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.