Membership PLANS
12 month Memberships that work for you!
Join the Professional Bakers Community today
Premium Membership
(Represents best value)
From £425 +VAT
Includes:
- HR & Employment Law Advice & compliant documentation
- Reference Guidance Manuals – Health & Safety, Trading Standards, Food Safety
- Health & Food Safety Advice & compliant documentation
- Tribunal, Tax Investigation, HSE Intervention Fees Insurance
- Exclusive Member Pricing:
- Vehicle Breakdown Cover
- Machinery Breakdown Cover
- Online Training
- Energy Consultants
- Access to Craft Bakers Solicitors for legal advice on leases, customer complaints & more
(Monthly direct debit option available – Please click here)
Essential HR Plan
(new members)
£325 +VAT
HR option includes:
- Expert, same day, employment advice, guidance and solutions
- Digital download of draft Employment Law documentation e.g. contracts of employment
- Online Training with exclusive member pricing
- Energy Consultant advice with exclusive member pricing
- Networking and Events
(Monthly direct debit option available – Please click here)
Essential Health & Food Safety
(new members)
£325 +VAT
Health and Food Safety option includes:
- Expert, same day, food safety advice, guidance and solutions
- Digital download of Trading Standards, Food Safety and Health and Safety Reference Guides
- Online Training with exclusive member pricing
- Energy Consultant advice with exclusive member pricing
- Networking and Events
(Monthly direct debit option available – Please click here)
Student Membership
(duration of training)
FREE
Includes:
- Stay in touch with industry news during your training
- Receive the online version of 13magazine
- Networking and Events
- Eligible for a £50 incentive if you refer a full member
- Counts towards long service should you become a full member (quicker elevation to silver and gold membership)
Retired Membership
(2 years)
£25
Includes:
- Stay in touch with industry news during your training
- Receive the online version of 13magazine
- Networking and Events
- Eligible for a £50 incentive if you refer a full member
- Counts towards long service should you become a full member (quicker elevation to silver and gold membership)
Enjoy unlimited support to help future-proof your business.
Legal Backing
Legal Insurance cover and advice included. Covers your legal costs in the event of a dispute
- Employment disputes
- Employment tribunals
- Tax investigation
- HSE intervention fess insurance
Industry Training
Essential online training courses, manage staff training in one place.
- Food safety level 2&3
- First aid
- Allergen awareness
- Natasha’s Law
- Health & Safety
- Manual Handling
Health & Safety Manuals
Trading Standards, Food Safety, Health & Safety Manuals.
CBA Primary Authority Assured Advice – Horsham DC
The Craft Bakers Association represent approximately 500 bakery businesses in England and Wales supporting 3,000+ shops on the high street and 38,500 employees
Energy Assurance
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- Expert consultancy
- Complete transparency
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Legal Insurance cover and advice included. Covers your legal costs in the event of a dispute
- Employment disputes
- Employment tribunals
- Tax investigation
- HSE intervention fess insurance
What Our Members Say
“Our membership allows us to use the CBA’s E-learning training courses, this enables us to provide engaging and well-developed courses for our team which helps cement knowledge as they learn.”
“The CBA have been extraordinarily helpful over the past 12 months. In all situations, I have acted on the advice of the CBA whether it has been Health and Safety or Employment Law and achieved a great result. I would have no hesitation in recommending the CBA particularly as it comes from a one-off annual payment. No problem too thorny!”
“I have been a member of the Craft Bakers Association for decades but my reasons were always to keep up with current legislation, offers, networking etc. and for its knowledge of the industry, however, after being guided through a difficult employment issue, for me now, knowing you have the CBA’s support behind you in any area of your business is priceless. Thank you.”
“Referred by the Craft Bakers Association to their energy broker regarding a worrying situation with my electricity contract, the team were very helpful and attentive and the issue was successfully resolved. 5 Stars! Without my membership, the outcome may have been very different.”
What Membership Really Means
Membership is more than a card in your wallet-it’s a direct return on investment.
| Service | Usual Market Rate | Member Rate | Potential Annual Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Helpline & Legal Support | £1,200 | Included | £1,200 |
| Primary Authority Assured Advice (Food Safety, Training Standards) | £900 | Included | £900 |
| Food Safety Training Course | £75 pp | Included | £75 pp |
| Apprenticeship Recruitment Support | £500 | Included | £500 |
| BakeCare Supplier Discounts (Equipment, Energy, Vehicles) | Variable | Up to 25% off | £1,000+ |
| Representation & Advocacy Support | £600 | Included | £600 |
| Business & Technical Updates | £300 | Included | £300 |
| Industry Insights & Market Intelligence | £400 | Included | £400 |
| Networking & Events Access | £250 | Included | £250 |
| Training & Development Resources | £500 | Included | £500 |
Average member saves over £5,500 per year.
Membership pays for itself many times over.
“Based on average member usage and current market rates
Members that reach the above milestones will receive a certificate as part of their annual membership renewal that can proudly be displayed in their shop windows. For more information on this or to find out more
