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About Us

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce – where business belongs

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is Cumbria’s leading business organisation, working actively with businesses of all sizes and sectors throughout the county to support their growth and prosperity through a mix of commercial and funded activities.

Our mission is to empower Cumbrian businesses to be the best they can be, working together to achieve growth and prosperity for all our communities and make Cumbria the best place to live and work.

Through our Chamber, Cumbria Business Growth Hub and Made in Cumbria brands, we aim to provide a place for businesses to belong, be inspired and grow.

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is the county’s leading membership organisation for businesses of all sizes and sectors; a trusted and highly regarded network, owned by and accountable to our members.


Our remit is to serve our members through a range of activities including cost savings, expert advice, training and international trade support, as well as networking via our busy event calendar and representation on a local and national level.


As a Chamber accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce, we part of a network of 53 UK Chambers with access to 75 international markets.

Cumbria Business Growth Hub

As Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, we’ve been delivering funded business support in Cumbria for 23 + years. Since 2011, our funded activity has been delivered through our business support arm, Cumbria Business Growth Hub.

To date, the Growth Hub has helped over 9,000 businesses and over 20,000 individuals. 

Cumbria Business Growth Hub is your one-stop-shop for business support with services including 1-2-1 business advice, grants, supply chain support, mentoring, training and events.

Made in Cumbria

A community of Cumbrian makers and manufacturers, Made in Cumbria brings together businesses who make products within the county under one umbrella brand, to promote members and their products to lovers of Cumbrian produce across the UK and around the world.

Our Made in Cumbria website comprises a directory, where users can browse Cumbrian businesses making products in a range of sectors, from delicious food and drink to handmade gifts and cosmetics.

We also publish content on our blog about Cumbria, its businesses, culture and attractions which we share to our 13,000 social media followers and in our monthly newsletter.

We’ve tailored our services to contain something of use for all businesses no matter their size or sector. If you’d like to speak directly with one of our team about how your business can get involved, please click below to contact us or call us using the number at the top of the page.