The CHO (The Credit Hire Organisation) was formed on 1 June 2010 from a merger of the Accident Management Association (AMA) and the National Association of Credit Hire Operators (NACHO).

As at 25 August 2010, The CHO has 60 full members and 33 associate members.

The CHO membership covers 85% of the UK Credit Hire Industry.  The full members between them have*

• Turnover £1.5bn
• A fleet of 30,000 vehicles
• A workforce of 10,000
• Spend
  • £45m on IT
  • £100m on legal and professional services
  • £90m on communications
  • £50m on stationery

* Extrapolated from confidential returns to the CHO using industry averages

The Association has a big agenda for the coming months and this will culminate in the new association’ s  AGM, meeting, annual exhibition, drinks reception and annual dinner on 4 November. There are marketing, sponsorship and exhibition opportunities for 4 November; very few remain but contact The CHO for further details.