City Girl Creatives

We are building a collaborative ecosystem of diverse creatives, operating in all parts of the creative economy. This impactful all women network aims to empower gender equity across all creative work.

City Girl Creatives
Inaugural Report

Over 70% of women employed in the creative economy plan to leave their jobs, whilst 1 in 3 female freelancers earn less than £20,999 a year, according to a study conducted by the City Girl Network in association with MPB. 

Connect

Join our panel, workshop and networking events across the UK, as well as our nationwide LinkedIn Group for all City Girl Creatives

Influence

Contribute to our annual report highlighting the current financial, social and environmental situation for all women working in the creative economy. We will utilise this report to campaign for change.

Inform

Sign up to our monthly newsletter to find out about funding opportunities, jobs, freelance projects and industry insights.

Why do we need the City Girl Creatives?

There are numerous barriers in place that are preventing Gender Equity in the Creative Economy

It has become increasingly recognised that the Creative Economy (and beyond) was built around a patriarchal, able-ist system. A system that is not representative to the overall population, and directly harms the progress of society.

Creativity is built on stories, yet so many are unwritten or unheard.

Together, we will build a community of creatives that represents all women. Trans, non-binary and cis-gendered. Disabled, neurodivergent and able-bodied. Mothers, step-mothers, foster mothers, not-mothers. A multi-cultured community, based in the UK.

Our Driving Principles

  1. Eliminate the gender pay gap within the creative economy

  2. Inspire creative collaboration for green, sustainable growth

  3. Change workplace culture to create a more representative and diverse creative economy

The City Girl Creatives is for all women working in the creative economy. This includes Advertising, Architecture, Arts and Crafts, Beauty, Broadcasting, Content Creators, Design, Events, Fashion, Film, Gaming, Marketing, Media, Music, Performing Arts, PR, Photography, Publishing, Research & Development, Software and Video.

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We prioritise inclusive recruitment and support employees with extensive training and development. We promote inclusive visual storytelling and an inclusive circular economy. Our business model is circular. All packaging is plastic free. Our cloud-based platform uses renewable electricity.

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