RTC North

Delivering economic impact by helping small businesses to innovate, compete and grow across the North of England.

Innovate

Innovation That Works, Growth That Lasts

Compete

Empowering High-Performance Teams for Sustainable Growth

Grow

Nurturing Tomorrow's Leaders, One Business at a Time

Our Impacts.

Our commitment to social values at RTC is unwavering. By fostering an inclusive, engaged, and ethically responsible community, we are paving the way for a brighter, more equitable future. We invite you to join us on this journey, to inspire and be inspired, and to make a lasting impact through our collective efforts.

£2.57 billion+
to the economy of the North

Raised funds exceeding
£500 million

Supported over
30,000
small businesses

Fostered the development of
2000+
innovative products and services.

Facilitated the inception of over
10,000
jobs.

Our work in STEM impacts
76,000 students annually
and engaging more than
1.2 million
students overall

Where we work.

Our dedicated team at RTC is the backbone of our success, strategically positioned across the north of the country. With offices in the North East, North West, and Yorkshire & Humber, our people are integral to our operations, ensuring we deliver exceptional service and innovation to our clients and communities.

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Recent Podcasts

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Alfie Joey: The Unpredictable Journey of Life

Alfie Joey: The Unpredictable Journey of Life

Join us for an episode with Alfie Joey! An artist, actor, writer, presenter, singer, and impressionist, Alfie has appeared everywhere from the Comedy Store to Coronation Street. He presented the breakfast show on Sony-nominated BBC Newcastle for many years. Now, he sits down for a cup of tea and a chat with Terry, as we uncover the story behind his success.

Andy Haddon - The Invaluable Lessons of an Entrepreneurial Adventure

Andy Haddon - The Invaluable Lessons of an Entrepreneurial Adventure

In this episode, Andy Haddon discusses his career, entrepreneurial tips, and visits from the Hairy Bikers. Andy is the director of Big River Bakery - the self-proclaimed 'Home of the stottie' is more than a place to get your bread, with the bakery offering training and opportunities and their own range of Stottie themed children's books.

Angela Macoscar: Seizing Opportunities for Success

Angela Macoscar: Seizing Opportunities for Success

We spoke with Angela Macoscar in this episode about her journey from the laboratory to becoming an innovator and seizing opportunities for success. Angela is the head of Innovation at Northumbrian Water, a company providing mains water and sewerage services across various counties in England, serving over 2.7 million customers.

Claire Paxman: Journey to Stop Chemotherapy Hair Loss

Claire Paxman: Journey to Stop Chemotherapy Hair Loss

For the first episode of series 2, Terry is joined by Claire Paxman, Director & Brand Manager of Paxman. Paxman has been pioneering scalp cooling technology for over a quarter of a century, supporting patients and aiming to minimise hair loss during chemotherapy.

Colette Safhill: A Journey from Adversity to Entrepreneurship

Colette Safhill: A Journey from Adversity to Entrepreneurship

In this episode, Colette Safhill shares her inspiring story of how her past experiences led her to entrepreneurship. Colette is the founder of Myth Drinks, an award-winning product offering alternatives to both alcoholic and energy drinks.

David Puttnam: A Career in Three Acts

David Puttnam: A Career in Three Acts

In this episode, Sir David Puttnam - a renowned film producer, educator, environmentalist, and former House of Lords member - shares his insights on being a film producer and discusses his current work in education.

Herb Kim: Keeping an Eye on Our Future

Herb Kim: Keeping an Eye on Our Future

Terry sat down with Herb Kim, founder of three TEDx events and Thinking Digital, an annual business event conference. Herb discusses educational truths, the key to creating successful events, and his journey to where he is today.

Ian Farrar: Journey of Self-Made Success!

Ian Farrar: Journey of Self-Made Success!

In this episode, we caught up with Ian Farrar to discuss his career trajectory, from nearly joining the police force to debunking career path myths and the high cost of work overload. Ian is the director of Far North, a Sales & Marketing consultancy, and the host of Industry Angels podcast. He aims to help companies achieve their growth potential on a national scale.

Jerry Hall: Mastering Brand Strategy

Jerry Hall: Mastering Brand Strategy

In this episode, Terry is joined by Jerry Hall, the Executive Chairman of Decide, the UK's longest-established, award-winning independent Creative Consultancy. Jerry shares advertising secrets, tips for getting products on supermarket shelves, and his career progression.

Joanna Feeley: Unveiling the Crucial Role of Creative Thinking

Joanna Feeley: Unveiling the Crucial Role of Creative Thinking

We caught up with Joanna Feeley to discuss her journey from New York to Newcastle, her work in trend forecasting, and her experiences at one of the largest high street retailers. Joanna is the director of TrendBible, a company focused on predicting future trends and the next big thing!

Julian Leighton: Adventures on the Orange Bus

Julian Leighton: Adventures on the Orange Bus

In this episode Julian takes us right back to the beginning, including delving into his early life, growing up in the North, being arrested for doing graffiti, his first corporate jobs, and studying for a master's degree. All these experiences contributed to how he got to where he is today, having built the Orange Bus brand and exited the business.

Liz Towns-Andrews: From Physics to Innovation

Liz Towns-Andrews: From Physics to Innovation

In this episode, Terry is joined by Liz Towns-Andrews OBE...Liz is the Head of Regional & Business Engagement at The University of Huddersfield, and talks us through her exploration of physics, the journey to a PhD and much more.

Paul Callaghan: From Birth of the Internet to Rebirth of the Fire Station

Paul Callaghan: From Birth of the Internet to Rebirth of the Fire Station

Paul Callaghan is a local business leader and the co-founder and Chair of The Leighton Group, a traditional print-based publisher that excelled from the birth of the internet. He is also on the board of trustees for Sunderland Music Arts & Culture Trust and responsible for the transformation of the Fire Station, now one of the region's premier venues.

Simon Donald: Building the VIZ Legacy

Simon Donald: Building the VIZ Legacy

Join us as Simon Donald shares his incredible journey - from selling the first issue of VIZ at just 15 years old, to achieving fame on TV, and venturing into stand-up comedy. Prepare for a fascinating conversation packed with stories, laughs, and insights.

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