OUR LATEST EVENTS AND NEWS

On 4 February, we’ll be joining forces with fellow North East impact organisations, Positive About Inclusion and Venture Zero , for a free webinar exploring how wellbeing, inclusion and sustainability come together to create businesses with measurable, lasting impact. As ESG continues to rise up the agenda and stakeholders increasingly expect clear evidence of positive impact on people and communities, understanding how to embed these values in a meaningful way has never bee

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s been a year full of collaboration, growth, and community. Across the North East and North West, we’ve seen organisations taking bold steps to embed sustainability in their operations, and it’s been a privilege to support, celebrate, and learn alongside them. Sustainability can at times feel like a challenging space, particularly against a backdrop of economic pressures and changing priorities. However, this year has reminded us that meaningful c

This post was written for Issue 119 of Northern Insight Magazine , in collaboration with SPELK Studio . In the rush towards Christmas, it’s easy to forget that the world doesn’t need more things. It needs better ones. Things that earn their place in our lives because they serve us well, age beautifully, and hold our stories and experiences. Here in the North East, we have a proud tradition of making. From shipyards and steelworks to the studios and workshops of today, our re