A Seat at the Table

Create the Change

A Seat at the Table (ASATT) will empower Tees Valley women & girls to lead the way to a brighter future for our area.

of leadership positions in the North East across private and public sector are held by women – broadly in line with the rest of the UK

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gap in pay between North East women and national average – we get paid less than almost every other region

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of employed women in the North East are Managers, Directors, or Senior Officials – the lowest in the country

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of UK venture capital funding goes to female entrepreneurs – the North East has the lowest number of female founded high growth enterprises

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A Seat at the Table Project

Is ASATT for me?

ASATT is an 18-month project running from October 2024 until March 2026 with a mission to build a community of leaders and aspiring leaders to educate, inspire and support each other in creating change for women and their families across the Tees Valley.

EXPERIENCED LEADERS

You’re driving change, want to make a change, or are passionate about empowering the next wave of leaders to make a real impact.

Whether you’re in business, charities, local government, or the public sector, your experience matters.

We will increase your visibility and shine a spotlight on you!

Join us to create the change.

MALE ALLIES

You know that empowering women and girls to take their seat at the table is key to shaping a brighter future for the Tees Valley.

Whether you’re working or studying, your support will make the difference we need. We will amplify your voice as an advocate for diversity and inclusion!

Stand with us to create the change.

ASPIRING LEADERS

You’re driven to make a difference - for yourself and for our women and families of the future.

Whether you’re studying in FE/HE or starting your career, with ambitions to lead, your passion fuels progress.

You can’t be what you can’t see. We will help you to see, be seen and take real action!

Together, we’ll create the change.

How do i get involved?

Be educated

Register for our Spotlight panel discussions on the avenues for change via Eventbrite. With only six events between October 2024 and March 2026, these are not to be missed. Follow Assist Women’s Network on Eventbrite to be the first to grab your tickets!

Be inspired

Attend a Spotlight panel and unlock registrations for intimate Leaders Lunches and Dinner Debates—where you’ll join Tees Valley leaders to explore how to create the change.

Be connected

Spotlight panel attendees gain exclusive access to leaders and leadership opportunities across the Tees Valley. We’re actively seeking leadership roles to share with our ASATT community, so they can take their seat at the table and create the change. Have a vacancy? Let us know, and we’ll feature it at our next event!