Spark Promotions, a leading UK & Ireland promotional gifts company has achieved Charter Distributor status with the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA).  

The achievement recognises Sparks’ commitment to operating to the highest possible business standards within the promotional gifts industry and meeting the strict requirements of the Charter Code. The Charter status is open to both promotional gifts suppliers and distributors, whose company practices and documentation are reviewed by members of BPMA Board of Directors.  

“I am delighted to see Spark achieving our charter status; it’s a reflection of the hard work and dedication by Brian, Ciaran and their team. The BPMA continues to strive for excellence in Service, compliance and professional standards which is embodied through our charter programme”, commented Gordon Glenister, BPMA Director General.   “We are extremely pleased to have received the BPMA recognition of the hard work and professional approach and standards we adhere to on a daily basis and its rewarding to receive the accreditation for the entire teams efforts over the past 10 years. This is an important year for Spark as it marks our 10^th anniversary and achieving the accreditation is a clear indication of our ongoing commitment to service and quality”, commented Brian Flanagan, Director of Spark.  “We are proud to be associated with the BPMA and what it is doing to ensure its members achieve the highest possible customer service standards”.  

To achieve certification, applicants must agree to adhere to the BPMA Charter Code of Practice and be able to demonstrate their commitment to customer service. This must be in the form of an ISO 9001 or equivalent certified quality management system, and include the submittal of documentation covering non-conformances and customer complaints procedures, as well as ethical, quality and environmental policies. If approved, the applicant company becomes a Charter member and can use the BPMA Charter logo on its websites, documentation and stationery. Failure to adhere to the Code for Charter members can result in removal of a company’s Charter status.

Spark Promotions, is also delighted to be welcoming a new colleague – Nicki White to its UK sales team based in West London. This role has been created to support Spark’s continuing growth. Her primary focus will be to develop the corporate portfolio of clients in line with the Company vision and strategy.  

Nicki who was previously with SPP Europe enthused “I am very happy to be joining Brian and the team at Spark. This is a great opportunity for me and I am really looking forward to growing with the Company in the coming years”.  

Brian Flanagan, Director of Spark commented, “I am extremely pleased to have Nicki joining us at such an exciting time in our development, combined with recently receiving the bpma Charter status accreditation its shows that even after 10 years we remain committed to developing and improving every facet of our business”.

Published on: January 1st, 1970