About Haslemere & District

Chamber of Trade & Commerce

Today’s membership reflects the wide diversity of businesses – commerce, trades and professions – based in the area. Member organisations range from sole traders to substantial employers and represent many sectors of the economy.

10

Committee Members

70

Members in 2025

40

Years of The Chamber

Business Open

Our Committee Members

The Chamber is managed by a committee of volunteers. Members of the committee are elected at the AGM held in April. The President is elected for a two year term while all other members are elected yearly but may be re-elected for further years service.


We are fortunate to have a committee that's representative of our business community. 


If you have any questions or suggestions relating to the Chamber or the Haslemere business environment or would like to discuss joining the committee please contact us.

Affiliated to the Surrey Chamber of Trade & Commerce

In October 2019 we became affiliated to the Surrey Chambers of Commerce. Through our Chamber’s affiliation to the Surrey Chambers our members receive a number of benefits as you can see from the image below.


Our list of members has been uploaded to the Surrey Chambers website. All members whose details have been uploaded will be entitled to a £50 discount on Surrey Chambers membership fee and will receive a copy of their monthly magazine through the post.

Surrey Chamber of Commerce

Our History

Haslemere & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce in its present form (there were earlier chambers) dates from the early 1980s, when some 60 local business people met to discuss creating a new Chamber. They enthusiastically agreed to go ahead and put a committee in place under its first President, Midland Bank manager Richard Coleman. Presidents following Richard are listed below.

INGE DUNBAR (CURRENT PRESIDENT APPOINTED IN 2025)


Craig McGowan (2018-2025)


David Goddin (2016-2018)


Craig McGowan (2014-2016)


John Orr (2013)


Julianne Evans (2011-2013)


Melissa King (2009-2011)


Simon Labrow (2007-2009)


Arya Ingvorsen (2005-2007)


Paul Gardner (2004-2005)


Melanie Odell (2001-2004)


Andrew Brownrigg (1999-2001)


Verardo Ricci (1996-1999)


Albert Hankers (1994-1996)


Eileen Illman (1992-1994)


Nick Smith (1991-1992)


Brian Howard (1989-1991)


Ewart Rice (1987-1989)


Trevor de Vere Green (1985-1987)


Richard Coleman (1983-1985)