Reach

Plus

WHAT IS REACH PLUS?

REACH Plus is a business development fund for ambitious, market-ready North East-based SMEs working in film and TV, designed to support strategic business and product development activity that will drive significant growth and impact.

The fund is intended for companies with a clear commercial strategy, a proven track record, and the ambition to deliver meaningful change – not only for their own business, but for the wider North East screen industry.

We are looking for game-changing, global, and innovative activity that will deliver measurable results, create jobs, and attract new business and investment into the region.

Read the full guidelines here.

Awards range from £5,000 to £25,000 and must be match funded.

If you are seeking funding under £5,000, please consider our REACH fund.

All funding is paid retrospectively and can only be used for external spend. It cannot be used for internal costs, overheads, or wages.

With only four awards available this year, make sure your application is clear, strategic, ambitious, and demonstrates maximum impact on your business and the wider North East.

All applications will be assessed together at the end of each round by a panel of external assessors.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Before you apply, make sure you have:

▪️ A completed Application Form with a detailed proposal explaining how the funding will be game changing for your business
▪️ A completed Business Eligibility Form
▪️ Evidence of Match Funding
▪️ Copies of any Certificates of Training mentioned in Section J of the application form
▪️ A recent Financial Statement and your company’s Memorandum & Articles of Association
▪️ Proof of your North East Registered Business Address

Send all of this to reach@northeastscreen.org.

2025–26 APPLICATION ROUNDS

📅 Round 1
Launch: 7th April
Closing Date: 2nd May
Award Decisions by: 6th June

📅 Round 2
Launch: 30th June
Closing Date: 25th July
Award Decisions by: 22nd August

📅 Round 3
Launch: 22nd September
Closing Date: 17th October
Award Decisions by: 14th November

📅 Round 4
Launch: 5th January
Closing Date: 30th January
Award Decisions by: 27th February

If you apply in between rounds, your application will be saved and added to the next round for assessment.

If you have not had a 1-2-1 meeting with the Talent and Business Development team, contact: development@northeastscreen.org.