We help the creative sector develop and grow by offering a variety of support. We also offer advice and consultancy to organisations and public bodies wanting to help grow a creative economy or support creative enterprises.
See current programmes, below, or all programmes.
Current business growth programmes
We devise and deliver programmes for creative businesses and freelancers which help them define and reach their personal and business goals. With funding, we are able to deliver many of these for free. From large-scale nationwide support programmes to smaller localised projects, our programmes are flexible and tailored to the needs of creatives.
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Re:Create 2023
Business support
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E-learning
Business support
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Re:Create 2021
Business support
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Prosper North
Business support
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Forge Fashion
Business support
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Greenhouse Enterprise
Business support
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AMLD5 and the Art Market
Business support
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Heritage Compass
Business support
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Rebuilding Heritage
Business support
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Forge
Business support
Membership schemes supporting creative retailers and makers
We provide membership schemes for music retailers, galleries which sell contemporary art and craft, and for independent artists and makers who predominantly sell work direct to consumer via their own sales channels. As part of their membership, we provide access to finance, point of sale material and marketing support. Not only does this give vital support for creative businesses, but also helps support artists, makers, collectors and budding musicians.
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Made Possible for Makers
Membership Scheme
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Take it away for music retailers
Membership Scheme
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Own Art for galleries
Membership Scheme
Current research projects & related output
Creative United regularly initiates and contributes to research studies that can help increase our collective knowledge and understanding of the arts and creative sector.
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Made Possible for Makers
Membership Scheme
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Re:Create 2023
Business support
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E-learning
Business support
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Re:Create 2021 Case Study: Tammy Mackay Printmaker
Case Study
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Re:Create 2021 Case Study: Anarchy Division
Case Study
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Re:Create 2021 Case Study: Acacia School of Dance
Case Study
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Prosper North Case Study: Hatch (Incubating Arts Ltd)
Case Study
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Prosper North Case Study: West Cheshire Museums
Case Study
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Prosper North Case Study: Becconsall – Lancashire’s Living Museum & Heritage Park
Case Study
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Prosper Case Study: The Quilters Guild
Case Study