Over the past 3 years we’ve done some amazing things…
24,774 prepared for enterprise |
75% of businesses supported are still trading 3 years on |
11,227 new businesses started |
50% moved from thinking to starting up |
10,854 businesses supported to develop and grow |
13,995 new jobs created |
Evaluation reports
Enterprise Support in the North East 2015-2018
Enterprise Support in the North East (ESNE) aims to provide a universally accessible package of support to individuals resident within the North East LEP area, with ambitions to start a business, a social enterprise, or to become self-employed.
Take a look at the Enterprise Support in the North East Evaluation 2018.
Business Compass Start Up 2015-2018
Business Compass Start Up (BCSU) supports individuals who are considering setting up a business to take action and start up. Via a segmented delivery model it provides a general service open to all, alongside intensive, targeted support for businesses with a realistic capacity to create jobs and/or trade in a sector identified as a priority in the Tees Valley Strategic Economic Plan.
Take a look at the Business Compass Start Up Evaluation 2018.
North East Enterprise Agency Impact and Value Report 2016
In 2016 we commissioned Ideas for Change to undertake a review of the impact we’ve had and the value we add.
Take a look at the NEEAL Impact and Value Report 2016.
Rural Growth Network 2013-2015
This project addressed rural SMEs’ lack of engagement in mainstream business support. Support was delivered through a team of locally-based Rural Enterprise Development Officers, providing coaching and signposting.
Take a look at the Rural Growth Network Evaluation 2016.
Business Support in the North East 2011-2015
The overall purpose of this programme was to develop and deliver efficient and effective business start-up and development support services to a wide range of different clientele throughout North East England.
Take a look at the Business Support in the North East Evaluation 2015.