1. To promote and develop the British furniture industry Corporate Membership

2. What we do? Bring the industry together

3. A Charitable Organisation Using our charitable status to benefit the industry Working with our sister charity, the Furnishing Industry Trust (FIT) Supporting Education

4. With Political Influence By being a permanent part of the City of London Livery structure Contacts with other Companies, industries, organisations and government Set up and run the BFC

5. Promoting Best Practice By the recognition of excellence in furniture through the award of prestigious Guild Marks By organising Training Courses By maintaining and publicising our website as a shop window for furniture bearing our Guild Marks

6. Bringing the Industry together Admitting only people and companies engaged in or with the British furniture industry Bringing members together at functions, meetings and dinners, and at City of London events Using contacts with members and others for the betterment of the industry – and one’s own business Owning our own Hall and using it for furniture related events

7. Corporate Membership Manufacturers: For retail or contract Distributors Component manufacturers Designer/makers of bespoke furniture Retailers: Independent Multiples Department stores Designers Academics Suppliers to the industry Journalists and PR consultants

8. Supporting Training and awards schemes Three Guild Marks Bespoke Design Manufacturing Bursaries and charitable awards Student Projects Retail Training Manufacturing training The Master Furniture Maker certificate

9. The benefits of Corporate Membership Charitable activities Training activities Involvement in the three Guild Marks Ability to influence Government Three nominated members Promotion of members company Use of WCFM coat of Arms

10. The benefits of Corporate Membership Confederation lunch Installation Ceremony and Dinner Preferential use of the hall Corporate events Corporate hospitality Exclusivity

11. Corporate Membership To promote and develop the British furniture industry