BHETA: Your partner in business success
At BHETA we are not just a trade association – we are the driving force behind the UK’s housewares, small electrical appliances, DIY, and gardening industries. With a vibrant community of suppliers and strong connections to retailers, we offer invaluable networking opportunities, market insights, expert guidance, lobbying support and more to help businesses thrive.
Led by an executive team, a non-executive board composed of our members and supported by five committees, BHETA lives by the motto 'by the industry, for the industry,' making us a trusted partner in your growth journey.
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Our members include many well-known household brands
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Our review of 2024 in numbers
At BHETA, we pride ourselves on our significant contributions to the industry. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our impressive statistics. Join us in celebrating our achievements and the positive impact we create.
28
New Members
40
Webinars
10
Retailer Events
7
Lobbying Campaigns
(Saving our members approx £4.1m)
22
Business Support Providers
8
Credit Forums
Our industry affiliates
BHETA collaborates with a wide range of industry organisations to extend our network and enhance the value we deliver to our members. Our strategic relationships with trade associations, event organisers, and specialist service providers create broader networking opportunities and provide access to additional expertise.
The BHETA Board Members
Andrew Weiss
Chairman
Will Jones
BHETA Chief Operating Officer
Clare Holland
BHETA Finance Director
Stephen Richardson
BHETA Marketing Director
Jane Mason
BHETA Vice President (Housewares)
The Denby Pottery Company
Jon Langford
BHETA Vice President (DIY)
Croydex
David Holmes
Chairman
The DRH Collection
Alastair Fisher
Taylor’s Eye Witness
Jonathan Collier
Monument Tools
Paul Boyce
QEP UK
Richard Walker
Eddingtons
The BHETA Executive Team
Andrew Weiss
Executive Chairman
Will Jones
Chief Operating Officer
Clare Holland
Finance Director
Steve Richardson
Marketing Director
Natalia Ciecierska
Marketing Executive
Steve Edwards
Home Improvement (DIY) Sector Manager
Seema Grantham
Housewares & Small Electrical Sector Manager
Samantha Astle
Member Services Co-ordinator
Sally Gordon
Member Services Co-ordinator
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Our Specialised Committees
The role of each committee is to represent and protect members’ interests, assist with their commercial success and add value to their businesses.
The BHETA Housewares Committee
Jane Mason
Will Jones
BHETA
Seema Grantham
BHETA
Stephen Richardson
BHETA
Kate O’Neil
Paul Shelley
Rob Jones
Richard Walker
Claire Whalley-Livesey
Dan Roberts
Tanith Sellicks
Steve Foley
Home improvement (DIY) committee
Jon Langford
Croydex (Chair)
Will Jones
BHETA
Steve Edwards
BHETA
Stephen Richardson
BHETA
Paul Boyce
Jason Burns
Steve Turner
Gonzague Naux
Jamie Fisher
James Clarke
Jane Ryder
Steve Law
The Small Electrical Appliance Committee
Duncan Singleton
UPGS (Chair)
Will Jones
BHETA
Seema Grantham
BHETA
Rob Sutton
Christophe Leblan
Ben Wilkinson
Rebecca Batchelor
Nicholas Chokomert
Steve Punter
Paul Rosen
Guy Weaver
Steve Richardson
BHETA
John Cohring
Martin Devaney
Environmental, Operations and Safety Committee (EOSC)
Stuart McKay
(Chair) – Groupe Seb
Guy Weaver
Tim Goddard
Adam Patton
Conair
Mark Turner
Catherine Green
Paul Zammit
Martin Devaney
Patrick Lauer
Keith Allison
Paul Tooth
Ben Haywood
Assunta Trano
Imetec
Penny Wisniewski
Matt Coxall
Paul Rosen
Leigh Newton
Natalie Gray
Joe McGhee
Rachel Harrison
Natalie Majerski
Duncan Singleton
Colin Williamson
Graham Speake
Matthew Dennison
Jim Donaghy
Export committee
Steve Turner
Spear & Jackson (Chair)
Will Jones
BHETA
Steve Edwards
BHETA
Seema Grantham
BHETA
Stephen Richardson
BHETA
Gary Bailey
Steve Pegler
Jonathan Collier
Peter Battersby
Joe Denham
Tim Joslin
Robert Winstanley
Daniel Wright
Dan Roberts
Dean Cox
Exclusively Shows
As the UK’s premier showcase of housewares, tableware, and small domestic appliances, the Exclusively Show, organised by BHETA, attracts over 130 companies representing more than 250 brands. Hosted annually, this must-attend event brings together both national and international buyers, offering invaluable networking and business opportunities.
BHETA members receive a £1,500 discount
The Show provides complimentary lunch, refreshments, and an evening drinks reception
Our Trend Showcase displays ‘on trend’ products for the subsequent year.
The Show visitor list reads like a ‘who’s who’ list of buyers in the Housewares sector
We’re Driving Change With
Our charity partner is the Rainy Day Trust, which has been supporting past and present employees of the industry and their families since 1843.
The Rainy Day Trust provides vital support to those who have dedicated their careers to the home improvement (DIY), garden, housewares, pottery, and glass industries -whether as manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, or retailers - providing essential assistance during times of financial hardship.
