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.

ABM Affiliate Fee: £60 + 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: £100 + VAT

Why join as an ABM Fellow?

Fellowship of the Association of Business Mentors (ABM) recognises experienced, high-quality business mentors who demonstrate professional competence, commercial credibility, and a commitment to ethical practice.

As an ABM Fellow, you will:

Be recognised as a Fellow mentor in the ABM Find a Mentor directory
Gain access to exclusive ABM opportunities
Be eligible to deliver ABM training and programmes
Enhance your professional credibility through the FABM post-nominal

Core Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for Fellow (FABM) membership, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Have delivered 30+ hours of business mentoring in the past two years with at least three businesses
Have founded, owned, managed, or held a senior operational role within a business
Hold appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance
Commit to 20 hours of CPD per year
Commit to 4 hours of supervision per year
Commit to upholding the ABM Code of Conduct

Entry Routes to Fellowship
Route 1 – ABM ILM Level 7 Qualification

Fee: £120 + VAT

Completion of the ILM Level 7 Executive Coaching and Business Mentoring qualification delivered through ABM
Meets all core criteria listed above
Commitment to mandatory CPD and supervision

Route 2 – External ILM Level 7 Qualification

Fee: £120 + VAT

Completion of an ILM Level 7 Executive Coaching and Business Mentoring qualification with another provider
A minimum of one year as an ABM Member (MABM)
Meets all core criteria listed above
Commitment to mandatory CPD and supervision

Route 3 – Acknowledged Prior Learning (APL)*

Fee: £550 + VAT (includes APL assessment, initial application, and first year of Fellow membership; annual renewal £120 + VAT from year two).

For experienced business mentors who do not hold an ILM Level 7 qualification
Applicants must complete an Acknowledged Prior Learning (APL) assessment, including:
- Three assessed case studies, completed in line with ABM APL guidelines
Meets all core criteria listed above
Commitment to mandatory CPD and supervision

* Acknowledged Prior Learning (APL)
APL enables experienced business mentors to demonstrate the required Fellow-level competencies through prior professional experience, training, informal learning, and/or other relevant qualifications. To apply via the APL route, applicants must complete the APL assessment and submit supporting evidence as part of the online application process. Additional guidance is available to download to support your application.

See all member benefits

ABM MEMBERSHIP LEVELS ABM members can upgrade their membership at any time.
	AFFILIATE	MEMBER	FELLOW
COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN BUSINESS MENTORING
Signed up to the ABM’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
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
Invites to monthly skills development sessions
Invites to Connect Live – online national networking events
Access to ABM skill development resources on Members Area
10% discount off ABM Short courses
Opportunity to join Mentoring Circles
Access to discounted ILM business mentoring qualifications