About MENTA

Welcome to MENTA, a trusted, not-for-profit business organisation, empowering small and micro businesses in Suffolk and Norfolk to thrive for more than 40 years.

MENTA is here to champion your success

Whether you’re a start-up or scale-up, MENTA is here to champion your success. For over 40 years, our support and guidance is fostering growth, resilience, and sustainability in our business communities.

We do this through a range of award-winning services including expert advice, networking events, training opportunities, access to funding, workshops, 1:1 mentoring, and cutting-edge digital resources.

We also offer meeting spaces and serviced business offices across Suffolk.

Our Team

The MENTA team are here to support your business, and we pride ourselves on our approachable and collaborative style.

Having successfully established and grown businesses of their own – with their diverse expertise spanning business consultancy, marketing, training, and innovation – our coaches, advisers and trainers bring together decades of experience to deliver tailored support and practical solutions. Our administrative and operations team are on hand to keep processes and services running smoothly.

Our Board

The MENTA Board provides strategic leadership, guidance, and oversight — ensuring we continue to champion small businesses with integrity, innovation, and purpose. We are proud of their diverse experience and their commitment to strengthening the business communities we serve.

Comprised of accomplished business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry specialists, our Board offers invaluable insight across finance, governance, organisational development, marketing, and economic growth. Their collective knowledge supports long-term planning, effective decision-making, and a clear vision for MENTA’s future.

Our Patrons

The support we receive from our MENTA patrons plays a vital role in helping us champion the needs of the SME communities across East Anglia. Their financial backing, paired with their specialist insight, strengthens our ability to deliver the services businesses tell us they value most.

By combining this generous support with the expertise of our patrons, we’re able to offer not only subsidised guidance for growing businesses but also a richer, more informed learning experience for every MENTA client. Together, we ensure local enterprises have access to the practical knowledge and confidence they need to move forward.

Our Partners

Our Affiliate Partners play an important role in extending the depth and reach of the support MENTA provides. By working alongside trusted organisations that share our commitment to strengthening the SME landscape, we’re able to offer businesses access to an even broader range of tools, knowledge, and opportunities.

Each partner brings their own specialist expertise, helping us enhance the services we deliver and ensuring our clients benefit from practical, up-to-date insight. Together, we create a collaborative network that empowers entrepreneurs, supports sustainable growth, and enriches the experience of every business we work with.