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Scaleup North East, delivered by RTC North, today announces Raymond James Monument as the Headline Sponsor for the inaugural Scaleup North East Alumni Awards 2026.

The partnership is underpinned by a shared vision and a belief in the vital role ambitious, growing businesses play in driving future prosperity of the North East. Raymond James Monument is a Newcastle-based wealth management business providing personalised financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, business owners, entrepreneurs, trusts and charities throughout the North East and beyond.

Gary Fawcett FCSI, Chartered Wealth Manager at Raymond James Monument, commented:

“At Raymond James Monument, we believe that ambitious, growing businesses are fundamental to the future prosperity of the North East. That is why we are delighted to support the inaugural Scaleup North East Alumni Awards 2026, organised by RTC North and Scaleup North East. 

As a team and business that is based in the North East and committed to building our own long-term future here, we recognise the importance of creating an environment where talented entrepreneurs and ambitious companies can thrive. The North East has an incredible community of entrepreneurs and business leaders with the ambition to build great companies. Growing businesses create opportunities, employment and wealth for the wider region, and the stronger those businesses become, the stronger the North East becomes. Supporting the Scaleup North East Awards is therefore a natural fit for us and reflects our long-term commitment to the people and businesses of the region.”

Taking place on Friday 16 October 2026 at Tyne Bank in Newcastle, the awards will bring together the Scaleup North East community to celebrate the businesses, founders and teams driving growth, innovation and resilience across the region.

Graham Stafford, Programme Manager at Scaleup North East, said:

“I’d like to welcome Raymond James Monument as the Headline Sponsor for the Inaugural Scale Up North East Alumni Awards 2026. Their commitment to support the awards is a clear recognition of the role Scaleup North East, delivered by RTC North, has in helping North East businesses scale and grow.

Raymond James Monument are a perfect partner as they share RTC North’s vision of ensuring the North East is a vibrant and lively place to scale and grow a business, creating opportunities and wealth throughout the region.”

The awards evening will provide an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Scaleup North East alumni, reconnect businesses from across the programme’s history and recognise the contribution ambitious businesses continue to make to the North East economy.

Tickets for the Scaleup North East Alumni Awards 2026 are on general sale. If you’d like to join us in celebrating the region’s scaleup community, visit https://scaleupnortheast.co.uk/events-article/scaleup-north-east-alumni-awards-2026 to find out more and book your place.