A Real Living Wage for the North East

Join us for an inspiring event in North Shields!

We invite you to a special gathering where we’ll explore the impact of the Living Wage movement on improving working conditions across the North East.

Celebrate the achievements of the Living Wage City campaigns in Sunderland and Newcastle as we come together to transform our region into a Living Wage Region!

What to Expect

• Hear from accredited Living Wage Employers who are going above and beyond to support their teams.
• Listen to leaders from local communities share their powerful stories about the challenges of low pay and job insecurity.
• Discover the vital link between low wages and child poverty and how we can make a difference together.
• Learn about the benefits businesses have gained by committing to the real Living Wage.

Get Involved!

This is a fantastic opportunity to find out how you can contribute to uplifting businesses, communities, and our local economy.

Featured Speakers

• Kim McGuinness, Mayor, North East Combined Authority
• Katherine Chapman, Director, Living Wage Foundation
• Amanda Bailey, Director, North East Child Poverty Commission
• Alison Dunn, Chief Executive, Society Matters
• Sarah Dewar, Chief People Officer, Everyturn Mental Health
• James Bunting, Chief Executive, Leighton Group
• Councillor Michael Mordey, Leader of Sunderland Council
• Councillor Karen Kilgour, Leader of Newcastle City Council
• Ben Thomas, Head of Reward, Newcastle Building Society
• Nigel Featham, Managing Director, Go North East
• Steven Parker, Managing Director, Phonetic Digital
• Lloyd Taylor, VP Group Reward, Sage

Register now to join us for an engaging and insightful event. Together, we can create a brighter future for the North East! We can’t wait to see you there!

Please travel by public transport if possible

Public Transport

• the nearest Metro stop and the bus station are at North Shields - Nile Street, NE29 0BH – approximately a 7 minute walk from the venue
• The bus routes along or near Albion Road West include:
• Go North East Coaster 1, Go North East 317, Go North East North Tyne Rockets 353, Arriva 306

Car Travel

The church has a small car park, please keep this free for people with reduced mobility

Please note that street parking near to the venue is permit only. There's parking at Norfolk Street or at the Beacon, a 10 minute walk from the venue

Accessibility

There is level access into and within the building. The building has a hearing loop

Catering

Tea and coffee will be provided with dairy and plant milk options

Snacks will be provided including gluten free and dairy free options

Host or Publisher Living Wage Foundation