Our Journey Towards GCCF Affiliation

The Ragdoll Breed Association is an independent breed club that is working towards future affiliation with the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF).

What is GCCF?

The GCCF is the United Kingdom’s leading governing body for pedigree cats. It sets standards for:

  • Breed standards

  • Registration and pedigrees

  • Cat shows and judging

  • Welfare and breeding practices

What does “striving for GCCF affiliation” mean?

It means that our club is working to meet the standards required to become formally recognised as a GCCF-affiliated breed club.

This includes:

  • Building a strong and active membership

  • Operating with clear governance and transparency

  • Maintaining accurate records and financial accounts

  • Promoting responsible breeding and cat welfare

  • Supporting the Ragdoll breed in line with recognised standards

Our current status

We are currently an independent club and are not yet affiliated with GCCF.

Affiliation is a process that typically takes several years and requires evidence of stability, growth, and good governance.

Why we are working towards affiliation

Becoming GCCF affiliated will:

  • Give our members a recognised voice within the cat fancy

  • Allow us to contribute to breed development and standards

  • Strengthen our credibility and reputation

  • Support responsible breeding and welfare practices

Our commitment

We are committed to building a professional, ethical, and supportive breed club that reflects the values of the wider cat fancy community.

We will continue to develop the club step-by-step with the long-term goal of achieving GCCF affiliation.

Thank you for supporting us on this journey.