BFC

The British Fashion Council is an organisation set up to assist and guide newly established or fledgling designers with funding and business advice.

For fashion designers the following schemes are available:

NEWGEN
NEWGEN MEN:
This is a scheme that has been sponsered by Topshop since 1993. It is considered a prestitious launch pad from which designers can gain much needed publicity and show space for three seasons at the start of their career.

The Designer Fashion Fund:
This is for designers that show at fashion week, have stockists for their collection and are looking to expand. The prize consists of business guidance from senior industry experts and £200,000.

TLP (Talent Launch Pad):
Supported by ELLE magazine this is a scheme that only offers help in marketing your brand. It offers a professional shoot for the winning designers which includes renowned photographers, stylists and  creative directors giving up their time to assist in creating what is described as an 'extensive editorial'. Aside from this partners of BFC are encourages to promote the winning brands in their stores

Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward Men:
This is a support system for established designers which enables them to further their businesses and to show at LFW

Support Network:
BFC also provides a support network where both charitable organisations and established businesses that can support and provide services to new designers, manufacturers and students. This includes showcasing opportunities, providing studio space, IT services and more.

Aside from this the BFC also provides help to designers wishing to further their education through the Princess of Wales Trust and help to aspiring models through specific programmes.