Inside UMi

At UMi, we believe that helping businesses go further means delivering more than just access to finance and great support. It means making a real difference to people, communities, and the world around us. Our latest Impact Report takes you inside that journey.

A new platform from Sunderland-based Ghostwriter Consultancy & Events is set to change the way promoters discover, book, and work with independent music venues, and thanks to support from the North East Digital Technologies Launchpad, funded by Innovate UK, they’re turning their bold vision into a commercial reality.

A "Powerhouse Perspective" feature provides a comprehensive analysis of the Northern Powerhouse initiative, with this instalment focusing on our CEO, Nicki Clark.

With support from UMi, North Wales is set to build on its strength as a leader in low-carbon energy, with a £24.6 million Clean Energy Fund.

Innovation is the driving force behind progress, and nowhere is that more evident than at VentureFest North East. To help businesses take action, the VentureFest 2025 digital publication has been created to support innovators on their journey. 

The family-run TWR Group, which supplies commercial customers across the UK, has relocated its entire operation to a new 65,000sq ft facility on Commercial Road, Hendon. With support from UMi, the business secured a £50,000 grant towards the refurbishments through the Business Growth Fund. 

UMi is proud to announce that it has been officially re-accredited as a Real Living Wage Employer by the Living Wage Foundation for the second year running.

The B Local North East event, powered by Muckle LLP, brought together a diverse group of businesses and professionals to explore how enterprises can drive positive social and environmental change.