The Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme is open to businesses, venues or organisations that wish to sign up to show that they actively welcome and support breastfeeding families. Businesses can choose to sign up individually or across a whole group of premises.
Local authorities can partner with BfN to run the scheme in their local area and sign up local businesses and organisations in their area.
BfN volunteers and staff, volunteers and staff from other organisations, breastfeeding mums and families or anyone who supports breastfeeding can also use the materials to approach businesses, organisations or venues they think might like to join the scheme.
How do I join the scheme?
- If you want to join the scheme you need to complete the online form here.
- Once you have joined the scheme you will receive downloadable materials which are free to use.
- The pack contains information about the scheme and about the benefits of supporting breastfeeding.
- You will need to display the poster sheet, the staff information and the certificate of commitment in your business/premises.
- If you wish to have a sticker to display, you can buy these from our website shop for a cost of £15 for two stickers (one to display inside your premises and one to display on a window) or downloadable stickers for £5. Please email breastfeedingfriendly@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk for multiple orders.
BfFS venue locator
We offer an optional online BfFS venue locator, which enables breastfeeding families and healthcare professionals to search for Breastfeeding Friendly venues across the UK.
- This optional service is FREE for your business or organisation if you have 1-9 venues.
- If you have 10-30 venues, you can choose to be included on the online venue locator for an annual charge of £80 to cover administration costs.
- For 30+ venues please email breastfeedingfriendly@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk to discuss your options.
Running our Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme in your area
If you are interested in running our Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme in your area please contact breastfeedingfriendly@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk to discuss the options available.
Breastfeeding Friendly scheme – general information
Breastfeeding Friendly scheme – Information for staff and volunteers
Breastfeeding Friendly scheme – Sign up form
Breastfeeding Friendly scheme – Frequently asked questions
You can also email: breastfeedingfriendly@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Page updated March 2026