Join us for our series of free creative business development training sessions for artists, freelancers and arts and culture organisations in Bradford.
As part of our Expanding Horizons programme, we’re hosting a series of practical business development workshops designed to support freelancers and organisations from the creative sector to build a profitable and impactful creative practice that works for you.
These workshops are hosted by Minoti Parikh, who has led our Expanding Horizons programme for the past 2 years and supported dozens of artists and organisations in growing their creative enterprises in strategic and sustainable directions.
Take a look at what workshops we have coming up. All workshops are free to attend, and we have attendance bursaries and access funds available if this is something you may need in order for you to participate. See our FAQ section below for more on this and how to request this financial support.
Upcoming workshops
Wednesday 10 December 2025
10 AM – 1 PM
Kirkgate Centre, Shipley
Developing your creative business communication skills and strategy
This training session will cover:
- Audience mapping and customer journeys
- Developing a marketing plan
- Raising your profile – online and offline
- Presentation and networking skills
Wednesday 14 January 2026
10 AM – 1 PM
Kirkgate Centre, Shipley
Developing your governance
This training session will cover:
- Understanding the need for robust governance in your organisation
- Your purpose, your goals and your Board
- Building a Board that works for your organisation
- Recruiting a Board with diverse lived experiences
- Communicating, engaging and managing your Board
Wednesday 28 January 2026
10 AM – 1 PM
Kirkgate Centre, Shipley
Mind Your Own Business
This training session will cover:
- Building a creative business while driving social good
- Developing a growth mindset
- Defining and pitching your creative business to your target audience
- Setting a realistic business plan that allows you to thrive in your practice
- Establishing financial resilience and sustainability for your creative practice
Meet the host
Minoti Parikh
Minoti Parikh
She/her
Minoti is a community artist and a trained classical Indian dancer working within communities across West Yorkshire. She has over 18 years of experience developing and implementing value-driven, strategic coaching support and training programmes for more than 100 organisations. These initiatives include designing leadership development programmes, culture and value-focused frameworks, evaluating operating models and staff needs, and executing customer engagement programmes across 25 countries. Her work focuses on creating value-led initiatives that provide a supportive and nurturing environment for the sustainable growth of organisations.
As a Coach and Consultant, Minoti has collaborated with senior leadership teams from large FTSE 100 companies, the NHS, local councils, universities, community groups and arts and culture organisations.
About the venue
Kirkgate Centre, Shipley
Kirkgate Centre, Shipley
The Kirkgate Centre is a recently renovated community and social action centre serving Shipley to improve the quality of life for the local communities. It is home to various charities including community arts charity, Hive Bradford, who offer a range of studios and workshops with low-cost membership.
FAQs
Do you offer a bursary?
If you need a bursary to cover your time, please complete our Bursary & Access Fund form. We offer bursaries of £50 for half-day development activities such as this.
To enable us to support as many artists as possible through our programmes, bursaries should only be requested if this is something you need, for example, if you are freelance or required to take unpaid leave to participate in the activity.
Do you cover travel and access costs?
Yes, we can cover travel and any other access costs that may otherwise present a barrier to you being able to participate in the activity. Access costs include things like childcare and other caring costs; BSL, language and other interpretation costs; as well as access support workers, or any other access costs you might face.
To apply for this funding, please complete a Bursary & Access Fund form once you have booked your place.