North East Freelance Network

Empowering freelancers to work smarter, together

North East Freelance Network Membership

We are a regional membership community for freelancers who want to build a thriving, sustainable business.

Get access to monthly coworking, workshops, non-cheesy networking, expert talks and a private Slack channel – all designed to take your freelance business to the next level.

How does it work?

Sign up for a Pro membership for just £12.99/month and gain access to our exclusive perks designed to elevate your freelance career.

Enjoy invites to monthly coworking days, non-cheesy networking events, and practical workshops led by industry experts. Stay productive with regular virtual coworking sessions and connect with a supportive community where you can get advice from fellow freelancers who understand the challenges of self-employment.

You’ll also get a spot in our vetted freelance directory and the opportunity feature in a Q&A profile.

Why become a member?

Attend practical workshops and expert-led industry talks designed to help you thrive and build a sustainable freelance career.

Showcase your expertise with a public directory listing and feature in our Freelancer Focus Q&A series to boost your visibility.

Collaborate with fellow freelancers, form project teams, and access paid freelance job opportunities through our network.

Leverage our private Slack channel to ask questions, swap skills, and share advice with an engaged community of peers.​

Connect with a strong, supportive network of freelancers in the North East who understand the challenges and triumphs of freelance life.

Access accountability and encouragement from other freelancers, ensuring you stay on track and achieve your goals.

Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to a space where you can grow your career, share ideas, and find support—all without the noise of pushy sales pitches, cheesy networking or clickbait. 

Join today

Sign up today to access all of this:

🗓️ Monthly coworking day

🤝 Non-cheesy, activity-based networking events

🧠 Expert talks & practical workshops

💻 Virtual coworking/live focus sessions

💬 Private Slack community

🌟 Vetted freelance directory listing

🎤 Q&A feature opportunity

Monthly

Just £12.99/month. Rolling monthly so you can cancel anytime.

Annual

Get access for a whole year for £129.90 – get 12 months for the price of 10.

If you want a listing on the directory only, submit your freelance profile here.

FAQs

Freelancers, the self-employed, sole traders, and even Directors of Limited companies – as long as you’re the only employee – who are based in North East England (including Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Tees Valley and Durham).

You can be working in any industry, sector or discipline, part-time or full-time.

An event programme that includes regular in-person coworking, networking events, and social activities to build a sense of community.

Expert-led workshops and guest speakers that will help you build a sustainable career.

Access to a private forum to ask questions, swap skills, and share advice with a community of your peers.​

Pro membership is £12.99 per month. If you choose the annual membership, you’ll get 12 months access for the price of 10. This means you get full access for a year for just £129.90 –  bringing the average cost of an event down to £3.60.

Use this website to register your membership but then most communication with you will be done via email and in the private Slack channel. Sign up for a Pro monthly or annual membership to join in.

In short, no. The aim of the membership is to foster relationships with members and forge a strong network, so we’re not selling individual event tickets at this time.

The North East Freelance Network was founded by Jade Gillham. A freelancer based in Gateshead, North East England, who specialises in SEO and PPC campaigns. She’s been self-employed for over 6 years. 

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