Practical regeneration for Alnwick and North Northumberland
Skills, enterprise, place and housing.
Led locally, delivered in partnership.
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© 2026 Jane Coltman
About Alnwick Community Enterprise
We are a dynamic new community-led organisation established to drive inclusive growth and regeneration across Alnwick and North Northumberland.
We are established as a company limited by guarantee with charitable purpose focused on investing all we generate in community-focus outcomes.
Our Board is made up entirely of volunteers from a broad range of backgrounds and based in our community. We are passionate about leveraging investment and delivering opportunity in our part of the world.
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Current Areas of Focus for Sustainable Growth
Through engaging with a broad cross section of the community, stakeholders, employers, businesses and residents we identified four areas that are needed for sustainable growth for Alnwick and North Northumberland.
- EPIC Skills and Innovation Hub
- North Northumberland Rural Growth Hub
- The Vibrant Town Initiative
- Alnwick Business Alliance
EPIC Skills and Innovation Hub
North Northumberland Rural Growth Hub
Vibrant Town Initiative
Alnwick Business Alliance
© 2026 Jane Coltman
© 2026 Jane Coltman
© 2026 Jane Coltman
© 2026 Jane Coltman
Latest News
Catch up on what we're up to, who we're connecting with and the status of projects currently underway, together with our future plans and where we need your help, ideas and support.
Launch of Town of Culture Bid
Following a highly successful community consultation, Alnwick has officially launched its bid for Town of Culture 2028.
Over 1,000 voices from across the town, spanning ages 5 to 94, helped shape the vision, with over 80% support for the bid.
The consultation revealed strong pride in Alnwick’s heritage, a desire for a more vibrant town centre, and enthusiasm for a rich programme of music, events and cultural activity that brings the whole community together.
We expect to hear about our bid by the Summer. Though we would love to be able to progress through the Town of Culture programme, our consultation has demonstrated the level of enthusiasm for this activity and we intend to continue with our work whatever the outcome of the Town of Culture Bid.
Heritage Open Days
We are looking for businesses past and present who would be interested in getting involved in Heritage Open Days, taking place on 19th September 2026 to support the expanded programme of "The World of Work" in Alnwick.
Digital Champion Needed
Interested in gaining real digital experience while supporting your community?
ACE is looking for a volunteer to help keep our website updated and build our social media presence.
This is a great opportunity for a school/college student or anyone interested in marketing, media or digital skills to gain hands-on experience working on real projects that support Alnwick and the wider community.
Support and guidance will be provided, and the role can help build valuable experience for future study or employment.
If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, we'd love to hear from you.
© 2026 Jane Coltman
© 2026 Jane Coltman
© 2026 Jane Coltman
© 2026 Jane Coltman
1000+
Responses to Consultation on Town of Culture Bid 2028
80%
In favor of the bid
5-94
Age range of those consulted