What is the role of UK Gift Card & Voucher Association?

UK Gift Card & Voucher Association was established to represent voucher suppliers, ensure high standards of practice and promote the use of vouchers. The UK Gift Card & Voucher Association represents 75 per cent of the voucher market, including many of Britain's best known and most respected companies.

UK Gift Card & Voucher Association sets a benchmark and quality standard by which all voucher schemes in the UK are judged, as members discuss and evaluate different ways of handling industry issues in order to establish the highest standards of practice.

Furthermore, UK Gift Card & Voucher Association plays an active role in the development of the industry. Suppliers to the industry regularly update members on future developments in areas such as security printing, research and exhibitions. Also, the UK Gift Card & Voucher Association has a number of established working parties examining and reporting back on issues that affect members. These include exhibitions, tax and financial legislation and supplier partnerships. Members share information on matters of mutual interest.

How do I join the UK Gift Card & Voucher Association?

Joining UK Gift Card & Voucher Association is simple. Once your application form has been submitted, and existing members have voted to accept your application, you will then be eligible for all the benefits associated with membership. Fees are invoiced annually and are payable in advance.

Associate membership is available to ‘preferred’ suppliers to the industry such as printers and designers. The membership fee is negotiable and subject to the approval of members and can take the form of a fee or benefits in kind. Please fill in the enclosed membership form if you are interested in joining.

How is UK Gift Card & Voucher Association managed?

Full membership meetings take place four times a year at a variety of easily reached venues. An agenda is issued in advance and all members are encouraged to provide input. UK Gift Card & Voucher Association also organises social events for networking purposes for members and associate members.

An executive committee of seven, including a Chair and Vice Chair, is elected annually by the members. The executive committee's purpose is to take strategic decisions and direct the operations of UK Gift Card & Voucher Association.

Working parties are also established to address specific issues as and when they arise, manned by three member volunteers.

How does UK Gift Card & Voucher Association promote vouchers?

UK Gift Card & Voucher Association is involved in a number of activities to raise the profile of vouchers to the benefit of all members.

Media

It conducts a vigorous media campaign, driving and commenting on the issues that impact on the industry, as well as forging and maintaining relationships with key journalists.

Exhibitions

UK Gift Card & Voucher Association also participates in key incentives exhibitions each year.
UK Gift Card & Voucher Association also sponsors suitable projects. All members are welcome to partake in UK Gift Card & Voucher Association stand.

Research

Participating members or the organisation are invited to send their quarterly sales data to an independent market research company. This data is collated and analysed, and each member receives a confidential breakdown of corporate and retail sales, indication of market share and details of the total size of the market.

Government Relations

Legislation from both the British Government and the EU has an impact on voucher suppliers.
 UK Gift Card & Voucher Association tracks planned legislation and draws attention to issues that may affect the interests of all members.