Are you tired of pouring time into investment applications only to face rejection? Do daunting forms leave you frustrated? Are you a freelancer or a SME in the creative industries? This workshop can help!

About the Workshop:

Securing investments, whether grants, loans, or equity, is vital for success in the creative and cultural sector. But there’s an art to winning it.

Catherine Johns, CEO of Kielder Observatory and Executive Director of Dance City will help you answer those awkward questions and develop an approach that works for you. Catherine has been hunting down and capturing investment for decades ranging from thousands to millions. During the workshop, we will cover the basics of creating a compelling manifesto for investment and then get into those awkward questions, with the opportunity for a one-on-one meeting with Catherine to receive tailored feedback on your application approach.

Before the workshop there will be an optional lunch, with the opportunity to connect with other creative businesses in your local area. 

Event Schedule:

12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch

13:00 – 15:30 – Workshop: ‘Write to Win: Mastering Investment Bid’

Eligibility:

There are limited spaces available on Write to Win: Mastering Investment Bids; businesses must be based or work in North of Tyne and working in the creative and cultural industries to be eligible to register for a ticket.

About Creative UK North East:

This workshop is part of the North of Tyne Culture and Creative Investment Programme, offering comprehensive financial and business support. It’s open exclusively to freelancers and businesses in the culture and creative industries of North Tyneside, Northumberland, and Newcastle. The programme is delivered by Creative UK and generously funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority.