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WHY I AM A MEMBER

“The bespoke information has been invaluable for my career and employment; I don’t feel alone anymore. I have the peace of mind knowing my income is protected with my BGA insurance.”

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NMW RISE SUPPORT

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) will rise on the 1st April. The British Grooms Association (BGA) is here to provide you with the information and support you need to ensure you are employed correctly.

The BGA is the professional membership organisation for everyone who works with horses.
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NMW IS RISING

ARE YOU PAID CORRECTLY?

It's so important to check the NMW rates and understand your rights in relation to any extra hours that you work. According to a recent survey, nearly half of grooms are not being paid in line with NMW legislation and 97% work over the hours in their contract of employment.
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WHAT IS THE COST?

Standard Membership is only £25.50 per year. (this doesn’t include insurance)

Membership including personal accident insurance is available from £5.73 per month and just £12.09 per month if you want to include income protection cover.

WHAT IS THE INSURANCE?
Our grooms' insurance is designed for grooms and trusted by grooms. Our insurance memberships provide appropriate KBIS personal accident cover, should you sustain an injury whilst at work.
Silver and Platinum memberships include a weekly total temporary disablement income, should you be unable to work.
Our KBIS Freelance Groom Public Liability insurance provides cover against claims made by a third party for freelance grooms.
WHO IS BGA FOR?

The British Grooms Association is the professional membership body for everyone who works with horses.

It makes no difference if you are employed or a self-employed freelancer – we understand you and your job.

If you are just starting out or an experienced groom, the BGA is for you.

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KNOW YOUR RATE

KYLE

Kyle is over 21 years old, from 1st April 2024 he is entitled to £11.44 for every hour he works.

TASH

Tash is between 18-20 years old, her minimum legal hourly rate has increased to £8.60 per hour.

POPPY

Anyone under 18 years old or carrying out an apprenticeship is legally entitled to £6.40 per hour. 

HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR PAY

Watch our video to find out how to calculate your pay. Remember to include ALL the hours that you work not just those stated in your contract of employment.

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