Functional, fashionable and environmentally conscious Athleisurewear.
A Cold Sweat bridges the divide between Shapewear and Athleisure wear. Creating contemporary, seasonless designs that last year on year, and are integrated collection to collection. Built for function, plays with fashion, led by form.
Drawing inspiration from the game-changers in music, fashion, sport and pop culture of an MTV
Generation.
Created by womxn, driven to inspire all womxn to embrace active-living with individuality, authenticity and limitless confidence.
Work out. Stay out. Play out.
Albatross are a contemporary new writing theatre collective based in the North East of England. We
believe in theatre that asks big questions but isn’t afraid to have fun. We believe that a night at the theatre
is an event that brings us all together, regardless of age, background or belief; a shared experience that
helps us to feel less alone. We believe in the healing power of creativity. We believe in theatre that allows
us to look at ourselves and the world around us a bit differently.
April 11 is a shop and community space championing the work of new and established makers from the North of England and Scotland. We honour craft as art and celebrate the beauty of slow, thoughtful production selling high-quality goods.
We also provide:
– A studio space available for local artists and makers to hire
– A weekly programme of workshops, led by the craftspeople we showcase, inviting the community to learn, create, and connect
– A welcoming café, designed to draw people in
Rooted in place and passion, our space brings together those who make, those who appreciate, and those curious to learn.
Functional, fashionable and environmentally conscious Athleisurewear.
A Cold Sweat bridges the divide between Shapewear and Athleisure wear. Creating contemporary, seasonless designs that last year on year, and are integrated collection to collection. Built for function, plays with fashion, led by form.
Drawing inspiration from the game-changers in music, fashion, sport and pop culture of an MTV
Generation.
Created by womxn, driven to inspire all womxn to embrace active-living with individuality, authenticity and limitless confidence.
Work out. Stay out. Play out.
Albatross are a contemporary new writing theatre collective based in the North East of England. We
believe in theatre that asks big questions but isn’t afraid to have fun. We believe that a night at the theatre
is an event that brings us all together, regardless of age, background or belief; a shared experience that
helps us to feel less alone. We believe in the healing power of creativity. We believe in theatre that allows
us to look at ourselves and the world around us a bit differently.
April 11 is a shop and community space championing the work of new and established makers from the North of England and Scotland. We honour craft as art and celebrate the beauty of slow, thoughtful production selling high-quality goods.
We also provide:
– A studio space available for local artists and makers to hire
– A weekly programme of workshops, led by the craftspeople we showcase, inviting the community to learn, create, and connect
– A welcoming café, designed to draw people in
Rooted in place and passion, our space brings together those who make, those who appreciate, and those curious to learn.
Broken Illusion Pictures is a North East-based, female-led production company telling bold, socially
resonant stories with a focus on working-class and regional voices. Founded by Charlotte Fenton, the
company champions inclusive storytelling and grassroots talent development. Its debut short films have
earned RTS nominations and BIFA-qualifying status. With a slate of original projects in development,
including a folklore-inspired proof-of-concept short, Broken Illusion Pictures is evolving into a platform for
underrepresented creatives. The company aims to produce high-quality screen content for UK and
international audiences while building sustainable, regional pathways into the screen industry.
The Good Way Co is a creative agency with a simple mission: be good, do good, work with good, and enable good.
We help ambitious, values-led brands find their voice and let it stand out. We focus on brand identity and user-experience focussed design, and we use thoughtful creativity to solve real problems and spark real connection. We believe the best work comes from honesty, collaboration and ideas that actually mean something. If you’re building a brand that wants to make a difference, we’re here for it.
Kenfolk Ltd (formally known as WeAreKen 2020-2024) is a brand and design studio based in Sunderland.
Specialising in brand creation, website design, publications and graphic design. Working with clients across the UK in the film and screen industry, housing associations, professional services and construction industries and everything in between, with the ultimate aim of creating great work for great people.
Unashamedly small, fiercely proud and genuinely agile, we’re using our experience in the industry to reflect our name (Ken is to create, nurture and grow, and the Folk is the craft-oriented people behind it).
Broken Illusion Pictures is a North East-based, female-led production company telling bold, socially
resonant stories with a focus on working-class and regional voices. Founded by Charlotte Fenton, the
company champions inclusive storytelling and grassroots talent development. Its debut short films have
earned RTS nominations and BIFA-qualifying status. With a slate of original projects in development,
including a folklore-inspired proof-of-concept short, Broken Illusion Pictures is evolving into a platform for
underrepresented creatives. The company aims to produce high-quality screen content for UK and
international audiences while building sustainable, regional pathways into the screen industry.
The Good Way Co is a creative agency with a simple mission: be good, do good, work with good, and enable good.
We help ambitious, values-led brands find their voice and let it stand out. We focus on brand identity and user-experience focussed design, and we use thoughtful creativity to solve real problems and spark real connection. We believe the best work comes from honesty, collaboration and ideas that actually mean something. If you’re building a brand that wants to make a difference, we’re here for it.
Kenfolk Ltd (formally known as WeAreKen 2020-2024) is a brand and design studio based in Sunderland.
Specialising in brand creation, website design, publications and graphic design. Working with clients across the UK in the film and screen industry, housing associations, professional services and construction industries and everything in between, with the ultimate aim of creating great work for great people.
Unashamedly small, fiercely proud and genuinely agile, we’re using our experience in the industry to reflect our name (Ken is to create, nurture and grow, and the Folk is the craft-oriented people behind it).
Avok Publishing is a small, independent publisher based in the North East of England. We’re set up to focus on the kind of stories we know there’s a real appetite for. Fast-paced and character-driven, within the LitRPG with a focus on strong worldbuilding, sharp dialogue, and epic plots.
It started with my own books, but as we grow we are looking to offer a platform for regional talent from editors to artists, and other authors to get their work in front of a voracious, global fan base and push awareness off our brand and genre in the UK.
Mint Stitches CIC is a creative social enterprise that uses cross-stitching to explore heritage, honour personal legacy, and create space for meaningful connection. We imagine a world where everyone feels connected, creative, and valued – and believe that stitching can be a gentle but powerful way to get there. We offer cross-stitch kits, creative workshops, and an AI-powered design platform that invite people to engage with heritage, tell personal stories, and experience the wellbeing benefits of making – whether at
home, in community spaces, or as part of inclusive cultural programmes.
Mood is a wearable health tech company on a mission to transform how women understand and manage their hormonal wellbeing.
Paired with an AI-powered mobile app, Mood delivers personalised insights into mood, energy, and cycle-related symptoms. No manual tracking. No guesswork. Just clear, actionable feedback — designed to be shared with partners, doctors, PTs, or therapists.
We’re building a future where hormonal health is no longer overlooked — but understood, supported, and celebrated.
Avok Publishing is a small, independent publisher based in the North East of England. We’re set up to focus on the kind of stories we know there’s a real appetite for. Fast-paced and character-driven, within the LitRPG with a focus on strong worldbuilding, sharp dialogue, and epic plots.
It started with my own books, but as we grow we are looking to offer a platform for regional talent from editors to artists, and other authors to get their work in front of a voracious, global fan base and push awareness off our brand and genre in the UK.
Mint Stitches CIC is a creative social enterprise that uses cross-stitching to explore heritage, honour personal legacy, and create space for meaningful connection. We imagine a world where everyone feels connected, creative, and valued – and believe that stitching can be a gentle but powerful way to get there. We offer cross-stitch kits, creative workshops, and an AI-powered design platform that invite people to engage with heritage, tell personal stories, and experience the wellbeing benefits of making – whether at
home, in community spaces, or as part of inclusive cultural programmes.
Mood is a wearable health tech company on a mission to transform how women understand and manage their hormonal wellbeing.
Paired with an AI-powered mobile app, Mood delivers personalised insights into mood, energy, and cycle-related symptoms. No manual tracking. No guesswork. Just clear, actionable feedback — designed to be shared with partners, doctors, PTs, or therapists.
We’re building a future where hormonal health is no longer overlooked — but understood, supported, and celebrated.
Culture and heritage in the places we live have the potential to greatly enrich our lives. We recognize
access to meaningful engagement and participation is not always straightforward. NE Voice is a new CIC
creating opportunities to engage in heritage and culture.
We collaborate with individuals and organisations to develop and deliver creative methods to connect and engage people with heritage and culture, with a strong focus on using podcasting as a medium for participation.
Newcastle Film Club focuses on making film and media accessible to those within Newcastle and the
surrounding areas by providing filmmaking focused community events and activities at a grassroots level.
They run a kit library for filmmakers and creators to use on their own projects as well as provide
opportunities for early stage creators in the creation of videos produced for businesses and other VCSEs
within the North East.
SNIDE was born in Newcastle, What started as a university project became a realised fashion house. The name? “Snide” is Geordie slang for fake, a wink to the decades of counterfeit designer gear that’s circulated through the North.
Our mission is simple: design clothes for the outcasts, the ones who live in alleyways more than runways. Gothic silhouettes, hand-distressed finishes, and taboo-heavy storytelling are at the core of what we do. Every piece is crafted in small batches and hand-finished in Newcastle.
Culture and heritage in the places we live have the potential to greatly enrich our lives. We recognize
access to meaningful engagement and participation is not always straightforward. NE Voice is a new CIC
creating opportunities to engage in heritage and culture.
We collaborate with individuals and organisations to develop and deliver creative methods to connect and engage people with heritage and culture, with a strong focus on using podcasting as a medium for participation.
Newcastle Film Club focuses on making film and media accessible to those within Newcastle and the
surrounding areas by providing filmmaking focused community events and activities at a grassroots level.
They run a kit library for filmmakers and creators to use on their own projects as well as provide
opportunities for early stage creators in the creation of videos produced for businesses and other VCSEs
within the North East.
SNIDE was born in Newcastle, What started as a university project became a realised fashion house. The name? “Snide” is Geordie slang for fake, a wink to the decades of counterfeit designer gear that’s circulated through the North.
Our mission is simple: design clothes for the outcasts, the ones who live in alleyways more than runways. Gothic silhouettes, hand-distressed finishes, and taboo-heavy storytelling are at the core of what we do. Every piece is crafted in small batches and hand-finished in Newcastle.
The Studio Space 6 is an independent Pole Dance Studio and CIC in Gateshead, dedicated to nurturing a vibrant and inclusive community. We provide safe spaces for self-expression, personal growth and empowerment.
Our ethos is built on inclusivity, positivity and community, with a mission to improve mental wellbeing— particularly for those from underrepresented backgrounds in the NE. We champion self-love, acceptance and discipline, creating a supportive environment where individuals can build confidence and strength.
Through intimate classes, community-driven projects and collaborations, we amplify marginalised voices and promote inclusivity. Our focus is on people over profit, ensuring a welcoming and empowering space.
Unfolding Theatre makes big-hearted theatre that delights in bringing people together. Community-based creative processes engage surprising combinations of people to generate warm, distinctive theatre, rich in ideas.
Our award-winning productions tour across the UK. Productions include Hold On Let Go, Multiverse Arcade, Putting The Band Back Together, Lands of Glass, Best in the World and Building Palaces. Unfolding Theatre was founded in 2008 in Newcastle upon Tyne by Artistic Director, Annie Rigby. Since then, we have toured to audiences across the UK and collaborated with top creative thinkers, including young people, artists and community groups.
Wotuno Ltd began trading as a music publishing company in 2023. It is currently seeking to expand and/or pivot in new directions across the entertainment and education sectors.
The Studio Space 6 is an independent Pole Dance Studio and CIC in Gateshead, dedicated to nurturing a vibrant and inclusive community. We provide safe spaces for self-expression, personal growth and empowerment.
Our ethos is built on inclusivity, positivity and community, with a mission to improve mental wellbeing— particularly for those from underrepresented backgrounds in the NE. We champion self-love, acceptance and discipline, creating a supportive environment where individuals can build confidence and strength.
Through intimate classes, community-driven projects and collaborations, we amplify marginalised voices and promote inclusivity. Our focus is on people over profit, ensuring a welcoming and empowering space.
Unfolding Theatre makes big-hearted theatre that delights in bringing people together. Community-based creative processes engage surprising combinations of people to generate warm, distinctive theatre, rich in ideas.
Our award-winning productions tour across the UK. Productions include Hold On Let Go, Multiverse Arcade, Putting The Band Back Together, Lands of Glass, Best in the World and Building Palaces. Unfolding Theatre was founded in 2008 in Newcastle upon Tyne by Artistic Director, Annie Rigby. Since then, we have toured to audiences across the UK and collaborated with top creative thinkers, including young people, artists and community groups.
Wotuno Ltd began trading as a music publishing company in 2023. It is currently seeking to expand and/or pivot in new directions across the entertainment and education sectors.
The Young Women’s Film Academy is a CIO registered in 2018. We provide film making activities and services for girls and young women across the North East of England.
The YWFA is a unique flagship organisation, it is the only women and girls film academy in the UK. The YWFA gives girls and young women the space to tell their unique and individual stories and the creative skills to communicate their ideas.
Our film making programmes enable young women to come together in a safe environment to share their lived experiences, find commonality and connections in their young womanhood.
The Young Women’s Film Academy is a CIO registered in 2018. We provide film making activities and services for girls and young women across the North East of England.
The YWFA is a unique flagship organisation, it is the only women and girls film academy in the UK. The YWFA gives girls and young women the space to tell their unique and individual stories and the creative skills to communicate their ideas.
Our film making programmes enable young women to come together in a safe environment to share their lived experiences, find commonality and connections in their young womanhood.