The GCA is the trade association for greeting card publishers. Its aims are to protect, promote and celebrate this wonderfully innovative sector. It has been the voice of the greeting card industry since 1919 and today has over 450 members.
The GCA is an independent not for profit organisation owned by its members. It provides wide-ranging industry information and specialist resources for publishers, artists and writers; help, advice, support and wide-ranging membership services.
About The GCA
Membership is open to all UK greeting card publishers. Fees are dependant on turnover and start at £85 +VAT (inc £10 joining fee) for small businesses.
Membership Benefits
GCA members have access to innumerable benefits either direct from the GCA or through our expert partners. Find out more
Upcoming events
Progressive Greetings Live
Business Design Centre, London
29th and 30th May 2012Visit website
GCA Agent's Seminar
Business Design Centre London
1 May 2012Visit website
Newest members
We’re delighted to welcome the following companies to the GCA:
Red Berry Hill
Michael Terry
Colorblind Cards
Ruth Jackson Ltd.
Old Guys Rule
Abstract Greetings Ltd
The Pig Lady
TVBOB (The Very Best of British)
Cherry Pie Design
Gallery West
Attention Primary School Teachers!
The Greeting Card Activity pack is live online and comprises fun lesson plans covering art and design, literacy, poetry writing, exploring multi-cultural festivals and maths. Find out more
GCA Internship Programme
This opportunity is ideal for graduates looking for specialist knowledge of the greeting card industry, working directly with the chief executive of the GCA in the offices of Progressive Greetings magazine, at the very heart of the UK greeting card industry. Find out more
