Joining the Textile Recycling Association
Membership Benefits
Membership of the Textile Recycling Association (TRA) brings a whole range of benefits to its members and include the following:
Business support service
Exclusive access to TRA online and phone business support service.
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Training Courses
Exclusive access to TRA training courses aimed at improving your business & expertise.
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Discounts
Discounts on IT, access to tech advice & other benefits for members. Up to 20% discount off laptops, desktops and accessories.
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Employee Assistance
Financial assistance for employees of TRA member businesses. The Textile Recycling Association has partnered with the Fashion and Textiles Children’s Trust. The charity provides financial assistance to those with children who are working in the clothing and textiles sector who may have fallen on difficult financial times.
Business Opportunities
Membership generates business opportunities – many charities, local authorities, retailers etc are assured that TRA members work to high professional standards and specifically seek out business with our members.
Customer Confidence
Entry requirements and Code of Practice help to demonstrate business credentials. Our entry requirements and Code of Practice help to reinforce the understanding that our members work to highest industry standards.
Medical Plans
Exclusive offers on Medical Plans, Dental Plans, Income Protection Plans, Travel Plans and Company Medical Plans through our partnership with the Hospital and Medical Care Association.
Member Listing
Free entry in TRA Membership Listings – Members contact details are freely available on our website, making it easy for your clients to check your credentials.
Representation
Vigorous representation to local, devolved and national governments. International representation through BIR (Bureau of International Recycling) and other international bodies.
TRA Branding
Use of TRA Membership logo and access to other members.
Meetings
Invitations to AGM, other TRA meetings and exclusive discounted deals to the annual Textile Recycling Conference.
Member Content
Access to member only reports, bulletins & press releases
Entry Requirements
Each applicant for full membership should have traded legally and in a solvent manner for a minimum period of three years before their application can be considered. There are also requirements on the Directors of companies or business owners wishing to apply for membership.
Applications for associate membership can be considered once an applicant has been trading for one year.
All members must comply with the TRA Code of Practice. For information on what other requirements applicants must meet before they can be considered for membership of the Textile Recycling Association.
Annual Subscription Rates
We have a tiered membership structure/fees based on the size of the businesses. Payment options (including payment by standing order) are supplied with the application details.
