Wirral Chamber of Commerce

A business network in Wirral, UK

Leadership team

Paula Basnett (CEO)

Asif Hamid (President)

Jonathan Quinn (Board Director)

Geoff Street (Board Director)

Headquarters

Birkenhead, UK

Type

Non-profit

Region served

Year stablished

1912

Address

The Lauries, 142 Claughton Road, Birkenhead CH41 6EY

Social Media

URL

https://wirralchamber.co.uk/about-us/

Summary

Wirral Chamber of Commerce is a private sector-led membership business and networking organisation set up in 1912.

WCC members benefits include:

Lobbying and representation: Wirral Chamber of Commerce provides a voice to its members at all levels of government, representing them at town hall, City Region and Westminster levels.
International Trade: Wirral Chamber supports its members to access new markets overseas, providing access to a Global Business Network in the world's major markets. They provide the export documentation services required to facilitate easy import and export procedures and provide accredited international trade training.
Events and networking: WCC organise a year-round calendar of events designed to encourage networking, collaboration and socialising among our members.
Training and development: WCC deliver first class training services, including leadership and management qualifications that are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.
Funding: WCC work with traditional and alternative funders to ensure that their members have access to the right sources of finance.

History

Wirral Chamber of Commerce is the fastest growing Chamber of Commerce in the UK. Accedited by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), WCC provide their members with a comprehensive suite of services to enable them to grow. It works to be the voice of industry and commerce in Wirral, driving business growth and competitiveness locally, nationally and internationally.

Goals and Purpose

Mission

According to their website, the Chamber's mission is: "to develop and promote Wirral as a vibrant and attractive place in which businesses and the community can thrive, ensuring it is seen as an area recognised for investment, job creation, social wellbeing and economic prosperity."

Vision

As per their vision statement, it is important for WCC, among others: "to develop an effective public-private sector partnership stimulating business and community growth and creating employment opportunities in Wirral" and "to generate revenue that can be re-invested to support business growth and the community".

Impact

Through Merseyside Regional Growth Fund, WCC are able to help local businesses access grant funding for projects that create new jobs in the city region.