Creative Launchpad Information

Creative Launchpad is a brand new way for people with a creative business or project in mind to find the advice, help, contacts and information they need to make their idea work. All free of charge. Who can use Creative Launchpad? We help innovators and people with great ideas. They may already be working in or with the creative industries. Or, they may want help to get their first idea off the ground. As long as their idea is good enough, we can help. These days, the creative industries support a vast range of people. We can help them all, from musicians, artists and dancers, to photographers, tv and film-makers, as well as advertising agencies, designers, internet, multimedia and game specialists, ... and more. What do we do? We point people in the right direction to get the support and help they need to make their ideas work. To do that we use our: extensive contacts with creative organisations in-depth knowledge of the local creative economy huge database of support and funding services We also provide relevant advice and flexible support. This can range from a brief 30-minute general advice session, help with finding training or in-depth consultancy - including support when making applications for funds. Refer people to Creative Launchpad. To refer anyone to us, call 0121 224 7375 or simply send them to our shop at The Custard Factory, in the heart of Birmingham's creative quarter. Alternatively, point them at our website - www.creativelaunchpad.co.uk - or e-mail us on d.roberts@creativelaunchpad.co.uk. What can we do to help you? Creative LaunchPad is all about making connections. So, it's important that we are kept up-to-date with your projects. You keep us informed and we'll make sure the right information is passed on to the most appropriate individuals and companies who benefit from our service. We're looking forward to hearing about: Your project, organisation or business Who you are seeking to assist, support, train or fund How creative individuals can benefit from your service The best way to ...