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THE VALUE OF THE BRITISH CLEANING COUNCIL


In its 35th anniversary year, the British Cleaning Council’s Media Manager Lee Baker


reiterates why this huge milestone highlights its importance to the UK cleaning industry and how much value trade organisations like itself can bring.


Back in 1982, when the British Cleaning Council (BCC) was formed, the cleaning industry was on the threshold of huge transformational change, with technological, economic and political forces all set to have a massive impact on the way the industry operated.


The BCC’s founder members were aware change was on the horizon, and felt that if all the different sectors of the UK cleaning industry amalgamated, their interests would be better served.


Their aim was to form a body that would be able to draw together all the many strands that go into making up the UK cleaning industry, and be an umbrella organisation under which all other industry associations could convene.


Those early years were fraught with difficulties, and there were many challenges that had to be overcome. But gradually, the benefits of joining became clear, and the Council built up a strong membership base, and was able to be the voice of the UK cleaning industry, both in the UK and abroad.


The BCC prides itself on being guided by its members, and everyone who attends the quarterly meeting gets a chance to voice their opinion on any aspect of the Council’s agenda. It’s a democratic organisation and applications for new members are always welcomed.


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There is a lot of value for a smaller trade association to be part of a larger affair, and the Council’s present membership of 21 associations understands this. There are opportunities to network, and find new business contacts, to share best practice, and also to be ahead of the curve when new regulations are being introduced.


Being part of a larger organisation can enhance a member’s brand – and all BCC members get to display the Council’s distinctive ‘BCC’ red and blue logo, which adds huge value and authority to a member association.


BCC members have the opportunity to meet each other in person at the regular quarterly meetings and at events like the Cleaning Show, and many enjoy the feeling of camaraderie that comes from being part of a larger,


more diversified organisation.


But the British Cleaning Council is much more than just a trade organisation. It is joint owner of the Cleaning Show, it has its own published newsletter, it has the ability to award grants to fledgling projects, and it even has its own written manifesto which lays out its core values, objectives and aims.


The Council has been a big supporter of the Living


Wage for many years, and has also championed initiatives like daytime cleaning. It also recently sponsored the CSSA awards, which shone a light on some of the best initiatives in the UK cleaning industry.


On these issues and many others, the British Cleaning Council’s importance to the UK cleaning industry cannot be doubted. A strong nationally recognised trade body for the cleaning industry is as important today as it was three decades ago. And, as we move into the post-Brexit world, the Council’s role will be even more important, as it makes sure the UK cleaning industry’s interests are protected.


www.britishcleaningcouncil.org


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