LICHFIELD & TAMWORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Looking forward to the next 12 months
2026/27
WELCOME TO THE
LICHFIELD & TAMWORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber of Commerce is an integral part of the local business community, spanning both Lichfield Chamber of Commerce and Tamworth Chamber of Commerce. We work with a diverse range of sectors and engage nearly 150 businesses. Our membership base is vibrant and dynamic. We’ve proudly supported countless businesses through the challenges of the last few years, and are thrilled to see exciting growth across our economic landscape. We also host an annual awards dinner, drawing in more than 200 attendees. This is a fantastic way to engage with other businesses and forge valuable connections. We’re here to connect, support and grow organisations across all sectors. Join us today to make meaningful connections with like-minded individuals. We can help support you and encourage you to flourish!
STATISTICS The Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber of Commerce has 130 members Over 2,000 subscribers receive our weekly newsletter Over 200 delegates attended Royal Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield & Tamworth and Cannock Chase Awards in February 2026 370 delegates registered to attend events in Lichfield & Tamworth in the last 12 months
PRESIDENT WELCOME
MARTIN HALL PRESIDENT, LICHFIELD & TAMWORTH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2027 Annual General Meeting of the Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber of Commerce. Over the past year, I have had the privilege of meeting businesses of every size and sector across Lichfield, Tamworth and the wider region. What continues to inspire me is the ambition, resilience and willingness of our members to support one another and drive our local economy forward. The networking between members has been fantastic to see ! Together, we have achieved a great deal. Event attendance has continued to grow, membership has strengthened, and our collaboration with neighbouring Chambers through the emerging Staffordshire Gateway initiative has created new opportunities for connection, influence and growth. We have strengthened our engagement with local MPs and elected representatives, secured a stronger business voice within local government discussions, and established regular co-working sessions at both the Lichfield and Tamworth campuses of South Staffordshire College, helping to build closer links between education and enterprise. I am particularly proud that our Chamber has played an active role in shaping the Staffordshire Gateway Growth Panel Report, helping to ensure that local business perspectives are at the heart of conversations about our area’s future. As we look ahead to a period of significant change, including the transition to new unitary arrangements across Staffordshire, I remain convinced that business must be part of the conversation. The best outcomes are achieved when business leaders, educators, civic partners and elected representatives work together with a shared purpose. Thank you for your continued support, engagement and commitment to our Chamber. It is an honour to serve as your President, and I look forward to continuing our work together to ensure Lichfield, Tamworth and the wider Staffordshire Gateway area remain outstanding places to live, work, invest and grow.
Martin Hall President Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber of Commerce
OUTGOING CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2024-2026 GRACE CARES
Being Charity of the Year for Lichfield & Tamworth has been a real privilege for everyone at Grace Cares. Grace Cares 11.11 CIC is a circular economy social enterprise. We rescue, refurbish and redistribute unwanted care equipment, selling it at half the original RRP or less, and every penny of surplus funds free community programmes: tea parties for older people, our Care Club for unpaid caregivers, hardship grants and the Caring for Tomorrow webinar series. Since we started, we have helped 6,672 people and kept 4,484 items of care equipment out of landfill, and your support has been part of every one of those numbers. Thank you to every member who organised an event, bought a raffle ticket or opened a door for us. We’d love you to stay part of the Grace Cares story. Raised: Year 1: £3,200 Year 2: £1,200 TOTAL RAISED: £4,400
LICHFIELD & TAMWORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWLY ELECTED CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2026-2028 Pathway Project is a Domestic Abuse Charity that supports victims of abuse with services for men, women and children that have been subject to domestic or sexual abuse. Our aims are to support clients to thrive after the trauma of their abuse and for everyone to be able to live freely without fear of abuse. Beneficiaries are men, women and children who are victims of abuse in Lichfield , Tamworth and surrounding villages. Our Mission Believing victims, listening and learning from their experience. Enables us to help victims become survivors regaining their power and control of their lives. Our Vision Everyone has the right to be safe: living a life free from abuse. Our Values Seeds of Hope: Sowing ideas and inspirations that generate confidence in a life beyond abuse Tailoring Support: Drawing upon everything we have to meet the unique needs of the individual or the group Firm Foundations: Carefully considering our systems and processes to ensure our work has impact and is both trusted and reliable Nurturing Innovations: Supporting one another to rise to ever changing challenges by evolving and adapting the ways we work Purposeful Learning: Building Knowledge to strengthen our clear consistent approach to services and create excellence in practice. Find out more Visit the website: https://www.pathwayproject.org.uk/
MEET THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT Martin Hall, M Hall Management
VICE PRESIDENT Emma-Jane Bisseker, Reach Peak Performance
VICE PRESIDENT Logan Khan, The Boss Partnership
LOUISE FLEMMING The Hub at St Marys
KYLE RAFFO Embello
JULIAN FISHER Townhouse Communications
JOHN MOORE Fruition Accountancy
CO-OPTED MEMBER Klaudia Haines, Tamworth Borough Council
CO-OPTED MEMBER Chris Brewerton, Lichfield District Council
CHARITY OF THE YEAR Sam Booth, Pathway Project
MEET THE NEWLY ELECTED COMMITTEE MEMBERS! NICOLA FORSYTH After more than 20 years working in senior communications mostly in London working both in-house and consultancy side with FTSE companies, charities, outdoor education institutions, environmental NGOs and startups, including senior roles at HSBC and TSB, Nicola founded Nicola Kathryn Coaching, an ICF-accredited Coaching and Workplace Wellbeing practice. Nicola Kathryn Coaching uniquely blends psychology-informed coaching, psychometric profiling, evidence-based wellbeing (including breathwork) and communications to improve workplace health, wellbeing, culture, performance and retention. Joining the Executive Committee, Nicola hopes to bring a fresh perspective while being a firm believer of the coexistence of profit and purpose. She is keen to champion not just Lichfield and Tamworth but greater Birmingham as hotspots of entrepreneurialism, innovation and creativity. Nicola is also a Board Member with Birmingham Friends of the Earth and outside of work she can be found walking her dogs, running ultramarathons and in the mountains.
SHANE ROBINSON I’m Shane Robinson, director of Straightforward Agency, a marketing agency based in Lichfield. We combine digital and traditional marketing to help businesses connect with their ideal customers. Last year, I challenged myself to grow my personal brand and become more involved in the local community. Networking was new to me and initially daunting, but the Chamber’s support and events have brought new knowledge, new friendships and work. A year on, I’m delighted to join the Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber committee. I want to welcome newcomers, help them feel at ease and make the most of networking and their Chamber membership.
HELEN WALKER Helen Walker is the founder of Mayhew Walker, a consultancy and training business helping organisations and people navigate change with confidence. With over 25 years’ experience in project, programme and transformation leadership across retail and logistics, Helen combines practical expertise with a passion for learning, engagement and LEGO® Serious Play®. Having recently built her own business, she understands the challenges and opportunities facing local businesses. As a trustee and volunteer, she is also committed to supporting her community. As a member of the Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber Executive Committee, Helen looks forward to strengthening local connections and helping businesses thrive, bringing energy, collaboration and a belief that business doesn’t always have to be so serious!
SLTC AWARDS 2026 The Royal Sutton Coldifeld, Lichfield & Tamworth and Cannock Chase Awards 2026 welcomed over 200 businesses in attendance at Statfold Country Park to celebrate its 2026 awards in a special tenth anniversary edition of the awards.
Read about the Winners on the Official Press Release here View the Highlights Video here
Missed the SLTC Awards 2026? Introducing the redesigned 2027 Greater Business Awards: Staffordshire Gateway! We wanted a more effective way to celebrate the entire Greater Birmingham region and the businesses that make it, because Greater Birmingham means all of us. The Staffordshire Gateway awards is for businesses based in Royal Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield & Tamworth, Cannock Chase and Burton & District. We've redesigned the awards to celebrate business excellence at every level - from your regional contribution to your impact on the entire Greater Birmingham economy. Your journey starts in your region. Apply to your regional awards in Birmingham & Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, or Staffordshire Gateway. Independent judges will assess your entry, and regional winners are celebrated at local events. Then, regional finalists progress automatically. If you're shortlisted at the regional level, you're automatically entered for Greater Birmingham Chamber recognition. No new application - just a short video entry showing your impact.
One application. A clear regional pathway. Two opportunities for recognition. The awards launch in September. Discover what's new here
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER. As a Chamber member, you are part of a vibrant business community, a collective that have been championing business unwaveringly-champions for local businesses since 1813. BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORK. through our inspirational programme of workshops, events, campaigns, our connections and resources. BOOST YOUR PROFILE. Showcase your business through our extensive news and social media platforms, directory and member-to-member offers. BENEFIT FROM SAVINGS. Access to a range of Chamber, partner and member discounts to help your business manage costs. STANDARD MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Support from a Relationship Manager at the Chamber • Discount on Chamber services • 24/7 access to HR & Legal helpline • Member marketplace promotion • Blog submission • Use of ‘proud member’ logo • Member Directory access and listing • Social media promotion • Monthly prize draw entry • Chamberlink magazine
NOT YET A MEMBER? Membership starts from as little as £300+VAT per year and we offer quarterly payments at no extra cost (depending on membership level). To join, please email newbusinessgroup@birmingham-chamber.com.