We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation and industry by championing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, identities, talents, and physical and cognitive differences. [...] We want to see a more equal, diverse and inclusive future for the creative industries by building an inclusive, diverse workforce & ecosystem, enabling creative talent and businesses to thrive across the whole of the UK, and using our insights and evidence to champion the creative sector and help it to thrive. [...] Our guiding principles, we will: Develop a measured approach to championing EDI in our organisation and across the creative industries by; - Collecting and sharing data on participation, representation, remuneration and advancement, and taking action in response to imbalances identified. [...] Educate and develop ourselves and the wider industry so that everyone understands the value and their role in creating a diverse and inclusive sector through; - A working group of ED&I champions, the EDI Advisory Group, who guide us in taking action through their lived and professional experiences and help us to improve our impact in addressing equality, diversity & inclusion both internally and a. [...] Ensure our advocacy and delivery acknowledges EDI factors in determining priorities and decisions by; - Using policy and insight to ensure actions are taken beyond Creative UK that improve the diversity of the sector such as advocating for creative education for all young people, widening access to finance, championing equal pay, and developing entrepreneurial and leadership skills amongst diverse.
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- Revised October 2024 review date Oct25 1
- Our guiding principles we will Develop a measured approach to championing EDI in our organisation and across the creative industries by 1
- - Collecting and sharing data on participation representation remuneration and advancement and taking action in response to imbalances identified. 1
- - Gathering data beyond protected characteristics to include socio-economic background neurodiversity and regional representation. 1
- - Setting meaningful targets within our own organisation and those we support so that we continually strive for greater inclusion and can hold ourselves to account when we fall short. 1
- Revised October 2024 review date Oct25 2
- Improving the diversity of our board governance and workforce by 2
- - Taking positive action across our recruitment using a wide range of portals and networks to ensure we reach are accessible to and attract diverse talent pools. 2
- - Analysing job descriptions strategies and interview practices for hidden biases and access barriers. 2
- - Providing opportunities for flexible or agile working. 2
- - Ensuring diverse representation through recruitment of those selected to take part in our working groups or sit on our UK Council and Board. 2
- Providing equity in the opportunities we offer by 2
- - Improving our outreach access support and the diversity of our outputs so we serve are accessible represent and appeal to people from all backgrounds. 2
- - Actively promote and offer access supports that address the needs of everyone wishing to engage with Creative UKs offer. 2
- Educate and develop ourselves and the wider industry so that everyone understands the value and their role in creating a diverse and inclusive sector through 2
- - Embedding EDI throughout the organisation and developing strong leadership commitment that exemplifies best practice in addressing EDI. 2
- - Educating our workforce on how to drive diversity and inclusion throughout their work and become allies to those who are underrepresented. 2
- - Collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders to consult with share insights and create a platform to develop and advance EDI best practice. 2
- - Improving the visibility of organisations working to diversify the creative industries by partnering spotlighting and showcasing their work. 2
- - Engaging leaders from across our sector to champion diversity and inclusion. 2
- Ensure our advocacy and delivery acknowledges EDI factors in determining priorities and decisions by 2
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- - Building relationships with diverse creative organisations and networks so that we better understand what underrepresented groups need and can advocate for those needs to be met. 3
- Our Key EDI initiatives 3
- Diversity targets KPIs and annual monitoring of our Board staff and programme participants. 3
- EDI Advisory Group guiding our work developing our understanding and improving our EDI impact across the organisation and wider industry. 3
- Creative UKs Diversity Leaders Forum drawing in and sharing EDI insights and expertise across our membership and beyond. 3
- Affinity Groups for our staff providing space for peer support knowledge sharing and improved understanding of the lived experiences of working for Creative UK and within the Creative Industries. 3
- Spotlighting effective industry-wide EDI practice through our website newsletter and communications channels. 3
- Development programmes that directly support improved diversity including our Female Founders programme shortFLIX Screen Launchpad and Preparing for Investment. 3
- Our partnerships 3
- The Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre PEC 3
- The Social Mobility Commission SMC 3
- All Party Parliamentary Group APPG for Creative Diversity 3
- Creative Industries Council Diversity Working Group 3
- Inc. Arts Alliance 3
