Help and Support

The following organisations are based in North East England

Tynedale Enterprise Project - www.tynedale-enterprise.co.uk
"We are a community based, volunteer run group dedicated to supporting and encouraging economic growth within tynedale.  Our basic principle is that the future of every community lies in capturing the passion, imagination and resources of its people."  Mark Read facilitator.   TEP have been of assistance by providing support in setting up JMB Business Services.

LEADER is the community-led approach for RDPE funds for businesses and community groups in rural areas.  The contact details for the various regions in the north east can be found on their website www.rdpenortheast.co.uk

Contact One North East for European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund, tendering opportunities and other finance sources www.onenortheast.co.uk

For community groups and not-for profit organisations try Funding Central at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations where you can set up your grant search parameters on line.  www.fundingcentral.org.uk

For social enterprise information in Northumberland contact SEN www.socialenterprisenorthumberland.co.uk