Women’s Business Networks Listings

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Women’s business networks are thriving.  There have never been more and they’ve never been more in demand.  And there’s a very good reason: most women in business find that other women in the same position are their most valuable form of support, inspiration and business connections.  If you’re not already a member of a network, maybe now is the time to give it a go?

Networks vary in their approach and atmosphere and you might need to try a few before you find the one that’s right for you. Most charge fairly modest fees, but some referral networks can be very pricey; be sure that this approach to networking is right for your business and go along as a guest a couple of times before you sign-up.

Below we’ve listed a wide range of women’s business networks across the UK.  All of those groups have regular local meetings.  For up-to-date information  about locations, events and fees click through to the website of the network you’re interested in.

If you can’t find a network in your area, have a look at our business support map – it includes women’s business organisations, which often also provide networking opportunities.

Our listings cover most areas in the UK, but we’re keen to make it even more comprehensive: if you run a network and would like to be added to the Prowess 2.0 Women’s Business Networks Listing, please get in touch.

For tips on how to enjoy networking and get the most out of it, read this great article: The Good the Bad and the Ugly of Business Networking.

Women’s Business Networks

Association of Scottish Businesswomen  The umbrella organisation for business and professional women’s clubs throughout Scotland.

Business Women’s Link is a friendly network of women who both working for themselves or as part of a larger organisation. Regular social and corporate events across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.

Cambridge Businesswomen’s Network  Monthly meetings are open to women from all sectors of the business community and professions, small businesses and start ups to corporates.

East London Creative Women Business Network  Peer to peer network set up to grow and sustain women business leaders in the arts & creative sectors in East London, meets monthly. Free/ minimal cost.

Fabulous Women  ”To inspire, inform and motivate women in life and in business.” Meetings in Surrey, London, home counties.

Forward Ladies   Networking events for women in business across the North of England. Over 350 events a year.

Highflying Divas  A not-for-profit mentoring forum for professional women in their own business or a career, with meetings in Essex and London.

Ladies at 11   “For women who are serious about their business.”  Monthly meetings, London and the South East.

Networking Women is a collaborative organisation offering networking opportunities for women running small businesses in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

Norwich Business Women’s Network  Friendly monthly business networking for businesswomen and women in corporate roles in Norwich and Norfolk.

Rural Women’s Network  A network of 10 women’s business networks across Cumbria.

Sussex Women In Business Sussex Women in Business is a not-for-profit, non-political, voluntary network for women in business.

The Athena Network   A national referrals focused network which is managed by local franchisees.

The Women in Business Network    A referrals based network, which has around 70 groups managed by local franchisees.

1230 The Women’s Company  London and Kent.  Franchise based networking meetings and events.

Vale  Women’s Business Network   For women in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales.

WiRE  Women in Rural Enterprise – the national business club for rural women in business.

Women in Business Hull  is a networking organisation for decision-making women in Hull, East Yorkshire and North/North East Lincolnshire.

Women in Business NI    Network for women in business across Northern Ireland.

Women in Business (NW)  Networking, training and awards for women in the Merseyside area.

Women in Management network (WiM) offers a varied programme of events across the UK. WiM London regularly hosts events in the City encouraging the discussion of issues affecting the women managers of today and the future.

Women Mean Biz  For professional women in Bristol, Bath and North Somerset.

Women Of Worth (WoW) Monthly meetings in Kibworth in Leicestershire.

Women Unlimited Events and workshops for women in the London area.

Women What Do Hartlepool based network for women who are starting or run their own business, freelancers and third sector female leaders.