Providing a framework for collaboration and co-operation around international relations
Generating opportunities for young people, groups and organisations in the city to enhance, deepen and create new international links and experiences
Facilitating discussions and stakeholder involvement in developing plans
Driving actions around the three key strands of activities relating to children and young people as confident, global citizens
Brokering new relationships with partners who can support our collective ambitions
Promoting and profiling achievements locally, nationally and internationally
Approach
Acting as a central hub for partners to share information and ideas
Supporting communication and connectivity across the city
Hosting and facilitating events to bring partners together
Supporting shared leadership and ownership to take forward actions
Identifying and encouraging sharing of skills, expertise and resources to help deliver the ambitions and priorities in our international city plan
Working with British Council, international partners and national organisations who share our vision to help deliver our plans
Governance
The company is governed by a Board, with senior representatives from key partners within the city
The Board sets the strategic direction and vision of International Newcastle in line with our company objectives, monitors progress, provides challenge and is responsible for the proper running of the company
The Director is responsible for informing and implementing the strategy and activities and for managing company business
The Director also supports working groups and partnerships relating to different workstrands to take forward actions on specific themes and topics
