Membership of the Association is open to both charity fair organisers and stallholders. Fair organiser members must run their own event or events so that a significant part of their profits, or a significant sum of money, goes to one or more charities. Before joining, fair organisers must inform the Association of the amount they have previously donated and also provide a reference from a stallholder member of at least 2 year’s standing who has attended their events. Stallholder applicants must provide references from two members, stallholders and/or fair organisers, of at least 2 years standing and satisfy the management committee that their products are of acceptable standard and that they run a bona fide business and comply with health and safety legislation where necessary. The committee reserve the right to consider applicants with fewer references as long as they are satisfied that their products are of a suitable standard.
Stallholders who also operate a significant wholesale business will not be admitted to membership. If their business should change in this regard during their membership the Administrative Manager must be advised. The Committee reserve the right not to accept renewal.
