Business Support

The Entrepreneurs' Forum

The Entrepreneurs' Forum brings together like-minded business owners to share experience and help each other grow their companies faster. Founded in 2002 as a not-for-profit organisation by Sir Peter Vardy and Lorna Moran O

Entrepreneurs' Forum

The Experience Bank

Access to experienced and vetted Non-Executive Directors here to help you build your business and achieve your potential.

The Experience Bank

Scaleup

The NEAA Energy Scheme

The NEAA helps automotive firms to buy better and use less when it comes to their energy.

North East Automotive Alliance

The North East Cyber Protect Network

The North East Cyber Protect Network is comprised of officers from the North East Regional Special Operations Unit (NERSOU) working in partnership with officers from each of our three North East Police Forces - Cleveland, Durham a

The North East Cyber Protect Network

The Prince's Trust

This programme kicks off with a free information session in your local area, and we'll tell you how we can support you and, if you're still keen, we'll also invite you onto our four-day interactive workshop.

Prince's Trust

Trade Hub

This trade portal provides market analysis and tools to help businesses export.

Santander Corporate Banking

Export

Training and Recruitment

Gateshead College work closely with you to understand your business challenges, training needs and ambitions for the future, designing training solutions that are tailored to your organisation

Gateshead College

Apprentice, Apprenticeships, Business development, Staff development, Training, Carillion

Training and Recruitment

Sunderland College is one of the largest colleges in the North East and a leading training provider with a proven track record for success.

Sunderland College

Apprenticeships

Training and Recruitment

End-to-end solutions or bespoke offering to fill any gaps you may have in your apprenticeship programme.

Newcastle College

Apprenticeships

Training and Recruitment - Derwentside

Working with employers across the region, offering support and guidance through the process of employing an Apprentice.

Derwentside College

Apprenticeships

Training and Recruitment - Durham

Providing an entire suite of training services as well as a recruitment and pre-vetting service for potential new hires.

East Durham College

Training and Recruitment - TyneMet

Skills and qualifications that employers and industry need to ensure that you can compete in the global markets of the future.

Tyne Metropolitan College