The British Allied Trades Federation
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Jun- 2025 -30 JuneRetailers
Harriet Kelsall becomes employee-owned as it appoints new MD
Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery has announced that it has completed its transition to become an employee-owned business, whilst also announcing the appointment of a new managing director. Rebecca Howarth will take up the position, having become a Freeman of the Company of Goldsmiths earlier this year. She will officially take…
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17 JuneAppointments
NAJ appoints Gary Williams as president
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has appointed Gary Williams, managing director of Mastermelt, as president for the 2025–2027 term following its annual general meeting in Birmingham. He succeeds Gary Wroe, who has stepped down after holding senior leadership roles including chair and president. Wroe has been co-opted back onto…
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Jun- 2024 -20 JuneTrade Organisations
BATF and NAJ unveil executive appointments following AGMs
The British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) and the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) have appointed a new CEO, president, chair, board directors and National Committee members across both organisations. During their annual general meetings which took place on 6 June 2024, at the Tower of London, professionals representing all the…
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Apr- 2024 -4 AprilTrade Organisations
BATF and NAJ announce date for 2024 AGMs
The British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) and the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) have announced they will host their respective AGMs on 6 June 2024. The events will be held at the Tower of London and followed by a celebratory Benevolent Society dinner and private tour of the British Crown…
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May- 2023 -23 MayTrade Organisations
NAJ appoints Gary Wroe as president
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the appointment of Gary Wroe to the role of president. Wroe will be officially appointed president on 8 June at the Association’s AGM, taking place at the Birmingham Assay Office. He will succeed David Doyle, who has served as president for the…
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Mar- 2021 -2 MarchTrade Organisations
BATF invites businesses to view premises
The British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) has issued an open invitation to businesses looking to review their businesses premises to register interest with the organisation’s Vyse Street offices. The National Association of Jewellers’ (NAJ) parent organisation’s offices are based in the heart of Birmingham’s jewellery quarter. Garry Lane, BATF’s commercial…
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Jul- 2020 -16 JulyCoronavirus
NAJ set to cut jobs
The NAJ has confirmed it is facing a “number” of redundancies following a widespread restructuring programme across several trade associations. The proposed plan was confirmed by the NAJ following the publication of a statement from the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) interim CEO, which was sent to all federation and…
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Apr- 2020 -15 AprilCoronavirus
National Association of Jewellers furloughs CEO
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has furloughed its CEO Simon Forrester as a “temporary measure” in response to pandemic. A statement issued by the NAJ read: “As all are acutely aware we are in unprecedented times, and uncharted waters lie ahead. The government have made it clear that we…
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Jun- 2018 -28 JuneEvents
Benevolent Society charity dinner raises over £20,000
Over £20,000 was raised for The Benevolent Society at their sponsors’ and supporters’ candlelit dinner at Goldsmiths’ Hall on the 14 June. The dinner held at the Livery Hall inside Goldsmiths’ centre and in thanks to continued contributions, sponsors and supporters of the charity and members of the British Allied…
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Mar- 2018 -26 MarchEvents
Giftware Association named headline sponsor for Annual Sponsors’ Dinner 2018
The Benevolent Society has announced that The Giftware Association (GA) will be the headline sponsor for its Annual Sponsors’ Dinner 2018. The GA represents companies from across the gift and home industry such as manufacturers, designers, wholesalers, importers, exporters and retailers (independents, multiples and online). It offers them support to…
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