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 meetings.
- Raise awareness of the benefits of self storage and promote best practice within the industry
SSA UK currently has a membership of over 600 storage operators and suppliers to the industry with membership growth in line with the sector. Nationally, there are approximately 2,231 self storage stores in the UK, offering approximately 55.5 million square feet of self storage space (Source: Cushman & Wakefield/SSA UK 2023).
