In our latest masterclass we headed down to WME’s offices for a masterclass from three of our talented alumni and former recipients of our Career Development Bursary plus a member of WME’s brand partnerships team…   Alice Kemp-Habib, Features Editor at The World of Interiors  Yolanda Lee, Story Consultant & Development Producer   Ama Ofori-Darko, Head […]

Creative Access has added Dean Webster, Head of Development at Ten66 Television, to its board, reports Televisual. Read the full article here.

Drew Bunyan joined Weber Shandwick in 2023 via Creative Access and is now a permanent junior creative at the company. He spoke to Jane Hamilton at The Times about how he found the role and his advice for aspiring creatives looking to break into the industry: “I found out about the scheme through social enterprise […]

In The Financial Times Working It newsletter, Isabel Berwick features world views on the UK’s new legislation on employers to put preventative measures in place. Creative Access’ CEO weighs in to warns of the risk of tick-box compliance over real cultural change This supports Creative Access’ expert-led training on preventing workplace harassment called: ‘Fostering Respect: […]

Did you know that employers need to be ready to protect employees from sexual harassment under a new statutory obligation?   According to a study from the Crime Survey for England and Wales, 2023 a quarter all people who’ve experienced sexual harassment said it had happened in their place of work. Meanwhile, the TUC found […]

In today’s digital-first world, virtual networking has become a crucial skill, especially for professionals and those aspiring in creative industries. Whether you’re seeking new job opportunities, collaborating with peers, or connecting with potential mentors, building an online network can significantly boost your career.  If the thought of virtual networking makes you nervous, don’t worry! We’re […]

Last week we headed to Publicis Groupe in White City for a masterclass on all things advertising featuring our friends from ad agency powerhouse Publicis London. We touched on everything from a day in the life of an account manager, to why being a strategist is a bit like being a detective, as well as […]

The bursary has been launched after a survey revealed that 80% of under-represented respondents in publishing have faced financial obstacles when applying for jobs, as reported by Lucy Nathan at BookBrunch.

Broadcast Now reports on Creative Access bursary in response to ‘concerning trends’. Read here.

 Recent data from Creative Access, the UK’s leading diversity, equity & inclusion social enterprise has uncovered stark financial challenges faced by under-represented talent in the creative industries. These include those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, disabled individuals, and Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse communities. The findings reveal that these financial barriers – such as high living […]

Creative Access’ executive chair & co-founder Josie Dobrin OBE talks to The Bookseller’s Matilda Battersby about the prevailing use of the term ‘BAME’ in publishing, despite UK government research by the Race Disparity Unit finding it ‘unhelpful’. Josie discusses Creative Access’ decision to ditch the term years ago.

Overview Creative Access partnered with world-renowned brand strategists Ogilvy UK to devise and deliver the first cohort of its Borderless Mentoring Programme, aimed at boosting retention and progression of Ogilvy UK staff from under-represented backgrounds within the company in order to impact retention, confidence and progression. Approach Individuals from Ogilvy UK’s enterprise resource planning groups […]