Community Foundation North East, Point North, North East Mayoral Strategic Authority
A new rolling programme of grants of up to £7,500 for charities and grassroots organisations supporting residents experiencing financial hardship in the North East. Funds food provision, community transport, digital inclusion, repair and reuse, and community spaces.
Amount
Up to £7,500
Deadline
Closes 9 November 2026 (8 days)
Area
North East EnglandRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
DDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Free support from the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) North East team to help businesses trade and grow overseas, including tailored market information, market visits and advice from International Trade Advisers.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Membership organisation for British manufacturers that gives members networking events, insight, advice and access to government. Several membership options are listed, including Make UK Membership, Make UK Defence Membership, UK Steel Membership and Corporate Membership.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A membership network where owner-managers of North East businesses meet at events and through peer-to-peer mentoring to share experience and grow faster.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A free search facility for commercial land and property in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and Durham, focused on key sites of 10,000 to 50,000 square feet. Provided with a free package of support from Invest North East England.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Free one-to-one business advice from expert advisers for people starting a business, according to the North East BIC homepage. Also offers signposting and advice for eligible businesses across the region.
Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Mentoring and peer learning for ambitious business founders in the North East with turnover between £100k and £250k, combining 1-to-1 mentoring with access to experienced entrepreneurs.
Amount
£295 to £445
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Free support for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in the North East to become more environmentally sustainable, led by VONNE: an online Sustainability Pathway, one-to-one support, webinars, peer support and subsidised accreditation.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Food and Drink North East's community for the region's food, drink and hospitality sector. Paid membership is launching soon; for now anyone can sign up free as a Community subscriber for a monthly newsletter of sector news, business support opportunities and events, and selected FADNE webinars, workshops and showcases.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Support for small and medium-sized manufacturers in the North East and Tees Valley to adopt digital technology, with a digital roadmap, workshops, grants for expert technical advice and for new software or equipment, and fully-funded Digital Interns.
Amount
Grants to help purchase new software and/or equipment (up to 50% of the overall cost); grants for expert technical advice (amount not stated)
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Access to a 5G Immersive Lab with co-working space, workshops and expert-led demonstrations to help businesses develop expertise in 5G and immersive technology.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Police-led centre that helps small and medium-sized businesses, charities and public sector organisations in North East England and Yorkshire and the Humber improve their cyber security, with fully funded training and Cyber PATH services for subscribers.
Amount
Free membership; fully funded Security Awareness Training and Cyber PATH services for subscribers
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East England, Yorkshire and the HumberRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Equity finance of up to £5 million for ambitious, growth-focused start-ups and established SMEs in the North East of England. Run by Maven as fund manager for the British Business Bank's Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II.
Amount
Up to £5,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Loans of £25,000 to £100,000 from NEL Fund Managers for new or growing businesses in the North East and Tees Valley, for growth such as expansion, new staff, equipment, working capital or premises.
Amount
£25,000 to £100,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A debt finance fund to help smaller business owners deliver their business ambitions and grow. Aimed at smaller companies that can demonstrate growth potential.
Amount
£100,000 to £2,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A learning and development agency, empowering enterprise skills and entrepreneurship in collaboration with government, employers, education and community organisations.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
NNorth East Regional Defence and Security Cluster (NE RDSC)
A regional defence and security cluster that offers networking events, capability showcases, connections and support accessing funding, contracts and new markets to members. Membership is open to North East organisations, UK-based organisations outside the region, and government and funding bodies as strategic partners.
Area
North East EnglandRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
The European Franchise Federation is a not-for-profit association that promotes the franchise industry in Europe and runs a European Code of Ethics for Franchising. It also hosts free online events and webinars.
Area
North East EnglandRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10