The British Allied Trades Federation
Coverage explores activity from a key trade body representing multiple industry sectors, including jewellery, gifting, and homeware. Stories include policy updates, member initiatives, trade advocacy, and events supporting UK manufacturers and retailers. Content highlights how collaboration, training, and representation help strengthen industry standards, promote sustainable growth, and ensure the collective interests of businesses within the wider UK jewellery and allied trades community.
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Dec- 2015 -7 DecemberTrade Organisations
Inaugural NAJ Awards incorporated in Benevolent Society Ball
The 80th British Jewellery Giftware & Finishing Federation Benevolent Society Ball, incorporating the NAJ Awards, took place inย Solihull on December 3. This year’s event incorporatedย very first National Association of Jewellers Member Awards, designed to “flag up all that is most excellent about the UKโs extremely diverse jewellery industry”. The NAJ…
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Jun- 2015 -16 JuneEvents
NAG and BJA members vote to unify
The members of the NAG and the BJA have voted unanimously in favour of unifying the two trade associations at a London meeting. The meeting, which took place at Goldsmith’s Hall near St. Paul’s Cathedral, comprised an AGM for the National Association of Goldsmiths and an EGM for the British…
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Dec- 2014 -9 DecemberEvents
Benevolent Society Ball raises ยฃ30,000 for charity
The 79th British Jewellery & Giftware Federation Benevolent Society Ball has raised some ยฃ30,000 for the charity, the Benevolent Society.ย The Benevolent Society Ball, which took place on December 4 at The St Johnโs Hotel, Solihull, attracted over 370 guests from the jewellery trade, The Giftware Association and other member…
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