Affiliations

Cyber Aware is the government’s advice on how to stay secure online.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is an independent non-governmental body, given statutory powers by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

Brokerbility is a unique broker convergence organisation which has drawn together 25 brokers, 15 of which are in the top 100 independent brokers in the UK* The brokers within the organisation were selected for their reputation in the insurance marketplace and as a result are all well established, highly ethical, well managed and forward thinking businesses in their own right.

The National Pubwatch Scheme is to protect the licensed trade.

HSE’s job is to protect people against risks to health or safety arising out of work activities. Provides advice, guidance, regulations and inspections.

The North East Chamber of Commerce is a cutting edge independent membership organisation representing the interests of over 4,500 North East businesses.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) is the UK ‘s leading general insurance intermediary organisation representing the interests of insurance brokers, intermediaries and their customers. Brokers provide professional advice to businesses and individuals, playing a key role in the identification, measurement, management, control and transfer of risk. They negotiate appropriate insurance protection tailored to individual needs.

The CII is the premier professional organisation for those working in the insurance and financial services industry.

Business Crime Reduction Partnerships (BCRPs) perform a valuable function as part of local community efforts to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour which affects businesses.

Head This Way™ is an organisation dedicated to the support of traumatic brain injury patients. They provide care service and non-medical advisory services for individuals who have suffered brain injury and their carers. They also offer social events, day trips and outings for those who have been affected by brain injury.

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity provides practical and emotional support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness, supporting 1,000 families each year. Their two respite houses in Northumberland and Surrey provide a break for the whole family, allowing them to spend precious time together as a family. Rainbow Trust are able to provide respite care when the families are at their lowest ebb, particularly when the child is very ill and may be dying. At this stage the family can come to stay at Rainbow Fernstone for their last quiet break together as a family. Rainbow Trust’s Family Support Workers join the family in their own home and are there to provide whatever practical support is needed. They may attend hospital appointments with parents, sit by the bedside of the sick child to give parents a break and take worried siblings out for the day. Rainbow Trust supports families for as long as they need them – from diagnosis, through the illness and beyond.

The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) operates three helicopters based at Teesside, Cumbria and Northumberland. It has been proven time and time again that helicopters are vital for the transportation of time-critical injured or ill patients to specialising hospitals, and it is the aim of GNAAS to provide the people of the north with the best quality care available to them, which is what they deserve.

The Entrepreneurs´ Forum was created in 2002 by a group of the region´s leading business people. The idea was simple – to create a cross sector peer–group of like minded individuals who could share ideas, knowledge, inspiration and opportunities in a confidential environment. A non trading environment where real business is discussed and introductions are welcomed. Somewhere younger entrepreneurs can tap into the experience of those who have been there and done it – learning from their mistakes and soaking up invaluable business knowledge. A transfer of wisdom that supports growing businesses, nurtures emerging talent and helps to create the wealth, jobs and opportunities that are a major contribution to the sustainable transformation of our regional economy

Sunderland AFC Foundation is the football club’s official charity. They deliver innovative sporting and educational programmes to thousands and children and their families throughout the North East.

Circus Starr occupies a unique position in British circus by raising thousands of pounds for local charities from the advance sales of tickets to local businesses. Circus Starr magical mix of top-flight acrobatics, breathtaking balancing and non-stop comedy performs to audiences of all ages in more than 75 towns and cities in England, Scotland and Wales each year. Circus Starr work with over 70 local charities in the UK each year, in particular raising funds for hospices and hospitals.

The Newcastle Falcons are a rugby union team currently playing in the Guinness Premiership. The club was established in 1877 and they play at Kingston Park in Newcastle upon Tyne.