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New £3.5m grant fund for businesses looking to grow with capital investment

Are you a business in the North of Tyne area, Gateshead, or Sunderland with ambitions to grow? A brand-new funding scheme, the Business Growth Fund, is here to support you on your journey to success.

Youth project transforms LGBTQ+ lives with help from UMi

Derwentside Detached Youth Project, a charitable organisation based in Consett and Derwentside, has received a grant of over £4,600 from UMi to empower the LGBTQ+ community. 

UMi crowns Young Achiever of the Year

UMi honors Alfie Owen as the Young Achiever of the Year at the 2023 Awards for his outstanding commitment to supply chain education.

Showcasing excellence at the National Enterprise Network Annual Conference and Awards

November 24th was NEN’s Annual Conference and Awards, celebrating excellence in enterprise support. UMi was in attendance to share our insights and experience with participating companies.

Apprentice winner to inspire businesses at new Summit organised by UMi

The Summit, organised by UMi, is set to welcome over 400 delegates and also hosts a dedicated Meet the Buyers event, where local suppliers will meet with major buyers looking to place lucrative contracts with businesses in the region.

UMi to support Northumberland's new grant fund to support rural business

UMi has secured a contract to provide due diligence and conduct appraisals for the new Northumberland Small Business Service (NSBS) £2m capital grant programme for rural businesses and communities.

Contracts up for grabs at London Stansted Meet the Buyers 2023!

With just one month to go, businesses in the London Stansted are being encouraged to sign up for the highly popular business trade event, Meet the Buyers, before it's too late.

Oasis offers relief from homelessness with help from UMi

Oasis Community Housing, a Gateshead-based organisation, has received a £5,000 grant from UMi, supporting their mission to address homelessness and housing crises.