Why Join?

Who is Full membership for?

This membership package is for all businesses within the industry big or small. It is designed to support any business owner in running a successful business.

Cost

From £525 per year, plus VAT, depending on the size of your business and number of branches (all branches and shops must be included in membership). We do offer annual & monthly direct debit payments, or payment via credit or debit card.

Benefits

As a Full member you will have access to our full range of membership benefits and services.  These benefits are exclusively available to Full members:

• Primary Authority Registration – this is a legally backed scheme enabling you to receive assured and tailored food safety advice through a single point of contact. We work in partnership with Horsham District Council to make sure that our assured advice meets legal requirements
• Food Safety Management System – a HACCP based system, designed as a one stop reference guide for you and your teams. Part of Primary Authority legally backed advice
• Health & Safety Management System – also part of our Primary Authority assured advice
• Trading Standards manual – also part of our Primary Authority assured advice
• Employment advice – provided by our partner, Peninsula. Available 24/7
• Employment templates – editable templates and staff handbook for you to tailor
• Health & Safety, and Trading Standards advice – provided by our partner, Safer Food Scores
• Food hygiene and labelling advice – from our partner, Safer Food Scores

Additional benefits

• Regional and national networking events – these events are run by butchers, for butchers
• Marketing tools – including seasonal posters and the right to use NCB logo and member badges 
• Craft Butcher magazine – 6 issues a year, sent bi-monthly
• Website listing – a listing of your member shops and including branches, where applicable, are listed on Find a Craft Butcher
• Preferred Partner discounts – we work with preferred partners to provide you with discounts, saving your business money.
  • Business fleet breakdown cover – Offers our members up to 69% off saving you up to £160
  • Energy consultancy – who use their expertise to ensure our members save money and get guidance on the best solutions to drive efficiency!
  • Medical plans – offering up to a 40% discount off the underwriter’s standard rates. This is a comprehensive plan which provides generous cash benefits for surgery and other charges
  • Merchant Service Providers – offering an exclusive deal to NCB Members with next day funds and they will cover your current providers exit fees up to £3000!
  • Online safety training – providing cost effective, accessible safety training for food professionals

Who is Basic membership for?

This membership package is aimed at keeping you up to date with all industry news, providing marketing tools & opportunities for your business and access to money saving schemes. This membership is perfect for some of our smallest Business’ or those who don’t require access to our Premium benefits such as 24/7 employment support, Food Safety support and Primary Authority scheme.

Cost

£315 per year, plus VAT. We do offer annual & monthly direct debit payments, or payment via credit or debit card.

Benefits

As a Basic member you will have access to our range of membership benefits and services, that will allow you to stay up to date with the industry.  These benefits are:

• Regional and national networking events – these events are run by butchers, for butchers
• Marketing tools – including seasonal posters and the right to use NCB logo and member badges 
• Craft Butcher magazine – 6 issues a year, sent bi-monthly
• Website listing – a listing of your member shops are listed on Find a Craft Butcher
• Preferred Partner discounts – we work with preferred partners to provide you with discounts, saving your business money.
  • Business fleet breakdown cover – Offers our members up to 69% off saving you up to £160
  • Energy consultancy – who use their expertise to ensure our members save money and get guidance on the best solutions to drive efficiency!
  • Medical plans – offering up to a 40% discount off the underwriter’s standard rates. This is a comprehensive plan which provides generous cash benefits for surgery and other charges
  • Merchant Service Providers – offering an exclusive deal to NCB Members with next day funds and they will cover your current providers exit fees up to £3000!
  • Online safety training – providing cost effective, accessible safety training for food professionals

Who is Corporate membership for?

This membership package gives you direct access to independent butchers, farm shops and small abattoirs, whatever you are selling. By becoming a Corporate member, you immediately open the door to our members and can give your company the edge over your competitors.

Cost

£775 per year, plus VAT. We do offer annual & monthly direct debit payments, or payment via credit or debit card.

Benefits

As a Corporate member you will have access to our members whatever your product – fresh or packaged food, shop fittings, butchers’ sundries, seasonings, refrigeration, labels, scales, machines, business services.

Promotion

• Promote products and services via a company page in our ‘Preferred Partners’ section of the website, including a link to your social channels and website
• Opportunities to sponsor categories at Craft Butcher Awards and enjoy resulting publicity in trade press, social media and on our website
• Opportunities to promote special offers and discounts to our members

Advertising

• Promote products and services in our Craft Butcher magazine, our newsletter, and social channels
• Substantial discount on advertising in Craft Butcher Magazine
• New members profiled in Craft Butcher Magazine upon joining
• Editorial opportunities in Craft Butcher Magazine in respect of relevant features
• In addition to Craft Butcher Magazine being mailed out to our membership and industry contacts, it is also posted on the NCB website to be viewed by a wider audience.

Craft Butcher magazine 

6 issues a year, sent bi-monthly

Networking

• Opportunities to network with members and non-members at all NCB exclusive events

Employment advice

• Employment, Health & Safety, Corporate & Legal and Tax & VAT advice – provided by our partner, Peninsula. Available 24/7
• Employment templates – editable templates and staff handbook for you to tailor

Preferred Partner discounts

• Preferred Partner discounts – we work with preferred partners to provide you with discounts, saving your business money.
  • Business fleet breakdown cover – Offers our members up to 69% off saving you up to £160
  • Energy consultancy – who use their expertise to ensure our members save money and get guidance on the best solutions to drive efficiency!
  • Medical plans – offering up to a 40% discount off the underwriter’s standard rates. This is a comprehensive plan which provides generous cash benefits for surgery and other charges
  • Merchant Service Providers – offering an exclusive deal to NCB Members with next day funds and they will cover your current providers exit fees up to £3000!
  • Online safety training – providing cost effective, accessible safety training for food professionals

Who is Individual membership for?

This membership package is perfect for retired butchers, apprentices or individuals in the industry who would like to stay up to date with new regulations, consultations, and industry developments.

Cost

£96 per year, inclusive of VAT. We do offer payments via annual direct debit, or credit or debit card.

Benefits

As an Individual member you will have access to a limited range of our membership benefits and services, that will allow you to stay up to date with the industry.  These benefits are:

• Craft Butcher magazine – 6 issues a year, sent bi-monthly
• Monthly email newsletters
• Preferred Partner discounts – we work with preferred partners to provide you with discounts, saving your business money.
  • Business fleet breakdown cover – Offers our members up to 69% off saving you up to £160
  • Energy consultancy – who use their expertise to ensure our members save money and get guidance on the best solutions to drive efficiency!
  • Medical plans – offering up to a 40% discount off the underwriter’s standard rates. This is a comprehensive plan which provides generous cash benefits for surgery and other charges
  • Merchant Service Providers – offering an exclusive deal to NCB Members with next day funds and they will cover your current providers exit fees up to £3000!
  • Online safety training – providing cost effective, accessible safety training for food professionals