Are you a freelancer or consultant working in the Charity sector in North East England?

Join us for our co-working/slow networking meet-ups!

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This informal, relaxed day is all about co-working and slow networking. Whether you’re tackling your to-do list, brainstorming ideas, or just looking to share experiences with like-minded professionals, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming community here.

We host these events every 2 months at the back of the café in One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle, on the second Thursday of that month, from 9:30 am to 4pm.

Drop in for the whole day or just a couple of hours - whatever works best for you!

It’s free to come, but we do ask you to book a spot so we can make sure there’s space for everyone. The event dates and booking links are further down this page. Sign up to hear new dates.

So, grab your laptop, your notebook, or just yourself, and come along for a day of connection, collaboration, and creativity. We can’t wait to see you there!

Thanks
From your host
Carrie Brookes

Why did I set this up?

The truth is working as a freelancer can sometimes feel lonely! While there are plenty of networking events for businesses and charities, there’s a gap for us freelancers and consultants who support them.

I wanted to create a space to bring people together – whether you’re looking for collaboration, conversation, or just a sense of community. It’s also a chance to see who else is out there working in this incredible sector and to build connections to inspire and support us all.

Questions?

Get in touch at carrie@carriebrookes.co.uk

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

13 November 2025

Last one before the end of 2025.

We’ll use the lunchtime chat slot to reflect back on how the year has gone for you freelance-wise, and any plans/dreams for 2026.

Book your place and we’ll reserve you a seat.

Book now

8 January 2026

Drag yourself out of the house, wrap up warm and join us for the first one of 2026.

We’ll try and remember our passwords, what we’re supposed to be doing, and how to string a sentence together.

NOTE - our usual hub space at the back of the cafe is not available, so we’re in a small meeting room to the left of the cafe. The good news it will be warmer for those of us who remember last January’s freezing one!

Coming soon

Again the hub isn’t available so we’re in a smaller meeting room to the left of the cafe.

Join us for co-working and slow networking - think chats, coffees, bit of work and generally a relaxed atmosphere with fellow charity freelancers.

12 March 2026

Coming soon

Back in our usual hub space at the back of the cafe!

Join us for co-working and slow networking - think chats, coffees, bit of work and generally a relaxed atmosphere with fellow charity freelancers.

Join us for co-working and slow networking - think chats, coffees, bit of work and generally a relaxed atmosphere with fellow charity freelancers.

Join us for co-working and slow networking - think chats, coffees, bit of work and generally a relaxed atmosphere with fellow charity freelancers.

Join us for co-working and slow networking - think chats, coffees, bit of work and generally a relaxed atmosphere with fellow charity freelancers.

14 May 2026

Coming soon

9 July 2026

Coming soon

10 September 2026

Coming soon

12 November 2026

Coming soon

TBC December 2026

Pencilling in a reminder we’ll be having a Christmas meal! No colleagues for a work Christmas do? No problem - come join us as we make our own festive fun.

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