Funding for creative, cultural or digital SMEs looking to cultivate their skills in Essex, East Sussex or Kent

South East Creatives (SECCADS)

South East Creatives is a business development and grant programme supporting freelancers and sole traders, start-up and growing businesses working in Essex, East Sussex or Kent.

Who it’s for

The programme is for creative, cultural or digital SMEs looking to cultivate their skills, grow their business and broaden their professional network.

It offers:

• Workshops and mentorship
• Business diagnostics by a team of creative industries specialists
• Job creation and internship support
• Grant funding of £1,000 – £20,000 (up to 35% of total project costs)

Closing date

December 2020.

Delivery partners

South East Creatives (SECCADS) is a project being delivered in partnership between Thurrock Council, Kent County Council, East Sussex County Council, Essex County Council, Southend on Sea Borough Council, Colchester Borough Council, Medway Council and University of Essex.

Find out moreon the South East Creatives site Published 4 September 2019 Contents