The British Antique Dealers’ Association

The British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA), founded in 1918, is a leading trade association representing the fine art, design, and antiques community in the United Kingdom. The association promotes the highest standards of scholarship, ethical behavior, and due diligence in the antiques trade. BADA acts as a representative body advocating on behalf of its members, which includes antique dealers who trade in Europe and globally. With a commitment to preserving cultural heritage, BADA engages with policymakers, including the European Union institutions, to influence regulations affecting the antiques market. This includes active lobbying on issues such as import licensing, provenance documentation, and anti-money laundering measures aimed at protecting the trade from illicit practices. BADA emphasizes transparency and integrity and is listed in the EU Transparency Register where it declares its lobbying activities. The association maintains a code of conduct for members and collaborates with other organizations to advance scholarship, protect heritage, and develop effective trading policies. BADA’s lobbying efforts focus on ensuring that new EU regulations on antiques and art trade are balanced, practical, and supportive of legitimate businesses while safeguarding cultural heritage.

Registered as an interest representative in the EU Transparency Register since 2010.
Registered office: London, England.
Activities: Advocacy and lobbying related to fine art, design and antiques trade, including regulatory and legislative matters in the EU.

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Business and Employers Membership Organizations
Trade Associations related to fine art, antiques, and cultural heritage
Advocacy for fair regulations in import, export, and trade of antiques

BADA networks with various affiliated organizations including:
- International Confederation of Art and Antique Dealers’ Associations (CINOA)
- Museums Association
- British Art Market Federation (BAMF)
- Collaborations with policymakers in the EU through formal dialogues and trade association groups.

Precise EU lobbying expenditure data for BADA since registration is not publicly detailed.
Charity financials as proxy: total income £36,306 and expenditure £38,883 for year ending June 2023 (related to educational and promotional activities).
Lobbying budgets declared to the EU are typically categorized in broad annual ranges but exact yearly breakdowns are not available.

Engages with European Commission, European Parliament, and Council where legislation impacting antiques trade is discussed.
Participates in EU consultations and regulatory dialogues on cultural goods import licensing, anti-money laundering legislation, and the EU Culture Compass framework.

Records of specific meetings with EU officials or MEPs not publicly detailed but BADA is active in meetings related to import regulations, provenance documentation, and trade compliance.
BADA also collaborates in meetings with international trade associations and EU policymakers.