In the application form we’ll learn about you, your background as a creative, your future aspirations and how you believe the Creators Fund will support your future. Whether you want to go for one, two or all three aspects of the Fund programme.

If you need any support applying please feel free to get in contact with us by emailing [email protected].

We make the application form as easy as possible because we want to get to know you properly, in conversation.

Once we confirm your place, you’ll receive a welcome pack, and an invitation to our secret online community space where you can start connecting with the other participants on the programme.

If your application is not successful we’ll do the work to connect you into other opportunities that may interest you.

Those that complete this programme will receive a £100 grant towards their creative journey.

It all starts with our virtual Creator Weekend where you’ll get to connect with influencers, creative power players and more. The event will run from Friday 5 April 2024 (5.30pm to 7:30pm) to Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April 2024 (10:00am to 6:00pm).

From the Creator Weekend you will gain experience working with clients, develop your creative business skills and connect with industry professionals. In groups and with support from our fantastic line up of speakers and mentors you will work on unique concepts to solve a creative challenge. This weekend is designed to build your confidence, enhance your creative opportunities and boost your network.

The Creator Weekend Mentors:

Kianu Glasgow - DICE

Ica Headlam - We are Here Scotland

Icie - The Sitdown UK

Kate Maxwell - Curate Glasgow

Renee Kapuku - To My Sisters

Courtney Daniella Boateng - To My Sisters

Workshops you will experience throughout the weekend include:

Workshop one

How to Start a Project - from Idea to Launch

Facilitator - Tumi Balogun - Tag Agency

This workshop will help you build the foundations of a successful project, develop your knowledge to map out a business model canvas and assess the opportunities, challenges, timelines and goals that bringing a successful project to life entails.

Workshop two

Skills and Tools for Creators

Facilitator - Lydia Renee Darling - Oh! (My Gosh) Creative

For this workshop we take a deep dive to explore the development of useful skills and tools that you can use as a creative to enhance your work and bring your project to life. We will be focusing on the basics of presentation creation and pitching to help you build the expertise to create and deliver a pitch with ease.

Workshop three

Making money moves

Facilitator - Fi Titus - Coco Financial

This workshop revolves around money confidence and building your financial knowledge. We will be exploring the mindset and process to generate income from one’s creative projects, how to leverage multiple streams of income and creating a concise plan to work toward the development of your financial expectations and goals.

Workshop four

How to Win Clients

Facilitator - Alvin Owusu - Tag Agency

Clients and community are key to building a successful endeavour, in this workshop we will be sharing inside knowledge on how to market your brand, product or idea. We will cover the main aspects to consider when drawing in new clients, developing a strong customer base and delivering a successful pitch to showcase who you are and the work you do.

———

Following the Creator Weekend, you will engage in two virtual masterclasses to elevate your creative journey.

The expert-led workshops are designed to help you leverage your branding, freelancing and creator potential. Taking place over two evenings you will have the chance to learn the tips, insights and industry knowledge to propel your future in the creative sector. You can choose the workshops that will most benefit you and your goals, depending on if you are career or business focused. You are also welcome to join both and gather as much insight as you can.

Masterclass one
How to Make the Most of Freelancing: Key Tips for Success

Speaker: Kodj Glover - This Way Up and Generation Works

During this session we will be exploring the skills and tools for freelancing success. How to stand out as a freelancer and deliver seamless client projects, how to market oneself as a freelancer and how to step into the creative industry through expert CV writing tips and interview skills.

Date: 9 April 2024

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Masterclass two

How to Showcase your Brand

Speaker: Nathaniel Wade - Wakuda

How do you stand out from the crowd, leave a lasting impression and showcase your brand in a way that draws interest? This workshop is designed to walk you through the steps of how you can best highlight your products on e-commerce platforms, in retail stores, pop-up markets and overall have your brand name and image centre stage to draw customers to your work.

Date: 10 April 2024

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Those that complete this programme will receive a £100 grant towards their creative journey.

This is the place to showcase your brand, talents and creative expression! Our Pop-up Market will be an ending celebration to the Creators Fund programme providing you with the opportunity to connect with your fellow programme members, build your visibility and get your work seen. This event is open to the public so you can invite your friends and loved ones along if desired. Envision high energy, good vibes, spoken word, dance performances, artist exhibitions and unique products to thrill your creative heart!

Date: Sunday, 14 April 2024

Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Location: Hackney Bridge - Units 1-28, Echo Building, E Bay Ln, London E15 2SJ

Within the existing application form we ask you to submit your original creative work (created within the past 5 years). The £250 cash grant will be given to 5 people who delivered an incredible piece of work with intention and meaning.

The judges for this will be will be members of the Do it Now Now team, Rebecca Maserow and Bianca Bruce who both have extensive experience as creatives from podcasting to web and graphic design and much more.

To claim the grant, we’ll need you to complete a little bit of admin so that we can fully understand the impact of the programme on your creator journey. Our goal is to ensure all our work delivers on its vision to empower our community so this offboarding process is designed to help us improve our services and programmes in the future as well.