Building the cultures, systems and leadership for sustainable creative work

Culture Rise works with values-driven leaders in the creative industries to build the strategy, income model and leadership culture that makes exceptional work sustainable.

Most arts organisations don’t have a funding problem. They have a strategy problem. The funding pressure is real, but it’s a symptom. We help you address the cause.

We work with creative directors, founders and leadership teams to design the systems, income strategies and organisational cultures that sustain people and performance, without burning either out.

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  • A diverse group of women gathered around a table, engaging in a collaborative discussion, with one woman writing in a notebook and another pointing at the pages.

    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

    Most creative organisations are working harder than they should have to. We work with leaders to build the strategic clarity, operational systems and income models that make sustainable growth possible, not just something you hope for.

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    FUNDRAISING

    We help creative organisations build a sustainable approach to income, from individual bid writing and application support through to full income strategy and funder pipeline development. Less reactive, more planned, with a stronger case every time.

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  • A woman giving a presentation to a small group of people in a room with a large screen and a calendar on the wall, under pink lighting.

    TRAINING AND COACHING

    Leadership capability is the single biggest lever in a growing creative organisation. We design and deliver workshops, group programmes and one-to-one coaching that build the skills, confidence and clarity your team needs to lead well.

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  • LEADERSHIP AND CULTURE

    The strain creative leaders feel is rarely a personal failing. It’s a systems problem. We work with leadership teams to design the cultures and ways of working that sustain exceptional outcomes, without eroding the people delivering them.

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  • “We worked with Culture Rise to engage the community of North East Lincolnshire and co-create a festival strategy that was relevant to local people. This will be hugely beneficial when we apply for funding to make the festival happen, which Culture Rise will support us to do. Their work will help us deliver a festival that’s specific to the place and local people, and that extends the impact the festival has on our audiences.”

    Creative Director, From the Fields

  • “I never would’ve achieved funding and booked up a full tour without your project development and fundraising support. Working with you has enabled me to surpass my creative and career ambitions. Thanks again.”

    Sarah Palmer, Visual Artist

  • “Culture Rise helped to develop one of our artists projects and they submitted a funding bid to help it be realised. The process was smooth and quick and their support took the pressure off our limited capacity”

    Producer, Back to Ours

What kind of creative leader are you?

The Creative Business Leader Quiz

Answer 14 questions and discover your leadership archetype, one of five profiles built specifically for leaders of creative, arts and cultural organisations.

You'll get a personalised result that names what's really going on in your organisation right now, and points you towards what would make the biggest difference.

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