The GCA Diversity & Inclusion subcommittee has successfully secured a place at ‘Pride in London 2023’. This is a great opportunity to wave the flag for greeting card sending and champion diversity in our industry. Find out how you can get involved.
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Graduate Opportunities in the Greeting Card Industry
Are you a student considering a career in the greeting card industry? This blog details some ways to access the industry, and has links to lots more information.
Caring at Christmas!
Join our campaign to start a wave of Christmas cards across the UK, sharing the joy of sending and receiving cards!
GCA represents the card industry at the Genesis Senate
GCA CEO, Amanda Fergusson attended the Genesis Initiative Senate meeting at the House of Commons on 21st June. The Senate heard from Sarah Dines MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Home Office and Minister for Safeguarding. Discussions included...
How to recruit new creative talent!
GCA top tips to recruit new creative talent and help from the expects to build successful working relationships with new designers and others joining your team.
Connecting Students with the Greeting Card Industry
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is the not-for-profit trade body working to protect and promote greeting card sending and support our members to grow their businesses. The UK greeting card industry is a world-leading creative industry, we send more cards per...
Litho Workshop
In partnership with the GCA, Windles are excited to announce a Litho Workshop taking place on Tuesday 4th July 2023
Meet the member – Beth Garnett Illustration
Time to Meet The Member! We asked Beth Garnett of Beth Garnett to tell us a bit about their story.
GCA being heard – Royal Mail update
GCA voice is heard – latest updates on Royal Mail
GCA Podcast – David Greaves, Emotional Rescue
GCA podcasts hear from greeting card leaders. Sharing their journey in cards and top tips to inspire the next generation of greeting card industry leaders
The Annual Greeting Card Industry awards – HENRIES
The GCA is a big supporter of The Henries greeting card awards and urges all members to enter these ultimate accolades in greeting card publishing - our industry ‘Oscars'. The Henries are annual awards that are organised and owned by Max Publishing, which publishes...
GCA Podcast – Mark Callaby, Ohh Deer
GCA podcasts hear from greeting card leaders. Sharing their journey in cards and top tips to inspire the next generation of greeting card industry leaders
GCA CEO highlights the power of cards at the NFSP annual Conference
GCA CEO speaking about the importance of greeting cards at the National Federations of Sub-Postmasters annual Conference
GCA Podcast – Rachel Hare, Belly Button Designs
GCA podcasts hear from greeting card leaders. Sharing their journey in cards and top tips to inspire the next generation of greeting card industry leaders
Greeting Cards and the Environment: Into a Greener Future
Latest industry updates on reducing our environmental footprint
Feature in our Thinking of You Week Gallery
Showcase your cards in the Thinking of You Week gallery – Members only!
GCA ensures industry voice heard over postal services
A summary current issues which the GCA is concerned could adversely affect both greeting card consumers and GCA members
GCA lobbying updates
Update on GCA lobbying Government on behalf of the industry in March 2023
Why is card sending for Eid growing
Exchanging greetings at the festive of Eid is a tradition that goes back generations. Islam is the second largest religion in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is estimated that there are over 3 million Muslim's in the UK, over 5% of the...
GCA Schools Project
UK children connecting with Ghana schools through greeting cards
Sustainability in the Card Industry – Eco Nature Cards
GCA’s Sustainability in the Card Industry blogs share good practice happening in our industry to inform and inspire others. Read about what Eco Nature Cards Welare doing to are doing to reduce their environmental impact.
GCA Local – time to meetup!
GCA Local events bring together our members in small meet ups. They are informal and organised by local members in each area.
Sponsor the GCA Conference & AGM 2023
SUPPLIER MEMBERS ONLY. Sponsor the GCA Conference & AGM and promote your business to GCA members.
GCA Royal Mail/Ofcom Updates 2022- Feb 2023
GCA’s work on behalf of the industry in response to the ongoing situation at Royal Mail.