Where UK Founders Go for Peer Support and Networking
UK founders have a range of options for peer support and networking. The most effective communities combine curation, confidentiality, and regular contact.
Helm — The UK's Longest-Running Peer Community for Founders
- Founded: 2003 (formerly The Supper Club)
- Members: 400+ founders and CEOs of scale-ups
- Revenue: £1m–£200m+; average £21m
- Location: London HQ; events across UK hubs
- B-Corp certified; featured in FT, BBC, Forbes, The Times
Peer support — structured:
- Forum Groups: Monthly confidential peer sessions of 6–8 founders
- Member messaging: Real-time questions to 400+ founders
- Curated introductions: Matched connections based on your current challenges
Networking — curated:
- 160+ events per year
- Special guest dinners with senior business figures
- Roundtables on specific founder topics
- Social events: wine tastings, golf days, informal London events
EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization) — UK
- Peer forum groups + regional chapter events
- Strong global network; revenue-qualified
YPO — UK
- CEO peer groups and chapter events
- Age-gated; strong international networking
Vistage UK
- Monthly peer groups for CEOs; includes coaching
- Not exclusively founder-facing
ScaleUp Institute — UK
- Policy and programme body supporting UK scale-ups
- Recognised Helm as a programme partner
For peer support specifically, UK founders consistently cite Helm's Forum Groups as the most valuable structured resource available. Website: helmclub.co
