“Love Island” host Maya Jama is partnering with social enterprise Creative Access to launch a new mentorship program for marginalised women in the U.K. creative industries. The six-month program will connect eight emerging creatives with powerhouse mentors from Jama’s own professional network who will offer guidance, insight and support in areas including TV production, broadcasting, fashion, communications, […]

Broadcaster and entrepreneur Maya Jama is partnering with Creative Access, a leading social enterprise, to launch a groundbreaking new mentorship opportunity for women from historically underserved and marginalised backgrounds.   The 6-month programme will connect eight emerging creatives with eight powerhouse mentors from Maya Jama’s professional network. The mentors will offer guidance, industry insight, and career […]

This year’s nominations for People of Publishing 2025 were evaluated by a judging panel comprising Dan Conway, CEO of the PA, Josie Dobrin, executive chair and founder of Creative Access, and Philip Jones, editor of The Bookseller. Reports Melina Spanoudi at The Bookseller.

When Lucia Aide describes her Creative Access internship as ‘aligned, insightful and encouraging’, it’s clear she’s found her stride. Her journey to this point hasn’t been straightforward – shaped by loss, reflection, and a renewed sense of purpose – but it’s led her to a career rooted in creativity, connection and community.  From starting her […]

For October’s masterclass, we took part in Royal Academy of Arts’ ‘Drop in & Draw‘, a lively life-drawing session hosted in collaboration with the inspiring 2bornot2b Collective. They are a POC-led art collective dedicated to uplifting POC and visibly marginalised bodies in art. The workshop celebrated creativity, movement, and expression, inviting participants to experiment freely […]

“Consume as much as possible… an idea can come from anywhere.” – Olivia Evans Have you ever wanted to know how TV ideas are born, how to craft the perfect pitch, or what really goes into making the sizzle reel that sells a show?At our latest Creative Access Masterclass, we partnered with ITN Productions, the […]

‘Creative Access co-founder JOSIE DOBRIN is to head up the board at the Association of Illustrators (AOI)‘ reports Arts Professional.

‘The Association of Illustrators (AOI) has appointed Creative Access founder Josie Dobrin as its new chair‘ reports Maia Snow at The Bookseller.

‘Lantana and Edinburgh University Press among those who will host trainees‘ reports Lucy Nathan at BookBrunch.

‘Edinburgh University Press and children’s publisher Lantana have been named as two of the Mo Siewcharran Fund grant recipients as the organisation published its latest impact report.’ reports The Bookseller.

‘British-African theatre company tiata fahodzi is among five organisations to receive a share of the Mo Siewcharran Fund’ reports The Stage.

The Mo Siewcharran Fund is delighted to announce the recipients of five new grant awards: independent arts and events venue, Shoreditch Town Hall; British African heritage contemporary theatre, tiata fahodzi; children’s book publisher, Lantana; internationally touring dance organisation Dance Consortium; and leading scholarly publisher, Edinburgh University Press. Now in its seventh year, the Mo Siewcharran Fund continues […]