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Butterfly Release Raises over £6,500 for KEMP Hospice
KEMP Hospice’s fifth annual Butterfly Release took place on Saturday 12th September in the incredible surroundings of Bodenham Arboretum, raising over £6,500 to support local people with life-limiting conditions and their families across the Wyre Forest. Sponsored by...
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Butterfly Release Raises over £6,500 for KEMP Hospice
KEMP Hospice’s fifth annual Butterfly Release took place on Saturday 12th September in the incredible surroundings of Bodenham Arboretum, raising over £6,500 to support local people with life-limiting conditions and their families across the Wyre Forest. Sponsored by...
Member News
Get Expo Ready with One Local Collaboration
Exhibiting at a business expo is a brilliant way to raise your profile, meet potential clients and start valuable conversations. But getting ready can quickly become a juggling act of banners, photography, leaflets, business cards and branded merchandise. That’s why...
Golfers set to tee up for High Sheriff’s charity golf day
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire is set to host his annual golf day, which is expected to raise thousands of pounds for charity. The county’s High Sheriff, Maynard Burton, is hosting a golf event on Thursday 8th October at The Worcestershire Golf Club in Malvern,...
Patron & Strategic News
World Suicide Prevention Day
With World Suicide Prevention Day almost here (Thursday 10th September), we wanted to remind you of the information, support and activities previously share around what’s going on in Worcestershire and beyond (see below). This year we’re encouraging...
Rugby Legends Set to Headline Worcestershire’s BIG Lunch
The Worcestershire Business Luncheon Club, long standing Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce event partner, is preparing to welcome guests to its annual BIG Lunch on Friday 6 November 2026 at The Bank House Hotel, Bransford. Bringing together...
Chamber News
Chamber Celebrates Year of Positive Social Impact and Sets Ambitious Goals for 2026/27
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a successful year of delivering Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives with a lasting social impact across the two counties, while setting ambitious objectives for 2026/27 to strengthen...
Behind the scenes: The Chamber work delivering results for Members
From influencing national policy to solving local business challenges, much of the Chamber’s most valuable work happens behind the scenes. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Director of Business Engagement & Policy Robert Elliot talks to...
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Pioneering Plant Hire Solutions for Construction Organisations for Nearly 30 Years
For nearly three decades, WHC Hire Services has been quietly building something far more valuable than a plant hire fleet. A reputation. One that spans from local tradespeople and regional contractors right through to some of the UK’s largest national utility...
Pioneering Plant Hire Solutions for Construction Organisations for Nearly 30 Years
For nearly three decades, WHC Hire Services has been quietly building something far more valuable than a plant hire fleet. A reputation. One that spans from local tradespeople and regional contractors right through to some of the UK’s largest national utility...
Policy News
The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES 2) is Now Live – Share Your Insights
The second Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) of the year is now open, and the Chamber is encouraging businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to take part. Running from 11 May to 1 June, QES 2 gives businesses the opportunity to share their experiences and...
Conflict Cuts Middle East Trade By One Fifth
New data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revealed a 20% drop in export activity to the Middle East as conflict escalated in March. The findings are based on the number of certificates of origin issued by Chambers of Commerce. These are a...
Skills News
New Course Explores Impact of Climate Change on Policing
The University of Worcester, West Mercia Police and e-learning company Indegu Ltd have joined forces to develop an awareness course for police staff on how climate change could impact policing in the future. The online programme is designed to educate on climate...
Initial Wave of Innovators Join Business Support Programme with Worcestershire’s First AI Testbed Facilities
A bold new chapter in Worcestershire’s innovation landscape begins as 15 early-stage technology businesses commence BetaDen’s newly opened incubator programme at the Old Court in Kidderminster. BetaDen is Worcestershire’s provider of support programmes for innovative...
Charity News
Beacon CRM Breach: What UK Charities (and Any Organisation Using a Third-Party CRM) Need to Do Now
Beacon CRM, a customer relationship management platform used by more than 1,500 UK charities, has confirmed a cyber security incident that has exposed supporter and donor data across a growing number of organisations. Victims already known to be affected include the...
£5 million campaign launched to transform children’s hospice care across the West Midlands
A £5 million fundraising appeal has been launched to transform children’s hospice care across the West Midlands as demand reaches record levels. The ambitious campaign from Acorns Children’s Hospice aims to help more families access expert care when and where they...
Defence Investment – A Challenge The UK Cannot Get Wrong
The Autumn Budget will contain a political hand grenade for the new Chancellor John Healey to defuse in the shape of the Defence Investment Plan. The initial announcement on defence spending at the end of June 2026, left several unresolved funding commitments to be...
BCC News
Defence Investment – A Challenge The UK Cannot Get Wrong
The Autumn Budget will contain a political hand grenade for the new Chancellor John Healey to defuse in the shape of the Defence Investment Plan. The initial announcement on defence spending at the end of June 2026, left several unresolved funding commitments to be...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire County Cricket Foundations Street Sixes was raining with joy
On Tuesday the 15th of July, the Worcestershire County Cricket Foundation hosted its annual Street Sixes which took place on Cathedral Square and down the High Street, despite the weather the fun could not be dampened. The event was put in place to raise money for the...
Main Line Rail Companies Pitch in at the Severn Valley Railway
Thanks to an ambitious and unique joint volunteering effort by many companies across the rail sector, the Severn Valley Railway has succeeded in re-laying track across its newly repaired Mor Brook bridge in Shropshire. This was achieved in record time and at zero...
Herefordshire News
Celebrating excellence in apprenticeships
We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the first-ever Herefordshire Apprenticeship Awards. Hosted by Herefordshire Growth Hub in partnership with Herefordshire Council and local training organisations, these awards will recognise and celebrate:...
Visit Herefordshire PR and Reel Creation Tender – Open
Herefordshire County BID Ltd (HCBID) is seeking to engage the services of a specialist agency with proven expertise in the strategic delivery of PR in the visitor economy. Project Scope: HCBID is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced businesses to provide...
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Pioneering pilot gives Herefordshire students an insight into construction
One of the region’s biggest construction firms has given students across Herefordshire an insight into careers in the sector through a pioneering new programme. Multi award-winning firm McPhillips, which is delivering a new £10m transport hub in Hereford, was...
A night to remember: St Michael’s Hospice Winter Ball is now open for bookings!
The St Michael’s Hospice Winter Ball is now open for bookings. Please help to make this a night to remember! Here’s a few more details: When? Saturday 28th November 6.30 pm to Midnight Where? The Basement at Whitestone, Hereford. HR1 3SE. For one night only this...
Welcome New Members | August 2026
A warm welcome to our newest Members who joined us throughout August: Worcester Racecourse – A historic National Hunt horse-racing venue on the banks of the River Severn, also offering hospitality, conferences, weddings and other private events. Squirel Ltd...
Hayward Wright continues growth strategy with appointment of new business development manager
Accountancy and advisory group Hayward Wright has appointed Mia Mahoney as its new Business Development Manager as the firm continues to invest in its national growth strategy. Based at the firm’s Birmingham office, Mahoney will support business development activity...
SVR’s home fleet takes centre stage at Autumn Diesel Bash
The Severn Valley Railway’s own diesel fleet will take centre stage this autumn, with an intensive four-day celebration of home-based traction from 1 to 4 October. Timetables and locomotive allocations have just been announced. The SVR’s Autumn Diesel Bash will...
Bromsgrove businesses invited to attend new networking event
Bromsgrove businesses are invited to attend a brand-new networking event hosted by BCRS Business Loans next month. Lending specialists BCRS Business Loans is launching its first Wine After Work networking event at the Queens Head, Sugarbrook Lane in Bromsgrove on...
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