We are a non-profit company limited by guarantee, run by and for our members. The company has no share capital, and any surpluses generated are reinvested into the company's services.

Better Bankside was the third BID to be established in the UK and the second in London. A Business Improvement District (BID) is an independent, business-owned and led company, which seeks to improve a given location for commercial activity. Better Bankside's members are the 620+ companies in the BID area who pay its annual 'levy'. Many of these are heavily involved in the governance of the company. Every five years, member businesses vote on the continuation of the BID for another five year 'term'. Our last vote took place on 28th November 2014.

In achieving its aims, Better Bankside continually seeks the comments of the membership on its services. We do this in three main ways:

Our board meets every six weeks to review progress
Eight theme groups, meeting periodically, agree the elements of the programme
An annual survey gauges awareness of, and satisfaction with the programme
Through the board and theme groups Better Bankside intends that over 70 local businesses are involved in the governance of the company. Get involved.

Better Bankside also invites contact with its staff at the Bankside Community Space, with its Bankside Wardens, through Business Club events, and through regular newsletters and the website. Each levy payer is eligible to become a member of the company, but does need to apply. Others can apply to join at the discretion of the board. The Annual General Meeting provides an opportunity for all members to ask questions of the board and to stand for election to it.

Better Bankside would like to extend its thanks to all those who have contributed to the operation of the company to this time.