Who are Sherborne Chamber
What we do
The Sherborne Chamber of Trade and Commerce exists to promote its members’ businesses and the wider business community and town beyond. It has a membership in excess of 150 and welcomes new members to join.
The Chamber is involved in just about every event that takes place in the town, supporting the Sherborne community, attracting media interest and making the experience of visitors to the town more memorable.
We are involved with a number of local groups and forums to improve life in Sherborne and to promote business opportunities. We have good links with local schools and charitable organisations and involve them in projects whenever we can. The Chamber also contributes to the town by supporting summer and winter hanging baskets, Christmas trees and of course the town’s annual Festive Shopping Day.
Up and down the country, there are tales of doom and gloom regarding the state of our high streets. Here in Sherborne we have a different story to tell and we are delighted to welcome new stores. We’d also like to stress that the Chamber is also here to support the businesses in outlying villages, which may not have such an organisation.
We are focusing very hard on trying to make sure our members feel value in their membership. We offer free training sessions throughout the year on varying topics from HR and Employment Law to group sessions with a local Business Coach. We will happily promote member’s news on our News page and post events on our Events page
Meet the Committee
PRESIDENT
Taff Martin
Taff, 60, is ex Royal Navy, Falklands veteran, and now an engineer at RHC Lifting based at Leonardo Helicopters. Living in Sherborne since 1990, he is well known on local music scene as a musician with bands over last 30 years.
He enjoys working with Sherborne Chamber of Trade and Commerce to give something back to the community.
CHAIRPERSON
Tina Kerr
Tina owns Kafe Fontana on Cheap Street and has been a member of the committee for a number of years.
VICE CHAIR
Lynda Martin
Lynda has lived in Sherborne for just over 31 years.She has worked at Sherborne Abbey School for over 28 years now. Lynda has been on several committees over the years, as chairperson, treasurer and secretary.
TREASURER
Nick Hunt
Nick is Director and owner of Sherborne’s Hunts Accountants. Nick began his accounting career with Yeovil based firm Hunt Wagstaff., Nick set up Hunts in 1998. Since then Nick has provided insight, strategy and accounting support to over 1100 clients, serving as accountant bedrock to businesses in Sherborne and throughout Dorset and Somerset. Nick has been involved with Sherborne Chamber of Trade for the past 10 years or so.
SECRETARY AND COORDINATOR
Millie Furby
Millie is the secretary and coordinator for the chamber, and the person behind the emails at info@sherbornechamber.co.uk
Millie is passionate about independent businesses and has previously run a business in Sherborne.
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Hannah Wilkins
Hannah runs the very successful Vineyards which has recently won lots of awards nationally including The Best Indie Wine Shop of 2023.
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Becky Burns
Becky owns the Courtyard Salon.
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Craig Wharton
Craig is an antiques expert and co owns Sherborne Antiques Market.
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Denise Hepburn
Denise is a Thermomix Consultant. .