About
The UK’s voice for Beauty Retail
COPRA is the UK’s only Retailers Association for Beauty & Fragrance bringing together influential beauty retailers and the wider industry.
Founded in 1981, COPRA brings together leading retailers and the wider beauty community to connect, recognise excellence and shape the future of UK beauty retail.
COPRA holds a board of around 22 members who help to inform, educate and decide the award winners. Members benefit from a number of invaluable opportunities inducing meeting and learning from key beauty influencers in the industry. We hold regular meetings and training courses lead by industry experts to provide members with the knowledge and skills to develop customer-focused strategies and stay informed.
The essence of the Cosmetics and Perfume Industry is encapsulated into two industry-leading events, The COPRA Awards and the COPRA Ball. Each events provides attendees with opportunities to connect, learn, have fun, and remind ourselves what an incredible industry we work in together.
COPRA
Cares
In a world of fluid living and remote working the importance of community is more prominent than ever. COPRA was born over 37 years ago with values and togetherness at the heart of everything we do. As the Beauty Retail industry stands at the forefront of creating social change, community and experience, we feel our role is more important and more exciting than ever. COPRA is a place of togetherness. COPRA cares.
Louisa Harris
CHAIRMAN/ DIRECTOR
Jenna Anderson
VICE CHAIR/
DIRECTOR
Luke Marsh
DIRECTOR
Debbie Trumper
CONSULTANT
Camilla Pascucci
SECRETARY
Philip Steer
TREASURER
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The British Beauty Council is a not-for-profit dedicated to solving beauty’s shared challenges. Acting as the first industry-wide organisation committed to lobbying legislative issues with policy-makers, our organisation works to engage the sector to raise the reputation of the industry.
The Council was founded in 2018 following support from numerous industry leaders, brands and businesses that endorsed the British Beauty Council as a pre-eminent industry body that is a relevant, useful force for good which the industry is willing to be represented by.
The organisation works to future-proof the industry via policy-driven initiatives encompassing four main pillars: Policy & Influence, Talent & Careers, Trade & Export, and Investment, Innovation & Technology
Members comprise influential and inspiring hair, beauty and wellness industry figures who work collaboratively to ensure its strategic goals and objectives are achieved.
British Beauty Week returns this October 2026, shining a spotlight on The Impact of Beauty. Taking place over two weeks, this nationwide celebration brings together industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, brands and consumers to explore and champion beauty's social, economic and cultural influence.
At the heart of the programme is the Industry Day, taking place on Monday 12 October 2026 at the iconic 60 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London. Designed to inspire collaboration, spark new ideas and showcase innovation, the event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the people shaping the future of the beauty industry.
The day will feature an engaging programme of Panel Talk Sessions, Live Demonstrations, a Business Impact Zone and immersive Brand Activations. Walk away with a goody bag featuring leading beauty brands.
Tickets for the Industry Day here.