Our successful Re:Create business skills programme is making its debut in the London borough of Richmond in 2024/5.

Developed and delivered by Creative United and funded by Richmond Council and UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the programme aims to empower creative, self-employed individuals and small enterprises to develop and thrive.

Click on the images below to meet our Re:Create Richmond cohort and learn more about their work.

Adrian Valia

Musician

Agnieszka Lokaj

LJagz Studio

Andrei Sora

Powerjam Band Project

Anne-Marie Smalldon

Combination Dance Company

Carol Wheeler

Knit With Me

Cheryl Robson

Aurora Metro Books

Emma Gibson

Emma Gibson Photography

Etta Burton

Corico Limited (trading as Etta Burton Jewellery)

Ewa Stoklosa

InesLondon

Ilona Pokallo

Miss Pokallo

Jane O’Connor

JOC Ceramics Gallery within Jackson OConnor Architecture Ltd

Jo Holland

Jo Holland Ltd

Justine Lee

Ossian Knitwear

Katherine Wood

Art at Home (Kath & Company)

Kerrie Moore

Wildflower Home Studio

Lindy Barletta

Sheen Pottery

Michael Bundred

Glass Mountain Films

Nicky Montagu

Nicky Montagu Print and Jewellery

Rachel Hunt

Rachel Hunt Illustration

Sarah Meyer

Sanctuary Events Ltd

Sophie Coe

Sophie Coe Artist

Sue Lee

Pennychoo

Susannah Weiland

Susannah Weiland Collections

Yasmin Reynell

Pen with Paint

What will Re:Create Richmond participants benefit from?

As well as having the opportunity to join the growing network of creatives within their community, the 24 Re:Create Richmond participants will have exclusive access to 4 hours of free, tailored one-to-one business mentoring from experienced professionals within creative industries.

Additionally, all creatives and creative businesses in the borough can access:

  • A 4-module course Marketing and E-Commerce, Funding, Business Resilience, and Team Building which includes on-demand training videos and downloadable resources.
  • Online networking events to allow participants to meet other like-minded creatives and small-business owners within their communities.

This comprehensive approach ensures tailored guidance on crucial aspects of business development, including marketing strategies, financial planning, and leadership.

E-learning course (open to all creative businesses with a London Borough of Richmond postcode)

Available FREE of charge until September 2025. Available to purchase for £185+ VAT for non-Richmond businesses.

Click here to access.

What difference has the programme made already?

Participants of Re:Create Wandsworth have already benefited from the bespoke business support and training that this programme has to offer.

Elaine Giles, Artist (Re:Create 2023 participant) said:

My business mentor asked very clarifying questions. She really gave me confidence and a structure. My mentor and the e-learning course were absolutely brilliant. It changed my life. Transformative.”

Natalie Teming-Amoako, Afrochick Productions (Re:Create 2023 participant) said:

What was great about having the mentor was that he showed he believed in me, I needed that support.”

Recording of Online Launch Event (Aug 20, 2024 10:00 AM)

Watch this video to learn more about Re:Create Richmond

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