If you are not currently a business in the BID, we welcome you to join us as a Friend of the BID on our voluntary membership scheme.
Benefits
- Business listing on the BID website Directory
- Monthly e-newsletter from the BID
- Opportunity to attend BID Training courses, often provided free or at a reduced rate
- Benefit from schemes and initiatives offered by the BID
- Access to the BID cost saving scheme which can save you money on energy, water, telephones, merchant fees and more
- Ability to sit on the BID Board
- Entitled to one vote at the BID AGM
- A chance to be involved in the events the BID puts on in the town centre
Fees
We have structured the fees to reflect the benefits your company will receive from being a member of the Bishop’s Stortford BID. We are aware all businesses are different and the location of your business will have an impact on how you can benefit. For this reason we would like to offer a degree of flexibility. If you are located outside of the BID area and you feel the benefits you will gain are not reflective of the charge, please do contact us with the reasons why and we will consider your request.
If you are unsure if you are in the BID area, please check the map here: https://bishopsstortfordbid.co.uk/about/
Fee Structure:
| Location | Annual Fee |
| Businesses located in the BID area with a rateable value below £10,000
|
£150 |
| Businesses outside of the BID area with have a rateable value below £10,000 | £100 |
| Businesses outside of the BID area with have a rateable value above £10,000 | 1% of rateable value |
To find out the Rateable Value for your business premises, please go to the VOA website.
How to Apply
If you would like to become a Friend of the BID please email Gina (gina@bishopsstortfordbid.co.uk) to ask for an application form. This will be reviewed by the BID Directors a decision on acceptance will be made. The BID Directors reserve the right to decline membership.
