Founded in 1887 by a group of British businessmen, from its base in Istanbul, the Chamber has developed into one of the key players in the promotion of UK-Turkish business. The Chamber is a member of Council of British Chamber of Commerce in Continental Europe (COBCOE) and works closely with UK Trade & Investment representatives in the British Consulate General in Istanbul. The Chamber's excellent network of Turkish and British members is enhanced by links with the various Turkish chambers of commerce, chambers in the UK and UK Trade and Investment.