The British Furniture Confederation
Our mission is to sustain a strong and influential dialogue with Government, ensuring that its policies support a thriving UK furniture industry.
furniture, bed and furnishings manufacturing is a substantial growth industry for the UK and BFC maintains regular dialogue with Government and other influential stakeholders to ensure that all policies and initiatives support a thriving furniture, furnishings and bed sector.
BFC News
Carpet Recycling UK joins the BFC
Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) has recently joined other trade associations in the furniture and furnishings sector as the latest member of the British Furniture Confederation (BFC), the consortium organisation which liaises with, and lobbies, government on the industry’s...
IS DESIGN LAW FIT FOR PURPOSE? ACID OFFERS POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
As one of the UK’s leading campaigning organisations for Designs and IP, Anti Copying in Design (ACID) has presented Government with potential solutions to address what the majority think are an outdated set of laws that are not fit for purpose. Simplifying the...
BFC to co-host industry day – ‘Routes to Greater Sustainability’
The British Furniture Confederation (BFC) is to co-host a climate change and sustainability event on Wednesday 14 December (11.00am – 5.00pm) in conjunction with the Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry,...
BFC Activity
BFC activity can take many forms, from liaison with the All Party Parliamentary Group to letters to, or meetings with, ministers and civil servants. On these pages, you will find regular summaries of our activity and, from time to time, more detailed reports and submissions.
Our Manifesto
Campaigning For The UK Furniture Industry – The British Furniture Confederation has an ongoing policy to engage with government on a wide range of activities affecting the furniture industry, either in accordance with our strategic focus or in response to government initiatives and announcements.