Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce

What Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce does

Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce is a Company Limited by Guarantee (registered in England, No. 9604) operating as one of 53 Accredited Chambers of Commerce in the UK and part of the global Chamber network. The organization serves approximately 2,000 member and affiliate businesses across the Humber region, including North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, Hull, and the East Riding of Yorkshire, spanning sectors such as energy (Equinor, Drax, Centrica, Orsted), professional services, logistics, education, and government.

Its core products are organized around a tiered Chamber Membership (starting from £99 annually) that bundles unlimited access to an 800+ document template library, five advice lines (HR, Health & Safety, Legal, Tax), networking events, and member discounts. Adjacent product lines include International Trade Services (export documentation, certificates of origin, and accredited training courses on Incoterms, commodity codes, rules of origin, and methods of payment), the bimonthly Business Intelligence Magazine, ChamberFX foreign exchange services via Moneycorp, the Chamber Acorn Fund for SME finance, the Hull & East Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), and the annual Chamber Expo held during Humber Business Week. The underlying technology stack consists of a CRM for member data management, a website platform for event registration and content delivery, Google Analytics, and Hootsuite for social media management.

The business model combines recurring subscription revenue (annual membership fees at multiple tiers including Gold Patron and standard levels) with transactional revenue from training course fees (£200-£250 per attendee), event ticket sales (£15-£20 per networking event), export documentation processing fees, and advertising in the Business Intelligence Magazine and at Chamber Expo. Distribution is primarily direct through a phone-based membership sales team, supplemented by a self-serve website platform, in-person events at regional venues, and online training delivery. Strategic partnerships with the British Chambers of Commerce (for accreditation), Moneycorp (ChamberFX), The AA (Roadside Assistance), Westfield Health, and AXA Health extend the value proposition through reseller relationships.

Name

Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://hull-humber-chamber.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1834

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit Accredited Chamber of Commerce serving approximately 2,000 member businesses across the Humber region, providing membership subscriptions, accredited international trade training, export documentation, networking events, and policy representation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston upon Hull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees starting from £99, providing access to document library with 800+ templates, 5 advice lines (HR, H&S, Legal, Tax), networking events, and member discounts
2. Training and Events: Revenue from international trade training courses (Incoterms, commodity codes, export documentation, methods of payment), networking events (speed networking, afternoon tea), and annual Chamber Expo
3. Export Documentation Services: Processing fees for export documentation, certificates of origin, and customs-related paperwork for member businesses
4. Advertising and Publications: Revenue from advertising in Business Intelligence Magazine and promotional opportunities at Chamber events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based business support organisation serving approximately 2,000 businesses across the Humber region (Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North and North East Lincolnshire). Its core offering is an annual Chamber Membership (from £99/year) providing unlimited access to an 800+ document template library, five advice lines (HR, H&S, Legal, Tax), accredited International Trade training, export documentation processing, networking events and policy representation. It is one of 53 Accredited Chambers of Commerce in the UK and part of the global Chamber network.

Product overview

Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based business support organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of services to approximately 2,000 member businesses across the Humber region. The core offering is Chamber Membership, which includes unlimited access to an 800-document template library and 5 advice lines covering HR, Health & Safety, Legal, and Tax services. The organization provides International Trade Services including export documentation, training courses (Incoterms, commodity codes, rules of origin, methods of payment), and customs compliance support. Additional offerings include the Business Intelligence Magazine, ChamberFX foreign exchange services, Chamber Acorn Fund for business finance, Hull & East Yorkshire LSIP for skills development, Chamber Events and Expo for networking, Members Directory, and Quarterly Economic Survey for regional business intelligence. The portfolio functions as a unified membership platform with multiple integrated service modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Membership includes unlimited access to document library with 800+ templates plus 5 ADVICE LINES
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational accreditation body for Chambers of Commerce in the UK. Hull & Humber is one of 53 Accredited Chambers. BCC provides training accreditation for International Trade courses and conducts Quarterly Economic Surveys that the Chamber participates in.
• C4DI (Centre for Digital Innovation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partner for Port-to-Port trade dialogue events focused on ports, logistics, infrastructure, innovation and international trade. C4DI hosts Port-to-Port Three conference on Humber-Bulgarian trade.
• British Bulgarian Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating partner for Port-to-Port Three event to strengthen commercial dialogue between the Humber region and Bulgaria's coastal and logistics economies.
• MoneycorpcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber's foreign exchange partner providing ChamberFX services. Damon Ellam serves as regional representative providing monthly FX forecasts and 121 currency healthchecks for Chamber members.
• The AAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership offering Chamber Roadside Assistance to members through AA breakdown cover services.
• Westfield HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth Plan provider offering discounted health insurance to Chamber members.
• AXA HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare Package provider offering business health insurance to Chamber members.
• Energy VoicemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial lunch sponsor for Chamber Expo 2026 VIP lunch. Hosts fireside chat with Melanie Onn MP on energy sector and Humber region.
• E-FWD (Energy Forward)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPanel partner for Chamber Expo 2026, hosting energy industry opportunity discussion with speakers including Dr Emma Guthrie (Hydrogen Energy Association), Remi Ahmed (Pinsent Masons), Sven van den Bedem (Northern Endurance Partnership), and Richard Gwilliam (Drax Group).
• AAGlobalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Chamber Expo 2026.
• Hull Whats OnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Chamber Expo 2026.
• East Riding CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Hull & East Yorkshire LSIP Forum at Beverley Campus, providing facilities for skills improvement plan discussions.
• University of HullminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing to Port-to-Port conferences with logistics and regional infrastructure research activity, including perspectives on transport and rail innovation.
• Hull City Centre BIDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Improvement District partnership for city centre business development initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Liverpool Chamber of Commerce: Accredited regional chamber covering Liverpool City Region with comparable export documentation, training, and networking activities. Operates a similar patron and SME member model in a Northern UK geography adjacent to Hull & Humber's catchment.
• London Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Largest UK Accredited Chamber, providing the same core mix of paid membership, advice lines, international trade documentation and training, networking events, and policy representation. Directly comparable business model and accreditation pathway; differs mainly in scale and the capital's sector mix.
• Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce: One of the 53 BCC-accredited Chambers serving a defined UK region with the same membership-plus-international-trade proposition, export documentation service, and QS-style events. Highly comparable as a regional chamber with a strong patron and corporate member base.
• North East England Chamber of Commerce: Formed from the merger of North East and Northumberland Chambers, this accredited chamber serves a comparable industrial Northern economy with the same trade, training, and membership proposition. Useful peer for energy and advanced manufacturing patron dynamics.
• Birmingham Chamber of Commerce: BCC-accredited regional chamber offering membership, international trade services, training, networking events, and policy voice for West Midlands businesses. Directly comparable in mission, services, and member proposition.
• Sheffield Chamber of Commerce: BCC-accredited chamber offering membership, export documentation, training, and events to South Yorkshire businesses. Directly comparable in structure, scale tier, and reliance on regional industrial patron base.
• Leeds Chamber of Commerce: West & North Yorkshire chamber operating with the same accredited membership, training, and international trade service line. Provides a near-neighbour benchmark for member benefits, pricing, and event programming.

Broad incumbents

• British Chambers of Commerce: The national umbrella body that accredits Hull & Humber and the other 53 UK Chambers, runs the Quarterly Economic Survey, and accredits international trade training. Not a competitor for membership but the overarching authority whose standards shape Hull & Humber's offering.

Regional players

• Glasgow Chamber of Commerce: One of the oldest UK chambers, providing membership, international trade services, and networking events to West of Scotland businesses. Comparable proposition in a different national geography, useful for peer benchmarking on member benefits and trade training economics.
• Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce: Long-established Scottish chamber offering paid membership, networking, training, and international trade support. Operates a comparable business model in a different UK jurisdiction, useful for cross-regional benchmarking rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HullHumberChamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hull-humber-chamber-of-commerce
• Xx.com/hhchamber

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce