Creative Entrepreneurship Report - West of England and North Somerset 2025

This report explores the entrepreneurial skills gap in the creative industries across the West of England and North Somerset. It maps existing education and training provision, highlights key skills challenges faced by creative professionals—such as financial literacy, business planning, and leadership—and provides actionable recommendations to align training with industry needs.

Findings are informed by focus groups with industry representatives, analysis of public data sources, and insights from current academic literature on the subject. By strengthening collaboration between education providers and employers, this report aims to equip creative professionals with the business acumen and entrepreneurial skills needed for sustainable careers in the creative industry.