Be a part of the Christchurch Business Community
Being in business is challenging.
and today, more than ever. Whether you work alone, in a small team or manage a larger organisation, the pressures on businesses have rarely been greater.
The Christchurch Chamber of Trade and Commerce is a network of local businesses that supports its members and represents their interests within the community. Our membership includes sole traders, partnerships, and companies of all sizes across retail, services, hospitality, manufacturing and many other sectors.
While some members may compete, we share many of the same challenges and benefit from working together. A key role of the Chamber is representing local business interests to decision-makers and helping members stay informed about rapidly changing regulations. We regularly meet with BCP Council departments, BCP Economic Development Services, tourism and hospitality organisations, and other local strategic groups to ensure the voice of Christchurch businesses is heard.
We played an active role in establishing the Christchurch Business Improvement District (BID) and continue to work closely with it in supporting town centre businesses. BID members are eligible to join the Chamber. We are also an Associated Town Chamber of Dorset Chamber, accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce.
In addition, we organise business events, including our successful free lecture series at the Captain’s Club Hotel, publish the Christchurch Chamber Chat newsletter for local businesses and members, and offer members opportunities to contribute content. We also host popular social and networking events throughout the year, including summer socials, Christmas celebrations and regular business get - togethers.
Contribute to the well-being and prosperity of Christchurch
Join Christchurch Chamber
We are a non-profit making company run by our members, for our members. Membership is by application and we charge an annual subscription to cover our running costs. Our executive is made up of local business people with wide business experience. We are non-political which means we are free to support or oppose proposals as we see appropriate.
And the annual subscription to get all this? It starts from only £40 per annum for businesses with 1 to 5 employees – see the Join CCTC page for more details. So do apply to join us and become part of our local Christchurch business community.
When we say Christchurch we mean all of the former Borough of Christchurch so we include all Highcliffe, Mudeford, Stanpit, Somerford, Burton, the town centre, Bargates, Barrack Road, and Fairmile up to and including Hurn and the airport business park and all industrial estates and retail units in the Christchurch conurbation.
Christchurch Chamber of Trade and Commerce is an association of local businesses and individuals who wish to contribute to the well-being and prosperity of the area and to receive information, advice and help from like-minded traders and business leaders. Our mission is to leverage the support of members to provide a service for all businesses in the Christchurch area.
As an individual, your opinion matters but can often be ignored. Small traders through to large businesses can feel isolated from the general business community; by joining the Chamber you will be able to call on our mutual strength and support, no longer powerless against changes that affect your business. Membership of the Chamber gives us strength through numbers.
