Open North Foundation

A business-led not for profit company supporting North East businesses facing economic stagnation.All work pro bono.

[Open North Foundation @OpenNorthFound1]

We are now also offering support to firms started during Covid & established businesses impacted by Omicron variant.

@northeastbic @FSBnortheast @WIHarrison @hirecaroline

North East business group expands scheme to support firms affected by pandemic https://t.co/Aa2OGKeFs6

[Open North Foundation @OpenNorthFound1]

Delighted to support Mango Studios (the “Church”) with £2.5K grant to support its growth plans.

Thanks to @NInsightmag & @daniel_omahoney for the PR.

Visit our website for more info.

@_BusinessDurham @WeAreUMiNetwork @prestonmissc
@TeesValley_Biz

https://t.co/PoPsyqZygh

[Open North Foundation @OpenNorthFound1]

Please join us with partners @NorthumbriaUni & @AMFNorthEast at Autumn Statement Analysis biz breakfast on 28th Nov with input from @AzetsUK @LloydsBank & @bankofengland

Please register via link:
https://t.co/jaeZwkN87l

[Open North Foundation @OpenNorthFound1]

Thanks to Paul McEldon, CEO @northeastbic for hosting our Board meeting last week on site and via Teams.

Our objective is to make a positive difference to struggling NE businesses.

More good news in the pipeline in this respect…

[Jacksons. @Jacksons_1876]

Great to be at the @Durham_Business @teesvalleybc joint event at Auckland Castle this evening. With an In Conversation between @hirecaroline and owner Jonathan Ruffer, speaking about @aucklandproject and Colin Hewitt highlighting @OpenNorthFound1

[Tees Valley Business Club @teesvalleybc]

Colin Hewitt of @WardHadaway joins Caroline Theobald CBE to discuss his involvement with the @OpenNorthFound1 and its purpose.

[Open North Foundation @OpenNorthFound1]

We continue to evolve the free business support services offered and improve our delivery.

Hear our director ⁦@PaulBarron99 explain why he got involved.

⁦@prestonmissc⁩
⁦@JamesRamsbotham⁩
⁦@Richswart⁩
⁦@MrChrisMcDonald⁩
⁦@Stephenson_Mohl⁩

[Mary Kelly Foy MP @marykfoy]

A pleasure to host @OpenNorthFound1 in Parliament last night & present Chair, Richard Swart, with a copy of an EDM I tabled in honour of his work in 2021.

Thanks to colleagues who came along to hear about the ONF's important work supporting businesses in the #NorthEast.

[Open North Foundation @OpenNorthFound1]

Thank you to North East MP’s for Early Day Motion supporting our work and to see both main parties at presentation in Parliament, further promoting business support offered.

Visit https://t.co/r68cBP12aK

Special thanks @marykfoy @Gibbo4Darlo @Stephenson_Mohl
@REWearmouth

[Open North Foundation @OpenNorthFound1]

Thank you for attending @BethanyAinsley . Speakers were fantastic as was the turnout. Big thanks to @MrChrisMcDonald @DavidHenigUK and Jenni Taylor for their superb input. @AMFNorthEast @NorthumbriaUni

[Open North Foundation @OpenNorthFound1]

Invite from us, @AMFNorthEast & @NorthumbriaUni to hear star panel on biz & life challenges

27th April

Speakers @Tanni_GT @MrChrisMcDonald @DavidHenigUK @Simon_Nixon

Please register via link below

https://t.co/OtqWBjS86w

@prestonmissc @JamesRamsbotham
 @daniel_omahoney

[Open North Foundation @OpenNorthFound1]

A most disturbing report. If you are an SME in the North East facing such difficulties, please visit our website for assistance info.

https://t.co/iMjEaJuTYh
Hundreds of thousands of small businesses may fold this year - wiping £12bn from economy, report says

[Claire Preston @prestonmissc]

@Tees_Business @WynyardHall @Powerofwomen_ @catD102214 @haloprojectuk @OpenNorthFound1 @TeessideHospice @daisychain_ne Grateful for the invite, to have been able to hear from amazing charity leaders and to share the work of @haloprojectuk @Powerofwomen_ @OpenNorthFound1

Pls get in touch if anyone wants any further info

[Emily Bentley @MissEmily_B]

Attending @Tees_Business Live event highlighting the great work local charities are doing to help the #Teesside community. Amazing to hear from @catD102214 @TheRDHP, @david3012 @TeessideHospice, Neeraj @daisychain_ne & @prestonmissc @Powerofwomen_ @haloprojectuk @OpenNorthFound1

[Dave Allan 🇺🇦 @DaveNAAllan]

Not sure we’ve ever had such an inspiring guests for #TeesBusinessLive - but these are uplifting.

With the help of Cath Devereux, David Smith, Neeraj Sharma & Claire Preston, proud to be give a voice to @TheRDHP @TeessideHospice @daisychain_ne @OpenNorthFound1 @haloprojectuk POW

[Tees Business @Tees_Business]

Such passionate words from our panel of #charity experts at #TeesBusinessLive @WynyardHall

Cath Devereux, David Smith, Neeraj Sharma & Claire Preston inspiring 100 business attendees 👏

We couldn’t be prouder to host this important discussion about the charity challenge

[Open North Foundation @OpenNorthFound1]

Hear our chair @Richswart briefly outline plans for 2023.

We have tens of thousands of pounds of assistance & other services for qualifying, basically sound, NEast businesses impacted by current economic challenges.

Apply via website.

@prestonmissc @PaulBarron99
@alfiejoey

[Open North Foundation @OpenNorthFound1]

Pete Batten from chilli sauce producer Balefire speaks on the £1,000 grant from ONF & his encouragement to other small firms to come forward for financial support & free professional advice.

@JamesRamsbotham @hirecaroline @nickiclark_1 @prestonmissc @SarahOMahoney7

[Bradley O'Mahoney @BradleyOMahoney]

Covid recovery grant is awarded by @OpenNorthFound1 to Shildon-based chilli sauce producer Balefire.

https://t.co/92cWoPweLP
@Richswart @JamesRamsbotham @hirecaroline

[Open North Foundation @OpenNorthFound1]

We are delighted to assist this young ambitious business.

Covid recovery grant awarded to Shildon-based chilli sauce producer Balefire https://t.co/V5sw8azdqn

Thanks to Laurence Sweeney @LRSPhotography @NInsightmag and @JaneOmahoney2 for media services

[Open North Foundation @OpenNorthFound1]

Thank you @NInsightmag for your ongoing support.

Vegan pie company has the recipe for success as £1,000 grant is awarded https://t.co/KwMqJiO8EJ