BNI Central

BNI Central We are a group of energetic local businesses owners all looking to grow and support eachother. We do this by providing high quality referals among our members.

We're based in Witham, Essex so pay us a visit if you're nearby and looking for more work! We're a group of like-minded and friendly business owner / managers who meet in Central Chelmsford each Wednesday for networking and breakfast.

Are you our missing Graphic Designer? 🎨(As you can clearly see from the graphic above... we desperately need you. We tri...
17/08/2026

Are you our missing Graphic Designer? 🎨

(As you can clearly see from the graphic above... we desperately need you. We tried doing it ourselves and it went horribly wrong. Please save us.)

At BNI Central, we run on a strict 1-trade-only lockout rule. That means right now, every single rebrand, leaflet run, logo update, and social asset needed by our members, and their wider client networks, is going completely uncollected.

We know the reputation. People think turning up to a roomful of business owners at 6:30 AM every Wednesday sounds a bit obsessive. And look, we do track our referrals, and we do hold each other accountable. But that’s why it works. We don't just hand out business cards and hope for the best; we build proper relationships and pass warm, high-value leads every single week.

Because we’re a close-knit, direct core group, you get total focus from the room, no pitch battles, no competing for attention, and zero fluff.

If you’re a Graphic Designer in or around Witham looking to lock out your competition and secure a constant stream of local work without chasing cold leads, there's a seat with your name on it at Rivenhall Oaks. Coffee and breakfast is on James Kearney of Focus Ecommerce & Marketing.

Simply send us a DM and James will get you booked in as his guest for this Wednesday! 👇

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Are you our missing Utility Partner? 🔌Let’s address the elephant in the room. We know what people say about BNI."It’s a ...
14/08/2026

Are you our missing Utility Partner? 🔌

Let’s address the elephant in the room. We know what people say about BNI.

"It’s a bit intense."

"They track points like a hawk."

"It sounds like a proper cult." 🫣

Guilty as charged on the points and accountability part—because that’s precisely why our members actually make money while other networking groups just sip tea and swap empty promises. But as for the cult bit? The only thing we worship on a Wednesday morning at 6:30 AM is a fresh brew and a solid breakfast roll at Rivenhall Oaks Golf Club.

At BNI Central, we operate a strict category lockout policy. Only ONE professional per trade is allowed at the table. Right now, our Utility Warehouse / Utility Partner seat is sitting wide open.

Because we maintain a tight-knit, highly focused team in Witham, you won't get lost in a crowded room or have to compete for airtime. Every single member around that table becomes your dedicated, unpaid sales team, actively hunting for household and business utility referrals to pass straight to you.

If you’re a UW partner who doesn't mind an early Wednesday alarm in exchange for locking out your local competition and filling your pipeline, coffee and breakfast is on James Kearney of Focus Ecommerce & Marketing.

Simply send us a DM and James will get you booked in as his guest! 👇

Another smashing meeting at the small but mighty BNI Central! In our chapter, we're lucky to have Craig Collins as our M...
12/08/2026

Another smashing meeting at the small but mighty BNI Central!

In our chapter, we're lucky to have Craig Collins as our Mortgage Advisor. Today, Craig walked us through his journey from meeting his wife, buying their first property and all the mortgage-related decisions they made along the way to their forever home!

Personal, relevant, and showing expertise. It was a great presentation! Well done Craig!

Elsewhere, our queen who turns heads and helps to protect them too, Emma McCullagh of Heads to Minds charity won the Oscar for the best 60 second pitch. Well done Emma!

We also have 2 membership applications being processed, so we're looking forward to helping to grow even more business in the room!

Could you be the next to take a hot seat at Central?

We're particularly looking for a Photographer, Caterer, Beauty Professional, and Conveyancing Solicitor too!

DM to book your visit!

What a belter of a meeting today! The start of the month in BNI means we celebrate the key contributors to the chapter's...
05/08/2026

What a belter of a meeting today!

The start of the month in BNI means we celebrate the key contributors to the chapter's success for the previous month - July!

Our President and IT king leading by example, bringing the most visitors! Kudos to you sir!

Perhaps coming as no 'shock', Andy Hughes leads the way with referrals! 28 in one month!! INSANE numbers.

Jenny Oakely, our Maltese ear and foot queen, was thanked for the most business generated in July. Referrals are good, but Jenny gives referrals that convert - that's what it's about!

A new month, a new chapter champion, but this lady is our annual champion. A true Central legend, Jo Jarvis! We love you.

Matt Ward of Warden Insurance takes home the Oscar for a cracking and insightful pitch!

We were treated with some BNI royalty today, with both Andrew Sheeley and Sharon Bates joining our meeting and adding some key tips on how we grow our members, but also our back pockets too! Thanks for joining us!

Do you want your business to grow? Ask yourself that question and if the answer is yes - drop us a message. Join us next week!

The sun is shining, referrals are flowing and BNI Central is booming!We were treated to a lovely 10 minute presentation ...
08/07/2026

The sun is shining, referrals are flowing and BNI Central is booming!

We were treated to a lovely 10 minute presentation by Jo Jarvis, our bill saving queen! If you want a new revenue stream, get in touch with her!

Our newest member, Oli Dorrington nailed his pitch and took home the oscar, well played Oli! Smashing his BNI journey already!

And there was a little mix-up last week, meaning that our electrical king Andy Hughes had the most referrals with 18 rather than the previously celebrated Clive! But take nothing away from our Clive! Anyone who tops the charts for referrals is alright by us!

We welcome visitors every week to our chapter to see how BNI works. Could you be next?

Dm us or email [email protected] to book yourself on.

Are you our missing caterer? Every week our chapter meets and shares genuine business opportunities. And more often than...
07/07/2026

Are you our missing caterer?

Every week our chapter meets and shares genuine business opportunities. And more often than not, our members have or know people who have the requirement for outside caterers. We know caterers from other chapters that cover our area, so the referral goes to them.

But at BNI Central, we want to make sure the business goes to OUR caterer. And that our caterers' food goes into our tummies too!

So, are you our missing caterer?

Come along tomorrow to our meeting. Meet your new sales team.

The breakfast is lovely - but you can be the judge of that! 😉

DM us or email [email protected] to book your visit.

New month, new networking leaders, new chapter champion, but the same positive vibe with us at BNI Central! Taking the c...
01/07/2026

New month, new networking leaders, new chapter champion, but the same positive vibe with us at BNI Central!

Taking the crown as chapter champion is our Mortgage Advisor and all-round nice guy - Craig Collins!

We were treated to a wonderful 10-minute presentation by our web developer, Richard Ingham (who boasts and impression swimming record). For any website development works or updates, he is your man!

Networking leaders for June:

- Paul Gardener generated the most business for BNI members with over £52k
- Clive Roberts gave 11 referrals
- Andy Hughes brought the most visitors AND won a new 27" monitor, kindly donated by Sarala Computers!

And our oscar winner was James Kearney for nailing his 60-second pitch by being informative, being specific and also ridiculously handsome too. (Being the social media coordinator has its perks)

At BNI - we have a structured agenda that is proven to work.

Don't sit on the fence, walk through the gate and join us!

See you next week?

DM us today or email [email protected] to book your visit.

BNI Welcomes The Mayor of Witham! Yesterday in our weekly meeting, we were joined by the lovely Paul Heath, our local Ma...
25/06/2026

BNI Welcomes The Mayor of Witham!

Yesterday in our weekly meeting, we were joined by the lovely Paul Heath, our local Mayor!

Paul got to see firsthand how business is being generated in the local area and was full of praise for the positivity in the room, despite the early start!

It was great to welcome you along and look forward to seeing you again!

24/06/2026

What a brilliant meeting in BNI Central! 3 visitors and 2 applications to join!

The other visitor was the Mayor of Witham. So we can forgive him for not joining the chapter!

Our mortgage king gave a glowing testimonial to our eco sparky. Have a listen!

Oh, andddd we had a mexican wave as Andy gave 10 positive contributions to the chapter.

Not to mention an insight into our SEO champ, James who took the 10 minute presentation.

Honestly, where else could you want to be on a wednesday?

Come along next week, get your share of the business we generate!

We get it. A 6:30 AM networking meeting sounds like a punishment. But while the rest of the local legal world is still a...
18/06/2026

We get it. A 6:30 AM networking meeting sounds like a punishment. But while the rest of the local legal world is still asleep, we’re at Rivenhall Oaks passing live leads over coffee.

Our property team is flying right now-we’ve got the estate agent and the mortgage broker, both handing out work. We just don't have anyone to actually handle the legal exchange.

Because we only allow one person per industry, once you’re in, you own the room.

Are you our missing Conveyancing Solicitor?

Come get a free breakfast this Wednesday and see for yourself. No weird rituals, just good business. DM us to grab a seat.

Know someone who could benefit from more business? Tag them!

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