News, insight, and risk updates that matter.
Regulation changes. Risks evolve. Expectations shift. This is where we share relevant updates, practical guidance, and commentary from our brokers — focused on the issues that affect directors, trustees, and decision-makers, not noise or headlines.
Food for the belly AND for the soul
Explore the newly opened Thought Foundation in Birtley – enjoy engaging art exhibitions, a sustainable shop, Brain Food Kitchen, and creative spaces for children in a welcoming community environment.
With a little help from our friends: Finding the Right Support
From cleaning to accounting, web design to risk management—delegating tasks to the right people can transform your business. Learn how focusing on what you love, and trusting others with the rest, helps entrepreneurs achieve balance and success.
Wanna dance?!
Discover Gateshead Studio Project, offering inclusive dance classes for children and adults, supporting creative development, confidence, and community engagement in Gateshead.
What does it mean to be Chartered?
Discover Richard’s journey to Chartered Insurance Broker, the value it brings to clients, and how professional qualifications enhance insurance advice and service.
The Beauty of Rwanda
Learn about Salha Kaitesi’s journey with Beauty of Rwanda, a not-for-profit empowering women through craft, and find out how you can support this inspiring community.
All I want for Christmas is...
We’re passionate about supporting small and micro businesses — and our Christmas shopping has been full of joy, beauty, and connection because of it. Here’s a look at the talented creators who’ve wowed us so far!
Is self-employmentright for you? What we‘ve learned so far
Discover how Clare and Richard Talbot-Jones navigated the leap into self-employment, balancing family life and building a successful insurance brokerage supporting SMEs, charities, and professionals.
Looking for an ethical way to shop?
We visited Traidcraft’s Gateshead HQ to learn how this pioneering Fairtrade organisation changes lives through ethical trade. From mountain-top coffee growers in Guatemala to earthquake recovery in Nepal, their work proves that fair trade can build futures and communities worldwide.
Time to get crafty!
Helen Bramhall’s Crafty Angels Messy Brekkie offers kids a chance to explore creativity through painting, play dough, sewing, and natural materials at Newcastle’s Biscuit Factory—all while keeping it fun and affordable.