Members Directory

Smart Works Newcastle

We give women the confidence, the self-belief and the practical tools they require to succeed at interview and start a new chapter of their life. We provide a free interview outfit and 1:1 coaching ahead of interview.

Our service can be accessed by anyone who identifies as female, is unemployed and who is based in the North East (we support women across the region from Middlesbrough to Berwick).

Our centre is run by our dedicated staff team who are supported by a close knit group of highly skilled volunteers and trustees, passionate about making sure you have the best experience when you visit us.

Smart Works Newcastle

We give women the confidence, the self-belief and the practical tools they require to succeed at interview and start a new chapter of their life. We provide a free interview outfit and 1:1 coaching ahead of interview.

Our service can be accessed by anyone who identifies as female, is unemployed and who is based in the North East (we support women across the region from Middlesbrough to Berwick).

Our centre is run by our dedicated staff team who are supported by a close knit group of highly skilled volunteers and trustees, passionate about making sure you have the best experience when you visit us.

SMILE Through Sport CIC

Disability Sport and Awareness organisation working across the North East region with people of all ages.
"Provide and encourage high quality disability sports opportunities while inspiring individuals to participate, ultimately improving the perception and culture surrounding disability sport."

Social Enterprise Acumen CIC

Social Enterprise Acumen CIC is itself a social enterprise which works from its base in North East
England to show the strength of using business models to address social issues. It supports social
entrepreneurs and organisations that want to become social enterprises to start up, develop and
grow. It works closely with partners to create a stronger ecosystem to enable social enterprises to
flourish. We offer:

Business Planning
Financial Modeling
Investment Readiness
Bid Writing Support
Organisational Governance
Public Sector Procurement
Capacity Building
Community Development and Engagement
Coaching, Training, and Guidance

Social Firms North East

Social Mobility Foundation

The Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) is a charity which aims to make a practical improvement in social mobility for young people from low-income backgrounds. The SMF was founded in 2005 in order to provide opportunities and networks of support for 16-17 year olds who are unable to get them from their schools or families.

More than ten years on, the first students supported by us have gone on to be successful in achieving degrees and graduate entry jobs. As well as extending support to students throughout university across our 11 career sectors (Accountancy, Architecture, Banking & Finance, Biology & Chemistry, Business, Engineering & Physics, Law, Media & Communications, Medicine, Politics, and Technology) we now run programmes to support young people wherever they live in the UK.

Society Matters CIC

Society Matters CIC is a social enterprise and community interest company that delivers services that count, including:

Social Welfare Learning and Development

- Mobilising knowledge to make the system work
- Welfare Benefits, Universal Credit, Income Maximisation
- Independent quality endorsement

Corporate Society Action Programme for Employers

- Driving CSR policies off the shelf and into action
- Increasing the transparency of the social divide
- Improving local CVS awareness and engagement
- Endorsement and Society Matters Award

Fair and Affordable Employment Law Service

- Fair and affordable employment and tribunal support
- Helping people to navigate challenges with their employment
- Supporting employers to be truly socially responsible

As a trading subsidiary of Citizens Advice Gateshead all of our profits are reinvested in enabling a fair society for all, with lives well lived. Because Society Matters.

Society of Friends - Sunderland

Solar Seed Co-operative

Solar Seed Co-operative is a multi-stakeholder community energy co-operative developing renewable energy projects that reduce energy costs, strengthen local communities and accelerate the transition to net zero. We work with charities, schools, sports clubs, community organisations and businesses to deliver fully funded rooftop solar projects through long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), removing the need for significant upfront investment. Alongside project development, we promote community participation through Local Power Clubs, volunteer programmes and educational workshops that raise awareness of low-carbon technologies. We also provide free renewable energy assessments and help connect households and organisations with trusted installation partners. As a co-operative, we reinvest our surplus into developing new community energy projects and creating long-term social, environmental and economic benefits. Our ambition is to build resilient, locally owned energy infrastructure that keeps more value within communities while making clean, affordable energy accessible to everyone.

Solidarity Farm

Farm providing alternative provision

Someone Cares

Someone Cares provide free counselling to anyone 11years and over whose lives have been affected by any type of abuse. We specialise in childhood sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault.

Somewhere Else

We provide psychological support to displaced people that have experienced trauma. We promote inclusion and integration within the community.

South Durham Enterprise Agency

South Durham Enterprise Agency provides support, advice and guidance to start up individuals, existing businesses and social enterprises, and is involved in a number of community and heritage based projects in the South Durham area. We also provide managed work and office space aimed at the small business in particular

South Shields Cricket Club

Cricket Club

South Shields Surf Club

We are a surf club in the North East! We run weekly surf coaching sessions with a focus on young people participating. most members are beginners and younger members looking for support but need safe supervision and guidance. We have a small club house in disrepair that we are trying to improve and put changing rooms in place. Funding will be used to pay national body fees, marketing to promote participation and improving club facilities.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

NHS

South Tyneside Bangladeshi Youth Organisation

The South Tyneside Bangladeshi Youth Organisation (BYO) enriches the lives of young Bangladeshi individuals in South Tyneside through comprehensive support and developmental programs. Established in 1999, BYO focuses on educational enhancement, vocational training, sports activities and cultural integration activities. Our goal is to empower our youth to achieve their potential and to foster an inclusive community that values multicultural diversity.

South Tyneside Churches Key Project

Key Project
Key is a small local charity working in South Tyneside. Our Aim is to help young people at risk of homelessness and/or living in hardship to live independent lives.

South Tyneside Churches Key Project

Key Project
Key is a small local charity working in South Tyneside. Our Aim is to help young people at risk of homelessness and/or living in hardship to live independent lives.

South Tyneside Citizens Advice Bureau