About us

We’re the North East’s largest and most influential business membership network. We support, connect and represent more than 2,000 organisations employing 40% of the region’s workforce.

We Are…

Small

Our vibrant community includes 1,082 small businesses, fueling growth and innovation across the North East region.

1,082

Small business members

Medium

We’re proud to support 316 medium-sized enterprises, driving forward as essential pillars of our regional economy.

316

Medium business members

Large

Our network includes 190 large businesses that are leaders in their industries and champions of regional growth.

190

Large business members

Your Chamber

We’re the North East’s largest and most influential business membership network. We support, connect and represent more than 2,000 organisations employing 40% of the region’s workforce. We ensure our members are at the heart of building a thriving economy and making our region the best place to live and work.

Since 1815 we’ve been a trusted business community and respected network, owned by and accountable to our members.

We exist to deliver value for businesses and help them be the best they can be. We support members through cost-savings, business services and international trade support. We connect members through our leading events and awards programme. We strongly represent members as the multi-sector, collective voice of North East businesses.

Our British Chambers of Commerce network extends to 53 accredited UK Chambers and accesses 75 global markets; ensuring our businesses are well connected and their voice is heard at home and abroad.

To find out more about the Chamber, contact us on 0300 303 6322

Chamber Code of Conduct

Throughout 2024 we’ve been talking to our members about the things that make the Chamber great – our inclusiveness, our passion for the North East and our integrity.

With so many of our members doing great work in the space of positive, progressive corporate governance we’ve taken the opportunity of our forthcoming AGM to review and refresh our code of conduct. Download it here to find out more about how we can all put our shared values into practice in the future.

Meet the people supporting members across the region

For 200 years we have been supporting businesses of all sizes and sectors across the North East , from SME’s to multinationals.

Board and council members

Guiding the Chamber in all that we do

Meet board & council

Chamber team

Get the most out of your membership by speaking to our team – get in touch!

Meet the team

Careers

We are passionate about the North East. Supporting organisations across the region, join the team and make a real difference.

As the North East’s largest business membership organisation, the Chamber help and support over 2,000 businesses across the region. We recognise our people sit at the heart of this.

Promoting a healthy work life balance is important to us! We provide a positive encouraging culture; enabling change, encouraging challenge and demonstrating commitment.  

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