Since opening in 2018, Smart Works Newcastle has supported over 2000 women into employment. With 63% getting the job.

 

Welcome to Smart Works Newcastle

We support North East women into employment through the power of high quality interview clothing and coaching.

A two hour appointment at Smart Works Newcastle can give women the confidence, to fulfil their potential, get the job, and transform the trajectory of their lives.

Our service can be accessed by all women who are unemployed, aged 16+ and based in the North East.

We operate on a referral basis, partnering with organisations and charities to provide our services to women with upcoming interviews, as well as offering one-to-one career coaching to any woman who can benefit from it.

The centre is run by a close-knit staff team of 5 who are supported by over 40 dedicated volunteers and trustees.

 

 

At Smart Works Newcastle, we not only understand how daunting navigating the job market and preparing for interviews can be but we also value the power of confidence.

We are committed to making sure every person who walks through our door, leaves feeling confident in themselves, their skills sets and able to get the job.

We do this by using Fashion as a Force for Good, by providing a full interview outfit and interview preparation coaching to all clients with upcoming interviews.

If our clients are not at interview stage, we offer career coaching to help them identify the tangible next steps to securing an interview.

The mock interview was a great help. Gill, the volunteer coach helped me build my confidence and correct me on how I was answering the questions.

I truly believe its because

I came into Smart Works Newcastle that I was able to

get the job.

How to refer a client

If you’d like to refer a client for a Smart Works Newcastle appointment, we would love to help. Make a referral online, call us on 0191 691 7900, or email us at Newcastle@smartworks.org.uk

Find out more about what an appointment at Smart Works Newcastle is like here.

Smart Works is a really important tool in our tool kit at Work Coaches to help women take that extra step further to what we can offer them. We’ve had really good feedback from our customers who have used their service in regards to their confidence and feeling capable of finding the right job for them

– Sophie, Newcastle City Job Centre Plus

Donate to Smart Works Newcastle

Other ways to donate

Why not donate your time and volunteer as a Stylist, Coach or Admin Assistant. Find out more here.

Donate Your Clothes

We will always accept high-quality, nearly new clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories. Find out how you can donate.

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Donate Your Time

Your donations will allow us to reach more women, and ensure that you play a part in another woman’s success story.

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The latest

Keep up to date with the latest news from Smart Works Newcastle

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Meet our new Strategy Trustee, Lauren

Newcastle | August 21, 2024
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Meet our new Young Women’s Trustee, Sarah

Newcastle | August 21, 2024
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Join our board as Shadow Trustee

Newcastle | August 20, 2024
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We’re on the move!

Newcastle | May 28, 2024
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We are hiring a Fundraising Events Lead!

Newcastle | April 30, 2024
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New Trustee Roles

Newcastle | March 27, 2024
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Smart Works Newcastle x Hobbs Metro Centre

Newcastle | February 28, 2024
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