At Creative Mentor Network, we believe in a future where there is no class ceiling in the UK's creative industries.
Creative Mentor Network was set up in 2014 and received charitable status in April 2018. Since launch, we have worked with over 2,000 young people and the same number of mentors. We have worked with a breadth of creative organisations including; Sony Music, Google, Amazon Prime Video, Meta, Soho House and more.
We’ve had significant impact already, with 81% of mentees feeling more confident to advocate their professional needs and 83% can identify employers and organisations relevant to their career interest. 97% of mentors understand the barriers to access for those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and 91% feel as though they can support them. Our impact is at the heart of what we do, you can read our full 2023 impact report on our website.
We focus on socioeconomic diversity, supporting young people aged 16-25 from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to help them access and thrive in jobs in the creative industry. Our mentoring programmes train professionals in the industry to support young people in our community, and give them the tools that enable them to be inclusive and accessible leaders.
By championing socioeconomic diversity, equity and inclusion we are creating more inclusive workplace cultures and making the industry more accessible for young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. You can find out more about the work we do on our website.
