Become a member of the BBKA

Membership of the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA)

We recommend, particularly if you are a new beekeeper or want to start beekeeping, that you join your local BBKA affiliated beekeeping association who can provide training and support but you are also part of the national organisation. Partner, Junior, Country and School memberships are also available.

By joining the BBKA you are helping to support the charitable objects:

'to advance the education of the public and beekeepers in the craft of beekeeping and promote the importance of bees in the environment'.

Education

Support and mentoring
Practical teaching at the training apiary
Training and education meetings
Online forum for beekeeping support
Beekeeping examinations, from beginner to the highest level
Annual Spring Convention and Exhibition with a full range of lectures and seminars
Webshop with educational books and resources

Insurance & Magazine

£10m third party public & product liability insurance
Monthly membership magazine, BBKA News, posted to you
On-line BBKA News magazine archive which is fully searchable

You can join via your Local Associations

Direct Membership of British Beekeepers Association

We strongly recommend that you join a local BBKA affiliated Association especially if you are a new or inexperienced beekeeper. The fees are often less than those of Direct Membership. For experienced beekeepers who prefer to join the BBKA directly or for those who live abroad we offer Direct Memberships. Please note applications may take up to 10 working days to process.

Education

Beekeeping examinations held to the highest level
Annual Spring Convention and Exhibition with a full range of lectures and seminars
Webshop with educational books and resources
Online beekeeping forum
Support the public by collecting swarms (after two years of membership and having the BBKA Basic Examination qualification)

Insurance & Magazine

£10m third party public & product liability insurance (only for UK & Channel Island residents)
Bee Disease Insurance (England & Wales only)
Monthly full cover membership magazine, BBKA News, posted to you
On-line BBKA News magazine archive which is fully searchable

Please note we do not offer Partner, Junior, School and Country Direct Memberships; these are only available via BBKA affiliated Associations

    If you are already a BBKA Direct or BBKA International Direct Member and wish to renew your Direct Membership,
    change your contact details or have any queries regarding your current Membership please e-mail:
    [email protected]

If you wish to join as a BBKA Direct Member or a BBKA International Direct Member please complete the form below.
Please note this form is for new Direct Memberships only.

Apply for BBKA Direct Membership or International Direct Membership
Please fill in the details below selecting the geographic area in which you live from the drop down list.

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Membership of the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA)

Education

Insurance & Magazine

Direct Membership of British Beekeepers Association

Education

Insurance & Magazine

Apply for BBKA Direct Membership or International Direct Membership Please fill in the details below selecting the geographic area in which you live from the drop down list.

Apply for BBKA Direct Membership or International Direct Membership
Please fill in the details below selecting the geographic area in which you live from the drop down list.