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WHY BECOME A MEMBER?
LEGAL & TAX INVESTIGATION PROTECTION
Run your business with confidence knowing expert legal and tax support is there when you need it. Get guidance on disputes, contracts, HMRC enquiries, and compliance issues before they become costly problems.
BUSINESS & MARKETING SUPPORT & RESOURCES
Access practical advice, templates, and tools to help you grow your business properly. From pricing and positioning to marketing strategy and systems, get the support you need to make smarter decisions.
EVENTS & NETWORKING
Attend professional networking events and panel discussions designed for women in business. Meet other founders, learn from experienced specialists, and build relationships that support real growth.
FEMALE FOUNDER DIRECTORY
Increase your visibility and discover trusted female-led businesses through our member directory. Find collaborators, suppliers, and service providers inside a network built to support women in enterprise.
female founders association
Professional business support for women.
The Female Founders Association UK is a professional membership association supporting women at every stage of business. From first-time founders and side-hustlers to established business owners and scaling enterprises.
We exist to give female entrepreneurs the infrastructure, protection, advice, and network they need to build, grow, and run successful businesses with confidence.
Whether you're self-employed or running a business, we have your back.
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WHY JOIN THE FEMALE FOUNDERS ASSOCIATION UK
Join us and get access to a range of essential business support, and full FSB membership and benefits.
24/7 LEGAL ADVICE
Access to professional legal support when you need it. Get guidance on contracts, disputes, employment issues, and business challenges so you can make informed decisions and protect your business.
ONLINE MASTERCLASSES
Expert led online masterclasses covering marketing, sales, and growth topics designed to help women build stronger businesses.
Learn practical strategies you can apply immediately to level up with confidence.
BUSINESS & MARKETING WHATSAPP LINE
Practical business and marketing guidance to help you grow, position, and run your business properly. From setup decisions to scaling considerations, you have expert-backed support available.
HR & EMPLOYEE ADVICE
Practical business and marketing guidance to help you grow, position, and run your business properly. From setup decisions to scaling considerations, you have expert-backed support available.
TAX ADVICE & INVESTIGATION PROTECTION
Speak to tax specialists for guidance on any tax related questions, plus receive up to £100,000 of cover and full support if HMRC opens an investigation, handled from start to finish by expert advisers.
BUSINESS INSURANCE
Get expert guidance on the insurance your business actually needs, whether or not you choose to take out cover through us. Access tailored options to protect your company, income, and operations at every stage.
NETWORKING EVENTS
Professional networking events created exclusively for female entrepreneurs. Build meaningful connections, partnerships, and opportunities with women who are building real businesses.
FEMALE FOUNDER DIRECTORY
Connect with female led service providers, trusted platforms, and exclusive partner discounts to support and grow your business.
Get full FSB membership included and full access to their benefits. Learn more about the Federation for Small Businesses on their website.
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About the FSB
The Federation for Small Businesses (FSB) is the UK’s leading business organisation supporting small businesses and the self-employed. With over 50 years of experience, the FSB works closely with government and local authorities to lobby for better conditions for business owners. Through their work, members gain access to a wide range of practical benefits designed to protect, support, and strengthen businesses at every stage.
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Legal Protection & Advice
Support to help protect your business and deal with legal issues correctly.
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Legal expenses protection
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24 hour legal advice helpline
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Contract and dispute guidance
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Employment law support
Tax & Compliance Support
Practical protection and guidance around tax and regulatory matters.
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Tax investigation protection
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HMRC enquiry support
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Compliance guidance for business owners
Employment & HR Support
Help managing staff, contracts, and workplace obligations.
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Employment contracts and documentation
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HR advice and guidance
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Support with workplace issues
Professional business support for women building real enterprises
The Female Founders Association UK is a professional membership association supporting women at every stage of business. From first-time founders and side-hustlers to established business owners and scaling enterprises.
We exist to give female entrepreneurs the infrastructure, protection, advice, and network they need to build, grow, and run successful businesses with confidence.
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What members say
I’m a lash artist and a client had an allergic reaction. I genuinely didn’t know what to do and didn’t have a solicitor to call. Through the support available via the association and the FSB, I was given clear advice on how to handle the situation properly. We resolved it quickly and professionally, and I now feel far more protected running my business.
Alexa
Lash artist
I run an online-based business and was unsure whether my terms and client contracts were actually protecting me. The guidance I accessed helped me understand what I needed to put in place and where I was exposed. Having that support available has given me confidence that my business is set up properly, not just quickly.
Chloe
E-commerce store owner
I knew I needed to improve my marketing through SEO, paid ads, and social media, but I didn’t know where to start or who to trust. Having access to recommended and trusted partners through the association saved me time, money, and a lot of trial and error. It’s helped my business move forward much faster.
Jasina
Beaty salon owner
Being able to get one-to-one business and marketing guidance when I’ve needed it has made a real difference. Between the advice, templates, and resources available, I’ve always been able to find support in some form. It’s reassuring to know there is practical help there when you’re making decisions that actually affect your business.
Sara
Retail shop owner
As my business grew and I took on my first staff member, I realised how little I understood about employment obligations. Having access to template employment contracts I could easily adapt, and being able to pick up the phone for expert advice when I needed it, helped me deal with an issue correctly and avoid a costly mistake.
Tayla
Coffee shop owner
The events and networking have been invaluable. Being in a room with other women running real businesses has helped me build genuine connections, and I’ve met a couple of clients through the network already. Having access to a trusted business network like this has become a crucial part of how I grow my business.
Jayla
Freelancer social media manager
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FAQs
Yes. Many of our members join before officially launching. The Female Founders Association UK supports women at every stage, including those planning to start a business or side hustle.
Membership gives you access to guidance on setting up correctly, understanding legal obligations, building your offer, and preparing your marketing. Joining early helps you avoid common mistakes and start your business with confidence and structure.
We host regular events for members throughout the year, including networking sessions, panel discussions, and expert led talks focused on real business challenges.
Our in person events are currently based in London, with plans to expand to other locations. Members also gain access to FSB events held across the UK, with over 2,000 business events delivered nationally each year.
Yes. The Female Founders Association UK is designed specifically to support women operating businesses in the United Kingdom, including those registered in the UK or planning to trade here. Our partnership with the FSB and our legal and tax support services are UK focused.
Professional support, legal protection, and business resources for self-employed women and business owners.
Professional support, legal protection, and business resources for self-employed women and business owners.
Women in Business
The UK Landscape
19.1%
of active UK businesses are led by women
representing almost 1 in 5 companies, yet still a minority in the enterprise landscape.
1.8 million
women now run incorporated or self-employed ventures across the UK
the highest share on record.
Just ~6%
of all private equity funding goes to female-led companies, highlighting the ongoing funding gap women face.
£250bn
could be added to the UK economy
if women started and scaled businesses at the same rate as men.