Advocacy
At Creative Edinburgh, we place a particular focus on freelancers and small startups and often act as a voice for this fragmented casual workforce in front of the government and funding bodies where their message is so often missing.
Our ongoing advocacy efforts include engagement with Culture Counts, Creative UK, Brand Scotland, Scottish Creative Networks and Creative Industries Leadership Group within the Scottish Government, where we have contributed to research and supported advocacy efforts. We have contributed to the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce's Just Economic Transition Group, working to directly influence policies that improve working conditions and career prospects for freelancers in the creative sector. Our current involvement in the Culture Fair Work Taskforce offers a significant opportunity to advocate for freelancers' perspectives in national debates on fair work.
Strategic meetings with Scottish Government officials, local authorities, and Creative Scotland are essential for keeping our community informed and building positive relationships. We have advocated for the inclusion of freelance creative practitioners in future events and offered to facilitate connections with our members to expand the impact of major policy initiatives.
Creative Edinburgh is dedicated to nurturing existing relationships and exploring new advocacy opportunities. Through our ongoing efforts and strategic engagements, we remain at the forefront of supporting the creative community, ensuring that creative voices are heard and their contributions are recognised.
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As a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation, our work is supported by partnerships and collaborative initiatives. If you, or your organisation, would like to support the creative community of Edinburgh, we’d love to talk!
