About Us

The trading association for the

professional baker’s community

We’re a growing member-based community, made up of artisan bakers, apprentice bakers, students, stand-alone bakeries, wholesalers, cafes with bakeries, chocolate emporiums, professional cupcake and biscuit retailers plus leading industry suppliers, experts and specialists to the industry.

The association’s key focus is to provide members with essential resources, expert guidance, advice and to ensure the future of the industry.

The organisation is member-owned, led by the CEO and board of directors, many of whom own or run their own bakery businesses.

Thomas Fletcher, National Association of Master Bakers, since 1887

Your Team at Ware

Karen Dear

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Jan Gales

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

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Lisa Nicholls

HEAD OF MEMBERSHIP

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Gina Smith

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

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Melissa Thompson

MANAGING DIRECTOR
SAFER FOOD SCORES

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Audrey Deane

SAFER FOOD SCORES

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Get in touch with the CBA today and find out how we can save you money and time and benefit your business.

From saving money on third party services such as training and health and food safety to the HR and legal advice that’s all included. Joining the CBA makes great business sense.
**Call on:** 01920 468 061
**Email:** memberships@craftbakersassociation.co.uk

What our members say…

“Our membership allows us to use the CBA’s E-learning training courses, this enables us to provide engaging and well-developed courses for our team which helps cement knowledge as they learn.”

“The CBA have been extraordinarily helpful over the past 12 months. In all situations, I have acted on the advice of the CBA whether it has been Health and Safety or Employment Law and achieved a great result. I would have no hesitation in recommending the CBA particularly as it comes from a one-off annual payment. No problem too thorny!”

“I have been a member of the Craft Bakers Association for decades but my reasons were always to keep up with current legislation, offers, networking etc. and for its knowledge of the industry, however, after being guided through a difficult employment issue, for me now, knowing you have the CBA’s support behind you in any area of your business is priceless. Thank you.”

“Referred by the Craft Bakers Association to their energy broker regarding a worrying situation with my electricity contract, the team were very helpful and attentive and the issue was successfully resolved. 5 Stars! Without my membership, the outcome may have been very different.”

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