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The Women's National Commission – This is the official, independent, advisory body giving the views of women to the Government. It aims to ensure that women's views are taken into account by the Government and are heard in public debate. www.thewnc.org.uk

The Women and Work Commission – This a governmental body set up to examine the problem of the gender pay gap, and other issues affecting women's employment, such as ‘the glass ceiling’ and motherhood. www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk/women_work_commission

Managers and Directors - a strategic global mentoring network positioned to support, advise, and inspire business owners and senior executives in their function, performance, and future development. www.managersanddirectors.co.uk

IET Mentors – a mentoring service for engineering and technology professionals to help them find a trained mentor outside the immediate workplace. www.theiet.org/careers/mentoring/index.cfm

www.horsesmouth.co.uk An informal, free e-mentoring site (give & share advice as a mentor or mentee).

City Women’s Network – Long-established network that promotes mutual support and stimulation to members and fosters friendships amongst peers. www.citywomen.org

Business and Professional Women – Has links worldwide and helps women achieve their full potential in all aspects of their life. www.bpwuk.co.uk

The Women’s Networking Company – Created by business women for business women, this organisation runs clubs and events for women in business. www.thewomensnetworkingcompany.com

Aurora Voice – A network dedicated to helping the careers of corporate women flourish (formerly known as Busy Girl). www.network.auroravoice.com

The Women in Business Network – A networking group established to support and empower new and established women-owned businesses and women in management positions in other organisations. www.wibn.co.uk

Every Woman – An online resource for women in business and female entrepreneurs offering training, career advice and mentoring. www.everywoman.co.uk

Financial Women International – A professional organisation of women in the banking and financial services industries that exists to help those women learn, lead and succeed. www.fwi.org Women in Banking and Finance – non-profit making organisation committed to empowering its members in the banking and finance industry to realise their full potential. www.wibf.org.uk

MentorSET – a UK mentoring scheme for women in Science, Engineering and Technology. www.mentorset.org.uk BCS Women – A specialist group that provides networking opportunities for all BCS professional women working in IT around the world. www.bcs.org

Women in Law - aims to provide a reliable network for women lawyers and an opportunity for communication between women practitioners. www.womeninlaw.com

The Association Of Women In Property - A supportive forum for professional women in property and construction to exchange views, network, gain knowledge and create business opportunities. www.wipnet.org

Institute of Directors – Provides support in all aspects of professional life from business information and advice to professional development services. www.iod.com

London Chamber of Commerce – Membership opens up a huge resource of free essential business information, together with a busy events diary with great networking opportunities. www.londonchamber.co.uk

Business in the Community – a unique movement of over 800 of the UK’s top companies, committed to improving their positive impact on society. www.bitc.org.uk