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Good Things Foundation's Digital Nation infographic gathers together the facts and stats about digital inclusion and exclusion in the UK. It uses new analysis of the latest Ofcom data by Prof. Simeon Yates alongside key sources such as Lloyds Bank UK Consumer Digital Index and Essential Digital Skills 2021, external research and their own data insights.
Last week’s reshuffle saw DCMS lose its digital remit to a new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Benjamin Kulka asks what this restructure means for the UK's creative sector.
Crafts Council has teamed up with Hobbycraft and regional partners across the UK to launch their second appeal to get 20,000 craft packs into the hands of children who don't have access to art and craft supplies at home.
UK registered micro and small businesses in the creative industries sector, can apply for up to £50K of grant support funding from Innovate UK to grow their business. Competition closing date is Wednesday 15th February 2023.
Northern Heart Films have just announced the three lucky winners who have been selected to be part of the company’s very first documentary fund, a new mentorship scheme to support new Northern documentary talent.
Strategic marketing agency, ICG, has landed three new client wins with organisations committed to making a difference. The British Dyslexia Association, Lancashire Wildlife Trust and Sightline have chosen ICG to support their marketing and communications.
We would like to wish you, our network and collaborators all the best for the Festive Season and a Happy New Year. This year our festive message features artwork by Lytham based illustrator, Emily Peet, who was awarded the Creative Lancashire Award for Enterprise in association with UCLan.
A new initiative to support culture and sport in Lancashire delivered through Crowdfund Lancashire and hosted on the Spacehive platform. Crowdfund Lancashire will give local communities a chance to create and support the projects which matter most to them, while enabling everyone to contribute towards their community - chipping in as little as £2 to help bring ideas to life.
Manchester's GNCCF has joined forces with the Crafts Council and other leading UK craft organisations to launch a national Christmas shopping campaign, designed to support makers across the UK and encourage shoppers to BUY LESS, BUY BETTER, BUY HANDMADE.
Arts Council England reveals details of its new national portfolio of funded organisations for 2023-26. In total, 282 organisations in the North will receive a share of £446 million nationally (each year) ensuring that more people in more places can find fantastic, fulfilling art and culture on their doorsteps.
Have your say! Craft Council's annual survey of maker needs is now open and they want to hear from you. Help to inform future support for the sector, and a chance to win prizes! Deadline is 9th January 2023.
techUK’s second iteration of the Local Digital Capital Index has been developed with our partners at Henham Strategy, as a tool for businesses and policy makers to make informed decisions regarding digital strategies and activity, providing a clearer picture of what it truly means to create a strong local tech sector.
Creative Enterprise has announced the new 2022/23 cohort of 14 entrepreneurs selected for their Female Founders programme and several participants are female film directors from and based in the North West.
This year's theme for #BHM2022 is a call for ally support to encourage people in workplaces, learning spaces, and public environments to translate their learning into actionable commitments and long-term, supportive outcomes that create a better world for everyone.
Creative & Cultural Skills needs your help to re-think how they support the creative and cultural sectors post-pandemic. Your insights will help them understand what’s dominating the minds of cultural organisations in this new world of work.
