MIPIM 2024 — the role of real estate in sustainable regional development
Here, our Partners Helen Brown and Krista Powell reflect on the themes of this year’s international real estate investment conference and its alignment with True North.
Creating places fit for the future — ensuring everyone’s voices are heard in placemaking and regeneration
Here, Edwina Hewson — co-chair of our True North advisory council working group on purpose and social impact — explores the idea of inclusive placemaking.
Planit — a regional pioneer of regenerative practices
Planit is an urban and rural place design practice with an ecological mindset, and a passion for nature recovery, innovation, people and climate resilience.
Breaking down barriers — the vital importance of apprenticeships
Get an insight into our work as part of the Breaking Down Barriers to Law parliamentary taskforce, which aims to increase opportunities for young people looking to start a legal career. It's all part of our commitment to people, skills and the future.
Breaking down barriers — read our report
Learn more about how we're championing outreach, access, recruitment and progression to support those from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds looking to kick-start their careers in law.
How the north can drive a resurgence of VC investment in 2024
We believe that if you're seeking out the VC investment recovery in 2024, the North is a good place to start. Here's why.
Can we take the North to Net Zero? Why 2024 could be the year of the B Corp
We’ve seen so much progress across the North already. Here’s a look ahead to what 2024 might have in store.
Watch the highlights from our launch event
Our True North launch event — held at our Manchester office on 14 September 2023 — brought together influential leaders and voices from across the region, outlining the key challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in uniting Northern communities and businesses.
Why regional policy hasn't worked
Our CEO Robert White offers his perspective on the UK's regional challenges.
Where we grow — understanding the sectors driving the North’s success
Kelly Weston, COO of The Data City, analyses innovation in Northern cities.
Northern Star — The University of Sheffield AMRC
The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre focuses on driving digitalisation, sustainability and skills development in the UK manufacturing landscape.
Opportunity in the North is abundant when you know where to look
Tarnia Elsworth, Co-founder and Director of TP Financial Solutions, discusses the future of towns like Morecambe.
Northern Star — Regeneration Brainery
Regeneration Brainery is a Greater Manchester based social enterprise with a mission to revolutionise the property and construction sector.
Embracing nature for resilient urban development
Faye Durkin, Head of Ecology and Natural Capital (North) at Greengage, considers how we include nature in our future cities.
True North: Northern Star — The Prince’s Trust
For nearly 50 years, The Prince’s Trust has transformed the lives of young people facing disadvantage across the UK.
It is the civic duty of business leaders to make their cities better places to live
Pete Mills, Chair of Bradford District Place Making and Investment Partnership, calls for Bradford’s engagement in its collective success.
True North: Northern Star — Fleetsolve
Fleetsolve is a renewable power business that delivers energy security, supports the energy transition and helps to deliver on-site industrial decarbonisation across the UK and Ireland.