Update 17th December 2020The furlough scheme has now been extended until the end of April 2021, please see updated document below kindly provided by GCA Supplier Member HallidaysYour questions answered on the Furlough Scheme April 2020Please find some responses to members questions about Furloughing staff during the Covid-19 lock-down, kindly provided by Employment Solicitor Robert Hickford, Ashtons Legal.DownloadsFurlough-tips-from-Ashtons-Legal-14th-April-2020.pdfFile Name: Furlough-tips-from-Ashtons-Legal-14th-April-2020.pdfDownloadFile…
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COVID-19 Update March 2021
The latest government information relevant to the greeting card industry. Including COVID-19 support, resources and tax changes, with links to further information.

Coming Out of Lockdown 2
A Guide to the 3 Tiers of post Lockdown 2.

GCA members show the power of keeping in touch with cards during lock-down
Award winning artists, and Greeting Card Association members, Lanther Black, have written and produced a film for the Greeting Card Association illustrating the joy of receiving a card. GCA members, ranging from artists, publishers, retailers through to suppliers and agents, have come together during lock-down to share the pleasure of cards. Sending and receiving a…

Letters from Lockdown – ITV reflect on the importance of sending cards
In week 8 of lock-down ITV news reflected on the important part card sending is playing during the Corvid 19 lock-down, and how the card industry is playing it’s part in raising morale and supporting the NHS. ITV regional news across the country talked about the importance of sending cards to keep in touch during lockdown….
Covid-19: Draft Press Release for Members to use
Attached is an example of a press release that the GCA has sent to media recently. Local newspapers and radio are always looking for stories, so do use this, or clip text from it, and do your own press release letting your community know what your business is doing. Remember to include your business name and address, and links to…
Covid-19: Useful tips and links to key information to reopen your business under current guidance
DownloadsGetting_Back_to_Business_May_2020.pdfFile Name: Getting_Back_to_Business_May_2020.pdfDownloadFile size: 199kB

COVID-19 Update March 2021
The latest government information relevant to the greeting card industry. Including COVID-19 support, resources and tax changes, with links to further information.

Coming Out of Lockdown 2
A Guide to the 3 Tiers of post Lockdown 2.

GCA members show the power of keeping in touch with cards during lock-down
Award winning artists, and Greeting Card Association members, Lanther Black, have written and produced a film for the Greeting Card Association illustrating the joy of receiving a card. GCA members, ranging from artists, publishers, retailers through to suppliers and agents, have come together during lock-down to share the pleasure of cards. Sending and receiving a…

Letters from Lockdown – ITV reflect on the importance of sending cards
In week 8 of lock-down ITV news reflected on the important part card sending is playing during the Corvid 19 lock-down, and how the card industry is playing it’s part in raising morale and supporting the NHS. ITV regional news across the country talked about the importance of sending cards to keep in touch during lockdown….
Covid-19: Draft Press Release for Members to use
Attached is an example of a press release that the GCA has sent to media recently. Local newspapers and radio are always looking for stories, so do use this, or clip text from it, and do your own press release letting your community know what your business is doing. Remember to include your business name and address, and links to…
Covid-19: Useful tips and links to key information to reopen your business under current guidance
DownloadsGetting_Back_to_Business_May_2020.pdfFile Name: Getting_Back_to_Business_May_2020.pdfDownloadFile size: 199kB

COVID-19 Update March 2021
The latest government information relevant to the greeting card industry. Including COVID-19 support, resources and tax changes, with links to further information.

Coming Out of Lockdown 2
A Guide to the 3 Tiers of post Lockdown 2.

GCA members show the power of keeping in touch with cards during lock-down
Award winning artists, and Greeting Card Association members, Lanther Black, have written and produced a film for the Greeting Card Association illustrating the joy of receiving a card. GCA members, ranging from artists, publishers, retailers through to suppliers and agents, have come together during lock-down to share the pleasure of cards. Sending and receiving a…

Letters from Lockdown – ITV reflect on the importance of sending cards
In week 8 of lock-down ITV news reflected on the important part card sending is playing during the Corvid 19 lock-down, and how the card industry is playing it’s part in raising morale and supporting the NHS. ITV regional news across the country talked about the importance of sending cards to keep in touch during lockdown….
Covid-19: Draft Press Release for Members to use
Attached is an example of a press release that the GCA has sent to media recently. Local newspapers and radio are always looking for stories, so do use this, or clip text from it, and do your own press release letting your community know what your business is doing. Remember to include your business name and address, and links to…
Covid-19: Useful tips and links to key information to reopen your business under current guidance
DownloadsGetting_Back_to_Business_May_2020.pdfFile Name: Getting_Back_to_Business_May_2020.pdfDownloadFile size: 199kB