About us
We're different because Brighton is different
We help businesses to meet, learn and grow by creating a space to foster connections, conversations and collaborations through our vibrant events programme, thoughtfully made introductions, and support for every business.
Brighton Chamber members are purposefully welcoming, thoughtful and supportive. They’re curious questioners, openminded and entrepreneurial. They’re generous with their time, inclusive and kind. Our members are Brighton-centric, so we are too.
We’re fully independent and not-for-profit so our members really are the purpose that drives everything we do. We’re the beating heart of Brighton’s business community.
The Team
Sarah Springford
CEO
Sarah leads Brighton Chamber, looking for new opportunities, supporting the team and making sure that the members are the focus of everything the Chamber does.
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Amy Lishman
Head of Member Engagement and Deputy CEO
Amy leads on growing and developing our dynamic community of members and acts as a business matchmaker, connecting members with each other to help them grow their networks.
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Hannah Withey
Marketing & Engagement Manager
Hannah drives the Chamber’s marketing and communications, finding and telling stories about the Chamber and our members, marketing our events, projects and partnerships
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Tasha Orrow
Events & Programming Manager
Designing and delivering the Chamber's vibrant events programme
> View ProfileOur member-run Chamber Board provides strategic direction for the Chamber. Board members come from all sizes and sectors of our membership, so everyone is represented.
The Board
President, Sara Bassett
> Shoreham PortVice President, Sam Knowles
> Insight AgentsVice President, Tim Williamson
> Responsible TravelBoard Member, Emma Mills-Sheffield
> MindsetupBoard Member, Mark Crowter
> Galloways AccountingBoard Member, Kerry Watkins
> Social for GoodChamber Ambassadors
Our Chamber Ambassadors are a group of 70 members who know the Chamber really well. You might meet them helping out the Chamber team - welcoming new people to the Chamber as buddies at events, giving us a hand on the sign-in desk, or hosting. They're generous with their time and expertise and give us constructive feedback, and help with copy, branding, design and much more.
With a thanks to Madison Web Solutions for developing our website, REBORN for creating our brand, and photographers, including Maria Scard, Simon Callaghan, Sarah Bennett, Vervate, Light Trick Photography, Lauren Psyk and Shoot Me Now.