About us
About us and Mission
The British Chamber of Commerce was formed in the Czech Republic in April 1997. Since then membership has grown to over 240 companies representing a broad spectrum of British interests in the Czech Republic, from major investors to individual entrepreneurs.
The primary objectives of the Chamber are to promote and enhance business relations between the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom, to help improve the competitive and business environment in the Czech Republic, and to provide a platform for creating new business opportunities.
The Chamber is managed by the Board of Directors, and administered by five of its executive staff.
The Chamber works independently of the British Embassy in the Czech Republic, but maintains very good relations with the British Embassy and its Trade & Investment department.
The British Chamber of Commerce is a member of COBCOE - the Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Continental Europe (www.cobcoe.org.uk) As recognition of the Chamber's substantial growth, influence and achievements over the past years, the Chamber was identified the best from twenty three British Chambers in Europe and was presented with the prestigious Chamber of the Year 2004 award.
At the COBCOE Gala Dinner which took place this year at the prestigious RAC Club in London on 24th March, the The British Chamber of Commerce Czech Republic was recognized with awards for its achievements in Corporate Social Responsibility!
The awards were handed out by Guest of Honour Sir Andrew Cahn and COBCOE Vice President David Crackett and the audience included officers from many of COBCOE’s 31 member Chambers, CEE Government representatives, Ambassadors, Members of Parliament as well as representatives from the European business community.
The BCC Czech Republic has a long tradition of promoting CSR activities in the Czech Republic. It has done this in the past by putting on educational seminars, facilitating CSR activities for its members and also through providing a platform for BCC members to exchange their experience and successes. The BCC has also had a long tradition of supporting charitable causes.
