Creative Mentor Network

We were founded in 2014 with the key goal to create a more accessible and inclusive future for the creative industries. Many companies focus on ‘culture fit’ at the expense of ‘culture add’. Hiring with a focus on who will fit into a team easily can lead to homogeneity in workforces and the rejection of anyone who doesn’t look and sound the same as the existing team. Schools operate on a hierarchy that deprioritises art subjects in favour of more academic subjects. Because of this, there is a heightened focus on exam technique rather than skills that will be useful in later life, skills such as problem-solving, communication and resilience. Whilst our core focus is on socio-economic diversity, we recognise there is a broad spectrum of intersectionality within our community. In addition to our core programmes and offerings, we also offer consultancy services.