About
‍ Membership

Our membership comprises more than 250 of the finest brands across a broad range of sectors: from retail to interior design & craftsmanship, food & drink to fashion, accessories to beauty, through hospitality, culture and the media to automotive and yachting. Walpole members are united by a common focus on discerning and affluent consumers and a shared mission to deliver world-class products and experiences.

We achieve this by representing our members’ interests at home and abroad, building networks and encouraging collaboration within our Community and providing members with Knowledge, Insight & Expertise

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“Britain’s luxury brands represent the very best this country has to offer - Walpole’s mission is to help these businesses realise their potential”

Michael Ward
Chairman of Walpole &
Managing Director of Harrods

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What Walpole does

Representation

Campaigns and lobbying, presenting sectoral requirements to government

Trade missions and promotional campaigns overseas

Practical guides and assistance with trading overseas

Development of policy initiatives

Community

Invitation to the full Walpole Events programme, including webinars and, where practical, in-person events

Content on the Walpole website and Daily Digest. For example, CEO interview, Brand Snapshot

Introductions to key contacts in other brands to facilitate sharing of best practice and collaboration

Support on social media

Extended network throughout the UK, Europe and in key overseas territories

Knowledge

Access to the Walpole Research and Insights programme

Access to thought leadership from key partners and Walpole proprietary research

Library of reports and past publications

Assistance and research with specific issues

Insight on brand positioning and key economic and consumer trends

Orlebar Brown

House of Hackney

Bremont

Fitzdares

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Lock & Co. Hatters

Harris Tweed

Membership
in numbers

Walpole’s mission is to protect, promote and develop a sector that is the jewel in the crown of British business and a global calling card for British creativity, quality, entrepreneurship and sustainability, representing the very best Britain can do. Walpole achieves this by representing its members’ interests at home and abroad, building networks and encouraging collaboration within our community, and providing members with knowledge, insight and expertise.

133

Brands of Tomorrow
Since 2007, including Bremont, Orlebar Brown, Fitzdares and House of Hackney

848

Miles
The distance from the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars factory in Goodwood, via The Royal Mint in Pontyclun, near Cardiff, to Harris Tweed in
the Outer Hebrides

35k

Subscribers
Our digital audience through web, email and Instagram

250

Members
Partners, Members & Friends

Sectors
Automotive, Aviation
& Yachting
Beauty & Grooming
Culture
Fashion & Accessories
Food & Drink
Hospitality & Services
Jewellery, Watches
& Precious Metals
Interior Design, Home
& Craftsmanship
Media
Property & Estates
Retailers & Etailers

345

Years
Since member
Lock & Co. Hatters
was founded

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Member Criteria

To qualify for core membership applicants must demonstrate how they meet the following criteria:

The Company is primarily based in the UK and must have or be a brand with a British product or service to offer.

The Company’s origins should be British, but need not be British owned.

The Company is outstanding in its own particular field and has a luxury brand or brands that exemplify the highest standards in terms of quality, style, design, craftsmanship, creativity, service, innovation and sustainability.

The company should have a brand or brands with an international reputation or aspire to promote them through international channels.

The Company is well established, has been trading for no fewer than three years and has a minimum turnover of £5 million.*

The Company endorses Walpole’s purpose, shares the same objectives and will actively participate in pursuing Walpole’s aims on behalf of the luxury sector.

The Company can demonstrate that they are taking action to prioritise sustainability within their business and sign up to our three sustainability commitments, which can be found in our Sustainability Manifesto.

The Company can provide a reference from a current Walpole brand if asked to do so by the Walpole board.

The Company has the capacity to designate a member of staff to champion the Walpole relationship

*Exceptions apply for certain categories of businesses, e.g., crafts-led or eligible early stage businesses – please enquire for details.

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Member News

Weekend Wind-Down

30th Aug 2024

McQueens Flowers curates our latest Walpole Weekend Wind-Down playlist

Every month, we ask a different Walpole member or partner organisation to put together a playlist to help you transition into weekend mode after yet another high-stress week at work. For September, McQueens Flowers curates a reflective playlist of unexpected but joyful pairings for the twilight of a glorious summer

The Interview

10th Sep 2024

Talking legacy and whisky craft with Benromach Master Distiller, Keith Cruickshank

As Benromach prepares to launch its super-rare 50 Years Old single malt whisky, we speak to Distillery Manager, Keith Cruickshank, about the bottle, the liquid inside and why this release is a real expression of the hand-crafted values the brand holds dear

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