PERFECT FOR.
Creators.
Agencies.
Thinkers.
owners.
designers.
freelancers.
visuals.
developers.
marketers.
COLLECTIVE.
Where creative, digital and tech talent comes together to share ideas, spark collaborations and make things happen.
PERFECT FOR.
COLLECTIVE.
For creative, digital and tech innovators, disruptors and thinkers in the East Midlands.
What we do
We are a community for bold ideas, fearless collaboration and lasting impact.
We connect people, share opportunities and showcase regional talent through events, networks and community activity.
COLLECTIVE. creates the conditions for ideas, people and businesses to grow.
Disrupt by design: We challenge the status quo, crossing creative, digital and tech to spark new ideas and ways of working.
Every voice counts: We welcome all perspectives and believe the best ideas come when everyone has a seat at the table.
Collaboration wins: We create space for partnerships and projects, knowing we are stronger when we build together.
Collaboration wins: We focus on change that sticks: skills, opportunities and growth that strengthen people, businesses and places.
COMMUNITY IMPACT.
Has COLLECTIVE. supported, inspired, or connected you with new people and opportunities in the last year? Complete our Member Impact survey!
This isn’t just a tick-box exercise. The survey will:
✨shape the direction of travel for the community
✨give us an honest look at what’s already happened
✨help us raise vital funds to keep the community going
✨show the strength of the creative, digital and tech sector across the region
Every response really does make a difference.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
Talks, socials and workshops that inspire action
Discover what's happening near you and join COLLECTIVE.
PREVIOUS EVENTS.
YEAR ONE IMPACT.
430+ members
Freelancers, founders, academics and thought leaders across the region
10+ events
From socials to talks, demos to exhibitions across Nottinghamshire.
Real results
New funding, contracts and collaborations born at COLLECTIVE.
Sofia Young
Head of Marketing
Emma Johnson
Project Manager
Ava Thompson
Operations Coordinator
Liam Carter
Creative Director
Noah Mitchell
Marketing Specialist
What our members say ...
Real voices from the COLLECTIVE. community.
“I’ve met collaborators through COLLECTIVE. that have already led to new projects and funding."
“It’s grown fast but kept its warmth - the support here doesn’t exist anywhere else."
“COLLECTIVE. makes the region feel connected, confident and ready to grow together.”
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