Purpose
We are a social networking community for young professionals under the age of 40 in Bristol and the wider city region.
Values
Community
- We’re proud to give back to the community through charitable fundraising and awareness raising
- We celebrate our partnerships with other organisations across the city
- We’re grateful to have the backing of some of the largest employers in Bristol
- We offer a friendly community to be a part of
- We have a fantastically engaged alumni group who stay proud of their previous membership
- You can build lifelong professional and social connections, and have fun whilst doing so
Leadership
- We’re proud to represent young professionals in Bristol, at events throughout the city, across the UK and through international relations too
- We offer skills development and knowledge-sharing opportunities
- We offer leadership opportunities, within the organisation
- Membership sometimes acts as a platform for other organisations, boards, initiatives, etc. too
- Many of our members represent their employers who support us
Inclusivity
- We’re committed to making sure we’re a welcoming and accessible organisation for all
- We gather feedback from our members to make sure we’re offering the events they value at convenient times/places
- We endeavour to discuss diverse topics in our meetings, engaging a wide range of guest speakers
- We’re open and friendly
- We offer lots of different types of activities and events for our members to engage with in a way that suits them
Objects
Bristol Junior Chamber was established to:
(a) to promote the trade, commerce, industry and shipping of Bristol and its environs and the United Kingdom generally,
(b) to collect and disseminate statistical and other information relating to trade, commerce, industry and shipping,
(c) to promote, support or oppose legislative or other measures affecting trade, commerce, industry and shipping,
(d) to assist and support the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, Bristol City Council and the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership in the attainment of objects (a), (b) and (c) above,
(e) to give experience to members in the procedure and conducting of business meetings and opportunity to acquire and develop other skills useful in business,
(f) to inform the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, Bristol City Council and the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership of the views of Members in relation to trade, commerce, industry and shipping,
(g) to develop the acquaintance of members through the media of their business occupations and social activities, and
(h) to promote membership of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce