Represent the views of beekeepers all over the UK

We have representatives on the Bee Health Advisory Forum

We advise government on the National Pollinator's Strategy

We are members of CONBA

Latest

ADM 2019
Why bees need trees? - a blog by Brigit Strawbridge

Bee campaigner Brigit Strawbridge describes why bees depend on trees and how we have lost so many of our wooded areas
Epping Forest beekeeper gets British Empire Medal in Queen's Birthday Honours

Ted Gradosielski, who has kept bees in Epping Forest for 38 years, has been awarded British Empire Medal in Queen's Birthday Honour.
Risk Assessments

BBKA risk assessments for observation hives,

Develop young beekeepers

BBKA works hard to raise the profile of beekeeping amongst young people through its school packs and beekeeping certificates to ensure the next generation will be well equipped to do the important work we urgently need to continue
Champion bees

We advise government on their Pollinators Strategy and our network of local beekeeping associations support their communities to improve the environment for honeybees and other pollinators
Specialist advice

List of Bee Specialists who are willing and able to speak at events
Education and training

The BBKA runs series of Modules and Beekeeping courses that have been developed to standardise and raise the level of beekeeping across the UK
Research

Honeybees are under threat and feral colonies appear to be in decline. In order to understand why, we need to undertake scientific research. The BBKA supports both investigative and applied research projects

Adopt a Beehive

Honey bees need your help! Do you want to help honey bees without getting your hands sticky? Adopt A Beehive with the BBKA and you will be supporting vital research into honey bee health, and education into good bee husbandry. Read more