BHCC - Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce

Our mission is to inspire and equip young people to learn and succeed through enterprise.

Our vision is that all young people will have the opportunity to gain personal experience of how business works, understand the role it plays in providing employment and creating prosperity, and be inspired to improve their own prospects, and the competitiveness of the UK.

The businesses and volunteers that support us take an active role in building a better motivated, educated and enterprising workforce, at the same time making a real difference to young people in their area. 

Young Enterprise Guiding Principles

1. To offer young people irrespective of background and abilities the opportunity to participate in our programmes.
2. To help young people to develop the attitudes and skills for enterprise, personal success, lifelong learning and employability.
3. To deliver highly practical, activity based, enjoyable learning programmes which inspire young people and improve their understanding of the value and role of business.
4. To involve business volunteers and other appropriate volunteers to deliver all programmes, working in partnership with teachers/lecturers. Also, encouraging those involved to link their YE experience to their personal development where appropriate.
5. To ensure that all programmes are of the highest standard, reflecting best current business practice, ethical behaviour and an awareness of business' responsibilities to their stakeholders including consumers and the community.
6. To establish and maintain quality standards in programme delivery.
7. To provide an appropriate form of accreditation of a participant's achievements in each programme
8. To manage and support all staff, volunteers and the organisation to the high standards demanded by Investors in People and models of excellence appropriate to a voluntary organisation.
9. To work in partnership with individuals and organisations to maximise the effeciency and effectiveness of our activities.
10. To recognise the contribution made to the success of YE by volunteers, Teachers/Lecturers, funders, supporters, businesses and education.