Quay West Studios

Specialist business support for Creative & CreaTech businesses in Hampshire The Creatives’ Advice Hub is a new, fully funded support programme for creative and creative-tech businesses based in Hampshire. Delivered on behalf of Hampshire County Council & Hampshire Growth Hub by IncuHive, the programme offers practical, sector-specific business advice, mentoring and events designed around the real challenges creative founders face – from marketing, technology, IP and scaling with confidence. Whether you’re a freelancer, studio, agency or creative start-up, the Creatives’ Advice Hub gives you access to experienced advisers who understand the creative economy and can help you take your next step.

Forest Forge, based in Ringwood, Hampshire, uses theatre and theatre-making to find and celebrate the extraordinary in the ordinary. Based in the New Forest, our work across touring productions, participation and artist development helps make and build connections between people, spark joy, and encourages personal shifts in perspective and experience.

Culture in Common is a community-led arts and culture programme for the New Forest, funded by Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places initiative. Led by a consortium including Energise Me, Folio, The Handy Trust, New Forest District Council, and the National Park Authority, it aims to increase cultural engagement in underserved areas. Since 2022, it has reached over 45,000 residents through workshops, exhibitions, and creative clubs, co-designed with local communities to reflect their interests and needs.