Assist Women's Network
We network, we support businesses, we share our skills, we learn, we empower each other, we are Tees Valley Business Women.
Welcome to Assist
Assist is a Tees Valley based organisation, set up in 2009, allowing women in business to grow professionally through a strong network of like-minded women. Together we can stand shoulder to shoulder, helping ourselves and each other to build better and stronger businesses in a supportive environment.
Our Core Values
WE ARE... EMPOWERING
Together we ‘Assist’ and encourage women to grow in their professional and personal life. We take an active role in supporting Tees Valley women.
WE ARE... BOLD
Encouraging our members to take calculated risks, experiment and reach beyond boundaries. Be brave. Be courageous.
WE HAVE... A VISION
We have hope for the business and professional women of the Tees Valley and the next generation. We empower the collective voice of Assist.
WE ARE... A COMMUNITY
We collaborate, share knowledge and learn. We are respectful, honest, and ethical through inclusivity and accessibility. We operate with integrity and a genuine desire to move women forward.
WE...RECOGNISE AND CELEBRATE
We spotlight achievements of Tees Valley women, encourage them to shout about their successes. We understand the challenges and hurdles, offering a framework for support.
Upcoming Events
Take a look at the wide range of different events we host and book your place!
Our Team
Here are just a few of our amazing volunteers who make Assist possible
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Our News
News and stories from our events, our members and what's happening in the Tees Valley...
Assist Social
Are you ready to join the conversation?
Informal, friendly and welcoming to all - why not try one of our ways to connect socially?
Assist Goodwill Ambassador
The Assist Goodwill Ambassador is an advocate for a 12-month period. The role recognises, showcases and celebrates role models across all sectors, ethnicities, abilities and regions.
We are proud to gain support from our business and professional community
Testimonials
I found Assist through a love of books and a desire for personal development but what I discovered was so much more. Whatever you come to Assist for it will benefit all aspects of your life; personal, professional and community...
I couldn't have been made to feel more welcome, I felt like I'd been part of this network for months, not a matter of minutes! Following on from that I attended the regional event, and again it was really supportive, full of like-minded women rooting for each other...
Since joining Assist I have been invited to events including Hidden Women of Teesside, where I had the chance to network with local business women and build contacts. I felt very welcomed and part of something supportive of where I'm at today and what I'm trying to achieve...
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