We are pleased to offer the opportunity to book a free of charge 30 minute 1:2:1 session for people strategy advice, specifically geared towards the needs of creative businesses.
Richard Roberts has over 30 years’ experience of helping organisations establish dynamic people strategies that help to shape culture and build highly productive and engaged teams. Across his career he has supported a number of marketing and creative agencies as an outsourced HR Director and consultant. As creative and marketing business grow, attracting and retaining talent often creates people challenges that benefit from an external perspective.
These sessions are an opportunity to ask Richard any questions about your people strategy. These might relate to culture, employee engagement, talent retention or the establishment of best practice HR policies.
These sessions are available to all BCI members FREE OF CHARGE, and are delivered in collaboration with en:Rich HR.
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to book a free of charge 30 minute 1:2:1 session for people strategy advice, specifically geared towards the needs of creative businesses.
Richard Roberts has over 30 years’ experience of helping organisations establish dynamic people strategies that help to shape culture and build highly productive and engaged teams. Across his career he has supported a number of marketing and creative agencies as an outsourced HR Director and consultant. As creative and marketing business grow, attracting and retaining talent often creates people challenges that benefit from an external perspective.
These sessions are an opportunity to ask Richard any questions about your people strategy. These might relate to culture, employee engagement, talent retention or the establishment of best practice HR policies.
These sessions are available to all BCI members FREE OF CHARGE, and are delivered in collaboration with en:Rich HR.
The EntreConf Awards highlight and celebrate the smartest entrepreneurs, their businesses and the support of their advisors in Bristol and the wider region.
This year’s EntreConf Awards ceremony takes place in the spectacular Concorde Gallery at Aerospace Bristol on 2 October. Enjoy dinner under the wings of the supersonic passenger jet!
The Bristol Creative Industries community can get 25% off single tickets using the discount code BCIMEMBER here.
Find more details here and watch a video from last year’s EntreConf Awards:
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Motion Folks is a Bristol based animation meet up, aiming to create a space for the local community to gather, start conversations, get inspired and share a pint.
Brought to you by the Folks at Studio Yatta, we will be kicking off our fifth event at Strange Brew on the 10th September 2025.
We will be welcoming to the stage: Art&Graft, Plantopia, William Child and Jasper Golding, who will be sharing recent work, providing us with a little look behind the scenes, and letting us know what makes them tick!
Doors open 6:30pm. Talks kick off 7pm.
Tickets: £14 + booking fee
You’ve probably heard the saying: Your network is your net worth. But if you can’t clearly communicate with that network, your net worth is less valuable. That’s why we launched The Bristol Speakers Club – a supportive, creative space to practise public speaking and develop confidence.
After running our first cohort in Spring 2025, the feedback has been incredible:
“The Bristol Speakers Club was fantastic – so supportive and innovative. I’ve been to quite a few groups over the years trying to build confidence in public speaking, but this one really stood out with its unique approach using science, mindfulness and modern techniques fit for the digital age. Since attending, I’ve been invited to deliver a paid talk (which went really well!) and asked to return for regular events. I never thought that was possible.”
– Tyrone Probert, Ecotribo Ltd
This isn’t just a place to practise speaking. It’s a space that’s deliberately small, mighty, and welcoming – where you can experiment, try new things, and improve in the company of people who genuinely want you to succeed.
We welcome everyone – whether you’re brand new to speaking, experienced on stage, or somewhere in between. Whatever your age, background, or identity, there’s room for you here. And because we’re building this club together, we listen closely to feedback and keep shaping the sessions to give you the most value.
Together, we grow skills that go beyond the stage:
– Deep listening
– Powerful storytelling
– Meaningful connection
– Clarity and expression
– Staying calm under pressure
It’s about full-bodied communication: speaking from the heart, listening with attention, and connecting with authenticity.
James Potten — Entrepreneur and facilitator who creates empowering spaces for people to move past limiting beliefs and discover what they’re capable of. James brings energy, curiosity, and a love of storytelling to every session, helping members grow in confidence, presence, and connection.
David Sloly — Agency owner, BBC-trained journalist, storyteller, comedy writer, and author. He has helped everyone from Arsenal footballers to CEOs find their voice, combining creativity and clarity to shape powerful messages. David has also delivered talks at SXSW and TEDx, bringing humour and insight to audiences.
Annette Sloly – Senior Clinical Hypnotherapist and Performance Coach with 13+ years’ experience helping people manage anxiety, self-doubt, and high-pressure moments. Annette’s clients range from professionals and leaders to artists and performers, many of whom go on to speak at conferences, lead workshops, or perform at major festivals. She brings the same blend of expertise, encouragement, and calm presence into the Speakers Club, helping people find their voice with authenticity and confidence.
Six evening sessions, running (almost) fortnightly:Sept 15Sept 29Oct 13Oct 20Nov 10Nov 24All sessions this term are free while we continue building the club. How to JoinSpaces are limited and registration is required.Email: [email protected]
Interested in enhancing your team’s management and leadership skills with Agile Scrum Practices? Bath Spa University’s Skills Bootcamp in Agile Scrum teaches about the Scrum framework, including how to establish cross-functional and self-managing teams, and how to produce a working increment at the end of each work cycle/sprint.
The course is delivered online over seven weeks, with around six hours of learning per week. You’ll engage with industry experts in hands-on workshops, developing practical Agile skills you can apply immediately. The course also includes one exam sitting for the BCS EXIN Foundation Certificate in Agile Scrum in December.
Here’s what one of our previous learners had to say about their experience:
“I felt well supported on the Skills Bootcamp, and there was a good atmosphere to ask questions if I needed to. I’ve developed my understanding of Scrum and how to work better with Scrum, which has influenced and developed my team collaboration and communication skills.”
The Skills Bootcamps Programme is funded and managed by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WEMCA) and delivered by Bath Spa University. Thanks to funding from the Department for Education, this Skills Bootcamp is significantly subsidised.
If you are based in the WEMCA region and an SME employer (under 250 employees), the cost of this course is 90% off for individuals who work for you. If you are a large employer (with over 250 employees) you’ll receive a 70% discount for your employees.
The bootcamp will start on Tuesday 4 November for seven weeks, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30am – 12:00p.
Mastered, in partnership with the West of England Combined Authority, is offering a fully funded Skills Bootcamp in Creative Production – designed for freelancers and small business owners who want to sharpen their production and project management skills.
Over 10 weeks, you’ll gain practical knowledge in:
* Project planning and scheduling
* Budgeting and resource management
* Leading teams and working with collaborators
* Managing clients and delivering projects smoothly
The programme also includes 6 months of support after the 10 weeks, ensuring you have the guidance to put your training into action.
How much does it cost?
Zero, it’s fully funded by the Government
Eligibility criteria:
Be 19 years or above
Have the right to work in the UK
Been a UK resident for the past three years
Can commit to about 6-7 hours/week
Eligible postcode in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath or North East Somerset
Welcome to the Growth Leaders taster event!
This event is designed for leaders exclusively in the digital, tech and creative industries who are looking to increase their clarity, control and confidence, to run their businesses better.
Growth Leaders delivers a top-rated, industry-specific approach which helps leaders adopt processes and systems to manage their business more effectively, sustain growth and/or significantly improve profit margins.
What you will learn
At the session, you’ll:
Who is this taster session for?
It is ideally positioned for leaders running businesses operating between a £100k to £1mil turnover (or thereabouts – please do ask if this is right for you).
About Growth Leaders
Growth Leaders provides a supportive environment that gives creative, digital and tech leaders breathing space to focus on what’s important, pinpoint the right strategies and implement the best processes.
Their monthly workshops combine peer support, masterclass and expert advice to inspire leaders with the clarity, confidence and control they need to run their business better – and effectively pursue their ambitions.
Tickets
This taster session is free to attend but tickets must be booked to reserve your space. The team from Growth Leaders will then arrange for a quick chat before the session.
Is your agency ready to break the £1m turnover barrier?
Lately, one question keeps coming up in conversations with agency owners: ”How do I scale my business to over £1m turnover?”
It’s clear this topic is front of mind for many and for good reason, the approach that has got you here, won’t help you break the £1m turnover barrier, for a number of reasons. It’s not just about getting beyond £1m in turnover, it’s about growing profitably.
Running an agency is emotionally demanding and full of complexity. The difference between burnout and breakthrough is financial clarity. When you understand your numbers, you make better decisions, not just for profit, but for your people, your clients and your peace of mind.
Join us for our next live masterclass, where we’ll dig into what it really takes to scale your agency, sustainably and profitably, sharing proven strategies that work. Whether you’re aiming for growth or just want to get a clearer picture of what scaling means for your business, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Discover how better financial visibility helps you make smarter decisions, plan your hiring and boosts profit, not just revenue.
Join us live to learn from real agency scenarios, get practical tools you can use straight away and ask your questions in an open Q&A.
What we’ll cover:
-Why many agencies plateau after £1m and how to break through it.
-The 5 ingredients every growing agency needs
-5 proven strategies that work.
-Build a financial framework that fuels growth.
Can’t make it live? No problem – please register, and we will send you a recording!
Free workshops coming up to increase your creative skills and knowledge within the creative industries!
These events are for creatives from all disciplines aged 16 – 25. Whether you are part of our Creative Futures commission programme or a creative looking to get their foot in the door of the creative industry, these sessions are for you!
For more information about our Creative Futures commissioned programme or if you’re looking to apply, click the booking link and keep an eye on our socials, @thecourtsbristol and @creativeyouthnetwork
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