Sunderland FirstFree coffee mornings supporting local venues across the city.
Fourth Thursday of each month
What to expect?
- 9:30
Grab a coffee and get networking
Doors open. Buy a coffee, get a welcome from a host and fall into easy conversation with other local owners and business leaders.
- 10:00
Hear about more opportunities and support
A quick five-minute word on the opportunities open to you: free trade trips to London, funding support and celebrating members' businesses.
- 10:05
Carry on networking
Straight back to conversations. No pitches, no referral quotas, and you can drop in or slip out whenever suits.
- 11:00
Wrap up and follow up
Finish your conversations, swap details and head off with time to send your follow-ups before lunch.
What’s coming up in Sunderland?
Every Sunderland First coffee morning is free to attend and open to all businesses. Fourth Thursday of each month, at a different local venue each month.
New dates are announced soon. Follow us on Eventbrite or check back shortly.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost?
Nothing. The events are completely free: no membership, no fees. Just buy your own coffee to support the local venues.
Do I need to book?
Yes please. Booking a free ticket on Eventbrite helps us and the venue know numbers. If you can no longer make it, cancel your ticket so someone else can come.
Can I come on my own?
Most people do. A host will say hello when you arrive and introduce you to someone, so you're never left standing alone.
Is it salesy?
No. There are no elevator pitches, no referral quotas and no pressure to sell. It's an informal coffee and a chat with other local business people.
Who is it for?
Anyone in business: owners, founders, freelancers, side-hustlers, or people still thinking about starting. All sectors welcome.
Where in Sunderland is it held?
The venue rotates each month to support different local independents around the city. The exact venue and address are on each event's Eventbrite page.
Who makes this possible?
Free events stay free because of the sponsors behind them. Thank you.
Come along to the next one
New Sunderland dates are announced soon. Every coffee morning is free, friendly, and open to anyone in business.
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