Key membership benefits

The benefits of membership
We offer a range of services and benefits that members can access to connect, learn and do business; all in an environment that is inclusive, non pressurised and welcoming while retaining a professional focus. We believe that Forward Ladies represents the best value and most relevant women’s network in the UK.

Networking

We provide our members with a range of opportunities to meet, both in person and through online communities. Our events range from informal gatherings to business focused meetings with high profile speakers. We also run the annual Women in Business awards in several regions and organise business breaks. Our website provides opportunities to profile your business and engage with like minded women through our online communities.

Learning and Development

We understand that to be good at what you do you need to continuously develop your knowledge and your skills. We provide members with access to training & development, coaching, mentoring and peer support that helps you to grow in your career and build your business. Because of our special relationship with leading trainers and top level speakers, members can access a wide range of development opportunities at a fraction of the cost you would usually pay as well as 24/7 access to valuable business tools via our online business resource hub.

Promotion and Business Opportunities

We believe in creating as many opportunities as possible for our members to do business with each other and with the wider business community. Members can list their businesses on our Members Directory, promote offers and discounts, promote events, interact within our online community, access discounted advertising/promotional opportunities, network and profile raise.

A Voice

Driven by a commitment to support women in business, we tirelessly work to promote equality, opportunity and a platform for professional women. We are listened to by a number of top level change drivers including government ministers, campaigners and the media and are widely considered one of the most influential professional women’s networks in the UK.

Benefits at a glance

• Comprehensive events programme with exclusive member discounts
• Skills training including our Personal Development Programme
• 1-1 mentoring
• Webinars
• Business networking
• Interaction with an extensive network of like minded business women
• Members directory
• High level speaker programme
• Business surgeries and masterclasses
• Peer business support including Female Emerging Entrepreneur (FEE) groups
• Online community
• Advertising/promotional opportunities
• Members offers/discounts
• Meeting venues (including Forward Ladies Cafes )
• Member exclusive business resources (via the Forward Ladies Resource Hub)
• Business breaks
• Social opportunities

Direct Debit is a convenient, hassle-free way to pay for your annual Forward Ladies Membership.

**Special offer** - members who choose to pay by direct debit will receive 12 months membership for the price of 10, only £55 - saving you more than £10! 

Paying by Direct Debit has many advantages - it's easier for busy business people as it's admin light and guarantees uninterrupted Forward Ladies membership.

Are you already a Forward Ladies member? If you want to pay your membership via Direct Debit then simply wait for the renewal email to be sent, download & complete the Direct Debit mandate and email or post it back to us and we’ll do the rest!

Are you looking to become a Forward Ladies member? The simply complete the online application form, select Direct Debit as payment method, download & complete the Direct Debit mandate and email or post it back to us and we’ll take it from there, it couldn't be easier!

Direct Debit is an optional method of paying your Forward Ladies membership.

This offer only applies to the first years Direct Debit payment. This offer only applies Lead Corporate Members.  Terms and conditions apply.

We organise more than 100 events every year from trade missions to workshops and training sessions as well as motivational speakers, business breaks and much more!

Whether you are looking for the opportunity to network with like-minded business women, work on the development of your business and yourself or just relax and unwind at one of our social events, we have something for you.

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