Frequently asked questions

About the programme

• What is Re:Create GrowthCamp?

  It’s a twelve-week growth programme for founder-led creative businesses. You’re paired with a business mentor and a small cohort of other creative founders, and over the twelve weeks you get 21 hours of business support and training, combining one-to-one mentoring with group workshops delivered in person at London’s Somerset House and online. It’s delivered by Creative United, a not-for-profit social enterprise, and is the next evolution of its long-running Re:Create business support programme.

• Who runs Re:Create GrowthCamp?

  It’s developed and delivered by Creative United, a not-for-profit Community Interest Company based at London’s Somerset House, with more than a decade of experience supporting creative and cultural businesses. Re:Create GrowthCamp is the next evolution of Re:Create, which has supported over 200 creative businesses across London and Essex.

• How is this different from a generic business course or accelerator?

  Because it’s built specifically for small, founder-led creative businesses. The mentoring and workshops deal with the realities of running a creative business, not general theory, and you’re matched with a mentor who knows your corner of the sector. You’ll also have a small group of other founders working through the same things, so it feels practical and personal rather than like sitting through a course.

Is it right for me?

• Is Re:Create GrowthCamp right for my business?

  It’s designed for ambitious creative businesses ready to grow. It’s best suited to founders or senior leaders whose business turns over around £50,000 or more, employs between one and four people, and can travel to central London for the in-person sessions. If you’re not sure, the free Growth Scorecard takes about two minutes and gives you an honest read on whether now is the right time.

• Which sectors does it cover?

  We work across the creative and cultural industries: advertising and marketing; architecture; crafts and visual arts; design and designer fashion; film, TV, video, radio and photography; IT, software and computer services; publishing; museums, galleries and libraries; and music and performing arts. If your business sits in or around these areas, it’s worth a conversation.

• Do I have to be based in London?

  No, but you do need to be able to travel to central London for the in-person workshops and networking sessions, which take place at Somerset House. Your one-to-one business mentoring and some of the sessions are delivered online, so not every hour is in person.

Time, format and cost

Getting started

• How do I find out if it’s right for me?

  Start with the free Growth Scorecard. It takes about two minutes, needs no sign-up to see your result, and shows where your business is strong and where the next move is, across the five areas that shape growth. From there you can book a free, no-obligation call with the programme team.

• What happens after I register my interest?

  A member of the team follows up to check the programme is a good fit, usually with a short call, and then asks you to complete a brief business diagnostic. Places are allocated on a rolling basis to a founding cohort of up to twelve businesses, and successful applicants are matched to the mentor best suited to their needs before the cohort begins.

• When do the cohorts run?

  We’re running three cohorts of Re:Create GrowthCamp. The next cohort starts on 8 September, followed by a final cohort in February 2027. Each one runs over twelve weeks and is limited to twelve founders, with the in-person workshops taking place at London’s Somerset House. Register your interest today. Places are offered on a rolling basis, so we’d encourage you to register your interest early for the intake you’d prefer. Not sure which is right for you? Take the free Growth Scorecard or book a discovery call, and the team will help you find the best fit.