Our Chamber
The French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain has been supporting the UK-France business community and promoting commercial relationships between the two countries since 1883.
Who we are
The French Chamber was established in 1883 to improve the commercial and industrial relationships between France and the UK. Today we are a network of over 360 French and international multinationals and SMEs with significant investment and operations in the UK. We are part of the network of International French Chambers of Commerce and Industry, spanning 120 Chambers in 95 countries, and more than 33,000 businesses. We are an independent, member-powered organisation, not attached to, nor funded by, the French Government. Our strength come directly from our members.
Our missions
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Strengthen, develop and promote partnerships between French and British businesses to support growth and investment on both sides of the Channel
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Provide business leaders with a trusted platform to connect, share best practices, and learn from peers
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Support French businesses entering the UK market through tailored services and strategic introductions
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Bring members together with key decision-makers and influencers to shape the future of Franco-British trade and cooperation
Our advocacy priorities
At the French Chamber, we are committed to promoting growth, job creation, and innovation in the Franco-British business community. We have identified key advocacy priorities that we believe are essential to achieving these goals:
- Amplifying business voices: A strong and unified business community is essential to achieving policy outcomes that benefit everyone. We seek to amplify the voices of businesses, particularly those that operate across the Channel
- Promoting sustainable practices: We believe that businesses have a responsibility to be good stewards of the environment and to contribute to the communities in which they operate. In that regard, we have created the Sustainability Leads Club to promote and share sustainable practices across industries
- Fostering cross-Channel cooperation: To promote cross-Channel flows of goods, services, investment, and people, we believe that it is essential to create a favourable environment that supports these activities. We advocate for policies that reduce barriers to trade, research and investment and make it easier for businesses to operate in both the UK and France
To achieve these goals, we have created the UK-France Business Forum in collaboration with the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce and Industry. We believe that by working together, we can create a more vibrant and successful business community on both sides of the Channel.
Established in 2022, the UK-France Business Forum is a joint initiative of the French Chamber of Great Britain and the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Paris. The Forum convenes bi-annually, bringing together key stakeholders and business leaders from both sides of the Channel to engage in constructive dialogue and collaboration, in order to identify common challenges and solutions that will benefit both economies.
Its primary objective is to promote economic growth, and stimulate employment and innovation in the Franco-British business community.
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