The Charing Business Association’s objective is to promote and represent all Charing businesses. There are lots of businesses in Charing, with great products and services. We believe the business community should have representation and collectively show their support to the community and to each other. Charing is a great place for us all, to live, work and enjoy and we want to continue to build on that.
Membership
Membership is only a small fee of £25.00 per annum. This entitles you to all member benefits as well as knowing there is a voice to negotiate and represent Charing businesses on important issues.
To become a member, please complete the Membership Registration Form (PDF-file, opens in new tab/window) and return to Elizabeth Tweed, 44 High Street, Charing, TN27 04X.
Benefits
Membership Benefits include:
- FREE listing and inclusion of any news or articles on your business on www.charingkent.co.uk. This website is owned and managed by Karin Hermans of Wood You Like, who kindly allows members to promote their services here, free of charge. Send articles to info@wood-you-like.co.uk
- FREE use of the Treehouse, upstairs at The Oak - for events, functions. Courtesy of owner, Adam.
- 20%/25% off advertising in the Village Directory
- 20% discount on advertising in Charing OR Wye issues
- 25% discount if advertising in both Charing & Wye issues
- These discounts are off the net price and regardless of your ad size or frequency
- Free editorial for advertisers booking more than 3 months ads (editorial to be supplied to the Village Directory and size agreed).
- Please state that you are a CBA Member on booking. Offer effective 1 June 2011
- PR and feature articles on Charing's businesses eg. Village Directory, local press and Charing website
- Fund-raising and promotional events
- Supporting other Charing groups eg. The Parish Council, School PTA, The Ladies of the Lights
- Continued improvements for visitors and customers to enjoy coming to Charing
- Eligibility for any relevant grants, support initiatives
- Networking opportunities with other members
- Communication updates and forums for members to voice any opinions/thoughts on business activity
The Charing Pound
This initiative was created by the Charing Business Association to promote spend with Charing businesses. Charing Pounds are issued as printed vouchers and are for people to enjoy spending with any CBA business.
A Dedicated Committee
The Charing Business Association committee is made up of the following people and businesses, committed to promoting Charing and representing Charing businesses.
Chairman: Vin Patel Wady & Brett
Treasurer: James Andrews
Committee Karin Hermans Wood You Like Ltd (Webmaster), Elizabeth Tweed - ‘44’, Yvonne Fernando - tangerinemoon & NLP Master Practitioner & Coach, Jane Emblem House2Home
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact one of the committee members.
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