"As a newbie to running a business, the start-to-end process has been really useful. Alongside the one-to-one mentorship, I’ve developed my business plan, learned how to pitch my business, and prepared myself for investment."

- Meg Fletcher

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

- Tull Stories

“I can’t tell you what a difference being part of this organisation is making to the journey of developing Bamboo Media Productions Ltd. Bit-by-bit, with every talk, zoom, programme, workshop, and mentor session we’re getting fitter and fitter as a business."

- Bamboo Media

“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.”

- Changing Relations

"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?!”

- Ghostwriter / Giglab

“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."

- Infinity 27