About us
The Council of Foreign Chambers of Commerce in the UK (CFCC) is an umbrella body of foreign Chambers of Commerce in the UK. With a history of cooperation and coming together dating back decades, it was formally incorporated in 2020 and today represents some 20+ foreign Chambers in the UK, with members from all continents.
The purpose of the CFCC is to:
Why belong to the CFCC?
Sharing opportunities
The CFCC was formed to channel the power and combined resourcing of the collective foreign Chambers. As a collective we have a stronger voice in advocacy matters, and we can also support and share resources together. As a community, we share best practices and know how, discuss procurement, challenges and strategies.
Staging events and networking platforms
The CFCC forms a platform for high-level speakers to reach a unique and influential target group – our respective Chambers’ member business communities. We host webinars, events, lunches, dinners and networking activities where you can invite your members. Speakers often include Government Ministers, CEOs of large corporates and other influencers.
A voice for the international business community
The CFCC represents the international business community in the UK and has unique and quick access through its respective Chamber memberships. Representing a large business presence, and millions of UK jobs, we are a powerful voice for the business community in relation to UK government and international bodies in the UK.
Member organisations
The Arab-British Chamber of Commerce is a not-for profit membership organisation established in 1975 under the General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture for the Arab Countries. The Chamber has a unique function in the promotion of bilateral trade and investment between Britain and the Arab countries. To achieve this we work in close co-operation with government ministries, official trade and investment bodies, Arab diplomatic missions in London, the British Chambers of Commerce, the League of Arab States, leading Arab businesses and Chambers of Commerce in the Arab world.
The BACC annual calendar includes professional-business-governmental networking events, trade missions, international shows and fairs, webinars, and specialty events averaging over 500 participating businesses and professionals a year.
The BACC membership includes Blue Chip Companies, SMEs, independent consultants, and the most renowned high-end Argentine wineries and travel destinations. In addition to its annual programme, the BACC published its first White Paper last year and has founded the Argentine Wine & Travel Club.
With a diverse membership and network as well as trusted partnerships across the Australian and British Governments, we are the platform for industry to access and influence Australian-UK business intelligence, audiences and trade opportunities.
By delivering a range of events, membership services and strategic initiatives we connect our members and partners to decision-makers, smart ideas and fresh opportunities.
The BLCC has been the trusted one-stop shop for successfully conducting business in the UK since 1890. We are a private membership organisation which helps Belgian and Luxembourg businesses exporting to and/or investing in the UK. With over 63 million inhabitants and London as a gateway to the rest of the world, it represents a wealth of opportunities for both exporters and investors. We can help you access this wealth with practical services, a wide network and access to our offices in Central London and the North of England. The BLCC is dedicated to minimising your costs and saving you time.
Since our beginnings in 1921 as “The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain,” our objective has been consistent: to coordinate activities between Canada and the UK. In 1927 our Chamber was incorporated as a UK company and in 1970 our organisation’s name permanently changed to the Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce. Today our Chamber is comprised of representatives and leaders from some of Canada and the UK’s most recognisable businesses. For nearly 100 years, we have prioritised meaningful introductions to encourage and foster business development—now and into the future.
The Caribbean Council is a long-established trade and investment membership organisation which supports responsible and sustainable private-sector led investment and development in the Caribbean, Cuba and Central America.
Founded in 1952, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) is a national foreign trade and investment promotion agency. The major responsibilities of the CCPIT include: implement relevant major national development strategies, and promote foreign trade, bilateral investment and economic & technological cooperation; carry forward cooperation with overseas trade promotion counterparts; receive overseas high-end trade and economic delegations; organize Chinese trade and economy delegations to visit foreign countries; manage overseas trade exhibitions organized by Chinese agencies, participate in affairs of Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) and World Expo on behalf of the Chinese government, and much more.
Formerly the Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce and the Danish Club, in January 2018 the two organisations became one. Joining them opened the door to a world of connections, profiling, events, Club Quarters facilities and discounts, sport and social activities.
With over 400 companies of all sizes and sectors in membership, we are the hub of key relationships, conversations, insights and support for franco-british business. We deliver real value, opportunity, connections and voice for our members: by helping them to build beyond Brexit, through Covidimpacts, and address the climate challenge. Established in 1883, we are one of the largest and most successful Chambers within the international network of French Chambers of Commerce, spanning 126 countries. The diversity and high profile of our members – 40 per cent of which are non-French nationals – contributes to our success and reputation acquired over its 138 years of existence.
The AHK United Kingdom is officially registered as the ‘German-British Chamber of Industry & Commerce’. It was founded in 1971 and is a business to business organisation of some 750 British and German member firms. The Chamber’s commercial services help around 10,000 companies each year start or expand their export activities through providing business contacts, information and advice.
Founded in 1886, the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the UK (ICCIUK) is a private, not-for-profit, membership organisation that represents the local Italian-British business community and promotes business relationships between Italy and the UK. We bring together businesses – ranging from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations – and advance the interests of our members through contacts and interaction with Italian and British government agencies, trade associations and leading international organisations. The ICCIUK is a member of Assocamerestero, the world association of Italian bi-national chambers, and is affiliated with the Council of Foreign Chambers in the UK.
Its purpose is to promote and extend economic relations and trade between Japan and the UK and to promote and protect the interests of Japanese business in the UK. Present membership is over 300 companies and organisations.
The Norwegian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) is an important organisation for the Norwegian-British business community in the UK. NBCC is an independent non-profit organisation with a membership consisting of more than 100 Norwegian and British companies, as well as a large number of personal members.
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK was founded in 1979 in order to promote trade and business between the UK and Portugal. Now, as Brexit progresses, the Chamber’s role is becoming more important as a business communication channel between the two countries.
The SA Chamber of Commerce is an umbrella organisation and conduit for trade, community and investment into and out of South Africa. The SACC aims to bring under one concerted effort, a forum and meeting point for businesses who have an interest in both the UK and South Africa in an attempt to facilitate the development of business opportunities.
The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom was founded in London in December 1886 as an association freely established by Spanish and British merchants, industrialists and other professionals with the objective of advancing the economic and commercial relations between Spain and the United Kingdom. Today, the Chamber continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening the commercial ties between the two countries through its extensive membership network and by providing a wide variety of services which support the development and promotion of commerce and investment between Spain and the United Kingdom.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the United Kingdom is the ultimate platform for entrepreneurs and businesses within the Swedish-British business community. Founded in 1906 – by business and for business – we have represented, inspired and promoted our members, extended commercial relations between our countries, and delivered first-class services and events for over a century. We serve a broad and diverse network of businesses – some 400 businesses in total – from entrepreneurs and start-ups to large corporates, and passionately aspire to provide the most relevant and valuable services.
Board of Directors
He is an Agricultural Engineer and has an MA in Environmental Politics and Globalisation (Kings College UK) with more than 30 years experience in project development, involving international organizations, national and local governments and corporations (from sectors such as Oil & Gas, Agribusiness and Services), in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe.
Javier co-founded Fundacion Habitat & Desarrollo in 1992, is Managing Director at Integra Capital since 2013 and Chairman of Andina plc. since 2022. He was previously non executive director of Andes Energia plc., later Phoenix Global Resources plc., until 2020.
Nigel Bacon has been CEO and Company Secretary of the Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce in London since 2005. Prior to the Chamber, he spent 15 years with the British Council in Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Oman and Bahrain, and qualified as a Solicitor with McKenna & Co (now CMS). Nigel has previously served as Vice Chairman of the Council for Foreign Chambers of Commerce in London for 3 years.
He is a Board Trustee of the England Squash Foundation and has represented England at Masters O55 squash.
Walter has been Secretary General at the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the UK since end of 2024, previously he worked in the hospitality industry, sales and franchising in the USA, Australia, Italy and UK since 2011.
Svend is the CEO of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the UK. He also runs his own business, spending the last two decades playing a key role in growing businesses by offering support services to entrepreneurs with global ambitions.
He founded entreprenör in 2017, with the aim of extending his expertise to collaborations across continents, through connecting like-minded people whose drive and passion create value beyond pure professional service delivery.
Igor has been Secretary General of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce since 2012. Previously he worked in the financial sector both in the UK and in Spain. Since 2018 he is also Secretary General of FEDECOM, the Federation of Spanish Official Chambers of Commerce in Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania.
Fredrik Warneryd is the Chief Executive for the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK. Prior to joining the Chamber, Fredrik held many leading positions in the City of London. With more than 25 years of experience within the Nordic teams of Banque Paribas, Dresdner Kleinwort Benson, UBS and Credit Suisse, he has earned extensive knowledge and expertise in both the UK and Nordic markets.