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.

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

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.

@itvnews.bsky.social launches The Green Room with the Film & TV Charity offering freelancers workspace, mentoring, mental health training & networking between gigs. 🔗 www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/itv-part... 🗞️ @broadcastnow.bsky.social #Media #Freelancers

Artists and creative organisations from across the UK and Europe have joined forces to call for the removal of touring barriers that continue to restrict growth for the music and cultural sectors 🎉 🔗 www.ukmusic.org/news/stars-j...

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 […]

The Female Founders Conference took place in Manchester yesterday, with a recurring theme across the day; a fantastic day delivered with British Business Bank

📣 We’re #hiring 📣 a Finance Administrator to support our finance operations and keep things running smoothly across the organisation. If you’re organised, detail-focused and confident with numbers, we’d love to hear from you www.wearecreative.uk/about/jobs/ #CreativeUK #FinanceJobs

A new grassroots venues network is being created to support independent music spaces across #Manchester strengthening the pipeline for emerging artists & protecting cultural infrastructure 🎶✨ Read more www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/manches... #GrassrootsMusic #UKCulture #CreativeIndustries

Will outdated rules dim the UK’s creative spirit? 💡 The Federation of Small Businesses’ “Creating Change” report warns that creatives and small businesses need better support - from fair payment and affordable workspaces to clearer protections around copyright & AI. (Cont.)

A major new inquiry from Northern Culture APPG has been launched to unlock the North's cultural potential, exploring the region’s role in driving creative economic growth and innovation. As a delivery partner in two northern-based Create Growth Programmes (West Yorkshire & ⬇️

The Running Man was released this week, directed by legend Edgar Wright, and filmed in Glasgow - featuring iconic spots like Union Place, the SEC Aroma Armadillo, and St Vincent Street. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎥🇬🇧 📸 @scotsman.com

@therealnihal.bsky.social – tells us how his mum’s love and recital of poetry formed part of his creative origin story.     The Discover! A Career in the Creative Industries campaign highlights the affordable and accessible ways to get started in the Creative Industries 🎨

Storytelling isn’t just nice to have - it’s essential for serious climate policy 🌍 A group of 200+ creatives, authors & public figures are calling on the United Nations to lean on literature, film and music when shaping climate action. Read more 🔗 www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/creativ...

A new study by @artfund.bsky.social + @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social proves what we’ve long felt: art is good for you 🎨 Viewing original art reduces stress hormones by 22%, lowers inflammation + boosts emotional energy 💫 🔗 Read more www.artfund.org/our-purpose/... #CreativeHealth

🎬 The arts aren’t a luxury - they’re an export. At #Lab25, @aiannucci.bsky.social reminds us that the UK’s Creative Industries make up 6% of our economy and 7% of our workforce - the GDP equivalent of oil + car industries combined. 🎥 Watch more clips from the Creative UK Pavilion hubs.ly/Q03QVhV90

We welcome the Government’s decision to scrap the EBacc 🎨 a vital step towards restoring creativity and breadth in schools. But reform must go further. Creativity can’t stop at the school gates. #CreativeEducation #CreativeUK ⬇️ Full response in comments.

UNESCO has added 58 new cities to its Creative Cities Network, including the first-ever Cities of Architecture 🏙️✨ 🔗 Read more: www.wanderlustmagazine.com/news/unesco-... #UNESCO #CreativeCities #Culture #Design #Architecture

Last month, Creative UK curated a stacked three-day Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion Programme at the Labour Party Conference, showcasing the impact of creativity and tackling major policy issues - now it’s available to watch on demand! 🔂

Creative Industries businesses now make up 9.86% of UK enterprises and are growing faster than the UK economy 💸 These stats and more are included in our quarterly member-exclusive Cultural and Creative Industries Statistical Bulletin. 🔗 Read more hubs.ly/Q03Qt7SQ0 #CreativeStatistics

The Big Creative UK Investment Summit is BACK for a second year 🎉 Hosted by TV’s Steph McGovern on 17 February 2026 in #London, The Summit will celebrate the extraordinary investment potential of the UK’s #creativeindustries. More programme details and speakers to come soon!

🎥 smartavenuemedia (SAM) has secured investment from Creative UK’s Creative Growth Finance fund! The investment will help SAM: 🚀 Expand into new UK regions 👥 Grow their creative & business-development teams 💡 Drive tech-led innovation for targeted, multi-platform advertising

This month’s Members Spotlight shines on Anna Cohn Orchard, Executive Director of @exetercityoflit.bsky.social - part of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network 📚✨

Featuring a largely all-deaf lead cast and crew, new thriller Retreat delivers suspense while redefining what it means to make an inclusive film. We caught up with the producers at The Fold to find out how they made this cinematic milestone happen. 🔗 www.filminginengland.co.uk/https-www-fi...

💡 Want to fund your next creative project? Join CUK member Crowdfunder for a free webinar on how to bring your creative vision to life - with 0% fees for creative projects! 💸

💡 This pioneering initiative addresses EDI challenges in the #advertisingindustry 💡 Commercial Director and Inclusion Lead at the @adassociation.bsky.social shares insights into the motivations behind their All In initiative. 🔗 diversity.wearecreative.uk/case-studies... #CreateDiversity

Tom Bunten, founder of Grid Finder, shares advice for creative leaders scaling up: find a strong commercial angle 💡 Creativity grows best when it works hand in hand with commercial strategy - essential for attracting investment + building resilience 💡 #FundCreativity #CGF #Investment

Spotted any filming near you recently? 👀 See our rundown of films and TV shows filming across England, outside of London. www.filminginengland.co.uk/whats-been-f...

A love letter to @liverpoolfc1.bsky.social titled 'No. 20' 🏆🔴 by Joseph Robert commissioned by @eng-premierleague.bsky.social next to the Premier League trophy at the #Cultural and #Creative Pavilion 💫 #LAB25 #Liverpool #CreativeUK #Poetry #ValueCreativity

Starting the fireside chat with @aiannucci.bsky.social on political satire with @krishgm.bsky.social 🔥 #LAB25 #CreativeUK

Today's line up for the final day for #LAB25 in the #Cultural and #Creative Pavilion filled with incredible speakers and conversations 💫 Creative UK Members can stream the sessions live!

Where to find the #Cultural and #Creative Pavilion at #LAB25 for a full programme of important discussions for our sector 🎨✨️ #CreativeUK #LabourPartyConference

Day 2 of #LAB25 is about to start at 9.15am with an important discussion about representation in the Creative Industries! Following with a full day of important discussions in the Cultural and Creative Pavilion 💫

What a start to #lab25! Completed day one of our Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion and welcomed Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP onto the stage of our media launch this evening.

Author @katemossewriter.bsky.social and broadcaster @therealnihal.bsky.social at The Pavilion at the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference!

🚨 We’ve got roles open across leadership, investment, policy + operations ✨ Chief Executive ✨ People & Operations Assistant ✨ Investment Manager ✨ Investment Analyst ✨ Policy & Research Coordinator ✨ Senior Policy & Public Affairs Officer Find out more 🔎 www.wearecreative.uk/about/jobs/

The Pavilion at Labour Party Conference opens Sunday 🎉 Proud to welcome Joe Dempsie, Gary Neville & Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP to our roster. 3 days of events celebrating UK creativity + innovation 🌍 Explore programme + livestream info hubs.ly/Q03L2QH-0 #LAB25

We’re delighted to welcome Prof Steven Spier, Vice-Chancellor of @kingstonuniversity.bsky.social, to the Creative UK Board 🎉 The only uni VC on our Board, he brings leadership in Future Skills + deep experience across research & culture

“Prosperity comes from diversity.” 🌍 Sarah Gregory, Head of EDI at Creative UK, warns that stalled diversity = shrinking audiences. To thrive, the creative industries must reflect the society they serve.

Attention teachers, career leads and tutors! 🎓 @filminengland.bsky.social has launched a free Educators Guide to #filmandtv to help you support students in their journey into industry. Includes: 🎥 Career advice 🎥 Entry pathways 🎥 Checklists & tools 🎥 and more! Grab your copy: hubs.ly/Q03J61JZ0

🚨 New creative crowdfunding with 0% fees! 🚨 We’ve teamed up with @crowdfunder.bsky.social to help creative orgs fundraise without platform costs. Inspired by Music Venue Trust’s £9M+ campaign, this opens a new route to support 🎭 Find out more 🔗 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/creative-uk?... #Crowdfunder

📢 We’re hiring a People & Ops Assistant! 📢 Join Creative UK & support our HR & ops teams in a fast-paced creative environment. Hybrid (Bristol or Manchester), £25K, 6-month contract Apply by 30 Sept → www.wearecreative.uk/about/jobs/ #CreativeUK #Hiring #OpsJobs

Bagpuss is coming back! 🐾 Threewise Entertainment is reviving the beloved character with support from Creative UK's West Midlands IP Fund. We’re proud to help bring classic IP into the future 🎬 #Bagpuss #CreativeUK #WMIPFund

What's the most challenging part of seeking funding for a creative? Answers in comments please!

🎼 Based in #Manchester, Chetham’s has always been a leader when it comes to connecting people with #music, #education and #heritage 🏰 Including @chethamslibrary.bsky.social which was founded in the 17th century and remains the oldest library in the English-speaking world 💫

We know the best thing about the UK is it's Creative Sector, but what are the best things about the Creative Sector? @hachettelibrary.bsky.social & @the-rsc.bsky.social & @radiocentre.org we would love to hear your thoughts 💭

Your favourite cinema needs you! Voting is now open to decide the nominees of BIFA's inaugural Cinema of the Year award, supported by Kia. Cast your vote at www.bifa.film/coty-vote. The five nominees will be announced Monday 3 November on BIFA’s socials. 🏆

📢 Nick Park & Sean Clarke will speak at the Cultural & Creative Industries Pavilion on 29 Sept, sharing insights on Wallace & Gromit, IP in the AI era & the future of British creativity. Part of Labour Party Conference, hosted by Creative UK. 🔗 More hubs.ly/Q03GRm3k0 #LabourConference2025

If you wanted to inspire young people about a career in the creative industries, what would you want to show them? 💭  Two amazing creative employers, Baggi and SO Festival, talk about their Discover Creative Careers Week 2024.  Read the full blog 👇 #DiscoverCreativeCareers #creativeindustries

Are creative skills valued highly enough in the UK? Answers below please 👇 #UKCreatives #CreativeSkills #Question