Funding & support resources

The NERCCU offer free advice and guidance to businesses in the North East, and provides a range of services to ensure organisations have the basics in place.

SHINE is a new initiative from the North East Combined Authority recognising employers who lead with fairness, opportunity and respect. It’s more than accreditation – it’s a movement to make work better for everyone.

A not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers, providing advice and guidance to women looking for a route into the franchise industry

With our rich history of inventiveness and community spirit, we aim to combine citizen insights, business knowledge and design thinking to establish the North of Tyne region as an international leader in innovation for the Internet of Caring Things market

Helping innovative digital businesses across the North East to collaborate, commercialise and attract finance.

Access a step by step guide to starting a co‑op and register your co‑op with our online registration tool.

Discover how to convert an existing business or organisation to a co‑operative

Apprenticeships Made Simple for Small Business

Powering the next generation of digital creators in the North East

The NatWest Accelerator supports and empowers UK entrepreneurs to scale their businesses to the next level.