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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Creative Growth Finance offers loans of £100k–£1m to established UK creative businesses, supporting investment in new IP, people, technology, equipment and expansion. 💸 Check your eligibility: investment.wearecreative.uk/cgf-eligibil...

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

How do you maximise community growth in a fast-changing world? Join us with TokenTraxx next week to find out 🔍 📅 23 September 🕛 12pm 📍Online Secure your free spot 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future...

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

London creatives, here's one for your calendar 💫 Ralph is bringing the creative community together for its next Ralph Yard Party bringing people together to meet the team & connect with fellow creatives 🎨

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

How can the Government unlock investment opportunities for creative businesses? Our latest research forms part of a Creative Industries Sector Plan commitment to an industry-led 'single front door' initiative for creative firms to access information on how to unlock private investment 👇

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Fancy winning a £100 Amazon voucher? First, we need your help to shape the future of Creative UK 💭 All respondents will be entered into the prize draw. Survey closes 31 July 2026. Take the survey - form.jotform.com/261324279232...

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We started the week strong with another Creative UK Connects event, this time in Manchester 🙌 Chief Executive Emily Cloke had the opportunity to meet those in our North West network. It was brilliant to see so many Creative UK members come - from @manmetuni.bsky.social to @barclaysuk.bsky.social 💫

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

In one of our Member Spotlights, we caught up with the Founder of Games Leadership, Melissa Phillips, to explore how they're supporting the people behind the UK's games industry through leadership development, collaboration and skills sharing 🎮 🔗 wearecreative.uk/members-spotlight-games-leadership

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Last week @filminengland.bsky.social team brought the South West screen community together at @bristolbeacon.bsky.social for the latest Industry Mixer. Crew, studios, suppliers & partners came together to connect, share ideas & discuss the opportunities & challenges facing the film & TV sector

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Our latest #EDI case study- we interviewed Fiona Evans, CEO of @intofilmni.bsky.social & Sean Boyle, lead of #ScreenWorks to learn more about how they provide hands-on experience, industry insight & practical routes into screen careers for young people 🔗 diversity.wearecreative.uk/case-studies...

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We're proud to join the UK AI Adoption Coalition, bringing cross-sector organisations together to drive responsible AI adoption across the UK economy with @techuk.bsky.social Read more 🔗 www.techuk.org/resource/uk-... #UKAICoalition #AIAdoption

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We have been deeply saddened to hear of Kanya King's passing. Kanya was the founder of the Mobo Awards, a champion of Black musicians and an individual who made a lasting impact on British culture.

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

@universitypress.cambridge.org 's Bennett School of Public Policy has released a new report examining how better data and targeted investment can unlock the creative sector’s full potential 📈

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

AI adoption in the creative industries is already happening. But the biggest barriers aren’t lack of interest, they’re time, governance, skills, client trust, and capacity. Our new report explores how creative SMEs are actually navigating AI adoption in practice. 🔗https://hubs.ly/Q04k28Ys0

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The creative community that has supported over 30,000 writers since lockdown ✍️ Meet London Writers Salon - a global writing community helping people tap into their creativity on the page, from screenplays, to poetry to journalling. We caught up with founders, Parul Bavishi and Matt Trinetti ⬇️

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Creative skills need long-term investment. At the launch of new Creative Industries Skills Audits from Creative PEC and Work Advance, the message was clear: the sector needs a more joined-up system; supporting lifelong learning, tackling gaps, and unlocking growth. 🔗 pec.ac.uk/research_rep...

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

What does meaningful EDI action look like in practice? GENiE is an online database of over 400 projects across 27 countries in Europe supporting with gender equality in music We interviewed founder Grace Goodwin to learn how this EDI activity manifests as her version of activism hubs.ly/Q04gdKB30

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Wake The Tiger set out to build something different; an immersive world that blends storytelling, art and experience in a way audiences had not seen before. As they prepare to open a new site in London and mark their exit from the Creative UK portfolio, CEOs share how that vision became a reality ⬇️

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Creative Enterprise have welcomed their 2026 Foundations cohort 🎉 This year’s cohort brings together 18 forward‑thinking entrepreneurs working across film, TV, games, digital content and immersive production. Find out more about the creative businesses - read.wearecreative.uk/creative-ent...

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We are hiring! 📢 Creative UK is looking for a Partnership Development (Membership) Officer to join our Partnerships team and support the growth of our national membership network. More info ⬇️

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Arts Bournemouth takes its fashion showcase to London today & tomorrow. A strong reminder that regional creative education feeds national industries, and that tomorrow’s talent is already making work worth watching. 📰 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2605130...

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

War Horse is galloping back to its home at Creative UK member, the @nationaltheatre.org.uk Nearly 20 years after its debut, the award-winning production comes home after being seen by 8.8 million people worldwide, a landmark of British theatre! 📰 www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/...

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

What does it take to become an #IntimacyCoordinator? @filminengland.bsky.social spoke to intimacy professionals working across some of the biggest productions to discover what the role truly involves. 🔗 www.filminginengland.co.uk/inside-the-w... Photo credit: Focus Features #filmandTV #production

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Creative UK is thrilled to announce the new members joining our #UKCouncil as we kick off activity for the 2026-28 term. They join existing voices on the Council to focus energy on driving forward commitments within the Sector Plan. 🔗 hubs.ly/Q04b8cbh0 #culturalsector #creativeindustries

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Free webinar: Unlocking the UK Creative Economy: Markets, Models & International Partners 📆Thursday 12 March 9am-10am Get practical insight into the UK’s funding landscape, partnership pathways & real-world perspectives from international creative businesses 🔗 hubs.ly/Q045_k4T0 #FreeWebinar

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Investment follows the stories we tell That was the message opening our #BigSummit26 in Cornwall & Devon, the final stop in our Summit series at the Maritime Museum Cornwall. Creative founders, investors and regional leaders came together to showcase the South West’s growing creative economy!✨

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Big win for #Yorkshire as Production Park’s (Creative UK member) screen and stage #production campus is confirmed to expand by 70,000sq ft 🎬 The planned development will provide two new studios, expanded training and education facilities, and more. 🔗 Read more: www.insidermedia.com/news/yorkshi...

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Creative UK doesn’t just advocate for the #creativeindustries – we invest in them 💸 Through our Creative Growth Finance fund, we’ve invested £31m into creative businesses. Discover investor opportunities in our new Investor Connect hub: invest.wearecreative.uk #CreativeInvestment

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Incredible spotlight from Adam,director of West Yorkshire business Sticks and Glass, discussing their wins and challenges of their post-production facility 💡 Read more about how we have supported them 🔗 www.wearecreative.uk/we-feel-like... #BigSummit26 #CreativeUK

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Important discussion in Hall One with Sir Chris Bryant & Baronness Shriti Vadera discussing the value and risks in the creative industries 💡💸 Find out more about today's speakers 🔗 summit.wearecreative.uk/speakers #BigSummit26 #CreativeIndustries

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

We’re thrilled to be starting the day announcing a new £45 million finance package for the creative industries at today’s Investment Summit! Stephen Welton from British Business Bank and Permanent Secretary, Susannah Storey are among the policy and sector leaders speaking at today’s Summit.

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Good morning from #BigSummit26 🌞 Today at King’s Place, creatives, investors and policymakers come together to celebrate the extraordinary investment potential of the UK’s creative industries! With live pitches to regional showcases and big conversations about growth. Let’s get started! 💸

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. That’s why it’s always been important to us to support creatives from different regions across the UK. We’ve supported over 5,200 creative businesses in regions up and down the country over the past five years, from Plymouth to the North East

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Welcoming our new CEO, Emily Cloke! We’re thrilled to announce that the former Senior Diplomat who championed the UK’s creative industries in Hollywood, will join us from May as our next Chief Executive.

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

We’ve invested over £31 million into creative businesses since 2020! It’s been an eventful five years to say the least. There have been 5,200 SMEs supported, programmes in eight regions, hundreds of events, hustings, A lister partnerships and so much more.

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - which arrived in cinemas last week - is a reminder of the power of UK storytelling, talent and locations 💥

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Regions encouraged to bid for Creative Clusters funding 💡 Regions are offered the opportunity to replicate Liverpool City's success after it was awarded nearly £7 million in 2024 as the UK's leading music innovation and technology cluster. Follow the thread for more info ⬇️

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Creative Enterprise are hosting Future Proofing Content - an online session for #creativebusinesses and #freelancers who are looking to strengthen their digital strategy in a fast-changing digital landscape. Register for the session - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-pro... #OnlineWorkshop

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

What has been happening with #CreativeUK members this month? Follow the thread to find out about creative news happening in our network ⬇️ Explore Membership 🔗 membership.wearecreative.uk #Membership #CreativeIndustries

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Kicking off the Create South East summit 🎉 An exciting lineup meeting businesses who have taken part in the regional support programmes. We'll be hearing pitches, viewing the businesses expos, and ending with a keynote from the British Business Bank ✨️💸 #CreativeBusinesses #CreateGrowthProgramme

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Culture isn't a "nice to have", It's one of the UK's least recognised growth engines. Analysis from our recently published paper shows that publicly funded arts and culture generated more than £3 of economic value for every £1 of public investment ⬇️

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Our most downloaded report? Unleashing Creativity, which was downloaded a whopping 1,096 times. Check out the links to read them again ⬇️ Public view of Creative UK reports www.wearecreative.uk/champion/pub... Creative UK members portal: portal.wearecreative.uk/membership/r...

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

In 12 months, we published 8 original reports and papers. Including Unleashing Creativity; Forging Freelance Futures; Benchmarking Leadership Diversity in the Creative and Cultural Industries; and Culture as Growth Infrastructure.

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

2025 has been a record year for engagement with the Discover Creative Careers programme and industry involvement 🎉 In November, a DCMS-led campaign helped change perceptions of creative careers among young people from working-class backgrounds, running in tandem with Discover! Creative Careers Month

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Read the report: report.wearecreative.uk/culture-as-g...

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Findings from academic research, alongside insights presented during the evidence sessions, demonstrate that the case for more strategic long-term investment could be made if there were better systems in place to measure the true economic impact of culture.

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

This original paper draws on qualitative evidence gathered in two national evidence sessions led by Creative UK – in which academics and over 30 sector leaders presented evidence that cultural investment already delivers strong returns.

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

In our new report, ‘Culture as Growth Infrastructure,’ we draw on qualitative evidence that highlights how culture is key to the UK’s sustainable economic growth.

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

[…] from policy to practice, as well as our wider work on leadership diversity, industry access, and diverse creative business development & growth. New EDIAG members join from January, alongside the group’s existing members. 🔗 www.wearecreative.uk/edi-advisory...

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Creative UK has refreshed its #EDI Advisory Group, strengthening our commitment to embedding EDI across our organisation and wider sector. The group’s 12 new members bring an additional wealth of insights and experience, renewing Creative UK’s focus on embedding EDI […]

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