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Self Storage Association UK - SSA UK The SSA UK is the main trade body for self storage operators and industry suppliers in the UK.

The Self Storage Association (SSA UK) is the principal trade association representing both self storage operators and industry supplier members’ interests in the UK. The mission of the SSA UK is to:
• Set the standard for the industry
• Promote the self storage industry in the UK
• Provide industry-specific research
• Provide a lobbying forum to promote industry interests with statutory bodies
• Provide a forum for discussion and debate between members through a network of events, including the annual conference and regional member meetings
• Raise awareness of the benefits of self storage
• Promote best practice within the industry

The SSA UK currently has a membership of around 700 storage operators and suppliers to the industry, with membership continuing to grow in line with the industry. Nationally, there are more than 2,900 facilities, offering approximately 64 million square feet of rentable space (Source: Cushman & Wakefield/SSA UK 2025). The SSA UK is directed by an experienced board of non-executive Directors from member organisations and has close affiliations with the Federation of European Self Storage Associations (FEDESSA). The professional management team of the Association is led by the CEO. For further information about the SSA UK, or if you are interested in becoming a member, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

👉 Planning to open a facility, or reassessing an existing one? This webinar is for you.Occupancy across Europe now sits ...
07/10/2026

👉 Planning to open a facility, or reassessing an existing one? This webinar is for you.

Occupancy across Europe now sits above 80%, competition has intensified, and customers expect to research, book and access a unit without speaking to anyone. The market looks very different from 2018.

Tomorrow at 10.30, Martin Wild (MD, Kinnovis) and Rob Sweeney (Commercial Lead, Kinnovis) will give a practical look at what it takes to start a self storage business today:

✅ Market research
✅ Site selection
✅ Capital requirements
✅ Choosing the right technology from day one
✅ Getting your first customers through the door

Complimentary for SSA UK members and subscribers. Reserve your place before tomorrow's session: https://ssauk.com/events/webinars-and-online-events/hot-topic-webinar-starting-a-self-storage-business.html

The FEDESSA conference may be over, but the conversations don't have to stop. 🙌Join us at the SSA UK Conference 2027 on ...
06/10/2026

The FEDESSA conference may be over, but the conversations don't have to stop. 🙌

Join us at the SSA UK Conference 2027 on 8 - 9 June at Telford International Centre. Expect expert speakers, fresh insight and connections that move your business forward.

Mark your calendar. Details coming soon. 👀

🎉 Welcome to SSA UK, The Containers and Jock Storage!We are delighted to welcome The Containers and Jock Storage as new ...
02/10/2026

🎉 Welcome to SSA UK, The Containers and Jock Storage!

We are delighted to welcome The Containers and Jock Storage as new Operator Members of the Self Storage Association UK.

👋 The Containers - https://thecontainers.co.uk/
👋 Jock Storage - https://jockstorage.co.uk/

It’s great to have you both in the SSA UK community, and we look forward to supporting your teams and seeing your businesses continue to grow.

Please join us in giving our newest members a warm welcome! 👋

🎉 Welcome to our newest SSA UK Supplier Members!We’re delighted to welcome Securus Storage Division and Herrington Carmi...
02/10/2026

🎉 Welcome to our newest SSA UK Supplier Members!
We’re delighted to welcome Securus Storage Division and Herrington Carmichael LLP to the SSA UK supplier community.

🔐 Securus Storage Division specialises in integrated security solutions for self storage, including access control, CCTV, automated gates, perimeter security and 24/7 remote monitoring. https://storage-division.securusuk.com/

⚖️ Herrington Carmichael LLP provides specialist legal expertise to the self storage sector, supporting operators, developers and investors across acquisitions, development, funding, commercial and regulatory matters. https://herrington-carmichael.com/farnborough

A warm welcome to both teams! 👋

Looking for specialist products, services or professional support for your self storage business? Explore all SSA UK Supplier Members in our directory: https://www.ssauk.com/suppliers/supplier-directory.html

⚠️ Employment law update: Trade union changes coming this OctoberFrom 30 October 2026, further changes under the Employm...
01/10/2026

⚠️ Employment law update: Trade union changes coming this October

From 30 October 2026, further changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 will affect employers, including new rules around trade union access to workplaces and additional rights for trade union representatives.

Self storage operators should make sure they understand the changes and are prepared for the new requirements.

What should employers be reviewing?
✔️ Onboarding information and documentation
✔️ Workplace and employee policies
✔️ Processes for handling trade union access requests
✔️ Manager awareness and training
✔️ Updated government and Acas guidance as it becomes available

Make sure your business is ready for the changes. You can also find specialist support through the HR and recruitment section of our Supplier Directory: https://www.ssauk.com/suppliers/supplier-directory.html?products_and_services=recruitment

📖 Have you got the latest issue of UNLOCKED?The Q3 edition of UNLOCKED, the SSA UK magazine, is out now and packed with ...
30/09/2026

📖 Have you got the latest issue of UNLOCKED?

The Q3 edition of UNLOCKED, the SSA UK magazine, is out now and packed with the latest news, insights and updates from across the self storage industry.

We know that some self storage sites can be a little tricky for the postie to reach, and occasionally printed copies make their way back to us. So, if yours hasn’t landed, we don’t want you to miss out!

💻 Read UNLOCKED Q3 online and download your PDF copy here:
👉 https://www.ssauk.com/resource/unlocked-q3-2026-web-pdf.html

Grab a cuppa, have a read and catch up on what’s happening across the industry.

We’re delighted to welcome Redwood Collections as the Exclusive Event Sponsor of our Members’ Networking Event in Nottin...
28/09/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Redwood Collections as the Exclusive Event Sponsor of our Members’ Networking Event in Nottingham! 🎉

Redwood Collections is an FCA-regulated debt recovery agency, supporting businesses with commercial and consumer debt recovery.

As an SSA UK supplier member, they also offer members a free 30-minute aged debt consultation, providing practical guidance on outstanding debts and recovery options.

A huge thank you to Redwood Collections for supporting the event!

Join us for an evening of thought-provoking speakers, valuable networking and a relaxed three-course dinner with w**e.

📅 Thursday 26 November 2026
⏰ 18:30–22:30
📍 Cleaver & Wake, Nottingham

👉 Find out more about the event here: https://www.ssauk.com/events/members-networking-events/members-networking-event-nottingham.html

👉 Find out more about Redwood Collections here: https://www.ssauk.com/supplier/redwood-collections.html

🏆 Congratulations to the FEDESSA Industry Awards 2026 winners!What a fantastic evening celebrating excellence, innovatio...
25/09/2026

🏆 Congratulations to the FEDESSA Industry Awards 2026 winners!

What a fantastic evening celebrating excellence, innovation and achievement across the European self storage industry at in Wiesbaden!

SSA UK would like to congratulate all eight winners:

🏆 Manager of the Year: Blanca Guinovart – Zebrabox España
🏆 Independent Store of the Year: Think Storage, Lisburn, Northern Ireland
🏆 Expansion or Conversion of the Year: Storemore, Hortaleza, Madrid
🏆 Multi-Site Operator Store of the Year: Space Station Self Storage, Garretts Green, UK
🏆 Sustainability Award: Storemore, Spain
🏆 Innovation Award: iBidOnStorage UK – AI Auction Lens
🏆 Marketing Campaign of the Year: storemore – Space is not a Product, Space is a Solution
🏆 External Storage Site of the Year: blue self storage, Treforest, Pontypridd

👏 A special congratulations to our UK winners and all those shortlisted! With so many outstanding entries, several categories were incredibly close. A fantastic achievement for everyone recognised and a true reflection of the talent, innovation and excellence across our industry!

Thank you to FEDESSA, the award sponsors and everyone involved in celebrating the people and businesses driving our industry forward.

Looking to connect with farmers, landowners and rural businesses exploring self storage?Join us at Farm Business Innovat...
25/09/2026

Looking to connect with farmers, landowners and rural businesses exploring self storage?

Join us at Farm Business Innovation, the UK's only event dedicated to farm diversification, where thousands of rural business owners will be looking for new ways to generate additional income.

📅 4-5 November 2026
📍 NEC Birmingham
📍 SSA UK Hub - Stand FM434

Register today and discover new opportunities for self storage.

Get your free pass: https://agrc.im/uo4PE

🚨 Protecting the self storage industry from criminal exploitationHow can self storage operators identify, prevent and re...
25/09/2026

🚨 Protecting the self storage industry from criminal exploitation

How can self storage operators identify, prevent and respond to criminal activity on their premises?

Join our upcoming Hot Topic Webinar, where experts Des Staggemeier and Ceri Martin from the Intellectual Property Office will explore the risks of counterfeit and illicit goods and share practical guidance to help protect your staff, customers and business.

🔍 Recognising the risks of criminal exploitation 🛡️ The importance of staff awareness and prevention 🤝 Working with law enforcement and the Intellectual Property Office

Complimentary for SSA UK & FEDESSA members

👉 Find out more and book your place: https://www.ssauk.com/events/webinars-and-online-events/htw-protecting-storage-from-criminal-exploitation.html

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