Welcome to the Ambassador Community!
Being part of the Ambassador Community means making Basingstoke & Deane buzz. You are ambitious for the area and proud of where you live, work, and play. You want to connect with other businesses, community groups, charities, and not-for-profits who share the same goal: creating a better town and borough for everyone. You also care about the planet and run a sustainable business: green is good!
Being part of the Destination Basingstoke Ambassador Community brings benefits too - worth up to £700!
Join the Ambassador Community
Click on the videos to see what other Basingstoke businesses thought of the first event when we launched the Ambassador Community and the second DBAC event on AI at Oakley Hall Hotel.
Upcoming events
Tuesday, September 8th 2026
Visit HIOWAA’s New Base
Date: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
Time: Registration from 2:30pm / Event 3pm – 5.30pm (approx)
Places are limited so please book today.
Thursday, September 17th 2026
Your Team is already using AI. Are they creating a risk for your business?
Venue: Grove House
Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Time: 9am – 11.45am
Places are limited to 40 places only, so please book today.
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Proudly Basingstoke
Venue: The Restaurant, Basingstoke College of Technology
Date: Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Exclusive: DBAC Q and A with Dr Paul Harvey
There are two big issues that will impact on all of our lives – today Councillor Dr Paul Harvey, leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, chats to Destination Basingstoke about why local people need to get involved with the Local Government Reorganisation and Local Devolution debates.
The Amazingstoke Podcast
Every Friday fortnight, Destination Basingstoke chats to amazing people who are members of the Destination Basingstoke Ambassador Community. If you’d like to listen to previous episodes, then click on the circle in the top right of the podcast banner. Enjoy!
Exclusive: DBAC Q and A with new Basingstoke MP Luke Murphy
Basingstoke MP Luke Murphy took part in a special Destination Basingstoke Ambassador Community Q and A event – the first of this kind that he has done since being elected in July 2024. Luke answered questions from Destination Basingstoke and the audience – and you can watch the full interview here.
Benefits include:
Entry to at least two exclusive DB Ambassador networking events
Access to a Members’ LinkedIn Page – this will give you access to showcase your business and to connect with other members.
Free The Lifestyle Card membership – offering access to 5,000-plus discount opportunities for every member of your team.
Access to the members’ only DBAC Business Directory – giving you the chance to connect with other DBAC members and to build your business network with like-minded organisations.
Opportunity to appear in the DB ‘Amazingstoke’ Podcast.
Access to Sponsors/Partner-only areas at DB events.
Two free places for the Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon/10k – great for team-building, supporting charity, and helping to improve staff physical and mental health and well-being.
50% off stand fees at DB events.
Social Media showcase – DB Ambassador Community members will benefit from profile/social media PR support on DB’s social media channels.
Staff volunteering programme – We will connect you to special offers from our partners at Basingstoke Voluntary Action and EBP South, making it easier for you and your teams to make a difference.