What We Do
The new Design Works Annexe building
From its inception in 1980 as Project North East, the PNE Group has been designing, building and managing innovative projects that help enterprising people and communities develop their ideas, and create wealth and employment.
  • A succession of innovative business enterprise centres have been established, currently accommodating around 200 businesses, which employ around 650 people.
  • Experienced advisers help entrepreneurs with the financial support available from our own loan funds.
  • An outreach team uses the lessons and experience of enterprise to develop managers and leaders in the voluntary sector.
  • PNE manages the Shell LiveWIRE youth enterprise programmes in the UK, and internationally.
  • Drawing on this experience, economic development consultancy has been provided - both in the UK, and in over 40 other countries around the world.
PNE Presentation Graphic For more facts about PNE Group view our pdf presentation (use arrow keys).
PNE Websites
Shell LiveWIRE interactive website that helps young people develop their ideas about starting a business.
Shell LiveWIRE International - youth enterprise in over 21 countries.
Information about all incubator developments run by PNE subsidiary North East Workspace.
Website for people working in the voluntary sector who want to develop their skills and qualifications.
Information about Design Works facilities and services.
Annual Reports