Arts Derbyshire

22.08.2025

Join the next Derbyshire Create Growth Cohort

Does your company fall into any of these categories? Do you have ambition to grow?

I’m really excited to announce that we’ve secured a fully-funded business support programme for Derbyshire creatives, to be located in Derby. 20 places available.

📍 The Cavendish, University of Derby, City Centre
📅 Multiple Dates, October and November 2026
‼️ Deadline: 19th September

We’ve worked with creative companies across the patch to design a programme that will help you start and grow. It includes:

Workshops

💞 Building your Confidence with Diane Yates
🕶️ Marketing and Branding with Shamshad Walker
💸 Funding your Business with Laura Mallaburn
🤖 AI for Creative Business and Communication with Jenny Cross

Creative Coaching

Up to five group sessions with the wonderful and epic Filomena Rodriguez to focus on you as a creative and your own creative business.

Who is it for?

📃 Registered companies with creative industries SIC codes (see image to see if you likely fall into that category)
🗺️ Business address in the D2 (Derby/shire) area, Lincoln/shire or Leicester/shire areas.
📈 Potential and ambition to grow

Unlike previous Create Growth D2 Hub Growth programmes, there is no minimum number of employees, turnover level, or minimum trading period.

For more info: 💌 creategrowth@derby.ac.uk
To apply: 📝 https://lnkd.in/eecmcEzy

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