A Membership for Business Mentors

Benefits that have a true impact.

ABM membership provides you access to mentoring opportunities, regional and national events and a variety of skill development resources – all designed for professional business mentors just like you. See all benefits here.

Mentoring Opportunities

Be listed on our 'Find a Mentor' directory and gain access to mentoring opportunities.

Events & Networking

Connect with fellow business mentors at our frequent national and regional events.

Partnerships

Benefit from our extensive partnership network, including partnerships with the IoD & Enterprise Nation.

Resources & CPD

Access a wide selection of mentoring resources, training courses and ILM qualifications.

Community, Skill Development & More

Don't just take our word for it – Discover how ABM Membership has benefitted other business mentors like you!

Jarmila Yu

ABM Full Member

"I always get value from attending the ABM education and networking sessions: session leaders framing the topics share pointers, and connecting with peers and hearing real world experiences generously shared is insightful."

Jarmila is the Founder & Director at YUnique Marketing Limited.

Siobhan Lavelle

ABM Full Member
since 2017

"Membership of the ABM has brought huge value to my clients. The regular events and training opportunities, combined with the opportunity to discuss and reflect on mentoring topics and issues with fellow ABM members, have helped to develop my skills as a professional business mentor, ensuring that the support and guidance I provide my clients are the best it can possibly be."

Siobhan is the Managing Director of Cornelle Communications.

Brenda Etchells

ABM Full Member &
ABM North Chair

"I definitely get value from being an ABM Member in terms of being able to access events like Mentor Motivation and the Regional Discussion Groups. Also, the commercial opportunities and partnership benefits that I can access as a member are brilliant."

Brenda is a highly qualified business mentor. Discover more about her services here.

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Membership levels & application

There are two levels of ABM membership: Associate membership (aspiring mentors) and Full membership (experienced mentors). Are you a Help to Grow Mentor? Discover more information about upgrading your ABM membership here.

For aspiring mentors.

Aspiring mentor
No previous mentoring experience needed
Have started, run and or owned a business, or to have played a significant operational role in such a business
A desire to become a professional business mentor, therefore committed to CPD (20 hours per year)
Professional Indemnity Insurance holder (min. cover of £500k)
Fee: £210 annually + £96 one off joining fee (inc. VAT)

Upgrading from Associate to Full membership

At the ABM, we believe in recognising the dedication and growth of our Associate Members. We are pleased to offer a pathway for Associate Members who have accumulated the necessary expertise and meet the criteria to become Full Members. The criteria to upgrade from Associate to ABM Full membership are:

Worked as a mentor or coach with at least three businesses over the last two years totalling 30 hours.
Have started, run and or owned a business, or to have played a significant operational role in such a business.
15 minute “check-in” with ABM team
Requirement to do 20 hours CPD every year through formal and informal training
Commitment and requirement to do 1hr Supervision for every 30 hours of mentoring, in any case 4 hours a year (can be 121 and group supervision, or through peer-to-peer groups.)
Professional Indemnity Insurance holder

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For experienced mentors.

Worked as a mentor or coach with at least three businesses over the last two years totalling 30 hours
Have started, run and or owned a business, or to have played a significant operational role in such a business
Professional interview with director(s)
Requirement to do 20 hours CPD every year through formal and informal training
Commitment and requirement to do 1hr Supervision for every 30 hours of mentoring, in any case 4 hours a year (can be 121 and group supervision, or through peer-to-peer groups)
Professional Indemnity Insurance holder (min. cover of £500k)
Fee: £240 annually + £144 one off joining fee (inc. VAT)

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We welcome applications from business mentors, consultants and coaches who are yet to have been engaged by a client or mentoring in the workplace but have business experience and an interest in developing their business mentoring skills.

In order to become a member, the ABM expects you either to (a) have started, run and/or owned a business, or to have played a significant operational role in such a business; or (b) have managed a significant business unit or profit centre in a large corporate. See criteria outlined above.

Application process:

Select your applicable ABM membership category below and complete the ABM Membership Application form.
Your application will be reviewed by a member of the ABM Executive Team who will make a recommendation based on your answers provided.
If you have applied for FULL Membership, we will be in touch to arrange for your professional interview.
Due diligence checks will be carried out on the information you have provided.
Your application will either be accepted or rejected. If rejected, an explanation will be provided.
If accepted, you will be asked to pay the membership fee, the administration fee for joining, the professional interview fee (where appropriate) and a direct debit mandate for future membership payments.
Someone from our membership team will then be in touch to get you started!

The application process takes approximately ten working days. In some circumstances, it may take longer.

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If you're uncertain or have questions about becoming an ABM Member, please get in touch using the Contact Us page.

In order to apply for a membership, please fill out the membership form attached below and email it to membership@associationofbusinessmentors.org

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