British Fashion Council Unveils ‘BFC 2030’ Strategy Focused On Growth And Industry Support
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has launched its new long-term strategy, BFC 2030: Access, Creativity, Growth, marking a significant shift in its role from industry promotion to sustained support for designers and businesses.
Led by Chief Executive Laura Weir, the strategy positions the BFC as an incubator for the fashion industry, bringing together funding, education, skills, infrastructure and global access into a unified support system aimed at driving long-term growth and resilience.
The framework outlines a transformation from fragmented designer support to connected development pathways, expanding access beyond London to a UK-wide approach, and moving from event-led engagement to platform-driven growth. It also emphasises evidence-based insights and a stronger focus on commercial sustainability.
As part of the strategy, key global platforms such as London Fashion Week and The Fashion Awards will be repositioned to deliver greater commercial value and global influence. London Fashion Week is set to evolve into a hub for innovation and creative exchange, while The Fashion Awards will expand its role as a global fundraising platform.
The BFC has also introduced four strategic initiatives to support industry development: Fashion Assembly, Fashion House, Mini MBA and BFC International. These programmes aim to strengthen education pathways, provide infrastructure support, build leadership capabilities and expand global trade opportunities for UK designers.
The strategy will be implemented through a three-year growth plan, followed by a year focused on measurement and scaling impact.
Commenting on the launch, Weir emphasised the economic and cultural importance of fashion, noting that the sector contributes £67.5 billion annually to the UK economy. She added that the new strategy aims to unlock funding, build partnerships and support designers in creating resilient, future-ready businesses.
With BFC 2030, the organisation aims to reinforce its role as a key enabler of sustainable growth and global competitiveness in the British fashion industry.
