Based in Newcastle upon Tyne (UK), the Project North East (PNE) group of companies run a diverse range of enterprise, and economic development initiatives. Funded from a variety of private, charitable and public sources,
PNE is independent, and not-for-profit.

What We Do

• Small Business: a wide range of services to support the development of small businesses including consultancy, advice, training, and loan finance.
• Workspace Development: refurbishment, and management of serviced accommodation for small businesses. Tenants are mainly in the creative or new media sectors, e.g. multimedia, design, and web technologies.
• Shell LiveWIRE: the UK-wide partnership that enables young people to develop their own business ideas. PNE manages the UK programme, and leads in the development of similar initiatives throughout the World.
• Economic Development: assistance for public and private sector organisations. in the UK and abroad. Assignments have included strategic advice for Government Task Forces, and strategy studies for local authorities.
• Voluntary Sector: a range of customised training, and consultancy services to help social entreprenuers to develop new initiatives in their local communities.
  

What We've Done

Since its launch in 1980 PNE has:
Reached over 140,000 people through promotions.
Directly helped over 1,600 people to start up in business and helped over 1,600 businesses wanting to grow.

Lent over £1.7m to people starting or expanding a business, levering £5.4m from elsewhere.

Converted over 130,000 sq ft of redundant buildings to provide workspace for small businesses as well as exhibition and conference facilities.