Big Creative Community CIC

Big Creative Community CIC, a not-for-profit work-based learning provider established in 2017, is a subsidiary of Big Creative Training Ltd (BCE). Over two decades, they’ve supported 10,000+ young individuals in vocational education, placing over 500 apprentices in the creative industries. With an 88% transition rate into creative careers and a 97% course completion rate for academy students, they empower marginalized communities through vocational courses, employability programs, and a co-working space for mentorship and collaborations with employers.

The organization’s mission is to bring transformative change to the lives of young individuals by providing inspirational education, access to creative career opportunities, and top-tier vocational programs. Their vision is to be recognized as an exceptional educational provider, equipping graduates for meaningful lives with unwavering integrity. The Westfield East Bank Creative Futures Fund aligns perfectly with their mission, leveraging their 15+ years of experience working with underrepresented communities.

Big Creative Community CIC addresses the challenges faced by young people from underserved communities trying to access creative careers. They offer vocational creative courses across three specialist industry campuses and an extensive employability program, including traineeships, apprenticeships, and adult learning courses from their headquarters at Creative Works. The co-working space at Creative Works fosters mentoring, collaboration with creative employers, and bespoke apprenticeship and traineeship programs. The organization was founded to bridge the gap between the creative industry and the classroom, creating access and employment opportunities for under-served communities.