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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 21h

💡 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

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 5d

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

Reposted by Creative UK

Filming in England @filminengland.bsky.social · 6d

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...

What’s been Filming in England? July - September 2025 -

From your favourite TV shows on Netflix and Amazon Prime to brand new feature films, find out which productions have been filming across locations in the English Regions near you.

www.filminginengland.co.uk

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 8d

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

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 8d

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

#LAB25 #CreativeUK

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 9d

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!

Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 9d

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

#CreativeUK #LabourPartyConference

Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 10d

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 💫

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 10d

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.

Lisa Nandy, speaking next to Premier Cup at 2025 Labour Party Conference at ACC Liverpool

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 10d

In this brilliant conversation, they covered a wide gamut from sexism in education and implications of AI through to the importance of creativity for young people #LAB25

Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 10d

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

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 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/

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 12d

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

Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 13d

Prof Steven Spier has championed Future Skills 🌟 embedding problem solving, adaptability + digital competency into every degree. His expertise will help Creative UK drive innovation + growth across our industries.

🔗 www.wearecreative.uk/kingston-uni...

Kingston University Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Spier appointed to board of Creative UK - Creative UK

Kingston University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Spier has been appointed to the board of Creative UK – the national membership body for the cultural and creative industries.

www.wearecreative.uk

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 13d

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

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 13d

The solution is clear: greater leadership diversity 👩‍💼🌈 It sparks innovation, grows audiences and boosts both economic & social impact. Read Sarah's latest reflections hubs.ly/Q03KXJTC0

Sarah Gregory: Prosperity comes from diversity – the creative industries must lead the way - Creative UK

Creative UK's Head of EDI shares her reflections on the reality of diverse leadership in the creative sector, following our recent report.

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 13d

“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.

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 15d

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

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 21d

🚨 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

Creative UK | Crowdfunder UK

Crowdfunder have raised over £200 million for start-ups, business ideas, charities, community groups, social enterprises, sports clubs, political movements and so much more through crowdfunding. Get e...

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 26d

📢 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

Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 28d

🔗 Bagpuss story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🔗 West Midlands IP Fund: www.wearecreative.uk/support/film...

Children's TV favourite Bagpuss to reawaken for new film

It will be the first new official Bagpuss production since the original beloved 1974 series.

www.bbc.co.uk

Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 28d

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

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 29d

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

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Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 29d

Vicki, Head of Creative Engagement at Chetham’s, shares what big plans are in store for school and college students in the #NorthWest during #DiscoverCreativeCareers Month this November.

🔗 Learn more: discovercreative.careers/employers/di...

Discover! Creative Careers Month 2025 - Creative Careers

discovercreative.careers

Creative UK @creativeuk.bsky.social · 29d

🎼 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 💫

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