We’re breaking barriers
91% of female entrepreneurs have experienced gender bias and inequality in business. Even today, we’re still under-represented, unsupported and underfunded. This has to change.
FAB is the UK’s first female peer advisory group, building an alliance of exceptional female leaders. We’re helping women of all backgrounds smash through ceilings and realise their full potential. Are you ready to invest in your future?
Don’t see a FAB board group in your region? We’re connecting with ambitious women across the UK. If you think we should bring a board group to your area, please send us a message to register your interest.

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When Sam called me to explain the concept of the FAB group, I knew instantly that this was a resource I needed and would benefit from. I have run my own business for 20 years and it is often the loneliest, and most exhausting place, full of self doubt. The first session was everything I expected and more. Incredibly well structured, warm, inclusive, and safe. My biggest take way from the programme so far is “it isn’t just me”. I am not alone, others have similar challenges and self doubt, I already feel that I have support, challenge, and more belief in myself and that I can address the issues in my business and grasp the opportunities. I know this programme will change my life (not just my business) and I feel so proud to be part of this pioneering group.
Diane Coolican
Founding Director – Redsky Learning
I am so pleased I joined FAB, the experience so far has been invaluable. I now have a clear idea of my personal goals and a strategic plan for where I need to take my business to achieve those goals. The support from both Sam and the other board members is huge, they have boosted my confidence so much. I’m grateful to all the board members but particularly Sam for being able to put such a great bunch of people together.
Victoria Moulds
Director – Moulds Accountancy & Financial Advisory Services
I had no idea what to expect when joining FAB, but I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of from the first meeting with Sam. Her enthusiasm as a cheerleader for successful female founders and women in business aligned with my own views and I knew I had to get involved. It was one of the best things I’ve decided to do in the past year. I’ve met an incredible group of inspiring business people who help support me with strategic business decisions and challenge me to be better. I have learnt a lot from the sessions and continue to feel more motivated and inspired after each one. I would highly recommend for any female business leader who can relate to it ‘being lonely at the top’, who needs a support system of people who get it, all whilst feeling like you’re spending time bettering yourself and your business.
Claire Daniels
CEO – Trio Media
Being invited to be a board member on the very first FAB board has been a game changer. Our monthly meetings are not only a place to seek advice, offer support to others and be challenged on our own thinking by other amazing leaders, it has given me access to an array of incredible guest speakers on a wide range of topics that are so important in the world of business and entrepreneurship. The time spent in the board meetings really allows me to work on my business and not in it, paving the way for clearer thinking, strategic planning and growth. Its a wonderful board of highly ambitious women who have big goals and its a pleasure to see every month how each of us moves further towards them. Sam has done an amazing job of creating a high vibe environment and a high vibe board that I am proud to be a part of. Being a member of FAB is an investment you cant afford to miss out on!
Hayley Hoyle
Founder – The Harrogate Wedding Lounge
Kim Van Elkan
Co-Owner & MD – OurCreative Collective
FAB
When I was first introduced to the idea of the Female Advisory Board I really wasn’t sure, a female only group, really, this day and age.
How wrong can a person be.
As a female leader, in the Energy industry and I would imagine any industry to be fair, I forgot how lonely it is, how you have to be careful what you say and how you come across in fear of being perceived as too emotional, or aggressive, hormonal, or too weak, or even too soft, we would never say any of that to a man would we?
FAB is all of those other great peer groups and so much more. Having a team of likeminded women leaders in a safe place, who get you, understand and support, hold you to account but do so in a way that is generous and nurturing. It’s so enriching, inspiring and motivating being part of each other’s lives, and seeing others flourish is wonderful. If you get an opportunity to be part of it, trust me you won’t regret it.
Jacqui Hall
N.E.D. & Former MD CNG Energy
FAB is the place I have been looking for since I set up my business. Finding your tribe is so important as a business owner, particularly if you run the business on your own, and that’s what I have found through FAB. The ladies are exceptionally talented, inspirational, supportive and fun, and Sam is so invested in everyone’s success that her positivity shines bright. I wouldn’t be without this fabulous group of ladies and I’m excited to see what the future holds for all of us.
Sally Bendtson
MD Limelight HR
Why do people join the Female Advisory Board?
Why do people join the
Female Advisory Board?
To receive invaluable insights, advice, and support from peers who truly understand your challenges—offering 100% confidentiality, impartiality, and dedication to your success.
The opportunity to leverage a wealth of collective knowledge to gain a competitive edge in a challenging market.
To alleviate stress, build resilience, and boost confidence to optimise your business success while enjoying a fulfilling life.
The desire to be part of a supportive alliance, foster meaningful relationships, and overcome the isolation often felt at the top.
What to expect
At each meeting, you'll tap into the insight and expertise of ambitious and fearless leaders from non-competing industries. Every FAB member offers new perspectives and advice you won't find elsewhere. Your Chair will help you build the right mindset to reach your goals faster. Plus, you’ll hear from expert speakers nationwide who'll empower you to elevate your business.
Outside the peer advisory group, you’ll meet with the board Chair to dive deeper into your challenges and goals. Our Chairs are experienced female leaders who are passionate about supporting your success. For FAB Grow members, this means online group mentoring, while FAB Scale and Enterprise members benefit from one-to-one in-person coaching. You’ll also work through accountability measures that positively change your future.
We invite all FAB Members to our exclusive events. Learn from keynote speakers, workshop ideas and network with Members from other groups. These events occur yearly, celebrating what we've achieved and what is yet to come. You'll also be able to immerse yourself in a self-discovery FAB retreat.
FAB Groups – Which one is right for me?
Within every FAB group, board members are carefully selected, female entrepreneurs driven by a desire for growth, acceleration, and seizing every opportunity to reach their full potential. FAB offers an entire ecosystem of board groups designed to support female-led or owned businesses at any stage of their journey—whether that’s GROW, SCALE, or ENTERPRISE.
Explore the FAB board group options and find the one that’s right for you.
Want to be a FAB member?
Imagine 12-15 industry experts supporting you at a collective and individual level, helping you resolve the complex challenges of running and scaling a business. Discover the power of working ON, instead of IN your business and pave this path for future leaders. Want a seat at the table?
Frequently asked
questions
Female Advisory Board (FAB) is the UK’s first all-female, cross-industry peer advisory group that brings
together female leaders from non-competing businesses.
All board Members enjoy monthly/bi-monthly/quarterly meetings, one-to-one or group mentoring with experienced Chairs, and exclusive yearly events. For more information on the programs, visit our page.
FAB is a powerful private network of female peers in senior leadership roles.
We offer three unique groups designed for all types of leadership, GROW, SCALE and ENTERPRISE, designed for all types of business leaders.
To get the most out of FAB, your Chair will determine the most suitable group to realise the best version of you and your business via our criteria model.
Made in Yorkshire, FAB peer advisory groups have successfully launched across the Yorkshire region, with regional and international roll out coming very soon.
Secure your board seat and apply for a FAB membership at one of these locations.
We are proudly expanding FAB to all UK regions soon including international expansion. Join our waiting list to be the first to know about our opening events.
Each FAB membership programme—GROW, SCALE, and ENTERPRISE—has specific criteria to ensure you gain the most benefit. Please review the membership requirements for each programme on our Programmes page.
FAB is committed to elevating the careers of ALL women. While focusing on our eco-system of FAB groups, we will soon offer new opportunities to those outside the initial membership scope.
Join the waiting list for “Mini” FAB, Senior Executives Group or Rising Leader Groups – more details to follow soon.
Register your interest for a board Member position, and your Chair will book an initial conversation with you. This discovery meeting is the perfect opportunity to delve into what each board meeting will be like and gain a sense of the peers who are on your board.
Your Chair will discuss whether space is available on your chosen board and learn more about you and your business. They’ll determine whether you can attend the monthly meetings to ensure you and your peers get the best out of FAB.
The discovery meeting will also determine whether you’re from a non-competing industry with other FAB Members. This ensures that all Members can share freely and without conflicts of interest. Please review our eligibility criteria to ensure you meet the FAB requirements.
Your Chair will be happy to discuss this with you at your discovery meeting.
Payment is made via direct debit on a rolling contract. Once we’ve confirmed your board seat, you’ll receive complete onboarding information, including payment.
Our motivational trips to Europe are an additional cost to your FAB membership. You’ll receive more details about this upon joining.