New funding for creative and cultural businesses
North East Shared Success Fund is now open for applications.
It offers £15,000 to £25,000 in interest-free, repayable finance, repaid only once the project or business succeeds.
It is for creative and cultural businesses across County Durham, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead, and Northumberland.
Funds will be distributed between November 2025 and March 2026.
Delivered by Creative UK and funded by The North East Combined Authority this fund is here to help you bring new IP, products or services to market and strengthen the region’s creative economy.


Whether you are a small business or a multi-national market leader, Drum Business Park is the perfect place to locate and run your business.
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