7 reasons to join the FSPA

  • Posted on May 16, 2017
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1. You’ll be at an advantage over your competitors

Membership of the FSPA tells your customers that you are reputable, trustworthy and experienced. Our members abide by a professional code of conduct, are financially sound and will go the extra mile.  Customers choose members over non-members.

 2. We look after our members

We offer over 15 exclusive benefits free to members, including a business advice line, training and seminars and a range of discounts on services. We listen to what our members really want and continually develop our range of benefits to suit them.

 3. We’re stronger together

With 13 associations, we serve over 500 manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of sports and play equipment, clothing and footwear. This means we have a strong voice to lobby and campaign for the sports and play industry on issues which matter to our members.

4.  We promote the industry

We’re the voice of the UK sports and play trade – your voice. We champion a wide variety of sports and play as well as the benefits of physical activity and exercise generally.  Without our members’ expertise, sports and play in the UK would not be where it is today.

5.  We work with industry partners

We collaborate with key organisations and agencies in UK sports and play, including government departments. Working closely with our partners means we are at the heart of the industry representing our members’ interests.

6.  We campaign on industry issues

We believe we have a duty to speak out on sports and play-related issues for the benefit of everyone. We champion causes which promote sport, play, exercise and activity and promote physical and mental health & wellbeing.

 7. We’re here for advice & support

We exist to support our members and assist them in reaching their full business potential. Our experienced team provide an unrivalled level of expertise in sports and play sector matters.  Just pick up the phone, email us or visit our website.

Jane Montgomery, FSPA Managing Director