Full membership - open to UK based picture libraries and agencies operating commercially.
Affiliate membership - open to UK based picture libraries and agencies which are part of a larger organisation.
Associate membership - open to picture libraries and agencies based outside the UK or UK based non-commercial libraries.
Industry Supplier membership - open to companies providing services, products or information to picture libraries and agencies.
The main benefits of Full, Affiliate and Associate membership are:
- Protection of members' rights and interests by an effective lobbying team
- Members' newsletter keeping you updated on the latest industry news
- Business support helpline
- Legal advice service
- Presence on the BAPLA website and social media sites, viewed extensively across the industry
- Marketing opportunities to a wide range of content buyers
- Resources for members, including research on pricing trends and access to template forms
- Discounted booking for BAPLA educational & networking events
- Discounted booking for the annual CEPIC Congress
> Download a PDF with a full overview of benefits.
The main benefits of Industry Supplier membership are:
- Email introducing your services to all BAPLA members
- Agreed promotions in the newsletter to BAPLA members
- Banner ad in the newsletter to BAPLA members
- Company listing on the BAPLA website highlighting your services
- Discounted booking for BAPLA educational & networking events
- Sponsorship opportunities at BAPLA educational & networking events
- BAPLA affiliation
> Download a PDF with a full overview of benefits.
Full membership
Sole Trader: £393.75 per annum + VAT
Small Band (2 - 9 Staff): £433.13 per annum + VAT
Medium Band (10 - 24 Staff): £635.25 per annum + VAT
Large Band (25 - 75 Staff): £1,650 per annum + VAT
Extra large Band (75+ Staff): £2,200 per annum + VAT
Affiliate membership
£693.00 per annum + VAT
Associate membership
£375.38 per annum + VAT (UK)
£375.38 per annum (overseas)
Industry Supplier members
£350.00 per annum + VAT (UK)
£350.00 per annum (overseas)
Full and Affiliate members of the association have voting rights and their representative to the association is entitled to cast their vote in Board elections and to vote on motions brought at the Annual General Meeting. Full and Affiliate members can also nominate candidates to stand for the Board.
Please complete an application form and send it to enquiries@bapla.org.uk or post it to BAPLA, 59 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London SE3 0BS.
- Full / Affiliate membership application form
- Associate membership application form
- Industry Supplier membership application form
For further information, please contact us: enquiries@bapla.org.uk / +44 020 8297 1198.