About us

BALPPA represents the interests of the UK’s commercial leisure parks, piers, zoos, family entertainment centres, static visitor attractions sector and those businesses that supply the industry and has been proud to do so since 1936.

BALPPA speaks for some 300 Members and ultimately for many millions of customers every year.

BALPPA’s principal aims are:

• To represent the needs and concerns of the industry to HM Government departments, policy-makers and influencers
• To promote safe practice throughout the industry
• To promote and defend the interests of the industry
• To provide Members with advice, information and services to encourage best practice within the industry
• To support the sharing of ideas, professionalism and profitability
• To act as an authoritative source of information concerning the industry to the media and other opinion formers

 The strategic direction of BALPPA is driven by our Chairman, ViceChairman and wider Management Committee and is supported day to day by Paul Kelly, Chief Executive and a small administration team which consists of Lisa Wheatley, Membership and Administration Manager and Kim Hull, Events Manager.

BALPPA is a very active Member to Member Association, focusing on supporting our Operating and Trade Associate Members in all aspects of their businesses in terms of guidance, resources, legislation networking, events, job vacancies and advertising, sharing of best practise and government lobbying. More information on all of these things can be found on our website.

To find out more information on Member benefits and joining BALPPA please click here.

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