01Capital
Investment, preparation and introductions.
Through Cap Table and selected FFG programmes, founders get access to investment opportunities, practical preparation and experienced people who can help build the business.
Where the AmbitiousBelong.
Forbes Family Group is a social-impact group bringing together capital, community and connection. We create access to the people, investment and practical support that help ambition go further, regardless of background or existing network.
Latham & WatkinsCornerStone VCCorten CapitalHSBC Innovation BankingBattery VenturesMentivityGoals 4 Girls
Ambition needs access. We create it three ways.
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People supported across the UK
£0.0M+
Raised for charitable causes
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Founders backed and funded
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Community events hosted
Each number shows what access can make possible, a founder backed, a family supported or someone welcomed into a room they may never have reached alone. We are proud of what has been achieved, but our ambition is much bigger.
02Community
Practical support, trusted partnerships and opportunity.
FFG Community is the social-impact arm of Forbes Family Group and is being established as a Community Interest Company. Through practical programmes, partnerships and events, its ambition is to help FFG support more than 100,000 people.
03Connect
A membership for people who want to take part.
An application-only community for founders, professionals and leaders. Members meet throughout the year, learn from real experience and contribute to each other’s progress.
The Forbes Family Group Leadership
Leadership
The people behind FFG.
Dean and Danielle Forbes founded FFG from lived experience of what access can change. Co-CEOs Ann-Marie Hackett and Davina Forbes-Williamson now lead its work across Capital, Connect and Community.
“Success leaves clues. Learn from people who’ve already walked the road. ”
— Dean Forbes
Dean Forbes
Founder
Dean founded Forbes Family Group from a clear understanding of how access, belief and the right relationships can change a person’s direction. His journey to leading global technology businesses shaped FFG’s conviction that ambition exists everywhere, even when opportunity does not. He continues to set the Group’s ambition and open the rooms, relationships and opportunities that help others move forward. In 2025, Dean was ranked No. 1 on the Powerlist as the UK’s most influential Black person.
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Danielle Forbes
Chairwoman
Danielle co-founded Forbes Family Group and has shaped its purpose, values and direction from the beginning. As Chairwoman, she provides the governance, perspective and long-term stewardship that keep the Group ambitious, accountable and true to the people it exists to support.
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Ann-Marie Hackett
Co-CEO
Ann-Marie built FFG Connect from its earliest stage into the community at the heart of the Group. After three years as Chief of Staff to Dean, she brings a complete understanding of how FFG’s people, partnerships, commercial activity and impact work together. As Co-CEO, she leads Capital and Connect, building the commercial foundations and strategic relationships that enable FFG to grow with purpose.
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Davina Forbes-Williamson
Co-CEO
Davina has led FFG Community since its earliest days, turning a commitment to showing up into practical programmes, trusted partnerships and meaningful impact. As Co-CEO, she leads Community and its journey towards CIC status, keeping FFG close to real needs and accountable to the people and communities it exists to support.
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The Community
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FFG Connect Crowd Member access in practice
What membership has already made possible.
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£100,000 for Connect founders
Investment Arena created a £100,000 investment opportunity for three founders inside the Connect membership, delivered in partnership with Cornerstone VC.
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15 members around one boardroom table
A small group of Connect members joined Dean Forbes and Forterro's senior M&A leadership for a detailed session on building, buying and scaling technology businesses.
03
Conversations without the polished version
Members have heard directly from Emma Grede, Idris Elba, Krept, Paul Brunson, Posty, and Kate and Rio Ferdinand about the decisions, setbacks and relationships behind their work.
FFG Connect
Membership application
Apply to join FFG Connect
Connect is application-only. The form takes around five minutes and every application is read by the FFG team. Tell us what you are working towards, what you hope to find and how you would take part in the community. Your career stage, income and existing network do not decide whether you are accepted.
~7 minutes
to complete
Application only
no open sign-ups
Every application
personally reviewed