WVCA MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION & APPLICATION FORM
Applications for membership are welcome, especially from creatives offering crafts that are not already represented in the shop. For example, WVC currently has a full complement for jewellery and fabric.
WVC trading season
Our trading period is from February until early January*. We close for a few weeks, to refurbish the shop, re-opening in February.
However, new members are welcome at any time - you don't have to wait until February!
An elected committee oversee the daily running of the shop throughout the year.
Duty rota
Members take it in turn to run the shop, organised by a monthly rota*. It is the responsibility of members to fulfill their duties.
If anyone finds they cannot do a day, they need to arrange a swap with another member. (Some members are willing to do a duty for a fee.)
The Secretary circulates a new contact list, so we can arrange a swap or someone know they need to replace sold items..
Your first duty - new members usually shadow current members to "learn the ropes" for opening and closing procedures.
(Full instructions for banking arrangements are available at the shop.)
Sales
There is a simple coding system to record and identify member's sales. WVCA has a machine for card, phone or watch payments.
Cash - During the Covid pandemic, we have been requesting payment by card where possible, unless the customer insists on using cash.
Members and Customers are encouraged to clean their hands with sanitiser after handling cash. (Members should also wipe the card machine with antiseptic wipes, (provided).
Payments for goods sold
Our Treasurer holds complete records of all goods sold in WVCA shop. Each participating member receives a detailed sales sheet of their goods sold and payments are made directly into their bank accounts. Each member's sales are confidential.
Tax and accounts
Members are responsible for their own tax arrangements and NI contributions.
The tax office is very helpful about what you can claim for expenses and general advice etc.
2024 Membership Costs
Bond - Members pay a one-off payment of £75. This is your bond that you commit to the WVCA shop for the remainder of the trading period*, (beginning of Jan).
Membership fee - Each member pays £20 per year, in February or upon joining.
Monthly charge - Each member pays a minimum rent, of £5 per week or a percentage of commission on your sales, (whichever is greater).
Applying for membership of Wye Valley Crafts
Since Coronavirus pandemic, we ask you to provide photographs and / or links to your website and any social media pages. We use these means to assess your work's suitability for WVC. We may occasionally ask you to leave a sample at the WVC shop.
Occasionally applicants may be asked to resubmit items if it is felt they need a better finish or slight adjustment.
PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to check out Health and Safety issues if applicable, eg, fire retardant materials if needed, or trading standards regulations for toys, etc.
Still interested in joining the WVC? If you wish to join us, please fill in the form below.
If you have no suitable photographs or online gallery, we will ask you to leave samples at the shop for assessment.
You will be contacted to arrange a suitable time and venue. Please let us know when you would be available to meet during shop opening hours, eg. weekdays or weekends.
WVC trading season
Our trading period is from February until early January*. We close for a few weeks, to refurbish the shop, re-opening in February.
However, new members are welcome at any time - you don't have to wait until February!
An elected committee oversee the daily running of the shop throughout the year.
Duty rota
Members take it in turn to run the shop, organised by a monthly rota*. It is the responsibility of members to fulfill their duties.
If anyone finds they cannot do a day, they need to arrange a swap with another member. (Some members are willing to do a duty for a fee.)
The Secretary circulates a new contact list, so we can arrange a swap or someone know they need to replace sold items..
Your first duty - new members usually shadow current members to "learn the ropes" for opening and closing procedures.
(Full instructions for banking arrangements are available at the shop.)
Sales
There is a simple coding system to record and identify member's sales. WVCA has a machine for card, phone or watch payments.
Cash - During the Covid pandemic, we have been requesting payment by card where possible, unless the customer insists on using cash.
Members and Customers are encouraged to clean their hands with sanitiser after handling cash. (Members should also wipe the card machine with antiseptic wipes, (provided).
Payments for goods sold
Our Treasurer holds complete records of all goods sold in WVCA shop. Each participating member receives a detailed sales sheet of their goods sold and payments are made directly into their bank accounts. Each member's sales are confidential.
Tax and accounts
Members are responsible for their own tax arrangements and NI contributions.
The tax office is very helpful about what you can claim for expenses and general advice etc.
2024 Membership Costs
Bond - Members pay a one-off payment of £75. This is your bond that you commit to the WVCA shop for the remainder of the trading period*, (beginning of Jan).
- If you leave at the end of thetrading period, you receive your bond of £75 in full.
- If you leave before the end of the year, we may keep some of your bond, to cover costs incurred.
Membership fee - Each member pays £20 per year, in February or upon joining.
Monthly charge - Each member pays a minimum rent, of £5 per week or a percentage of commission on your sales, (whichever is greater).
Applying for membership of Wye Valley Crafts
Since Coronavirus pandemic, we ask you to provide photographs and / or links to your website and any social media pages. We use these means to assess your work's suitability for WVC. We may occasionally ask you to leave a sample at the WVC shop.
Occasionally applicants may be asked to resubmit items if it is felt they need a better finish or slight adjustment.
PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to check out Health and Safety issues if applicable, eg, fire retardant materials if needed, or trading standards regulations for toys, etc.
Still interested in joining the WVC? If you wish to join us, please fill in the form below.
If you have no suitable photographs or online gallery, we will ask you to leave samples at the shop for assessment.
You will be contacted to arrange a suitable time and venue. Please let us know when you would be available to meet during shop opening hours, eg. weekdays or weekends.
