GENERAL INFORMATION

The North East region comprises the area from the Scottish border to Teesside, and includes the counties of Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Tees Valley.

The region has fewer businesses than the national average and still lags behind most other regions in terms of its economic output per head. The dominant sectors of the regional economy are manufacturing, business services and the public sector, with a higher proportion of people working in the public sector than the national average. 

The UK's highest proportion of workless households can be found in the region, along with areas of significant deprivation. However, the region is also home to some of the UK’s leading companies including Sage UK and Greggs.

USEFUL LINKS

Business In The Community North East Information:

Useful information on all areas of responsible business practice including news, events, case studies and signposting.

One North East Website:

One NorthEast is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) covering North East England - Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, Tees Valley. Their vision is a vibrant, self reliant, ambitious and outward looking region promoting the benefits of living, working and doing business there.

Business Link North East:

Information for small and medium sized businesses on all aspects of business.

Groundwork North East:

Groundwork supports communities in need, working with partners to help improve the quality of people’s lives, their prospects and potential and the places where they live, work and play.

National Federation of Enterprise Agencies North East:

NFEA is a network of independent, not for profit, Local Enterprise Agencies and similar organisations committed to responding to the needs of small and growing businesses by providing a range of appropriate quality services. In particular, but not exclusively, our members target pre-start, start-up and micro businesses and assist in building their ability to survive, sustain themselves and grow.

CASE STUDIES

Click here to go to the businesses on board section and choose North East as your region.