Practical Support for Creatives

Practical Support for Creatives

Empowering Creatives like you to achieve your dreams!

Are you? 

  • Seeking to work in the Creative Industries and set up a small business or Freelance practice?
  • Working in a different industry and looking to change direction?
  • Working in Creative Industries and seeking tailored support?
  • Working in Creative Industries and ready for growth?

Creativity is unlimited, time, resource and funding are not. Getting the right support, at the right time, in the right way can make all the difference. We have pulled together a set of useful advice and resources developed by experts in business planning for creative thinkers.

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Support

Access a range of FREE local and regional support

Xcellerator Wakefield - Wakefield Creative? Get 1-2-1 Support

Wakefield Xcellerator – Get 121 Support

Did you know you can access FREE expert support, tailored to your individual needs?

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Wakefield Council Culture Grants

Wakefield Council Culture Grants

Funding for creative & heritage activities to support creative people & groups based in Wakefield district.

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West Yorkshire Combined Authority

You Can Make It Here

Business and Skills Support for people living and working in West Yorkshire.

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Unlimited

Unlimited

Disability access training, support and grants for creative organisations across West Yorkshire

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WYCreate - Free Courses for Freelancers and Microbusinesses

WYCreate

Free courses for freelancers and microbusinesses

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News

Find opportunities, funding, topical news and more

How to Sell as a Creative Artist - Wakefield Adult Education Course

How to Sell as a Creative Artist – Wakefield Adult Education Course

Want to start selling your art?
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Get ready for business growth – British Library

Unlock your business’ potential! Are you an entrepreneur with ambitions to grow? We're here to help you take your business
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AI R&D: Beyond Arts Funding

AI R&D: Beyond Arts Funding

A practical webinar exploring the use of AI in the creative and cultural sector and the funding opportunities available.
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The Collaboration Canvas

A practical collaboration toolkit designed specifically for cultural and creative sector organisations in the UK.
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The Creative Freelancer’s Climate Almanac

The Creative Freelancer’s Climate Almanac

A companion for artists, independent creatives, community practitioners and producers.
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West Yorkshire Create Growth Programme

West Yorkshire Create Growth Programme

Designed to address the challenges facing investment in the creative industries.
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13 lessons creatives wished they’d known earlier in their career – Creative Boom

Essential tips from seasoned creatives to help you navigate your career with confidence, clarity & long-term success
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Wilson's Republic - Creative Bubbles are back!

Wilson’s Republic – Creative Bubbles are back!

Business Support For Creatives, Led By Creatives
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Free business mentoring bootcamp for self-employed creatives and business owners in West Yorkshire

The bootcamp will provide 60 hours of support (spread over 8 weeks) and cover fundamental business topics.
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Born to create? Learn to do business.

How to transform your creative idea into a business reality | Zoom Dive Recordings

Got a brilliant creative idea but aren’t sure how to monetise it and turn it into a thriving business?
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How to start a newsletter in 2024: Tips, tricks and things to avoid – Creative Boom

Build a loyal audience & showcase your work effectively with these essential tips.
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How to build a personal brand that feels authentic

Creatives share their top tips for building a personal brand, & allowing you to unleash your unique creative vision.
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Avoid invoicing woes: the dos and don’ts for creative businesses

Invoicing isn’t exactly the most thrilling of business processes, especially when you want and need to focus on the day-to-day
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Unlimited Accessibility Programme

Launching a new programme of disability access training, support, and grants for cultural organisations across West Yorkshire.
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Setting a price for your art work

Setting a price for your art work

The price of your art work depends on past prices and the amount of work available
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West Yorkshire Create Growth Programme

West Yorkshire Create Growth Programme

Helping you to develop the skills to secure investment so that you can achieve your ambitions for company growth.
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AI is upturning how we communicate with our audiences

Steven Franklin Social Media Manager at The Royal Institution, talks about AI and how it's changing the face of communication.
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5 Tips For Networking Effectively

Networking effectively is one of the best things you can do to develop your creative career.
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Events

Discover webinars and workshops to level up your knowledge

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Resources

Explore FREE resources, useful tips and toolkits

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Upskilling

Layer up your knowledge and enhance your skills

Whether you’re a beginner or already an expert, making time for professional learning creates opportunity to upskill, reskill or expand your horizons. We’ve teamed up with Future Learn to offer FREE learning opportunities for local creative professionals. This online learning platform offers a wide range of short courses, bitesize, flexible learning delivered by top universities and specialist organisations.

Here we feature a selection of courses, to discover more go to: Browse Free Online Courses - FutureLearn

How it works – if you’re a Creative Network Member simply contact us at creativewakefield@wakefield.gov.uk and tell us what short course you want to study and why. We’ll give you a voucher code which you can redeem against any short course enabling you learn at your own pace and in your own way. Not yet a member? Sign up today: Our Network - Creative Wakefield

Please note you can only use vouchers for free access to Short Courses. Expert Track, Micro credentials and Online Degrees are not included in this scheme.

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