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
Commercial help
7.5% off electrical inspection and testing
10% take away/restaurant insurance
5% discount on van insurance
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 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