Categories and Fees
This page contains important information you should read before making your application. At the bottom of the page we explain how our application process works and there is a link to a form that will capture your basic details and allow you to start the application process. We look forward to receiving your application and, providing you fulfill all our criteria, welcoming you into the BAFTS family.
BAFTS categories and annual fees
You can apply to join BAFTS if you are a UK based business involved in the fair trade supply chain, although under our current constitution only retailers are full 'voting' members of BAFTS. We recognise that the shape of retail is continually changing and we are reviewing our structure to ensure we can accomodate the widest range of genuine fair trade organisations, however currently our 'constitution' recognises four 'well defined' types of organisation as summarised in the following table (Retailers and Importers can access more detailed criteria by clicking on the relevant links and we'll be adding similar information for the other two categories soon):
Overview of BAFTS Categories
| Do you sell to the general public (including businesses where the business is the end customer)? | Do you supply fair trade products to other organisations who will then sell them on? | |
| Do you buy at least 70% of your stock from recognised fair trade suppliers based in the UK? | You can apply to be a BAFTS retailer* | You can apply to be a BAFTS recognised wholesaler** |
| Do you buy at least 70% of your stock direct from developing world producers? | You can apply to be a BAFTS direct sourcing retailer** | You can apply to be a BAFTS recognised importer* |
* Many importers also have a retail arm, if you want BAFTS recognition for both activities then you will need to apply for both categories. If (this is what normally happens) you are retailing products that you import then we need to process Your importer application first.
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BAFTS fees
Annual Turnover | retailer | self sourcing retailer | recognised importer | recognised wholesaler |
| Up to £25,000 | £55 | £80 | £50 | £45 |
| £25,000 to £50,000 | £60 | £95 | £85 | £75 |
| £50,000 to £100,000 | £100 | £150 | £105 | £90 |
| £100,000 to £250,000 | £190 | £300 | £215 | £200 |
| £250,000 to £500,000 | £325 | £550 | £425 | £400 |
| £500,000 to £1,000,000 | £425 | £1000 | £850 | £800 |
| Over £1,000,000 | £450 | £1250 | £1200 | £1100 |
Thank you for your patience, it is important to us that you understand our criteria before applying.
Clicking the link below this text will take you to the basic details form, please fill in your details then click the 'Submit' button on the form and you will then be taken to Paypal to pay the £25.00 non-refunable administration fee (using your paypal account or a credit / debit card). After making the payment you will be returned to this site where you can download the full application form. Please fill this in off-line and then email it to us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you encounter any problems please email the same address for assistance.
Once we recieve your completed form, your application will be passed to our existing members for consultation, they will be looking to see clear evidence that your business model aligns with BAFTS objectives and the principles of fair trade – see Fair Trade principles. It will take us approximately 2 months to process your application. If you need any further advice on how your organisation meets our criteria before applying then feel free to email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
To continue with your application, please click this link and fill out the basic details form.