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Creative freelancer and microbusiness support

We are delivering a region-wide suite of free training for creative freelancers and microbusinesses in West Yorkshire.

Our aim is to help freelancers and microbusinesses to grow and thrive by providing tailored creative industries skills development and business support and signposting to other resources, services and industry bodies through the freelancer networks set up across the region.

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Who is it for?

  • Creative industries freelancers and microbusinesses based in West Yorkshire.

  • Creative industries graduates who are taking their first steps to establishing a business in West Yorkshire.

  • We are particularly keen that this support is accessible to all West Yorkshire residents, including those from marginalised communities and those facing barriers to participation.

Partner networks

Our region is host to a number of creative sector networks that offer a range of support, including meet-ups and peer-learning sessions. We are working closely with each of the five below networks, funding them to help increase their capacity and membership, and supporting them to share knowledge and learnings between them, to encourage best practice. Find your nearest network, become a member, and discover lots more resources:

There are many other additional groups that support the freelance community, where you can also become a member or sign up to hear about events and resources, find out more:

Business networks

 Co-operatives

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