Trade body affiliates

The British Fashion Council nurtures, supports and promotes British fashion talent to a global market. They are committed to developing excellence and growth in a sector that is a significant contributor to the British economy.

The British Science Association is a royal charter charity seeking to make science part of everyday life and culture. They run programmes for schools, public and professional audiences including the annual British Science Week campaign.

COPRA is a non-profit membership organization providing a focus for the cosmetics and perfume industry. They hold regular meetings and training courses led by industry experts to benefit members. 

DBT are the department for economic growth. They support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country.

Fashion Academics Creating Equality (FACE) formed to challenge the lack of Black and Brown academics in the system, which directly impacts the experience of all young creatives but especially Black and Brown students.

Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) is the largest professional association for complementary, holistic beauty and sports therapists. 

FHA was the first trade association for freelance hairdressers and has been instrumental in raising the profile of the sector. Prior to this, those working outside of the traditional salon environment were perceived as unqualified, unregulated and unprofessional.

The Fragrance Foundation UK is a non-profit educational organisation setting standards of excellence for the fragrance industry in the UK.

The Hairdressing Council are the only statutory authority in Great Britain for hair and barber professionals. They focus on raising standards in the hairdress industry, lobbying government and giving clients confidence to choose their members as trained professionals. 

The Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation (HABIC) is an organisation that works towards supporting and enhancing the continued development of the beauty and hair sector in Ireland.

The HBSA advocates and promotes responsible manufacturing, sourcing, distribution, usage and disposal of professional hairdressing and beauty products.

The Perfume Society is a subscription organisation for perfume-lovers. It seeks to give everyone access to discover, explore and enjoy the world of fragrance through events, courses and sampling opportunities.

Hubbub is an award-winning charity that inspires ways of living that are good for our environment. They design creative campaigns that raise awareness, nudge behaviours and shape systems. 

JCCP is a ‘self-regulating’ body for the non-surgical aesthetics and hair restoration sector in the UK, with Professional Standards Authority (PSA) recognition and charitable status. Its mission is to improve patient safety and public protection.

The NHBF is one of the UK’s largest trade body for businesses working in the hair, beauty and barbering industries. It helps members to run successful and profitable businesses by providing advice, specialist support and tailored services.

Positive Luxury seeks to shape a sustainable future for luxury by redefining the business model and rebuilding consumer trust.

The Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) is a not-for-profit organisation whose members are either involved with or work in the cosmetic science industry. Its objective is to advance the science of personal care and cosmetics. 

UKSA is the official not-for-profit trade body for the nation’s spas and salons. It exists to progress the positive contribution made by the spa and salon industry to UK health, social and economic wellbeing, and to drive continuous improvement within the industry. 

VTCT is a specialist awarding organisation offering vocational and technical qualifications in a range of service sectors (such as hairdressing and barbering, beauty therapy, complementary therapy and sport).