connections, re-established relationships, and bonded to the future benefit of their businesses and the sector. The sector is very lucky to have Sarah and her team at the GA!

The Giftware Association is a not-for-profit organisation that exists for its members, and for the benefit of the industry. My company has been a member now for 8 years, and I have experienced first-hand the dedication, passion, skills, and hard work of the team.
Through connections, education, and opportunities, my company has grown and survived challenges. I have also had the opportunity to mentor and provide training for GA members; I have loved being able to give back and support the association.
The GA has been at the heart of the industry now for almost 80 years, and offers something for businesses of all sizes. It is crucial that we all come together and support the association, so that we can navigate challenges, and continue to thrive.

Thank you to the Giftware Association for organising a social dinner for its members at the Spring Fair, NEC.
We had a great evening.
If your business is in the gift or homeware industry and you are not already a member of the GA, I highly recommend getting in touch.

The Giftware Association is the only body that leads and represents our industry on the global stage fighting for our needs and also supporting lobbying, networking and stimulating proactive improvements, best practice and championing our businesses in the global economy.

The association is also a valuable resource and platform for our business in championing innovation (Gift of the Year), training and networking (events and website) and in engagement in and support for industry shows and events, including a great discount for members.

Quite simply it is an essential membership for all of those retail and wholesale businesses working within the gift and home trade in the challenging climate of 2024.

The most welcome, supportive group of professionals, sharing genuinely valuable knowledge and experience!

For anyone working within the Gifts industry it a must that you connect with this association and make the most of its support and activities. The team are warm and friendly and genuinely care about all their members and creating successful businesses for everyone involved. Their first 'Women in Gifts' event was a triumph.

I love being a part of the industry, and being a GA member is a part of that. It's so great to meet so many experienced and supportive people and to know that someone is representing our industry and working hard to make sure that our voice is heard where it matters.