“I think the programme has been brilliant. I'm excited for future cohorts to benefit from it. I've been surprised by how much support I've received from everyone."

“The programme has definitely increased my knowledge. Definitely happy I was accepted onto it.”

“Feel so much more confident after the coaching. I can do things now I wouldn't have been able to do before the programme.”

“At Ghostwriter Consultancy & Events, we’ve been incredibly lucky to have the support of some fantastic organisations in the North East while developing Gig Lab. Being part of the Creative UK Growth Programme has been invaluable, helping us make the most of the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award we received. It definitely helps when everyone involved is such great craic, but with a bunch of North East creatives, what else would you expect?!”

“I've really enjoyed the programme and got so much out of it. I think the CUK team have been really great, very quick to answer any questions I had.”

“My mentor has been such a good match for me. The relationship has really worked and I've learnt so much. [They have] really helped with business planning and I feel I've really moved forward because of this.”