Founding City · Liverpool City Region
World ClassLiverpool
Exceptional businesses. One extraordinary city region.
World-class isn't something you say.It's something you prove.
World-class isn't about size.It's about standards.
World Class Liverpool brings together exceptional businesses from across Liverpool City Region.
From ambitious independents and growing SMEs to major employers and international organisations, membership is determined not by size, but by how an organisation operates.
Businesses don't simply join.They qualify.
A standard. A community. A gateway.
The Standard
A meaningful, evidence-based accreditation recognising exceptional business practice.
The Community
A curated community where outstanding businesses build trusted relationships, share knowledge and create opportunity.
The Gateway
A platform helping customers, investors and organisations around the world discover exceptional Liverpool businesses.
Why we're different
This isn't networking as you know it.
We're not trying to build Liverpool's biggest business network.We're building a community of its best businesses.
The marque
A standard worth earning.
Two principal accreditation levels. Both awarded on evidence, both reviewed periodically, neither available to buy.
World Class
Liverpool
Accredited
2027–2029
World Class
Liverpool
Accredited with Distinction
2027–2029
The whole economy
Making, building, exporting, treating, teaching, creating.
Liverpool City Region
Six boroughs. One city region.
- LiverpoolCity centre, waterfront, knowledge quarter
- WirralMaritime, manufacturing, professional services
- SeftonPort, logistics, visitor economy
- KnowsleyAdvanced manufacturing and distribution
- St HelensGlass, materials, engineering
- HaltonChemicals, life sciences, energy
Membership is open to exceptional organisations headquartered within, operating substantially within, or making a meaningful economic contribution to Liverpool City Region.
Founding members
You can join World Class Liverpool.You can only found it once.
World Class Liverpool will initially invite a carefully selected group of exceptional Liverpool City Region organisations to become Founding Members. Founder status is permanently recognised.
World Class
Liverpool
Founding Member
2027
Global vision
Born in Liverpool.Built for the world.
World Class Liverpool is the founding city of an ambition to create a trusted international community of exceptional businesses.
One standard.Many cities.Thousands of exceptional organisations.A world of trusted connections.
No city other than Liverpool is operational. All other locations are shown as future World Class Cities.
- Liverpool
- Manchester
- London
- Birmingham
- Edinburgh
- Dublin
- Dubai
- New York
- Toronto
Global standard. Local community.
Does your business meet the standard?
Don't tell us.Show us.
Applications are assessed. Membership is not guaranteed.