The following agencies may be able to assist you and your business
Free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers. Support offered to start up and existing businesses on a range of practical subjects.
For further information for your business contact 0845 600 9 006 or email enquiries@businesslink.co.uk
Providing networking opportunities and access to support and advice whilst bringing together the business community. Informal monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at venues in and around Darlington.
For further details please contact Nicola on 0843 289 3034
Entrust provides tailored assistance to individuals and local businesses. They can also help businesses experiencing financial difficulties, offering confidential counselling service. A graduate service is also provided. For further information contact, 0191 244 4000, or email enquire@entrust.co.uk.
Supporting, promoting and developing local voluntary and community sector organisations.
Tel: 01325 266 888 Email: enquiries@evolutiondarlington.com
The UK’s leading Business Organisation representing the self-employed and owners of small businesses. They promote and protect the interests of those who own and manage their own businesses. They also offer an extensive range of member benefits and services.
Telephone: 01609 882 449
Email: david.longstaff@fsb.org.uk
One of the largest community led social and economic regeneration businesses in the North East. Projects cover most of the Tees Valley, and the organisation continues to develop new initiatives that seek to transform the most disadvantaged communities in the area.
Please contact 01642 608 316
email info@fivelamps.org.uk
Groundwork West Durham is one of around 50 Groundwork Trusts nationwide. Based in Bishop Auckland, Groundwork works in many communities throughout West Durham bringing together partnerships aimed at delivering cleaner, greener, and safer communities.
Contact: 01388 662 666 Email: west.durham@groundwork.org.uk
Government Agency helping people into work and employers to fill their vacancies.
Please contact 0845 600 2808
The North East Chamber of Commerce is owned by its members and exists to serve the region’s businesses. NECC provides a comprehensive range of business services, products and expert training to help businesses realize their full potential.
Telephone: 0191 386 1133
Email: information@necc.co.uk
Operating within Darlington and across the North East, the Trust works with clients with additional support needs, a disability or a long-term illness that wish to consider self-employment.
For a full range of business and enterprise start up programmes, contact 0191 492 8215, or manager@pinetree-centre.co.uk.
Providing practical support to young people who need it most. The trust develops key skills, confidence and motivation enabling young people to move into work, education or training.
For more information on the Business Programme, contact 0191 497 3210/0800 842 842 or email offnero@princes-trust.org.uk
The Real Help campaign provides information and news about the support that’s available and where to go for help you need
Providing advice and support for young people (16-30) who are looking to start their own business. Monthly cash prizes and awards also given.
Tel: 0845 757 3252
Email: enquiries@shell-livewire.org
UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE) is a subdivision of Tata Steel whose aim is to help improve the economies of those areas of the United Kingdom affected by changes in the steel industry. UKSE offers a package of finance for businesses.
Please contact 01642 777 888, email north@uksteelenterprise.co.uk, or visit the website