BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Situated on the south bank of the River Tyne, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art consists of 2,600 square metres of art space, making it the UK’s largest dedicated contemporary art institution. Our mission is to create greater understanding of the world through outstanding, experimental and inspiring contemporary art which has power, relevance and meaning for individuals and communities. Read More
CISV Great Britain
Founded in 1951 CISV provides a global programme of villages and other activities for children aged 11+. In the North East we send over 30 children each year on international activities. Our Junior Branch meets monthly and has 65+ participants from across the region. We inspire young people from across the world to live and work peacefully. Read More
Common Purpose
Common Purpose is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1989 that develops leaders who can cross boundaries. This enables them to solve complex problems both in organizations and in cities. We deliver face-to-face and online leadership programmes for multiple generations of leaders: from students in universities to senior leaders in organizations and society. Read More
D6 Culture in Transit
We are visual arts producers working with partners, communities and policy makers, to promote the role of artists in the sustainable development of our towns and cities. We have partners in 57 countries, run and collaborate on international projects in Newcastle and across the world. Read More
Dance City
Dance City is a vibrant and friendly place where people come together to take part, enjoy, experience and talk about dance; where professional and aspiring dancers meet, learn and train; somewhere to watch world class dance performances and somewhere for all to come along and get involved in dance. People come to Dance City to socialise, learn new skills, keep fit and active, train professionally and find out more about dance. This all takes place under one… Read More
International Centre for Life
In the past two decades, Life has welcomed an average of 300,000 people a year to its science centre: families, adults and school groups. Groundbreaking research into regenerative medicine and genetics has taken place on site and made international headlines, and hundreds of thousands of people have benefitted from the NHS clinics at Life. Read More
International House
NE14Languages International House offers international students English language courses and social programmes in Newcastle, as well as teacher training. Courses in other languages are also available for students. Read More
International Newcastle
International Newcastle is a Community Interest Company which facilitates partnership working in the city and with national and international partners to support a more coherent, collaborative approach to internationalism. We are responsible for driving forward the Our Newcastle Our World international city plan and the priority theme for Newcastle as an international city for children and young people as confident, global citizens. Read More
InterNations Newcastle
InterNations is a global network to help expatriates share tips and advice on living and working abroad. If you're thinking of moving to Newcastle, or are already an expat there, feel free to join our community where our knowledgeable and experienced members will be happy to answer any questions you might have. Read More
INTO Newcastle
For international students who choose to study at Newcastle University, INTO provides services and support. Read More
Invest Newcastle
Newcastle is great place to invest, it’s the help you’ll receive too. Whether you’re looking for office space, need the inside track on what’s happening in the region, or want to know how to tap into the best talent, we’re here to help. Invest Newcastle helps businesses to locate, expand and flourish here in Newcastle. We provide a range of support services for existing businesses and potential investors, making it easy to realise your ambitions for growth.… Read More
Investing in People and Culture
We promote the economic and social inclusion of refugees, asylum seekers and other minority communities in the North East. We advocate for vulnerable immigrants and provide links to vital services as well as opportunities for education, training and rewarding recreational activities. Read More
JET: Jobs Education and Training North
We are a registered charity and help people from the BME (Black Minority Ethnic) community, asylum seekers, refugees and New Migrant communities to find work, improve their skills and to integrate with the neighbours and understand their new surroundings. Read More
Kittiwake Trust Multilingual Library
The Kittiwake Trust Multilingual Library offers 12,000 books in over 100 languages, mostly for loan in Eldon Garden shopping centre in the heart of Newcastle. It also hosts a number of language classes, events and conversation groups. Read More
Let’s Circus
We are a performing circus, event programmers, educational facilitators and production company. We are the local agency for contemporary circus performers, street artists and variety entertainment in the northern half of the UK and we know the industry from the inside. Our aim is to bring happiness to audiences through fantastic performances. Through our extensive links with the global industry and touring international companies, we have exclusive access to artists to bring to our projects. We're also… Read More
N.E.S.T North East Solidarity and Teaching
North East Solidarity and Teaching (N.E.S.T) is a multi-award winning and internationally-recognised student-led project at Newcastle University Students Union (NUSU) that is managed by Go Volunteer. N.E.S.T empowers the refugee and asylum-seeking community in the region through a variety of formats such as one-to-one English teaching, group English classes, sports, creative arts and trips into the local area. Read More
NE England Chamber of Commerce
We are North East England's largest member organisation, representing around 3,000 businesses. From SMEs to multi-nationals, we bring business people together across a range of member events. We ensure they get access to the best possible support. Our members share conversations, experience and connections. We come together to influence and expand the world we do business in. For over 200 years, we’ve been helping businesses and individuals grow their network, knowledge, influence and reach. Read More
Newcastle Ambassadors
The Newcastle Ambassador Programme directly supports work to encourage inward investment, stimulate local pride and attract and retain talent in Newcastle. Our Ambassadors raise the profile of the city region, either by adopting and using specially created messaging and tools in their existing activity (meetings, conferences, media interviews, blogs and thought leadership) or by responding to requests to represent Newcastle at key opportunities identified and proposed by the Ambassador Programme team. Read More
Newcastle City of Sanctuary
Newcastle City of Sanctuary is part of a network of towns and cities throughout the country that are proud to be places of safety, and which include people seeking sanctuary fully in the lives of their communities. We have a partnership which provides a range of services for refugees and asylum seekers. Read More
Newcastle College – International
Newcastle College offers courses from undergraduate and postgraduate level to students from around the world and has an award winning International Office, which guides and supports students from initial interest to application and enrolment, then throughout their study. Our international student population comprises over 60 different nationalities, enriching the student body and local community. Read More
Newcastle Fairtrade Partnership
In Newcastle the group that works to maintain our Fairtrade City status is known as the Newcastle Fairtrade Partnership. Each member is responsible for the delivery of our Fairtrade Action Plan and for encouraging other individuals and organisations to participate in Fairtrade activities. We are always looking for new members from Newcastle community groups and businesses who support Fairtrade – if you’d like to join us, please email us at: fairtrade@newcastle.gov.uk Read More
Newcastle University Students’ Union – Societies
For Students at Newcastle University: Want to meet likeminded people, and fill your social calendar with some great events? Join one of our Societies! With over 160 societies and over 50 with an international and/or cultural focus, there are lots to choose from. Read More
Newcastles of the World
Newcastles of the World is a friendship alliance that brings together in a single network towns and cities that share the name “Newcastle” in their own language. It aims to build friendship between people and organisations in different Newcastles, to further understanding of different countries and cultures through its activities, to develop projects of mutual benefit and to share best practice in areas of common interest so that we can learn from each other. Read More
Northumberland Scouts
International Scouting for Northumberland includes Newcastle. The County International team is predominately there to support Scout Groups, Sections/Units going abroad. We have a wealth of experience and a network of contacts to help scout groups prepare and plan trips and discuss International opportunities. Read More
Northumbria University Students’ Union – Societies
We have more than 100 societies at NSU that you can Get Involved in, from Snow Sports to LGBT*, Maths to Afro-Caribbean and everything in between, there really is something for everyone. And if you can’t see a society that suits you, you can set up your own. It’s as easy as that. By getting Involved with NSU Societies you’ll be able to make loads of new friends, go abroad, learn new skills or perhaps do things… Read More
Regional Refugee Forum North East
We are an independent membership organisation, created in 2004 by and for the region’s Refugee-led Community Organisations (RCOs) to deliver the Collective Voice of the region’s refugee and asylum seeker community. Our central aim is for this Collective Voice to influence Policy and Practice so as to promote equality and improve the lives of all refugees and asylum seekers living in the North East of England. Read More
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (formerly known as Sage Gateshead) is an international music centre and renowned conference and event venue located on the banks of the River Tyne. It is for artists, for audiences and for the North. Every year we welcome more than two million visitors. More than 400 concerts featuring all kinds of local, regional and international music, take place all year round. Music-making and learning activity takes place not only in the… Read More
The Globe Cafe (International Student Cafe)
Globe Café provides the opportunity for international students studying in Newcastle upon Tyne to meet both locals and other students in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Newcastle. Read More
Tyneside Cinema
Tyneside Cinema is a great resource for people who want to watch films in other languages and learn about other cultures. Tyneside Cinema offers a schools’ programme linking languages, film and film making: Modern Foreign Language Workshops (making a film in French, German or Spanish); and MFL Study Days for Spanish and French and German), which includes a full length film and cinema based presentations and resource pack for KS3, KS4, KS5. KS3 Mandarin Study Day, exploring China’s history and culture through cinema. Read More
West End Refugee Service
West End Refugee Service (WERS) is a registered charity which provides support services for asylum seekers and refugees in a friendly, welcoming environment. The range of integrated services aims to address the disadvantage, exclusion and poverty which affect asylum seekers and refugees living in the West End of Newcastle upon Tyne. Read More
Wunderbar
The Wunderbar portfolio comprises a glorious, eclectic mix of performance, installation, extraordinary happenings, interactions, social events and games. Our projects take place in all kinds of places: theatres, galleries and arts centres as well as everyday spaces like car parks, workplaces, hairdressers, living rooms and city streets. Newcastle based, international outlook and connections. Read More




