Dorset Business Mentors

One-to-one mentoring support for small businesses, charities and social enterprises across Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.

• From: Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
• Published: 2 November 2026

• Type of support: Expertise and advice
• Business stage: Not yet trading, Start-ups (1-2 years trading) and Established
• Industry: Agriculture and food, Business and finance, Construction, Education and Health
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  Hospitality and catering, IT, digital and creative, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mining, Real estate and property, Science and technology, Service industries, Transport and distribution, Travel and leisure, Utilities providers, and Wholesale and retail
• Number of employees: 0 to 9 employees, 10 to 249 employees and 250 to 500 employees
• Region: South West

What you can get

Free one-to-one mentoring support for small businesses, charities and social enterprises across Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.

Please note that mentees are asked to pay a one-off, non-refundable, admin charge for being linked to a mentor for up to 12 months. This is a contribution to the cost of running the Dorset Business Mentors service. However, you will not asked to pay until you have met your mentor and are happy to proceed.

Who is it for?

Available for businesses who have been trading for over 6 months in Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.

to the Dorset Business Mentors website