Re:Create Wandsworth, which follows on from Re:Create 2023, is an innovative business support programme designed specifically to empower creative, self-employed individuals and small enterprises in the London borough of Wandsworth.

We are running the programme in collaboration with Wandsworth Borough Council, with funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. We hope to see the diversity of the borough’s communities represented in this year’s cohort.

Re:Create Wandsworth aims to empower its participants to create more resilient and financially-sustainable businesses and provides them with the necessary support to thrive. The continuing collaboration between Creative United and Wandsworth Borough Council shows a long-term commitment to empowering local creative talent, fostering inclusivity, and facilitating the growth of a dynamic creative community.

Wandsworth has been announced London Borough of Culture for 2025 and Re:Create is part of this ongoing work to grow the local artistic and creative business sector and foster the next generation of artists and makers.

Find out about getting involved in Wandsworth’s London Borough of Culture 2025 here. 

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

Zahra Shubber

Textile Surface Print Designer

Yasmine Dankwah

Spoken Word Poet

Victoria Resser

The Victoria Gallery

Tracey English-Polch

Illustrator and Surface Pattern Designer

Steve Reeves

Photographer and Writer

Sonja Bessant

Sonja Bessant Jewellery

Simone King

Simmyking Productions

Shiza Naveed

Artist and Researcher

Sheri Downer

Downers Design

Sam Haynes

Artist

Rina Kang

Artist

Ozoemena Umunna

Upholsterer

Orode Faka

R.O.C.K.S

Neal Cooper

Coach and Mentor

Naz Khan

Photographer

Nathalie Webb

Artist

Nacheal Catnott

Yam Collective

Monica Godwin

Fine Artist

Mike Thebridge

Painter

Maxine Binger

Koobool

Mark Nader

WIP Space

Maria Barnes

Spotlight Designs

Lucy Williams

Classical Singer, Musician, Teacher

Lucinda Denning

Painter

Liza Bec

Composer, Producer, Performer

Lara Brook

Hyper Cursor

Krystal Wong

Illustrator and Graphic Designer

Kristina Chan

Photographer and Artist

Katherine Wood

Art at Home (Kath & Company)

Jon Baker

Photographer

Jess Gell

Documentary Filmmaker & Artist

Georgia Spencer

Fine Artist

Garret Monahan

Garlic Designs

Gail Dickerson

Artist

Fintan Maguire

High Rock Media

Emma Campbell

Writer, Speaker, Creator

Emma Boutet

Artist

Emily Stott

Personal Stylist

Elaine Giles

Artist and Coach (Make a Mark)

Eduard Sacrest

Visual Artist, Muralist and Arts Educator

Dina Klumbys

Artist and Art Teacher

Diana Furlong

Calligrapher, Lettering Artist, Signwriter

Daphne Stephenson

Artist

Consuelo Celluzzi

Illustrator and Crafter

Chantelle Lewis

Surviving Society Productions

Caroline Barker

CB Designs

Ari Ruban

Ariike Studio

Anastassia Zamaraeva

Sculptural Ceramic Artist

Amy Matthews Page

Amy Matthews Page Design

Amy Adams

Nature. Connected. Creative.

What will Re:Create Wandsworth participants benefit from?

As well as having the opportunity to join the growing network of creatives within their community, the 50 Re:Create Wandsworth participants will have exclusive access to 4 hours of free, tailored one-to-one business mentoring from experienced professionals within creative industries – an increase from last year’s 3-hour offer!

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.
  • 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.

What did last year’s cohort say about the programme?

Wilbur Moore – Owner/Director, Floating Focus Facilities, Ltd.

Confidence is the main thing that has changed for me. Firstly, that has come from learning about the business plan, marketing, structure, and planning. Having an understanding of how all the different aspects of business work have enabled me to come up with a plan and be proactive not just reactive. And secondly that I have a skill that is worth something.”

Hannah Simpson – Owner, Hannah Simpson Studio

I found the networking breakfast a really good way to meet more people who are creative. I
have already shared the name I met of someone there to another business asking for a
specific commission.”

Click here to find out more about last year’s programme.

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