Support CEC
We need your help
In March 2020 we opened CEC to all creatives, we bootstrapped & hustled to keep CEC open and free. Our focus was to provide support, networking and content in what was an unprecedented time.
We are now a community of almost 4000 creatives from all over the UK and beyond and we need your help to continue growing and serving the community.
Services your donations will support
Staying on Track with Monday Morning Meetups
Weekly online support group with Sandy Thomson that will help you focus on the right actions for the week ahead.
Real Talk
Fortnightly online meet-up with Rachael Brown, giving members an opportunity to rant, rave, laugh, and find real-world solutions to the challenges of running a creative business.
Problem-solving with Sandy Thomson
Sandy Thomson returns to our advisor services with longer, weekly appointment slots to help you tackle difficult problems and come up with creative solutions.
Work with us Wednesdays
Bring your laptop along and work with a member of our team and your fellow creatives, it’s a great opportunity to network and collaborate. Locations being confirmed in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Banff. An online option will also be available.
Make a donation
Current donors
Una Shamaa
Michelle Sutherland
Definitii Ltd
Loving your work! Keep it going!! The world needs more creatives 🙂
Cathy Grieve
Bootstrapping and hustling – takes grit and determination. Well done for creating and nurturing … Read more
Bootstrapping and hustling – takes grit and determination. Well done for creating and nurturing this community.
Bee Gamboa-Vizcaino
Anonymous
Stacy Bias
Kelly Davies
Ashoka Kelly Davies
Lindsay Dunbar
Delighted to support the Creative Entrepreneurs Club especially because of all the brilliant work, focus and … Read more
Delighted to support the Creative Entrepreneurs Club especially because of all the brilliant work, focus and attention on enterprises in rural areas. These help diversify our sector. Keep up the excellent work Team CEC.
Andy Mather
I look forward to many more fruitful and interesting conversations in the future and I am thrilled to … Read more
I look forward to many more fruitful and interesting conversations in the future and I am thrilled to have come across the CEC.
Katy Wood
Keep up the fantastic work Rachael and team, you offer a such a vital service to the creative industries … Read more
Keep up the fantastic work Rachael and team, you offer a such a vital service to the creative industries. Thanks for all your support. Wishing you all the best x
Jeremie Warner
Evelyn McDonald
Scottish EDGE
Shona Wataon
SW&CO
We love being part of the CEC community, we get so much from it. There’s been many networking … Read more
We love being part of the CEC community, we get so much from it. There’s been many networking opportunities, education and training and overall a very supportive community.
Leila Ainge
Ainge Consulting Ltd
CEC is such a valuable resource for creative entrepreneurs, I am more than happy to show my support. They create open … Read more
CEC is such a valuable resource for creative entrepreneurs, I am more than happy to show my support. They create open and inspiring spaces for creative entrepreneurs to grow, develop and flourish in their chosen business or endeavour. Keep going!!
Lisa Rothwell-Young
James Abell
Thanks for the help!
Cait Whitson
Mhairi Anderson
Joining the CEC is one of the best things I've ever done. The support I've received has been … Read more
Joining the CEC is one of the best things I've ever done. The support I've received has been invaluable. Thanks to the CEC team for everything you do!
Natasha Lee-Walsh
Edinburgh Open Workshop Ltd
Mark Logan
Ipso-Facto
Colin Fraser
Thank you for creating a space for creative entrepreneurs that's free and collaborative. It's a small … Read more
Thank you for creating a space for creative entrepreneurs that's free and collaborative. It's a small token from me but hopefully I can contribute more in the years to come when money is a bit better.
Anne Harkin-Petersen
Maria Herbert-Liew
Thank you CEC! The support, resources and the connections you've helped create have been invaluable … Read more
Thank you CEC! The support, resources and the connections you've helped create have been invaluable. Much needed and appreciated this last year – keep up the good work!
James Abell
Keep up the great work, has helped me loads 🙂
Kirsty Lawie
Rachel Varden
Delighted to support CEC to expand and introduce new services. I have availed of different events over the last number of years … Read more
Delighted to support CEC to expand and introduce new services. I have availed of different events over the last number of years and I've learnt and gained so much that I am truly grateful. Wishing you continued success and many thanks to all the team for the hard work.
Jane Hale
Artyfarty
Happy to contribute towards such a wonderful giving community 😀👌☀️🎨
David Williams
CEC is at the forefront of critical thinking about how we support the creative sector and the future of … Read more
CEC is at the forefront of critical thinking about how we support the creative sector and the future of work in an increasingly challenging environment.
Barry Robertson
CEC has played a huge part in supporting me through the years and I am more than happy to support them with the … Read more
CEC has played a huge part in supporting me through the years and I am more than happy to support them with the introduction of the new services that this donation will provide. – Thanks to the team and the work you do!
Cristina Prelle
Happy to contribute!
Anita Clark
sam eccles
Valerie Andrews
🙂 thank you guys!
jenny haytch
jenny haytch
I've gained so much already from this wonderful service, and met such great people. Looking forward … Read more
I've gained so much already from this wonderful service, and met such great people. Looking forward to more. And happy to be able to support.
Anne Ward
Newspaper Club
Thanks for everything you do CEC!
Rosalind Romer
Rachael’s knowledge of business and understanding of people is incredible. The seemingly smallest tweak can have a huge … Read more
Rachael’s knowledge of business and understanding of people is incredible. The seemingly smallest tweak can have a huge effect on a business. She creates a magical atmosphere where creativity flows. You know when a group just gels? With Rachael it’s like that every time!
Charley Gavigan
Brave Your Day
Valerie Andrews
Thanks so much for all the support and the space to expand my ideas and meet other people. The attention and … Read more
Thanks so much for all the support and the space to expand my ideas and meet other people. The attention and advice I have received here has always been SUPERB.
Elena Höge
Yaldi Games
Good things need to be supported actively 🙂
Calum Moore
Thank you so much for everything that you have done and the service that you continue to provide.
Gerard Donnelly
Contribute
I can honestly say that no external agency has made me challenge my own preconceived ideas about my career or my business as much as Creative Entrepreneurs Club has. I … Read more
I can honestly say that no external agency has made me challenge my own preconceived ideas about my career or my business as much as Creative Entrepreneurs Club has. I usually come away from meetings with my head spinning thinking about new possibilities, new ways of working, or new directions that I want to take. Making the initial contact with Creative Entrepreneurs Club, and signing up for one of their short courses, was one of the best decisions I've made. The support and encouragement I've received has been amazing.
Jamie McCormick
Hope this helps towards keeping up the excellent services you provide. ⭐️ Thank you … Read more
Hope this helps towards keeping up the excellent services you provide. ⭐️ Thank you. 💜
Emma Hamilton
Emma Ready
I’m having a look at the opportunities page at the moment, it’s a great resource, it’s been an … Read more
I’m having a look at the opportunities page at the moment, it’s a great resource, it’s been an amazing boost for me.