Creative & Community Enterprise
Working with inspiring enterprises at every stage of their life cycle.
Creative Economist works with community and creative enterprises, helping launch new ideas and secure investment to grow, multiply, impact or refocus when markets fail. Whether you are a long established venture wanting to scale up or multiply, or just have an idea, Creative Economist works with inspiring enterprises at every stage of their life cycle. We help build networks and secure opportunities to make you independently sustainable.
We won’t start with a business plan. We listen to your ideas and ambitions. Use activity to test markets, pilot products and pop up services to demonstrate a minimum viable product, evaluate, and build on what works. The most unlikely ideas, strangest partners, and biggest challenges often generate the most ingenious solutions and deliver the greatest social impact.
Creative Economist support a portfolio of 50 enterprises who have secured investment to deliver social and cultural impact.
Below are some examples
MAKE LIVERPOOL
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Expansive Growth and Community Support: Since its inception in 2012, Make CIC has significantly expanded, growing from a small 90 square meter space to multiple thriving community makerspaces and creative hubs across different locations. This growth highlights Make CIC’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment for creative entrepreneurs, providing them with the necessary resources, space, and community to flourish.
Reinvestment in the Community: Make CIC stands out for its dedication to reinvesting profits back into the community, supporting local artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs. Through the establishment of “Made by Make,” the organisation connects skilled artisans with clients, ensuring the creation of high-quality, unique work while bolstering the local economy and fostering a sense of community among creatives.
Airborn Academy
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Comprehensive Training and Community Engagement: Airborn Academy distinguishes itself with a wide array of classes for all age groups and skill levels, and a strong community presence through school programs. This not only fosters a culture of urban sports at grassroots levels but also establishes the academy as a central hub for urban sports education.
Advanced Coaching and Educational Initiatives: With highly qualified coaches and the introduction of the UK's first full-time sixth form Urban Sports Coaching course, Airborn Academy is playing a crucial role in formalising urban sports education. This positions the academy as a leader in the field, contributing to the sport's recognition and growth on both national and international levels.
Open Maker
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Innovative Health and Fitness Solution: Aqua Running stands out as an innovative solution, offering a hydro buoyancy system and metabolic training concept that engages all muscle groups and provides impact-free training for individuals recovering from injuries or living with disabilities. This innovation is not just a product, but a comprehensive health and fitness solution.
Global Recognition and Investment: With an official endorsement from Sanitas Real Madrid Medical Services and substantial investments secured, Aqua Running has established itself as a trusted and globally recognized brand. This not only highlights the product’s effectiveness but also ensures its availability and accessibility to a wider audience, contributing positively to health and fitness communities worldwide.