Funding

Could your next web design, digital marketing or branding project be part-funded?

Grant funding
for North East
businesses

One Design Group actively searches for grant funding opportunities across the North East, helping businesses access up to 40–50% of the project cost through a range of regional business support programmes.

We believe that every ambitious business should be able to invest in the brand, website and marketing it deserves. That is why we actively monitor and register with funding bodies across the North East, so we can help clients access grants that reduce the cost of a project, or allow them to upscale the scope and include more.

In the past, we have helped clients secure between 40% and 50% of their project value through regional funding programmes. That could mean a £5,000 website project costs closer to £2,500, or that a £4,000 brand project becomes a more comprehensive £6,000–£8,000 programme for the same net investment.

Funding is not a discount. It is a genuine opportunity to do more, invest more confidently and achieve a stronger commercial result.

What projects
can be
funded?

If you are considering a website, brand, marketing or digital project, it is worth finding out whether funding could reduce the cost or allow you to do more.

Book a free 30-minute call and we will help you understand what may be available and what project would create the strongest commercial return.

Funding programmes in the North East typically support projects that bring in external expertise to help a business grow, improve or become more resilient. In practice, this has included:

Project type
Example
Website redesign
Rebuilding a website to improve enquiries, search visibility and conversion.
Brand strategy & identity
Creating or refreshing a brand to improve recognition, trust and commercial positioning.
Ecommerce development
Building or improving a WooCommerce or Shopify store to support online sales.
SEO & search visibility
Improving Google rankings and AI search visibility to generate more organic traffic.
Digital marketing campaigns
Planning and launching Google Ads, Meta Ads, email or social campaigns.
Marketing consultancy & audits
Reviewing current marketing activity and creating a practical growth plan.
AI and automation
Identifying and implementing practical AI tools to improve marketing efficiency.
Print and brand collateral
Creating brochures, sales literature and branded materials to support growth.
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Call 0191 259 1234

It's what our
 clients say
that matters

“We’ve worked with Matt and the team for years, first through Halogen Creative and now at One Design Group. Coming from outside the marketing world, we’ve asked plenty of questions and never once felt like a nuisance. They’re patient and generous with their knowledge, and the quality of the work speaks for itself. Professional, responsive and genuinely easy to work with. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”

John Hibbert, Manager

O'Brien Self Storage

“I’ve worked with Andrew and the team for a good few years now on my web design and digital marketing and honestly can’t fault them. Andrew’s got a brilliant eye for design and pays real attention to detail. He took the time to properly understand my business, my clients and what my competitors are doing, and it shows. My website looks great and does exactly what I need it to.”

Sheila Robinson, Director

Dermafinity
“One Design Group has transformed our online marketing and sales. Their creativity and design work has helped to build our brand and provide an excellent experience to our customers online. One Design Group”s technical development and support service is superb, and has enabled us to streamline our booking process and reduce admin time. We”re delighted with our new website and people are really noticing the difference in our brand and online offering. Thanks One Design Group.”

Michael Shepherd, Executive Treasurer

Blackpool Magic Convention
“One Design Group created a new website and series of marketing collateral to help support our companies growth. The results have been spectacular and they”ve delivered exactly what we needed. We”re now getting serious enquiries and attracting exactly the sort of business and clients that we were aiming for. Highly recommend for design and marketing that gets results.”

Michael Nice, Managing Director

Bellmac
“NE Youth are delighted with the quality of service provided by One Design Group and your work will prove to be a valuable element of our engagement strategy with young people.”

Jon Niblo, Chief Executive

NE Youth
“One Design Group has provided us with a comprehensive range of services, from packaging design and website development to digital marketing. Every project has been delivered to an exceptional standard, combining creativity, professionalism, and reliability. We have always been impressed by the quality of their work and would highly recommend their services.”

Stuart Ashman, CEO

SkinBioTherapeutics PLC
“One Design Group created our first eCommerce website, and it has been a huge success. We were impressed by their ideas from the very beginning, and they have completely transformed our online brand. Their creativity, expertise, and attention to detail have helped us establish a strong online presence, and we couldn”t be happier with the results.”

Katherine, Marketing Manager

Nicholsons Butchers
“One Design Group has ignited our digital campaign through the delivery of our new websites and marketing strategy. The sites have already attracted a number of significant contracts that we simply would not have secured without their ability to draw in the right clients and effectively convert them.”

Wayne Dobson, Managing Director

Forma-Care
“We’ve worked with One Design Group for many years and have always been impressed by their ideas and creativity. They take time to ensure they fully understand your business and objectives, before delivering your campaign. The outcome always provides an excellent return on investment. Importantly, whilst they”re prepared to challenge ideas they are a pleasure to work with.”

Stephen Connolly, Business Development

STCS
“You involved me throughout the process and it was an absolute pleasure working with a creative team who remained focused on the overall objectives and were not simply looking to create a pretty website. Form, function and message were very much considered in equal measure.”

Anthony Kippax, Development Director

Callerton Kitchens
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One Design Group

We are a North East brand and digital growth specialist helping businesses maximise opportunities through the perfect blend of web, design and AI driven marketing.

Brand, Web, Creative, Growth Marketing, AI & Automation, IT Support

Our Services

From brand identity to full digital platforms, we offer a complete suite of creative and digital services designed to help North East businesses grow.

Brand Strategy, Websites, Growth Marketing, AI, Creative Design, IT Support

Brand Strategy & Identity

Is your brand clear enough to be chosen? We create identities, messaging and brand systems that build recognition, trust and consistency across every touchpoint.

Logo & Visual Identity, Brand & Rebranding, Brand Guidelines, Social Media Branding, Trademark Registration

Websites & Digital Platforms

We build websites that work as hard as you do. From brochure sites to full ecommerce platforms, every site we deliver is fast, optimised and built to convert.

Brochure Websites, Ecommerce, Mobile Apps, Bespoke Development, AI Chat Bots

Growth Marketing Campaigns

We plan and run campaigns that generate real leads and measurable return. Paid, organic or both — we align every channel to your growth goals.

Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, Email Marketing, Social Media Management

AI, Automation & Insight

We help businesses use AI and automation to work smarter, move faster and make better decisions. From opportunity reviews to full implementation, we make it practical.

AI Marketing, AI Opportunity Reviews, Marketing Automation, Reporting & Analytics

Creative, Graphic & Print Design

Design that communicates clearly and looks the part. We produce creative work across digital and print that reflects your brand and gets your message across.

Graphic Design, Brochures, Marketing Collateral, Advertising, Packaging

Digital Support, IT & Optimisation

Ongoing support that keeps your digital presence running smoothly. From site recovery to managed IT, we handle the technical side so you can focus on the work.

Website Recovery, UX & Conversion, Managed IT Support via One IT

About One Design Group

Formed from the merger of Halogen Creative and One IT Support, we bring together creative, digital and technology expertise under one roof in North Shields.

Our Story, Values, North East Agency

Leadership Team

Meet the people behind ODG — a team of strategists, creatives and digital specialists with decades of combined experience helping North East businesses grow.

Strategy, Creative, Digital, Technology, Marketing

Our Work

From brand identity to full digital platforms, explore how we have helped businesses across the North East stand out, get found and grow.

Brand, Web, Creative, Campaigns, AI

Gallery

A showcase of our creative output across brand, web, print and digital — work that we are proud of and clients that we are proud to work with.

Brand Identity, Web Design, Print, Digital, Photography

Sectors We Work In

We work with businesses across a wide range of sectors including construction, professional services, hospitality, retail, renewables and more.

Construction, Professional Services, Hospitality, Retail, Renewables, Healthcare

News & Insight

The latest thinking from the ODG team on brand, web, digital marketing and AI — practical insight you can actually use in your business.

Brand, Web, SEO, AI, Marketing Strategy, Industry News

Funding Support

There may be funding available to support your next web, design or marketing project. Find out what is available and how ODG can help you access it.

Growth Funding, Digital Grants, North East Business Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about working with ODG — from process and timelines to costs and ongoing support.

Process, Timelines, Costs, Support, Getting Started

Get in Touch

Ready to start a conversation? Reach us by phone, email or fill in the contact form and we will get back to you as quickly as we can.

hello@onedesigngroup.co.uk, 0191 259 1234, 17 Northumberland Square, North Shields