Partners & Associations

The South Tyneside Pledge, run by Invest South Tyneside, is a commitment by local businesses and organisations to support the borough’s people, economy and future. It’s about responsible business: giving back, building connections and playing an active role in the community that supports you.

GrowthZoneAI is a proud signatory of the South Tyneside Pledge because we believe growth should benefit everyone around it. We’re based in South Tyneside and deeply connected to the area, from supporting local SMEs and charities to participating in community programmes and events.

Being part of the Pledge reflects who we are: a business built on doing things properly, supporting the people around us and contributing to a stronger, more confident local economy.

Inspire South Tyneside is the local infrastructure organisation for the VCSE sector (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise). Often known as the old ‘volunteering centre’ and the umbrella body for local charities, CICs and community groups, Inspire supports organisations with guidance around funding, governance and organisational health, plus connections through local networks and their online community platform, Plinth.

GrowthZoneAI is proud to work alongside Inspire to help local VCSE organisations take practical first steps with AI through clear, confidence-building workshops and real-world use cases.

GrowthZone AI founder Kaye Nicholson is proud to serve as a trustee of WHiST Women's Health in South Tyneside.

WHiST has spent more than forty years supporting women and communities across South Tyneside. GrowthZone AI is delighted to support the organisation and its continued work.

GrowthZone AI founder Kaye Nicholson is proud to be part of the Women Build AI community, supporting the growth of women in artificial intelligence, sharing knowledge and helping make AI more accessible and practical for businesses and communities.

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GrowthZoneAI is proud to be represented on the Digital Advisory Board for South Tyneside College, part of Tyne Coast College.

Through this role, Kaye contributes practical employer insight around AI, digital skills, work readiness and the real-world needs of local businesses. The board brings together education and industry voices to help shape conversations around curriculum, skills and future opportunities for students.

This partnership reflects GrowthZoneAI’s commitment to supporting North East talent, strengthening local digital confidence and making AI more accessible, practical and relevant.