“Developed by Maya in partnership with Creative Access, the programme reflects her ongoing commitment to opening doors for the next generation of creative talent,” reports Imprint.

“She’s [Maya Jama] partnered with social enterprise Creative Access, whose work focuses on helping young people from under-represented backgrounds get opportunities in creative workplaces, to create the scheme,” reports Grazia.

“For documentary filmmaker Olaide Sadiq, the organisation [Creative Access] helped launch an esteemed career marked by critical and industry acclaim. “My experience with them has been foundational to my career in television,” said Sadiq. “They provided not just an entry point, but a community and infrastructure that helped me build confidence and navigate an industry […]

Creative Access is referenced in the Regional Creatives Fund as a key framework for understanding and supporting underserved talent in the creative industries. The fund offers up to £30,000 for Brighton charities working to widen access to creative careers across film, TV, music, gaming, fashion, journalism and more, supporting organisations that help underrepresented communities build […]

In recent reporting on the Regional Creatives Fund by Edinburgh News, Creative Access was described as, “the UK’s leading inclusivity organisation in the creative industries, defines underserved communities as a population proven to be under-represented in the sector.”

Broadcaster and entrepreneur Maya Jama is once again partnering with Creative Access, a leading social enterprise, on a mentorship programme for women from under-represented backgrounds launching careers in the creative industries.  Following the success of the inaugural programme, the six-month initiative will connect 11 emerging creatives with 11 accomplished mentors from Maya Jama’s professional network, offering guidance, industry insight and career support across 9 creative sectors.  Running from September 2026 to March 2027, the programme will support women interested […]

Welcome to Meet the CA Team, our latest series where we delve into our team’s career journeys – from what their roles look like day-to-day to what led them to Creative Access. To kick things off, we sat down to chat with our recruitment assistant, Evie, over a cuppa.  Evie Prince-Hodges joined CA as a trainee in our Access team in 2025, supporting individuals into […]

An estimated 1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent, with many individuals from under-represented backgrounds, remaining undiagnosed. Neurodiversity can influence how people learn, communicate, process information, and experience the workplace. Understanding neurodiversity is an important step towards supporting an inclusive workforce where everyone can contribute, thrive, and succeed. Whether you’re an employer looking to better advocate for your team or […]

Dilki Weerakon, Head of client strategy at Talon said: “It starts by making our industry visible and attainable; media is vast and most will be aware of it, but OOH remains underexposed. This is something we’re actively addressing by creating clear pathways into the industry, through partnerships with Advertising Unlocked, to educate school students. Also […]

Grayling’s commitment to inclusion and social mobility extends beyond policy. The agency has strengthened partnerships with Creative Access, Lexxic and the Creative Mentor Network to widen access into the industry, support neurodiverse talent and expand mentoring opportunities for underrepresented groups, reports HR News.

Starcom deploys various tactics to help staff develop their careers, from role-specific training to leadership schemes and specialist pathways, including those covering AI, data, commerce and planning... To recruit and retain a diverse workforce, the agency works with a host of partners, including 10,000 Interns Foundation, Creative Access, Next Tech Girls and Not Going to […]

AMS Media Group is built on independent thinking and openness, a place where people feel trusted, supported and motivated to do their best work… By partnering with organisations such as Creative Access, Multiverse and the Early Careers Foundation, it brings in talent from underrepresented communities, reports Campaign.