Membership Benefits
As a member of the Association you gain increasing benefits according to the type and level of membership you achieve.
Are you taking advantage of these benefits?
- Save money on credit and debit card transactions
- Save up to 40% on advertising
- Rent, Rates and Commercial help
- 7.5% off electrical inspection and testing
- 10% take away/restaurant insurance
- 5% discount on van insurance
- Discounts on Oil, Gas and Electricity
- Legal Helpline
- Help with finding suitable business finance
- Reduced transaction rate foreign exchange services
- Access to technical information and advice
- Keep up to date with industry issues
- Endorsement for your business (full members only)
- British Sandwich Association tender service (full supplier/manufacturing members only)
SOLOIST Membership
- A Soloist window sticker to display in your shop (option for additional stickers for more than one shop)
- A membership certificate (plus the option of additional certificates if you have more than one shop)
- A name and address entry on the BSA’s consumer web site at www.sandwichesonline.org.uk with the option to upgrade this with a logo, photographs, menus etc.
- Access to the BSA’s online information service
- Access to free telephone advice via the British Sandwich Association on issues relating to your business, including food safety, VAT and general business management issues
- Up-dates from time-to-time on legislation and other issues that could affect your business as well as involvement in consultation on these issues
- Free or discounted tickets to attend exhibitions and other events involving the Association from time-to time
- Free access to the BSA’s Legal Helpline covering all aspects of business law, including employment legislation
- Special offers from time-to-time from suppliers, including samples of products occasionally.
- A year’s subscription to International Sandwich & Snack News and free copy of its annual directory
Retail Club & Retail Gold Membership
- Once you pass the audit questionnaire, you gain the right to display the BSA logo on your premises, literature etc – you will also receive a Certificate of Membership plus a member window sticker.
- Access to the BSA’s online information service as well as access to the BSA technical manager for telephone advice when needed
- Listing for your business (and endorsement) of your business on the BSA’s consumer web site at www.sandwichesonline.org.uk
- Receive copies of minutes from Management Committee meetings and regular e-bulletin newsletters to keep you up to date with what’s going on in the Association and around the industry
- Receive invitations to exhibitions and other events
- A year’s subscription to International Sandwich& Snack News and free copy of its annual directory
Addtionally for Gold Members
- Technical audit (and advice) by the BSA’s Technical Manager
- During this independant audit you will be given advice and help, where appropriate
- A special Gold Certificate and Window Sticker for each store;
- Opportunities to promote your business in local media when the Association is undertaking publicity, such as during British Sandwich Week. Priority is given to supporting Gold Member outlets
- Automatic entry into the Annual British Sandwich Industry Awards.
Supplier/Consultancy Membership
- Right to display the BSA logo on your premises, vehicles & literature etc
- Member Certificate to display in your premises
- A Member Window Sticker
- Profile in the next available issue of International Sandwich& Snack News after you join, together with company logo, and on the web site www.sandwich.org.uk
- Listing in the member's product index of International Sandwich & Snack News for 12 months and membership identified in the Sandwich Directory
- Support from the Association when inquiries are received for products or services you supply
- Company listing on the www.sandwich.org.uk site, including name, address, contact details and profile
- Receive copies of minutes from Management Committee meetings and regular e-bulletin newsletters to keep you up to date with what's going on in the Association
- Access to the BSA’s online information service as well as access to the BSA technical manager for telephone advice when needed
- E-flash messages about any issues which arise and where urgent action may be necessary (such as advice on fire strikes, fuel priority information during strikes and so forth)
- The chance to be involved in events and shows organised or attended by The BSA. eg. Lunch!
- Participation in British Sandwich Association Technical meetings
- A year's subscription to International Sandwich & Snack News and free copy of its annual directory
Manufacturing Membership
- Right to display the BSA logo on your premises, vehicles, literature etc.
- Member Certificate and window sticker to display in your premises
- Receive technical advice as part of an annual audit by the Association’s Technical Manager
- Access to the BSA’s online information service as well as access to the BSA technical manager for telephone advice when needed
- Profile in the first issue of International Sandwich & Snack News after you join, including your logo and a picture
- Listing in the member’s product index of International Sandwich & Snack News for 12 months and membership identified in the International Sandwich Industry Annual Directory
- Support from the Association when inquiries are received from buyers seeking new suppliers of sandwiches
- Receive copies of minutes from Management Committee meetings to keep you up to date with what’s going on in the Association
- Option to take part in promotions organised by the Association from time-to-time, such as British Sandwich Week
- Automatically entered into the Annual British Sandwich Industry Awards
- Receive free invitations to exhibitions and other events from time-to-time;
- E-flash messages about any issues which arise and where urgent action may be necessary (such as advice on fire strikes, fuel priority information during strikes and so forth)
- Opportunities to attend BSA meetings and events from time-to-time, sometimes at reduced prices;
- A year’s subscription to International Sandwich& Snack News and free copy of its annual directory;
activities
The Association is involved in a wide number of activities, which it undertakes in support of members. These include:
Technical
- Liaison with Government
- Providing technical advice and support to members
- Member Campden & Chorleywood Food RA
Information Services
- Publication of the Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Magazine
- Organisation of members meetings
Events
- Organisation of Annual Awards and Dinner
- Organisation of Annual Industry Conference
- Organisation of occasional meetings and events
Trade Promotion
- Exhibiting at various food shows in the UK
- Presentation of Annual Awards
Consumer Promotion
- Organisation of National Pizza Week
- On-going media relations promoting industry
- Organisation of consumer promotions
Member Support Services
- Free Legal Help-line
- Free Advice Lines