How to Become a Trader

HOW TO BECOME A TRADER

Please find enclosed an application form and general notes about trading at the Acton Market.

The Market Office operates every week from Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday only, between 9am and 5pm.

About The Market

Acton Market is run by Action West London, regeneration charity and voluntary body delivering a wide range of community, economic and business initiatives.

The Market is located in the centre of Acton Town, The Mount/King Street, Acton, W3 9NW (off Acton High Street) outside the Morrison’s Supermarket and Main Post Office. Trading days are every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10am to 5pm.

What we are looking for

At your initial assessment the Market Manager will be looking for:

·  Uniqueness of product

·  Informative and original display

·  Ethical sourcing/manufacturing process (e.g. recycled products, fair trade)

·  Interaction of stall and stallholder with Acton Market and the public

·  Informed salesmanship (full knowledge of the process involved in bringing the product to the market)

Stall fees

Market stall fees vary depending on space size and are payable on the day. Please note there are no upfront charges.

Currently the fees are:

Single stall structure (2mx2m with 1 trestle table): from £20.00 per day

Double stall structure (4m x 2m with 2 trestle tables): from £30.00 per day

We also have limited pitch spaces available charged at £5.00 per metre.

Stall structures

We provide a covered stall structure 4m wide and 2m deep with 2 trestle tables (2m x 1m each). Standard stall allocation per trader is a half canopy (2mx 2m) with 1 table

Power points:

Each stall is supplied with a 13amp household socket. Please note this is for the lighting only. The power limit per stall is 100W- we recommend using low energy light bulbs.

Food traders need to discuss their power requirements with the Market Manager.

Traders must bring

·  Their own lighting

·  Extension lead (at least 10m long), which is fitted with a 3amp fuse. Please note that all leads and appliances must be new and PAT tested (all reputable shops sell PAT tested leads)

·  All stalls must display their business name

·  All traders are expected to fully dress their stall with material (including the table, stall sides and stall backdrop). Please see the image below:

Legal obligations

All traders must obtain their Public Liability Insurance before trading at the Market. We recommend:

‘National Market Traders Federation’ at www.nmtf.co.uk - offers insurance, as well as information and advice for all UK based market traders.

‘Combined Market Traders Insurance Association’ at www.cmtia.co.uk - provides an instant insurance cover for all UK based market traders

Additionally, food traders need to provide us with the following documents:

·  Food and Hygiene Certificate (level 2)

·  Public Liability Insurance

·  Registration with Local Authority

If you require any further assistance please contact us on 07552 938794 / 020 8993 9605 or email

APPLICATION FORM

Please complete in CAPITALS and return the form at the above address. If possible, please attach an image of your stall.

Please tick more than one box if required:

If you require pitch space please specify the measurements: