Full members
BPA Full Membership
The British Pyrotechnists Association (BPA) Full Membership is intended for fully established professional firework and pyrotechnic display companies operating within the UK.
Full Membership demonstrates a company’s commitment to professionalism, safety and best practice, providing customers, regulators and industry partners with confidence that the company operates to recognised industry standards.
Companies may apply whether they operate as a sole trader, partnership or limited company, provided they meet the Association’s membership criteria.
Is Full Membership Right for You?
- Operate as an established professional display company.
- Carry out professionally fired fireworks and/or pyrotechnic displays.
- Wish to demonstrate the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
- Want to help shape the future of the UK professional fireworks industry.
- Meet the BPA’s membership requirements.
Full Membership
Benefits
- Full voting rights within the Association.
- Attendance at BPA meetings and events.
- Access to BPA Secretariat support and member services.
- Access to BPA information sheets and technical guidance.
- Discounted BPA Firers and Senior Firers examination fees.
- Discounted ADR training course fees.
- Subscription to CarnDu Ltd ShellCalc software.
- Access to BPA member discounts and partner offers.
- Eligibility to participate in BPA working groups.
- Eligibility to serve on the BPA Management Committee.
- Opportunities to influence industry policy and standards.
- Opportunity to contribute to BPA responses to Government consultations.
- Networking opportunities with leading professional display companies.
- Access to resources, guidance and updates.
- Access to the BPA box matrix scheme
Requirements
- Commitment to the BPA Code of Practice and Association Rules.
- Appropriate public liability, employers’ liability and product liability insurance.
- Appropriate licensed storage facilities where required.
- Participation in the BPA Firers Training Scheme.
- Appointment of a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA).
- ADR-trained drivers where applicable.
- Suitable facilities and procedures for the safe preparation of fireworks.
- Compliance with relevant UK legislation and recognised industry good practice.
- Evidence of operating as a professional display company.
Annual Membership Fee
£650 + VAT
Membership runs from 1 January to 31 December.
Companies joining during the year pay a pro-rata subscription, ensuring they only pay for the remainder of the membership year.
Apply Today
If your company is committed to delivering professional fireworks or pyrotechnic displays to the highest standards, we would be delighted to welcome your application.
Complete the application form and join the UK’s leading professional trade association for the fireworks and pyrotechnics industry.
Become a BPA Full Member and demonstrate your commitment to professionalism, safety and excellence.
This is the definitive list of BPA members and was updated on 31st January 2025. Note that having a BPA Firers qualification does not automatically mean BPA membership. A list of firers can be accessed here
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