Membership
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Whatever your sector, size or type of business, we have a membership for you. View the different memberships available
What type of business are you?
Sole Trader: 1-5 employees
Starter membership provides new start-up businesses, freelancers and sole traders access to online essential support and an introduction to the services and benefits available from the Chamber of Commerce. Specifically for organisations less than 3 years old.
Sole Trader / Freelancer
(1-5 employees):
Prices start from as little as £12.50+vat per month or £150+vat annually.
Micro Business: 6-10 employees
As a micro business, you’re planning growth and our Gold Membership can help you achieve this. With employees, you’ll really benefit from your free Quest HR & legal advice benefit and you can widen your reach and promote your growing brand through our marketing platforms and channels, or take part in our host of free events and training courses.
Micro Business (6-10 employees):
Prices start from as little as £28.75+vat per month or £345+vat annually.
Small Business: 11-49 employees
Small businesses typically benefit from our Gold membership. It’s designed to help you grow your network and widen your reach whilst accessing the full host of our services such as International Trade services, policy, thought leadership and so much more. Find out what’s included in our memberships and what suits your business best.
Small Business (11-49 employees):
Prices start from as little as £43.75+vat per month or £525+vat annually.
Medium Business: 50-100 employees
Strategic Membership is the most popular membership with medium sized business who are well established and looking to grow their exposure and reach. Many of these businesses are looking to become thought leaders in their own right and this or Patron Membership is the ideal choice.
Medium Business (50-100 employees):
Prices start from as littles as £63.75+vat per month or £765+vat annually
Large Business: 101-199 employees
Our Patron Membership package has been designed specifically for large businesses. Tailored to suit the needs of big organisations with complex needs and a large workforce, this membership will position you in the county and wider as one of the leading businesses in the region. Find out more.
Large Business (101-199 employees):
Prices start from as little as £92.92+vat per month or £1,115+vat annually.
Are you a Charity?
We understand the financial constraints of not-for-profit organisations and charities, so offer great discounts without compromise on the quality of service.
If you’re a Social/Community enterprise with a charity status and less than 50 employees excluding volunteers, you can join our Gold Membership from as little as £15.83+vat per month or £190+vat annually.
*Excludes all public and private educational establishments
After taking the plunge to become self-employed, I was a little overwhelmed by the various offerings of help and support available to me. However becoming a Member of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce was undoubtedly one of the best moves I have made. In the first few months of Membership I attended multiple networking events, benefited from online training sessions and had access to tonnes of advice for small business owners, just like me. The communications I receive make me feel like a valued Member, despite my small company size, and by being able to contribute to the Quarterly Economic Surveys, I know I’m helping to shape economic change.
There are different levels of membership available at Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce;
Patron, Strategic, Gold and Starter.
Patron Membership
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The Patron partnership has been purposely designed to be flexible, so that it can truly represent the diverse policy, representation and company requirements of businesses from industries as diverse as manufacturing, engineering, media, professional services and the education sector.
Each Patron will be recognised as the leader, ambassador and expert for their particular industry sector within Herefordshire and Worcestershire, whilst Patrons forge high profile and valuable relationships locally and nationally.
Strategic Membership
From only £2,810+vat annually
*Places limited per sector
Strategic Membership provides a real opportunity for you to network with other Business Leaders from some of the largest businesses in the two Counties. You will increase the profile and performance of your business, whilst together we will share topical information and knowledge to support you and the local economy. As a priority Member, your dedicated Senior Account Manager, will work with you to understand your business, your industry, your strategic objectives and any barriers to your growth. They will utilise the Chambers’ extensive network, powerful connections and influence to support you with key challenge, growth or policy issues and to connect you to the right contacts.
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Gold Membership
From only £21.25+vat per month
Gold Membership provides essential services to help your business connect and grow, including expert advice and access to cost savings.
Whether you are looking for increased brand exposure, professional employee development or extending your network, Gold Membership can provide you with the vital business support you need.
Funding Available!
Starter Membership
From only £150+vat annually
*For businesses in their first 3 years of trading
This membership level provides a gateway to Chamber membership for start-ups, freelancers and sole traders who can benefit most from our services within their first crucial year. This one-year introduction membership is an ideal platform to kickstart your business, by extending your network, introducing your brand and accessing vital business information and training. As your business grows so will your Chamber membership to suit your changing needs.
What is included with the Patron Membership?
Services include:
Includes all Gold and Strategic level services and additionally:
1. Exclusive invitations
Invitations to key local and national events in the Chamber calendar, including;
- Chamber Manifesto launch dinner
- British Chamber of Commerce Global Annual Conference
2. West Midlands Patron networking
Invitations to up to 5 West Midlands regional networking events per annum to engage with Strategic Business Leaders from other parts of the region.
3. Priority selection
Where relevant to your business goals, you will receive priority selection for sponsorship opportunities, topical roundtable discussions and Houses of Parliament trips to Westminster.
4. Sponsorship opportunities
With a trusted and respected brand and targeted exposure, sponsorship partnerships present a fantastic opportunity to align your brand with ours. Patron Members will be the first group to be offered these opportunities.
5. Chamber Website
Our Members Directory displays all 1500 of our members for you to search and contact. Patrons are recognised and highlighted on our website
6. Chamber Promotion
Patron Members are acknowledged on our letterhead, presentations and in our Worcestershire office reception.
7. Business Direction
The Chamber’s very own publication, Business Direction is the leading B2B magazine in the two counties. Patron Members receive an editorial piece in Business Direction Magazine announcing your company as a new Patron, and a guaranteed editorial piece in each of the 6 editions.
8. One complimentary table of 10 to the annual Chamber Business Awards
This high profile black tie event brings together over 680 of the two counties’ most significant business leaders. The Awards are recognised as the highlight of the regions business calendar.
9. Designated Senior Account Director and Annual Plan
Our Business Engagement Director will Account Manage all Patrons to ensure that you gain full value within your Patron membership. This will include setting out an annual delivery plan specific to your business aims and quarterly visits to review progress.
What is included with the Strategic Membership?
Services include:
Includes all Gold level services and additionally:
1. Business Leaders Network
Strategic Members have exclusive access to our high profile networking group, “Business Leaders”. This platform offers privileged Strategic members unique opportunities to; network with the area’s most experienced and well respected business leaders, make influential connections, forge relationships for partnership working and share best practice. We have up to 10 Business Leaders events per year:
- 4 black-tie Dinners
- 2 seats at the Chamber Expo Breakfast event
- 2 Race days (Herefordshire and Worcestershire)
- 2 Additional events (Herefordshire and Worcestershire)
2. Exclusive invitations to sporting events/lunches/dinners
Invitations to key sporting events across the two counties, and invitations as a Chamber guest to lunches and evening events. The Chamber has an enviable reputation for using corporate hospitality events as a powerful environment to facilitate bespoke introductions that we know our Strategic Members value.
3. Training courses
Strategic members receive a 30% discount on all of our public training courses
(excluding Bespoke Training).
4. Bank of England invitations
Strategic Members will receive priority invitations to Bank of England events with senior officials from the Bank of England. A rare opportunity to represent the Herefordshire and Worcestershire business economy, feed into the Bank of England’s summary reports on business conditions in the UK and put your specific questions to the officials.
5. Sponsorship opportunities
With a trusted and respected brand and targeted exposure, sponsorship partnerships present a fantastic opportunity to align your brand with ours. Strategic Members will be offered these opportunities as a priority.
6. Royal visits
Strategic Members are among those that are selected to be put forward to participate in Royal visits. Due to its far reaching network and involvement in innovative projects, the Chamber has been privileged to help put forward nominations and help facilitate visits from members of the Royal family.
7. Chamber Website
Our Members Directory displays all 1500 of our Members for you to search and contact. Strategic Members are given priority listing and also can be found on a dedicated page – https://hwchamber.co.uk/about-us/our-strategics/
8. Business Direction
The Chamber’s very own publication, Business Direction is the leading B2B magazine in the two counties. Strategic members receive an editorial piece in Business Direction Magazine announcing your company as a new Strategic Member, and priority is given to publishing your editorials.
9. One complimentary ticket to the annual Chamber Business Awards
This high profile black tie event brings together over 680 of the two counties’ most significant business leaders. The Awards are recognised as the highlight of the regions business calendar.
10. Designated Senior Account Manager
To ensure that you gain full value within Strategic membership you have a designated Senior Account Manager with key relationships with the whole Strategic members network. Your Account Manager will meet with you twice a year and will work with you to understand your business objectives, barriers to growth and further assistance the Chamber can offer.
What is included with
the Gold Membership?
Services include:
Inclusive services include:
- 24 Hour Legal Helpline / Website / Documentation
- 24 Hour HR Helpline / Website / Documentation
- 24 Hour Health and Safety Helpline / Website / Documentation
- 24 Hour Tax Helpline / Website / Documentation
- Legal Expenses Insurance (£1 million cover)
- Use of HW Chamber ‘Member of’ Logo
- Business Direction Magazine (bi-monthly)
- PR, website and social media opportunities to raise your profile
- Chamber Business Insight Newsletter
- FREE Chamber Area Newsletter – Herefordshire and Worcestershire
- Online Business Directory listing for your business
- Online Business Directory search – 1,500+ businesses
- Opportunity to promote Member to Member offers
- Entry to the local H&W Chamber Awards and National Entry to the 2 Chamber Expo’s
- FREE 170+ Networking Events
- Sector Focused Networking Forums and Conferences
- Speaker Opportunities
- 2 places on half day Digital Marketing course
- Phone Line and Account Manager
- Business Support
- International Trade Updates and Advice
- Policy Updates, Lobbying and Advice
Discounted Services:
- Training Courses (50+ course titles)
- 50% off your first full days training
- Chamber Business Expo stand hire
- Chamber Business Awards tickets
- Regional Networking Events
- 50% discount on EC Certificates of Origin, ATR and EUR1 export documentation
- Import and Export Training Courses (21 course titles)
- Import and Export Customs Declarations
- Translation Services
- Roadside Assistance (AA)
- Chamber Foreign Exchange (Moneycorp)
- Chamber Primary Health Cash Plan (Westfield)
- Chamber Business Healthcare Plan (AXA).
What is included with the Starter Membership?
Services include:
Inclusive services include:
- 24 Hour Legal Helpline / Website / Documentation
- 24 Hour HR Helpline / Website / Documentation
- 24 Hour Health and Safety Helpline / Website / Documentation
- 24 Hour Tax Helpline / Website / Documentation
- Legal Expenses Insurance (£1 million cover)
- Use of HW Chamber ‘Member of’ Logo
- Business Direction Magazine bi-monthly (Online only)
- PR and website opportunities to raise your profile
- Chamber Business Insight Newsletter
- FREE Chamber Area Newsletter – Herefordshire and Worcestershire
- Online Business Directory listing for your business
- Online Business Directory search – 1,500+ businesses
- Opportunity to promote Member to Member offers
- Entry to the local H&W Chamber Awards and National Entry to the 2 Chamber Expo’s
- FREE 170+ Networking Events
(Access to virtual events only) - 2 places on half day Digital Marketing course
- Policy Updates, Lobbying and Advice
Discounted Services:
- Training Courses 50+ course titles – online only)
- 50% off your first full days training
- Chamber Business Expo stand hire
- Chamber Business Awards tickets
- Regional Networking Events
- 50% discount on EC Certificates of Origin, ATR and EUR1 export documentation
- Import and Export Training Courses (21 course titles)
- Import and Export Customs Declarations
- Translation Services
- Roadside Assistance (AA)
- Chamber Foreign Exchange (Moneycorp)
- Chamber Primary Health Cash Plan (Westfield)
- Chamber Business Healthcare Plan (AXA).
What our Members say:
Would you like to find out more about membership?
Please contact the Membership team
Alternatively call us to meet one of our Business Engagement Executives to discuss your requirements further.
