THE SUPPORT OF OUR MEMBERS WE STRIVE THAT WE CAN: 1. Work to minimise the burden of legislation on individual businesses by effective lobbying to local councils, regulatory bodies and government in Westminster. 2. Provide timely and relevant advice to help our member to comply with existing and forthcoming regulations. 3. Highlight to government, public agencies and the media the curry industry's key contribution to the UK economy. 4. Offer a range of membership benefits and best practice programmes designed to promote excellence and save money and time. 5. Lobby at national and regional level for increased funding to market the Bangladeshi curry domestically and internationally. 6. Work with key partners including Home Office, IAS etc. to help tackle the curry industry's staff shortage.

TO SAVE OUR MEMBERS’ MONEY WE TRY TO GET

• Low credit and debit card transaction fees and a bespoke business package from high street Bank. • Discounts on services and supplies from big market players such as Cobra, Kingfisher, IBCO etc. • A 35% discount when you advertise your staff vacancies with Bangladesh Cuisine • Competitive rates for general, travel and health insurances with firms working in this sector.. • Best Practice Forum- to point your business in the direction of greater efficiency, greater productivity- and higher profits • Discounted publications and trade press subscriptions.

REPRESENTING YOUR INTEREST

• Lobbying on your behalf at the national, regional and local levels. • Influencing key industry decision makers. • Helping to shape policy and legislation.

HELP AND ADVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT

• A FREE Business Support Helpline providing legal advice on critical issues such as employment law, health and safety, HACCP, licensing, food handling and fire safety. • A comprehensive website which allows member’s restaurant website if he has any. • A monthly Business Update. • FREE subscription to BCA Newsletter and Bangladesh Cuisine magazines.

HELP AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS

• National Events and Conferences. • Regional Meetings and Conferences. • Sports and Social meetings. Click here to download a membership form now.