Become a sponsor

With more than 6,000 members, we host the largest network of engaged creatives across Edinburgh. We bring together freelancers, students, and companies of all sizes and specialities, through our vibrant programme of events, career support and advocacy. Our mission is to support the city's diverse creative community at every stage of their career, future-proofing Edinburgh as the creative capital of the world. Read more about our sponsorship packages below and check out our Sponsorship Pack.

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Sponsor Testimonial

"The Creative Edinburgh team is made up of positive people, who bring energy, thoughtfulness and rigorous planning to their partnership projects."

HEADLINE SPONSOR benefits - £20,000

  • Exclusive branding - a Headline Sponsor spotlight and logo on the Creative Edinburgh website and a bespoke introduction in a monthly newsletter to our members, which has an open rate of more than 40%.
  • Opportunity for self-promotion through social posts, Instagram takeovers and event speaking opportunities.
  • Guest participation at an event with Creative Edinburgh to showcase your brand, invite your staff or/and benefit from a speaking slot.
  • Co-presenting the Creative Edinburgh Awards or Summer Party with the Creative Edinburgh team.
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AWARDS SPONSOR benefits - £1500-£3000

Sponsorship of one of the 10 Creative Edinburgh Awards, and supporting five months of professional mentoring to the individual winners. Other benefits include:

  • Co-presenting the Award with a previous winner.
  • Branding across Creative Edinburgh event pages, content and communications
  • 4 complimentary Award ceremony tickets for your team
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CREATIVE CIRCLES SPONSOR benefits

As exclusive sponsor of Creative Circles, Creative Edinburgh's flagship monthly networking event, you receive access to an engaged, socially conscious group of freelancers, businesses and organisations. As well as increased brand awareness and access to different communities of creatives in the Edinburgh city region.

  • Your company will be given brand visibility throughout 10 events: your organisation's name will be highlighted in each event venue and featured on banners as well as the welcome desk.
  • Your logo is included on the Creative Edinburgh website, social media, newsletter and comms.
  • Instagram story takeover for one day across the year
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ACCESSIBILITY SPONSOR benefits

As an accessibility sponsor, you receive access to an engaged, socially conscious group of freelancers, businesses and organisations. Your support will make a tangible positive change by helping everyone access our programmes and initiatives, regardless of access needs. This package will help the Creative Edinburgh team afford to hire a BSL interpreter for each event, and ensure we engage with venues that are full accessible to the community.

  • Your company will be given brand visibility throughout all our panel events: your organisation's name will be highlighted in each event venue.
  • Your logo is included on the Creative Edinburgh website, social media, newsletter and comms.
  • 2 tickets to our Summer Party and Awards.
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COMMUNITY SPONSOR benefits - £10,000

  • Dedicated Community Sponsor spotlight on the Creative Edinburgh website, detailing your company description, logo and link to your website and socials
  • Exclusive introduction in the newsletter to our members, which has an open rate of more than 40%.
  • Showcase your business with sponsor guest invitations and branding touch-points at Creative Edinburgh’s well￾attended events.
  • 8 tickets to the annual Awards Ceremony and Summer Party.
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SUMMER PARTY SPONSOR benefits

Summer Party Sponsorship is bespoke and could be:

  • Providing food catering for the 100 ticket holders (in-kind)
  • Providing a keg of beer/soft drinks for the ticket holders (in￾kind)
  • £2000 contribution to become a Headline Sponsor of the Summer Party (exclusive opportunity)
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ROUNDTABLE SPONSOR benefits

As an exclusive sponsor of Roundtable event series, you receive access to an engaged, socially conscious group of freelancers, businesses and organisations. As well as increased brand awareness and access to different communities of creatives in the Edinburgh city region.

  • Your company will be given brand visibility throughout all our panel events: your organisation's name will be highlighted in each event venue and featured on banners as well as the welcome desk.
  • Your logo is included on the Creative Edinburgh website, social media, newsletter and comms
  • Instagram story takeover for one day across the year
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IN-KIND SPONSOR benefits

In kind sponsorship is a brilliant way of supporting creative community and the work of Creative Edinburgh which is centred around helping our community to connect and thrive. We are always looking for:

  • Venue Space - for events but also team away days.
  • Food from sustainable catering businesses for our events.
  • Drinks from local drinks businesses for our flagship events.
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    Sponsor Testimonial

    "We were able to connect with new audiences and gain new insights into perceptions and barriers to connecting with our own partners and organisation."

    We have over 6000 members spanning all the creative industries, including those working in visual arts, performing arts, design, craft, literature and publishing, architecture, advertising and marketing, software and digital development, dance, comedy, consultancy, curation, and museums and galleries. 90% of our members are early to mid career creative professionals. 69% are under 45 years old.

    Creative Edinburgh welcomes sponsorships from organisations that align with our Mission, Vision and Values and those that wish to be part of the growth of the creative sector in Scotland. Partner with us to not only positively align your reputation with ours but also strengthen and empower small creative businesses that uphold the culture and success of the city of Edinburgh. 

    Join us to embark upon a partnership which will ensure your investment in Creative Edinburgh aligns with your business objectives, reputation aspirations and specific areas of interest. Our dedicated team will work with you to ensure the sponsorship includes high-quality benefits that matter most to you. 

    Take a look at our Sponsorship Pack and our Community Manager, inga@creative-edinburgh.com, to get more information.