Creative United

17/06/2026

We're excited to have Louise Emerson joining Re:Create GrowthCamp as one of our expert mentors!

Louise is a strategist and coach specialising in growth, change and sustainable business planning. With 25+ years’ leadership experience, including roles at the Natural History Museum and Cheltenham Festivals, she helps organisations increase income, build teams and partnerships, and develop strong brands across sectors.

If you're a creative business founder and would like to learn from industry experts like Louise, send us a DM to find out more or follow the link to apply:
https://recreategrowthcamp.org.uk/

📅 Starts July 2026
Early adopter rate: £500 + VAT. Spots are limited and demand is high.

15/06/2026

Applications for our Communications Officer role close this Sunday, 21 June ⬇️

Join our team!

Are you a strong storyteller with a passion for the arts, culture, and creative industries?

We’re looking for a Communications Officer with excellent communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach to audience engagement.

Working across Own Art, Take it away, and Re:Create GrowthCamp, this varied role will include relationship management with key stakeholders and partner organisations, as well as events management and co-ordination, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building connections. 🌟

Location: Hybrid – minimum two days per week in Central London
Hours: 35 hours per week (full time)
Salary: £32,400
Contract: Permanent

Find out more and apply: https://www.creativeunited.org.uk/job-vacancies/

12/06/2026

Welcoming Elaine Grant Creative Consulting to the Re:Create GrowthCamp cohort starting this July!

Elaine is an audience development and community engagement specialist, helping theatres, museums and cultural organisations connect with new and diverse audiences.

With expertise spanning project development, arts education, participation outreach and workshop facilitation, Elaine works with cultural organisations to build the meaningful community connections that bring their venues and programmes to life.

She also mentors young creatives building sustainable careers in the arts, bringing both strategic insight and a passion for opening up culture to everyone.

Interested in joining Re:Create GrowthCamp? Register today to avoid disappointment: https://recreategrowthcamp.org.uk/

10/06/2026

Introducing Diane Wagg! Diane’s Re:Create GrowthCamp mentees will benefit from her honest, practical guidance on strategy, career and business development. Bringing a calm perspective and genuine human care, she understands both the industry machine and the people navigating it.

Diane is a creative partner and consultant supporting talent across the arts, music and entertainment. With a background in A&R, artist, producer, and studio management, she has developed successful creative businesses across the industry and worked alongside globally recognised artists including David Bowie, George Michael, Thin Lizzy and Scouting for Girls. 🎶

Building on the proven success of the Re:Create programme, Re:Create GrowthCamp combines expert-led sessions with tailored one-to-one business mentoring from experienced industry experts like Diane.

💭 If you’re a creative founder looking for trusted advice from experts who get it, we’d love to hear from you. Early cohorts joining in July 2026 are offered a discounted rate £500 + VAT. Register now and find out more: https://recreategrowthcamp.org.uk/

10/06/2026

📢 Final Call for Artists: Royal West of England Academy 173rd Annual Open Exhibition

The RWA 173rd Annual Open brings together over 500 works from emerging and established artists across all disciplines, including painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and architecture.

Find out more and apply: https://www.rwa.org.uk/collections/events/products/173-rwa-open

09/06/2026

🎉 Among those joining Re:Create GrowthCamp in July, we’re delighted to welcome creative production studio Akyn Studio and photography and design studio, The People's Picture.

Both businesses will benefit from access to 21 hours of creative industry inside knowledge and insights from our experienced team of business mentors and specialists. Starting 14 July, they’ll work one-to-one with a hand-picked expert, and together in group workshops in the beautiful Somerset House in Central London, and online.

Interested in joining Re:Create GrowthCamp? Cohorts joining in July 2026 are offered a discounted rate £500 + VAT, with limited places expected to fill!

Spaces are filling up fast on our new Re:Create GrowthCamp for creative businesses starting July 2026. With a wealth of expertise on offer to hone growth strategies and build skills, we’re excited to work with the innovative founding members of our Summer cohort. Among those joining us in July, we...

08/06/2026

Excited to announce that Tony Davidson will be joining the Re:Create GrowthCamp summer cohort as a Business Specialist, bringing his expertise and insights to support our participants!

Tony spent 37 years in advertising, including 20 years at Wieden+Kennedy as Global Partner and Creative Executive Director. His involvement built their global reputation after creative directing campaigns such as:

Nike's “Run London” and “Nothing beats a Londoner”
Honda's “Power of Dreams”
Lurpak's “Good Food Deserves”
Three's “Moonwalking Pony”
Sainsbury's' rebrand
and...
F1's Global rebrand

Today, he advises brands on how to stand apart through distinctive creative thinking.

Founders and small business leaders in Advertising and Marketing, register your interest for Re:Create GrowthCamp today for the opportunity to receive expert advice, insights and learnings from our network.

Early cohorts joining in July 2026 are offered a discounted rate £500 + VAT, with limited places expected to fill: https://recreategrowthcamp.org.uk/

03/06/2026

💸Make Tax Digital: Practical steps to get compliant

Mainyard Studiosis partnering with the Federation of Small Businesses - FSB to bring their community a practical and no-nonsense workshop on Making Tax Digital.

Date: Thursday 25th June 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Mainyard Studios, 679 High Rd, Leyton, London E10 6RA
Tickets: https://events.fsb.org.uk/en/g/fJqTd8nh8e/fsb-connect-east-london-at-mainyard-studios-3aJ8PzWBB/overview

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫?
Freelancers, sole traders, and small business owners who want to understand what Making Tax Digital means for them and what they need to do next.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
📋 A clear breakdown of MTD deadlines and who is affected
🛠 Practical steps to get compliant without the overwhelm
💬 Live Q&A with FSB experts who know their stuff
✅ Leave with confidence and a clear action plan

01/06/2026

From hand built violins and violas to helping musicians find their perfect sound, Theo Parmakis has become a trusted name in the string playing community.

Parmakis Instruments is part of Take it away, the Creative United scheme supported by funding from Arts Council England and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Take it away offers interest-free loans for musical instruments, equipment, tuition, and software.

Read our latest Meet the Music Shop feature and discover the story behind this fantastic member retailer. 👇

Since graduating from violin-making school in 2020, instrument maker and repairer Theo Parmakis has built a reputation as one of Sheffield’s go-to specialists for stringed instrument repairs and set-ups. Based in Nether Edge, Parmakis Instruments began with a focus on handcrafted violins, violas a...