Founding Membership vs Standard Membership
Thinking to Join MWBN now?
Thinking about applying to MWBN? Here's what becoming a Founding Member really means, what's included, and why joining now could make a lasting difference.
If you're considering joining MWBN, you may be wondering whether it's worth applying now or waiting until later.
It's a fair question.
The answer isn't simply about timing. It affects your membership rate, your place within the founding community, and the opportunity to be part of something from the very beginning.
What Being a “Founding Member” Really Means
Becoming a Founding Member isn't simply an early-bird offer or a marketing label.
It means joining MWBN before the Manchester chapter has even held its very first meeting. It recognises the trust it takes to become part of a brand-new community and rewards the women who choose to help shape its culture from day one.
These are the women who will build the relationships, establish the atmosphere, and help create the supportive, collaborative environment that future members will join.
The Founding Rate, And Why It’s Temporary
The current Founding Member rate is £50 per month.
This is a launch offer available only while we're building our first chapter. Once the founding window closes, membership will move to the standard rate.
Rather than setting an arbitrary closing date, we've chosen to keep the founding window open only while places remain available during this launch phase. That means delaying your application could mean joining later at a higher monthly rate.
Two Ways to Join: 6-Month vs 12-Month
We offer two Founding Member options, depending on how you'd prefer to join.
12-Month Founding Membership
You can pay annually or monthly. Pay annually and receive one month free.
You'll also secure your Founding Member rate for as long as you remain a continuous MWBN member, giving you long-term value beyond your first year.
6-Month Founding Membership
Pay £50 per month for your initial six-month commitment.
After this period, membership may move to the standard rate if the founding window has closed.
Both options include a minimum six-month commitment. This reflects the type of community we're building—one where members invest in one another over time, rather than simply attending occasional networking events.
Join our warm and welcoming group!
What Happens After You Apply
Every application is reviewed personally, and acceptance isn't automatic.
This allows us to protect the quality of the community and maintain our one-seat-per-profession model wherever possible, ensuring members collaborate rather than compete.
Once your application is accepted, a £50 deposit secures your place. This amount is credited as your first month's membership.
Our first in-person Manchester meeting in September 2026.
Why Applications, Not Open Sign-Up
We could have made membership a simple checkout. We chose an application process instead, because it protects the one-seat-per-profession model and ensures every woman joining adds to the warmth and value already in the room, not just fills a seat.
If the founding rate and everything that comes with it feels right for where you are, apply to join the Manchester Membership. We review every application personally, and we’d love to hear from you.
Is MWBN Right for You?
If you're looking for more than occasional networking- if you want meaningful relationships, genuine collaboration, structured accountability, and a community that celebrates one another's success- we'd love to hear from you.
If joining MWBN feels like the right next step for your business, we'd love to receive your application and welcome you into our founding community.
