A Mission Statement is a declaration of the definite task with which an organisation is charged, that is to say, it's main function.

Our statement is not intended to be prescriptive or fully comprehensive, rather a starting point for all our endeavours. It's ownership lies with the membership, was developed collaboratively and reflects the primary role of the Kettering Chamber of Trade and Commerce as seen at it's time of writing.

The Mission Statement

"The mission of the non-profit making Kettering Chamber of Trade and Commerce shall be to originate, consider and promote all such lawful measures, plans and schemes as may be calculated to benefit, improve and secure the economic, manufacturing, commercial and general interests of the Borough of Kettering and its neighbourhood, including the promoting, supporting or opposing of legislative or other such measures affecting the aforesaid interests."

This Mission Statement has been in existence for many years, formerly know as the "Objects". It was recently re-examined by the members, with a view to rewriting. However, changes were minimal. It was agreed that it defines 'the purpose of the organisation' within the larger context of our local society within the Borough of Kettering.

Our Guiding Principles and Values:

• a commitment to strive for excellence in local services and infrastructure
• a commitment to encourage commercial diversity to secure our economic future
• a commitment to promote community and commercial honesty, integrity & openness
• a commitment to improving the lives and environment of everyone in our community through commercial innovation, creativity and training & development

Our vision is that we maintain our recognition locally as a leader in caring for the interests of the community and the commercial interests in and around the Borough of Kettering. We aim to do this by looking after the interests of our members, encouraging wider membership and inward investment.