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CRX Croydon Croydon Referral eXchange is a business networking group that meets each Friday over breakfast at the London Croydon Aerodrome Hotel. that you may have are met.

We have been established for over 21 years and during its lifetime the group has been affiliated to a number of different business networking organisations. We are now completely independent and so we are able to take all the best features for the many different networking organisations that currently exist. Visitors are very welcome, but please let us let us know in advance if you can. Just so that we can make sure there is plenty of coffee and that any special needs (dietary, accessibility, etc.) We look forward to meeting you. We do not charge an annual membership but there is a meeting/breakfast fee of ÂŁ9.50, which is paid directly to the hotel and we ask members to make an annual ÂŁ80 contribution to the marketing fund for the promotion of CRX and recruitment of new members. Membership is by invitation and we try to avoid conflict between members through a policy of just one member per business niche. We do not impose rigid categories for membership but prefer to ask members to discuss possible conflicts with prospective new members, only allowing them to join if it is agreed that this will not cause conflict. Our primary reason for existence is to pass business to one another. However, we do not pressurise members to meet a quota of referrals, preferring to build long term relationships based on trust. From this we know that genuine valuable business referrals will be generated. In addition to business referrals, our meetings include time for general discussion, as a group and in smaller groups and one to ones. This really helps build positive relationships and enables members to help and support one another with all kinds of business matters.

CRX is sick...CRX was struck down by sickness last week, down to only 8 members so we threw out the rule book - free flo...
02/11/2026

CRX is sick...

CRX was struck down by sickness last week, down to only 8 members so we threw out the rule book - free flowing discussion on business challenges and successes.

With 197 years in business between us or average of 25 years each in business.

Strategies for ensuring repeat business, pricing strategy and complaint handling were all discussed, along with pressures facing the housing market, cyber security for SME’s and NHS waiting lists.

We cover a lot of ground at CRX.

Wishing all our missing members a speedy recovery.

Did you know that CRX is more than just a business networking group?At CRX we focus on more than just referrals, we've b...
26/10/2026

Did you know that CRX is more than just a business networking group?

At CRX we focus on more than just referrals, we've built a community that shows up for each other. From fundraising to celebrations our members love spending time together and supporting one another outside of business. Today we've put together examples of what our members get up to such as marathons, boat racing, pub quizzes and more.

We're firm believers that good networking isn't all about an immediate result, the relationships you build will support you on your professional journey when you face challenges and help you grow your business through the expertise and connections of those around you.

If you're looking for a supportive community and a local business network come and visit us - we meet every Friday from 7:20 at the London Aerodrome Hotel. Your first two meetings are free of charge.

On Friday CRX went visiting to the magnificent surroundings of Airport House.   Many thanks to Rebecca Grima and Anita’s...
13/10/2026

On Friday CRX went visiting to the magnificent surroundings of Airport House. Many thanks to Rebecca Grima and Anita’s Kitchen for looking after us so well – great venue, wonderful breakfast – couldn’t do enough for us.

We had several visitors on the day:

Saffron Saunders - from UP who told us about UP CREATIVE which is opening opportunities for young people who want to build a business idea, develop creative and employability skills, or gain valuable workplace experience.

Rebecca Grima – Airport House serviced offices in Croydon’s historic Landmark Building.

Lynda Howarth – Perfect Reception – Helping businesses with their communication needs, specialising in telephone answering services.

Michael Thomas – Elite Duct Extractions – keeping commercial kitchens clean safe and compliant.

James Baroni-Harrison – AI Automation Consultant – giving SME’s their time back.

Rika Chandra – Home – Akuru - Storyteller and pen for hire who writes moving private biographies, working closely with individuals and families to capture life stories as meaningful, lasting legacies.

How do you handle tight deadlines?On Friday Nathalie Selvon-Bruce and Arthur from Buttercup Bus shared how they do it. T...
06/10/2026

How do you handle tight deadlines?

On Friday Nathalie Selvon-Bruce and Arthur from Buttercup Bus shared how they do it. They were given just seven days notice to serve up aerospace themed mocktails to celebrate a client's 60th anniversary.

They shared how the interplay between their team's knowledge and experience alongside AI helped them turn the brief around in the timeframe. From content design, costing, creating the proposal, risk assessment and more - it gave us an insight into how their team works so efficiently.

It was a great demonstration of what we love about CRX, understanding how different business tackle real world challenges!

How often do you get to pick the brains of experienced business professionals from a range of sectors?Last week we hoste...
28/09/2026

How often do you get to pick the brains of experienced business professionals from a range of sectors?

Last week we hosted a Business Brainstorm session with our experts in finance, retail, professional services, healthcare and more. Our conversation was packed with practical insights on our topic of 'pricing strategies in challenging market conditions.'

Our key takeaway was knowing your worth. Sustainable business needs to be profitable, you can't afford to undervalue yourself to build trust with your customers. You need the ability to invest in your people (yourself included) to continue delivering the quality and service your customers have come to expect.

Trust and long term value aren't built on unsustainable margins so our consensus was clear: compete on value, not simply on price.

A big thank you to all of our members who contributed on Friday - your experiences, challenges and perspectives were a powerful reminder of why business networking and peer-to-peer learning are so valuable.

How much do you know about the property market?Simon Campanda from Homecare Estates took us through a short quiz to cele...
22/09/2026

How much do you know about the property market?

Simon Campanda from Homecare Estates took us through a short quiz to celebrate 35 years in business exploring current knowledge around property and home ownership. Overall he highlighted the benefits of using a truly local and independent estate agent.

Simon is a phenomenal estate agent leading the only team of award winning members of The Guild of Property Professionals in Wallington. If you're in need of an estate agent get in touch with them today! https://zurl.co/xh9jR

Have you started planning for retirement?Today John Donnelly from Donnelly Financial Advice explored retirement planning...
11/09/2026

Have you started planning for retirement?

Today John Donnelly from Donnelly Financial Advice explored retirement planning and how to start.

He touched on the key question you need to answer which is "When would you like work to become optional?" delving into the practical steps you should take to start planning and identifying the gap between where you are and where you need to be.

If you're looking to retire or simply want to learn more, get in touch at https://zurl.co/2AqBc

Last Saturday we took part in the Roundshaw Downs parkrun, a free, fun and friendly weekly 5k community event. It was a ...
10/09/2026

Last Saturday we took part in the Roundshaw Downs parkrun, a free, fun and friendly weekly 5k community event. It was a great chance to spend some time with the CRX community and tackle a fun challenge at the same time.

We were joined by Sammy the dog, he didn’t run but helped with the bacon sandwiches afterwards!

If you're interested in a supportive business community being a runner isn't essential, get in touch with us at https://zurl.co/USmie

01/09/2026

Meet John Leatham from Bluewave Plumbing and Heating. He shares an overview of what services he offers clients, from Landlord certificates to Gas Safe work. If you're in need of a plumber Bluewave Plumbing and Heating has got you covered.

CRX's Power Networking is back by popular demand!Today we hosted one of our power networking sessions for members. It wa...
28/08/2026

CRX's Power Networking is back by popular demand!

Today we hosted one of our power networking sessions for members. It was a great chance to dive deeper with other members to better understand their businesses and to explore opportunities for collaboration.

If you're interested in joining the next one, sign up to our newsletter at https://zurl.co/TEZWR

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680 Purley Way
London
CR94LT

Opening Hours

7:30am - 9am

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