We will connect you to local businesses, help you forge new alliances, gain trusted suppliers and find potential customers. Browse our member directory to find new contacts or if you are still not sure about benefits ask a question and we will talk you through the various options.
Forge new contacts, find new customers and access exclusive services and events
Access to a range of member-only discounts to help your business save money and time
Benefit from a range of complimentary professional support services and skills workshops
Join one of the most influential business networks in the county and beyond
Join our ever-increasing network of 500+ local businesses to take advantage of all the benefits that Somerset Chamber of Commerce has to offer. For more information please contact our Membership Manager, Jenn Chidley-Sanders, on 07872 063039 or by emailing jenn.c.sanders@somerset-chamber.co.uk.
Many businesses are struggling to navigate the current funding landscape as interest rates climb.
The Chamber Finance Finder platform simplifies and speeds up the funding process, matching member businesses with the right funding solutions across loans, equity and grants.
Register for a free account and within minutes, you could be matched to all funding opportunities available, including grants for innovation and progress towards Net Zero. You will also find innovative products such as VAT loans and invoice finance alongside traditional loans and asset finance.
It’s quick and easy to check your eligibility and progress via the Swoop portal.
Login to access the Chamber Finance Finder
Somerset Chamber of Commerce organises over 80 events a year ranging from training workshops to networking events, conferences, and international trade events whilst also reacting to current industry issues through business-critical events. The networking events and conferences are held at wonderful locations throughout Somerset, attracting businesses of all sizes from all sectors.
A list of the upcoming events can be seen here
Somerset Chamber members have great things happening all the time and these can be publicised on our website. Send in your good news stories and photograph and we will promote them on our member news pages. Along with potential inclusion in the Chamber ‘Somerset Voice’ magazine.
You can see good news stories from our members here
Receive six complimentary copies of the Somerset Voice magazine per year. This contains lots of great business information as well as members news, sector features and focus, events gallery and need to know information.
If you are interested in advertising in Somerset Voice – let us know marketing@somerset-chamber.co.uk
Take a look at past editions here
Somerset Chamber produces six Somerset Voice magazines per year, each having a different feature and sector focus.
Members are invited to submit articles for these which is a great opportunity for members to promote their businesses.
See past editions here
Members are entitled to a 25% discount on advertising in our Somerset Voice magazine and Pulse, our fortnightly e-alert.
All members have a directory profile on our website, this is your shop window through the chamber and can include a company bio, highlights, photo gallery, video, social media links and contact details.
Take a look at our members here
Members can upload and promote job opportunities paid or voluntary to our job vacancies board on the Chamber website, increasing the visibility of the vacancies. There is no restriction on the amount of job opportunities that can be uploaded.
Have a look at our current vacancies here
Promote your job vacancies via the Chambers job vacancy board.
Take a look at all current vacancies here
At AXA Health, we know that your people are your greatest asset. Offering healthcare cover shows your employees that you really value what they do for you. That you’re ready to invest in their health and wellbeing – and in getting them back on their feet again if they become unwell.
Healthcare cover can help to provide you with peace of mind that your team’s health and wellbeing is being looked after, so you can focus on your business.
Find out more about our offers for Chamber members: https://www.axahealth.co.uk/central-chambers/
T – 0800 389 7413 | axahealth.co.uk/chambers
Members of Somerset Chamber can claim up to a 67% discount for their company vehicles, this is also available to their staff who have business insurance on their vehicles!
As a Somerset Chamber member you have unlimited access to the Quest service offering:
All of this is included in your membership fee!
Here is where you can access QUEST: https://chambersomerset.questcover.com/office/
Advice line telephone number: 01455 852037
Moneycorp is our Global payments solutions partner, decreasing the cost of foreign exchange for Chamber members.
Membership of the Chamber means access to:
Moneycorp has a global presence with the ability to trade in 120+ currencies, and is FCA regulated, with accountancy software integration (QuickBooks/Xero)
As members of Somerset Chamber of Commerce, businesses can benefit from a 50% discount on certification fees for international trade documentation i.e., Certificates of Origin, ATRs, EUR1s, and blank certificates of origin stationery.
To find out more about this benefit export@somerset-chamber.co.uk
Chamber members can offer exclusive offers for their fellow members and take advantage of those being offered by other members.
These offers are promoted on the Somerset Chamber website and in the Somerset Voice magazine.
A bespoke health Cash Plan scheme for Somerset Chamber members, to help support employee health and wellbeing, as well as contributing towards the cost of routine healthcare including optical and dental treatment.
Find out more about this member benefit by completing the following contact form or contact the membership team on 01823 444924 membership@somerset-chamber.co.uk
Personal Income Protection on an individual plan basis, whether you are employed or self-employed, access to terms and pricing only associated with this scheme.
Somerset Chamber of Commerce has worked with Wiltshire Friendly in setting up this benefit for its members, who can now join this “affinity” income protection scheme.
Why should I consider insuring my income?
No one chooses to be ill or to get injured and then be off work. If it does happen to you, you want to be thinking of getting better and not worrying about who will pay the bills if you are not getting paid.
What is Income Protection?
* It covers an agreed amount of your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury and consequently lose income.
* It pays out for a set period of time, or until you return to work, whichever is sooner.
* There is a ‘waiting period’ before the benefit payment starts, which you choose to meet your budget.
How do I know if it’s right for me?
You can access the plan details from Wiltshire Friendly’s website here.
You can also take advice from Tony Pizii, at Key Person Insurance Hub. Tony is qualified to give protection advice, across the whole of the provider market, so will advise you on the right product to meet your personal situation and requirements.
To find out more and to contact Tony please use the following contact request form
(Please note: All details provided on the contact form will be shared with Tony at Key Person Insurance Hub who will be in contact with you directly)
Important note: Wiltshire Friendly is a product provider only and therefore recommends you take advice from a financial adviser as to the suitability of the plan in meeting your income protection requirements.
Receive a £10 discount on your Cyber Essentials Certificate
“Being a member of the Chamber has given us access to exclusive member discounts and benefits, such as healthcare plans, HR, legal, tax and health and safety advice. It also provides us with opportunities to promote our business to other members at networking events and through various publications. ”
“Following our telephone conversation and my application, I received remittance advice in the post today for a grant just one week after applying. This is a real lifeline and I’d like to thank you for your support and advice to date, it’s much appreciated.”
“As a small charity we don’t have any HR or financial advice that we can take easily (no departments!) so being able to access the shared knowledge has been really helpful for us and means that when we do need to seek professional advice we are asking much more specific questions and utilising our resources well.”
“I’d like to thank the Chamber for all of the information and support over the past few months. I know how hard you have all been working to support your members and it hasn’t gone un-noticed. It’s times like these that membership really comes into its own and we love being a part of the local business community.”
Whether you are involved with a ‘start-up’ or long established company, Somerset Chamber of Commerce will support your business aspirations. Your membership will enable you to forge a host of new connections, promote your business locally and nationally and give you access to a wide range of exclusive benefits.
As a member of Somerset Chamber of Commerce, your business will also be supported by one of the most influential British Chambers of Commerce accredited Chambers in the country. With over 500 member businesses, becoming a member of Somerset Chamber of Commerce will mean you’re connected to Somerset’s largest membership organisation.
Join Somerset Chamber of Commerce to give your business a stronger voice both locally, regionally and nationally. Combined with local town chambers, we represent over 2,000 businesses across Somerset with a direct line to policy-makers at all levels.
