Membership for Mentors - Association of Business Mentors

Our Membership

Be a part of a community of mentors that drive business growth.

Why join us?

By becoming a member of the ABM, you’ll join the UK’s leading professional body dedicated to business mentoring. Membership provides access to exclusive skill development opportunities, powerful networking events, and an inspiring community of over 2,500 mentors. Whether you’re just starting in business mentoring or leading an established practice, the ABM offers the support and connections you need to thrive.

Opportunities

Elevate your professional visibility and grow your mentoring business. (Members & Fellows only)

Development

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

Commitment

Amplify your credibility by showcasing your commitment to professional standards in business mentoring.

The Voice of Professional Business Mentoring

As a member of the ABM, you will also help us champion the impact of professional business mentoring.

Together, we can ensure that business mentoring is recognised as a vital part of the business support landscape by business leaders, political leaders, and policy decision-makers.

“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.”

“What’s rewarding about being a mentor is when your mentees take on your guidance, it’s not necessarily doing what you suggested to the letter, but accepting the challenge and moving in that direction.”

"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."

"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."

Join today

The ABM membership pathway consists of three levels: Affiliate, Member, and Fellow. Each tier is designed to provide you with the best support on your mentoring journey, depending on your experiences and ambitions.

Are you a Help to Grow Mentor? Discover more information about upgrading your membership here.

Why join as an ABM Affiliate Member?

This membership is perfect for business professionals interested in mentoring. No previous mentoring experience is required. Gain access to a wealth of skill development resources to kickstart your mentoring journey.

Affiliate Member Criteria:

Interest in professional business mentoring.
No prior mentoring experience required.

Encouraged:

Attend one group supervision and/or 1-2-1 session per year.
Complete CPD through the ABM.
Complete the ABM Art of Business Mentoring short course (discounted).

ABM Affiliate Fee: £72 (inc. VAT)

Why join as an ABM Member?

Connect with business owners through our “Find a Mentor” directory, elevate your mentoring practice with our variety of skill development resources, receive discounted ILM qualifications, and stand out with an ABM post-nominal (MABM).

ABM Member Criteria:

Have worked as a mentor or coach with at least three businesses over the last two years, totaling 30 hours.
Have started, run, or owned a business, or have played a significant operational role in such a business.
Hold Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Encouraged:

Obtain ABM ILM5 or ILM7 professional mentoring qualifications.
Complete a minimum 20 hours of CPD every year through formal and informal training.
Attend 3 hours of Group Supervision and/or 1-2-1 sessions per year.

ABM Member Fee: £120 (inc. VAT)

Why join as an ABM Fellow?

Gain access to exclusive ABM opportunities, stand out as a Fellow mentor in the “Find a Mentor” directory, deliver ABM training, and further boost your credibility with an ABM post-nominal (FABM).

ABM Fellow Criteria:

Have worked as a mentor or coach with at least three businesses over the last two years, totaling 30 hours.
Have started, run, or owned a business, or have played a significant operational role in such a business.
Hold Professional Indemnity Insurance.
Commit to 4 hours of supervision per year (paid group or 1-2-1 supervision).
Commit to a minimum of 20 hours of CPD each year.
Have completed an ABM ILM 7 mentoring qualification OR an Acknowledged Prior Learning (APL)* assessment.

ABM Fellow – ILM7 Route: £144 (inc. VAT)

ABM Fellow – APL Route*: £660 (inc. VAT)

* Acknowledged Prior Learning (APL) allows business mentors without an ABM ILM 7 qualification to demonstrate required competencies through the knowledge and skills gained from professional experience, training, informal learning, or other prior qualifications. To apply for Fellow membership via the APL route, complete the APL assessment and provide proof with your online application. Download additional guidance to support your application here.

See all member benefits

ABM MEMBERSHIP LEVELS ABM members can update their membership at any time.
	AFFILIATE	MEMBER	FELLOW
	£72 (incl. VAT)	£120 (incl. VAT)	£144 (incl. VAT)
COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN BUSINESS MENTORING
Signed up to the SBM’s professional standards for business mentoring, including the Code of Conduct ABM competencies.
OPPORTUNITIES & CERTIFICATIONS
Identified as Fellow on ABM public ‘Find a Mentor’ directory
Opportunity to deliver ABM training
Opportunity to access commercial projects and contracts facilitated by the ABM
Award of ABM post-nominals		MABM	FABM
Listed on ABM ‘Find a Mentor’ public directory
Certificate to mark ABM membership
Access to ABM logo and ABM members badge
Access to discounts and services provided by ABM partners
Opportunity to feed into ABM advocacy for business mentoring to policy makers and the business community
SKILL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Access to ABM skill development resources on Members Area
Regular national, regional, online events and training opportunities
Discounted access to ABM short course: The Art of Business Mentoring
Quarterly Mentoring Circles with ABM members of equivelant membership tier
Access to discounted ILM business mentoring qualifications