What’s Up?
ON THE UP exists to help improve people’s lives and the lives of their families in the North East. Previously known as Upstart Enterprise CIC, we were founded in 2019 by leading marketer and proud Geordie, Vicki Stone.
We bring hope, positivity and practical help to encourage individuals be the best that they can be. Inspiring NEntrpreneurs to overcome any barriers they may face, rise up and turn their ideas into thriving businesses.
Our values
NEVER give up.
We're delighted to announce that On The Up has secured two years of funding to launch a new employability, skills and wellbeing programme for unemployed women in Kenton and surrounding areas, starting in Autumn 2026.
We're delighted to have partnered with Pearson Engineering to pilot our schools enterprise programme with Year 4 pupils for the very first time. Despite the summer heatwave, the pupils at Atkinson Road Primary School showed
On The Up is delighted to have received a Grassroots Grant from Groundwork UK, made possible thanks to players of the People's Postcode Lottery and awarded through the Postcode Neighbourhood Trust. This funding has enabled
A big thanks to all our funders, service users and organisations who support us in schools and our community groups. 2025 was a great year. You can read our full impact report here On The
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We're delighted to announce that On The Up has secured two years of funding to launch a new employability, skills and wellbeing programme for unemployed women in Kenton and surrounding areas, starting in Autumn 2026.
