Ricicle’s owner David Nichols-Rice went along to his local Girl guiding group to run a Card Club session with the Brownies. The 24 girls aged between 7-10 years old were working towards their ‘Kindness’ badge, and one of the example activities to earn their badge was creating a greeting card to send to someone. The…
As we look ahead to the new year, sustainability continues to evolve from a “nice to have” into a core part of how greeting card businesses operate, trade and communicate. Regulatory expectations are shifting, consumer scrutiny is sharper, and sustainability is increasingly linked to long-term resilience rather than just environmental ambition. Drawing on recent UK…
As we wrap up another festive season, we’re thrilled to share the impact of the GCA’s ongoing mission: protecting and promoting the joy of card sending. This year again our efforts reminded millions of people why greeting cards matter—especially at Christmas. A Nationwide Conversation About Cards Our Cardmitment Campaign again captured attention across TV, radio, print,…
The GCA Council is pleased to announce that Ashton Duckitt, Strategic Account Director – High Street at UK Greetings, has joined the Council following the recent resignation of Darren Cave, UK Greetings’ Commercial Director and past GCA President. Darren served on the Council for six years, making a significant contribution to the industry. The Council…
GCA CEO Amanda Ferguson attended Royal Mail Christmas event at the House of Commons hosted by Adam Jogee MP The event brought together MPs, staff from the Department for Business & Trade, members of the Royal Mail leadership team, and posties from across the country. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the festive season…
COP30 in Belém (Brazil) ended with a fragile but important deal on 21st November 2025. It moves the Paris Agreement further into the “implementation” phase but leaves big gaps on fossil fuels and finance. This summary gives you a quick sense of what went well, what didn’t, and what you can do next. What Went Well at COP30 1. Shift from…
Card Club is a GCA initiative designed to inspire the next generation of card senders. Through fun, creative activities and classroom resources, Card Club helps children discover the joy of sending and receiving cards—building connection, kindness, and creativity along the way. One of the first schools to launch Card Club is Milverton Primary in Leamington…
Christmas has always been the most meaningful time of year for sending and receiving greeting cards — a moment to pause, reflect, reconnect and share kindness. At the GCA, we’ve long championed this British tradition, and this year we’re delighted to see Royal Mail placing greeting cards at the very heart of their major national…
Ofcom is reviewing how much Royal Mail can charge for Second Class post. This may sound technical, but it really matters for greeting cards. Second Class is how most people send cards. If the price keeps rising, many people will simply stop sending them. That hurts our businesses, but more importantly it damages a simple, human way that people stay…
At the GCA, we love to celebrate initiatives that champion diversity, inclusion, and meaningful connections through greeting cards. We’re shining a spotlight on an inspiring collaboration between Cardfactory and Macmillan Cancer, a project that puts empathy and representation at the heart of card design. Julie Hardy, Studio Manager at Card Factory and a member of…
Ahead of National Kindness Day on 13 November, UK Greeting Card Association says these are the towns that will likely send more Christmas cards than most Carlisle in Cumbria tops 2025 parade of towns with the kindest hearts As Britain prepares for a Christmas season filled with connection and kindness, the UK’s Greeting Card Association…
In Conversation with Leona Asika and Ify Ike-Nwabuoku, Founders of Rich Girl Paper October is Black History Month in the UK — a time to reflect, recognise and celebrate the contributions of Black individuals and communities across all sectors. At the GCA, we’re proud to spotlight the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of our Black-owned member…
In Conversation with Jordan Carruthers, Founder of Hood Greetings. October is Black History Month in the UK — a time to reflect, recognise and celebrate the contributions of Black individuals and communities across all sectors. At the GCA, we’re proud to spotlight the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of our Black-owned member businesses. This Q&A series…
The GCA is working with Temu to trial new tech to identify and immediately take down designs stolen by online, overseas marketplace retailers. Following ongoing advocacy by the Greeting Card Association (GCA), online marketplace Temu has agreed to trial new technology to speed up the identification and removal of UK greeting card designs which infringe…
October celebrates both World Habitat Day and World Animal Day — two great reminders that protecting biodiversity starts with the everyday decisions we make. For the greetings card industry, that means thinking carefully about how we design, source, and package our products. Every choice, from a card’s paper stock to its packaging, is an opportunity to support the natural world…
In Conversation with Siobhan Wauchope, Creative Director of Streetgreets and Naomi Nicholas, Managing Director of Streetgreets October is Black History Month in the UK — a time to reflect, recognise and celebrate the contributions of Black individuals and communities across all sectors. At the GCA, we’re proud to spotlight the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of our Black-owned…
In Conversation with Cherelle Brown, Founder of Kitsch Noir October is Black History Month in the UK — a time to reflect, recognise and celebrate the contributions of Black individuals and communities across all sectors. At the GCA, we’re proud to spotlight the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of our Black-owned member businesses. This Q&A series…
In Conversation with Georgina Fihosy, Founder of AfroTouch Design October is Black History Month in the UK — a time to reflect, recognise and celebrate the contributions of Black individuals and communities across all sectors. At the GCA, we’re proud to spotlight the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of our Black-owned member businesses. This Q&A series…
Highlights of the 2025 GCA Conference and AGM, held in Manchester.
In a world where children are growing up glued to screens, the Greeting Card Association is proud to launch Card Club. A brand new initiative designed to put pen and paper back into the hands of children aged 4 – 11 years and encourage card sending. Introducing Card Club Watch Rebecca Green’s presentation from the…
It’s Recycling Week – the perfect time for publishers, retailers and creators to shout about the greener choices they’re making. But here’s the thing: having a recyclable greetings range is only half the job. The other half is making sure customers know it – and trust it. So, let’s break down how to show that your cards are recyclable, and how to market…
We’re Hallidays HR and we are proud sponsors of this years’ GCA Conference & AGM. At Hallidays HR we provide straightforward, people-focused HR support that helps you stay compliant, confident, and in control. From keeping your policies up to date to navigating complex situations or developing your managers, we take the stress out of HR so you can focus on…
We’re The Imaging Centre—specialists in digitally printed greeting cards—and we’re excited to sponsor this year’s GCA AGM. If you publish cards, we’re here to help you move faster, test smarter and scale without the stock headaches. Our completely on-demand ordering system serves publishers of every size—so you can launch, top-up or experiment without over-committing. For 15 years, we’ve backed growth across the industry, now partnering with 800+…
We’re proud to have McDaniels Law as a sponsor of the 2025 GCA Conference—and as a valued GCA member. As a specialist intellectual property (IP) law firm, McDaniels Law understands how creative businesses operate and the vital role IP plays in shaping your brand, reputation, and commercial success. At the heart of their philosophy is a deep understanding of how intellectual property…