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Turn your creative talent into a business that pays.

Eight funded days in Scarborough for musicians, makers, artists and creative freelancers across York and North Yorkshire. 90 to 100% funded.

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Eight days, 9:30am to 5pm

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schedule9:30am to 5pm · in-person · Scarborough
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Creative Catapult

Where are you based?

This course runs for York and North Yorkshire residents only.

Are you 19 or over?

This course is funded for adults 19 and above.

What best describes your business?

Pick the one that fits best.

Can you commit from 8 September 2026 to 27 October 2026?

You'll need to attend every session below. The course runs 8 days over 7 weeks.

  • Tuesday 8 September
  • Tuesday 15 September
  • Tuesday 22 September
  • Tuesday 29 September
  • Tuesday 6 October
  • Tuesday 13 October
  • Tuesday 20 October
  • Tuesday 27 October

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This course isn't in your area

Creative Catapult runs for York and North Yorkshire residents only right now. You've still got options.

This one isn't quite right for you

This course is funded for adults 19 and over. There are other options that may be open to you.

This one's for businesses that are already trading

Creative Catapult is funded for people already running a business, whether that's as a sole trader, a limited company, or a partnership. If you're not trading yet, we've got other options that might suit you better.

No problem. We'll save you a spot

The 8 September 2026 intake is filling fast. Leave your details and we'll let you know as soon as the next cohort date is confirmed.

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Where this takes you

The business side of creative work, finally made simple.

Eight days in Scarborough, limited places.

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Get paid what you're worth

Price your work, pitch it, and reach new markets. Learn how to find the customers and the funding that let your creative work actually pay.

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Feel like a business, not a hobby

Branding, planning and the confidence to back yourself. Stop underselling your work and start running it like it matters.

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Sort the admin that holds you back

Bookkeeping, contracts, invoicing and protecting your ideas. The unglamorous stuff, made simple, so it stops getting in your way.

The Course

The business skills to make a proper living from your creative work.

You'll leave with a clear plan for your creative business, plus practical skills in branding, money, contracts and marketing. Creative Catapult is a York and North Yorkshire Skills Bootcamp, funded by the Combined Authority.

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Skills Bootcamp

Creative business skills (Skills Bootcamp)

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Government-funded Skills Bootcamp

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calendar_today Duration 8 days over 7 weeks
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What you'll learn
  • check Branding and marketing that connects with the right audience
  • check Bookkeeping and business planning, made simple
  • check Reaching new markets and finding funding opportunities
  • check Contracts, invoicing and protecting your intellectual property
  • check Strategy, knowing your target market, and using AI to save time
Do you qualify?

Find out if this course is for you.

Let's check if you're eligible for a nationally recognised qualification, fully funded.

Eligibility: Funded by the York and North Yorkshire Skills Bootcamps. To qualify you must be 19+ and live in York or North Yorkshire. Just starting out or already established, you're welcome either way.

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Are you 19 or over?

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Do you live in York and North Yorkshire?

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Are you free 9:30am to 5pm for 8 days over 7 weeks starting 8 September 2026?

  • Tuesday 8 September
  • Tuesday 15 September
  • Tuesday 22 September
  • Tuesday 29 September
  • Tuesday 6 October
  • Tuesday 13 October
  • Tuesday 20 October
  • Tuesday 27 October
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Skills Bootcamps are funded by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.

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90 to 100% funded

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to
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01 Is it really free?
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Between 90 and 100% is funded by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. Sole traders and self-employed people pay nothing. Limited companies contribute 10%, and the team will walk you through it before you start.

02 What happens after I apply?
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We pass your details to the course provider. They'll be in touch within one working day to talk through the course and get you set up.

03 Can I do this while running my business?
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Yes, that's rather the point. Creative Catapult runs 9:30am to 5pm, and you work on your own business as you go, so the time pays off while you're still on the course.

04 What if I'm not sure I qualify?
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Apply anyway. The checker on this page is a rough guide. The provider will confirm your eligibility properly before you commit to anything.

05 The start date doesn't work for me.
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This cohort starts 8 September 2026. If the dates don't work for you, leave your details and we'll let you know when the next one opens.

06 What will I walk away with?
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Practical skills you can put to work in your business straight away, and a clear plan to keep growing after the course finishes.

Next intake: 8 September 2026

Skills that get you hired.

Government-funded, for York and North Yorkshire businesses.

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