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Partnership announcement
New partnership creates North Dorset base for business support and collaboration.
Dorset Chamber and Hinton Workspace join forces to connect, support and champion rural businesses across North Dorset.
Powering Business in North Dorset
Dorset Chamber and Hinton Workspace have come together in a new partnership, strengthening our shared commitment to supporting businesses across rural Dorset.
Focused on collaboration, business engagement and events, the partnership creates new opportunities for local businesses to access support, build connections and grow.
Hinton Workspace provides a professional and welcoming environment for businesses, entrepreneurs and remote workers, while Dorset Chamber brings one of the county's strongest business networks, advocacy and support services.
What This Means for Local Businesses
This partnership puts North Dorset firmly on the map.
By bringing together Dorset Chamber's extensive business network and Hinton Workspace's thriving community hub, local businesses will benefit from:
- Better access to business support and advice
- More networking opportunities
- Joint events and workshops
- Stronger connections across Dorset
- Increased visibility for North Dorset businesses
- Access to a growing and supportive business community
Together, we're creating more opportunities for businesses to connect, collaborate and thrive.
"We are delighted to be working in partnership with Hinton Workspace. Rural businesses play a vital role in Dorset's economy and it is important that they are connected, supported and represented. This partnership gives us a strong base in North Dorset and creates exciting opportunities to bring businesses together through events, collaboration and ongoing engagement."
Ian Girling
Chief Executive, Dorset Chamber
"As the founder of Hinton Workspace, I'm absolutely thrilled with this partnership with Dorset Chamber. We are a platform for North Dorset businesses, individuals and entrepreneurs to come together and showcase the huge breadth of business activity happening across North Dorset."
"Historically, much of that focus has been centred around the BCP area, and we felt very strongly that North Dorset was underrepresented when it came to giving the brilliant businesses and individuals based here the platform and meeting space they deserve to showcase their excellence."
"It's really important to us that Dorset Chamber has recognised what we're trying to deliver, and I hope this partnership will give even more people the opportunity to use Hinton Workspace, because we really are better together."
Alice Plunkett
Founder, Hinton Workspace
Events & getting involved
A growing calendar of drop-ins and special events — all at Hinton Workspace in North Dorset.
Monthly Dorset Chamber drop-ins
Regular drop-in sessions at Hinton Workspace — come along, meet the Dorset Chamber team and connect with other local businesses.
Dorset Chamber Drop-in
Thursday 16 July 2026 • 09:30 – 15:00
Hinton Workspace, Hinton St Mary, DT10 1NA
Dorset Chamber Drop-in
Thursday 6 August 2026 • 09:30 – 15:00
Hinton Workspace, Hinton St Mary, DT10 1NA
Dorset Chamber Drop-in
Thursday 3 September 2026 • 09:30 – 15:00
Hinton Workspace, Hinton St Mary, DT10 1NA
Collaboration events
About Hinton Workspace
Set within the historic Hinton St Mary estate in North Dorset, Hinton Workspace offers flexible coworking desks, private meeting rooms and event spaces in a calm, professional environment. Designed for rural businesses, remote workers, freelancers and entrepreneurs who want a better way to work and connect.
About Hinton Workspace →About Dorset Chamber
Dorset Chamber is the voice of business in Dorset, connecting, supporting and championing businesses of all sizes across the county. Through events, networking, business support and advocacy, Dorset Chamber helps members grow and thrive. Membership is open to businesses of all types and sizes across Dorset.
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