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Support for creative industries

How we are supporting Torbay’s creative industries  

Torbay’s Creative Industries cover a wide range of creative businesses from crafts to createch, and Torbay’s creative business owners have access to business growth support programmes, grant funding, and opportunities to network and collaborate. 

We commissioned a research study into creative industries in Torbay. The recommendations have helped us build a long-term action plan to support the growth of the creative sector. 

Types of business that can receive support 

Torbay’s creative industries include:  

  • Advertising and marketing 
  • Architecture 
  • Crafts 
  • Design: product, graphic, fashion 
  • Film, TV, video, radio and photography 
  • IT, software and computer services 
  • Museums, galleries and libraries 
  • Music, performing and visual arts 
  • Publishing  

Upcoming events 

Torbay Creatives Showcase – 19 March 2026 

We are delighted to announce year two of our Torbay Creative Showcase. This event celebrates the achievements of Torbay’s creative business owners, including those which graduated from the Devon Create Growth Programme 2025. The event is delivered in partnership with Creative UK and Innovate UK 

Visit the Creative UK site to find out more about the Devon stage 1 and stage 2 cohorts. 

Business support programmes 

Find information about programmes to support businesses in the creative sector

Available business spaces 

Find information about the business spaces we operate and current rental opportunities  

Grant funding opportunities 

There are currently no active funding opportunities. Sign up to our business newsletter to stay updated about future grants when they become available. 

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Local skills training programmes 

South Devon College and its Hi-Tech & Digital Centre provide training programmes from entry up to degree-level study.

Subjects include: 

Support for businesses needing creative services 

If you are looking to connect with a creative business, get in touch. We can let you know about upcoming networking events, where you can connect with local businesses from the creative sector. 

Contact us 

JoJo Ramsden 
Senior Economic Development Officer & Creative Lead 
Email: jojo.ramsden@torbay.gov.uk  
Tel: 01803 207425 / 07771 811389