Participating in your industry
We believe in the power of industry associations to create opportunity, improve conversation and drive change in a complex commercial landscape. We don’t sit outside your industry and serve from the sidelines; we’re enmeshed in it. It’s the best way to offer unbeatable standards of service.
Making a positive contribution
We participate in a regular calendar of industry events and conferences, and we are always on the lookout for new ways to drive your sector forwards. We love talking to fellow members about the opportunities and challenges of your business, and making useful introductions where we can.
Deeper knowledge, better products
The more we understand your industry’s unique challenges, the better our uniform offering gets. We’re able to invest in the technical fabrics and intelligent garment fits your staff need because we know what’s involved in the day-to-day work of your sector.
Industry groups we belong to
Our industry memberships include the bodies below:
ALVA
ALVA represents over 2200 tourist sites in the UK, including museums, galleries, palaces, zoos and gardens. ALVA members host around 119 million visitors each year in the UK.
BALPPA
The British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) serves the UK’s commercial leisure parks, piers, zoos, visitor attractions and family entertainment centres.
BIAZA
The British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums (BIAZA) works with the best zoos and aquariums in Britain and Ireland to create a better future for the planet and its inhabitants.
Christchurch Chamber of Commerce
Christchurch is home to some of the UK’s leading businesses and entrepreneurs. we are proud to play an active role in our local chamber of commerce.
IAAPA
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is a global trade body supporting the attractions industry. More than 6,000 members benefit from its advocacy, education, events, and research.
Independent Gyms
The Independent Gyms group represents the interests of more than 2,000 gym owners who, between them, employ 15,000 people and have a membership of over 1,000,000 customers,
UK Active
UK Active is a not-for-profit that exists to get more people more active more often. With more than 3,500 members UK active helps deliver public awareness and engagement campaigns to improve the health of the nation.
UKSA
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) is a not-for-profit, impartial body comprised of members and partners from across the UK spa, salon and wellness sector. UKSA’s mission is to raise the awareness of our industry within schools, colleges, society and crucially at a higher government level.
MHA
The Marine Hotel Association is a not-for-profit international organization run by and for the cruise line industry and dedicated to enhancing the overall quality of the cruise experience.
SEAQUAL
SEAQUAL INITIATIVE is a unique community transforming marine litter into textile solutions.
Superyacht Charities
Superyacht Charities is a fundraising group that helps the superyacht sector to support vital causes, charities and nonprofits related to the sector. This foundation has raised more than £1,000,000 for a range of lifeboat services, sailing schools and sailing access programmes.