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The Unit is a new open-access production space for content creators and filmmakers in the Bradford district, launched officially on 16 March 2022.
OUR PROGRAMMES
THE UNIT
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Our impact so far
Backed by Channel 4 and Bradford Council and delivered as a partnership between Impact Hub Bradford and Keighley Creative, The Unit is:
- A welcoming space for the district’s already accomplished filmmakers and content creators as well as anyone interested in the screen industry.
- A place to improve opportunities for sustainable employability in commercial TV and film production, as well as digital short form.
The Unit aims to be a hub of production, learning, and supported and targeted networking for filmmakers and content creators in the Bradford district, and those interested in people trying to break into the screen sector.
Number of businesses supported:
10
Number of businesses supported:
5
Criteria
For the social enterprise ecosystem and the community and voluntary sectors, we know this will be a vital development.
On this page you can follow our participation in the Local Access Programme, learn about the composition of the team and partner organisations, download and read our publications, gain an understanding of the timeline of events and get in touch for further information.
What you receive
Social Investment
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Mentoring Sessions
Work with industry leaders from companies like Channel 4.
Enterprise Development Support
Have an expert consultant review your business and create an individual development plan.
Production Support
Provided through equipment loans, post- production facilities, or meeting spaces.
Impact Hub Bradford CIC
Key Fund
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Inspired Neighbourhoods
Airedale Enterprises
District Representation
Publications
Our journey through the Local Access Partnership has been marked by the publication of several proposals which summarise our thinking at various stages of progress. These publications are available to read or download by following the links below.
Team
The Local Access Programme required candidate cities to be sector-led, as such we convened a partnership which led the development of Bradford’s application and candidacy. Our cross-organisational team consisted of…
Kamran Rashid, CEO
Impact Hub Bradford CIC
Nasim Qureshi
Inspired Neighbourhoods CIC
Phil Witcherley
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Dave Thornett
Key Fund
Kate Hainsworth
Leeds Community Foundation
Shirley Congdon
University of Bradford
Hugh Rolo
Locality
Julia Brannigan
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Wendy Spencer
Airedale Enterprise Services
Steph Taylor
Leeds Community Foundation
Ian Westlake
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
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Who we're supporting
Nuneaton Signs
Provides meaningful employment and training for people with disabilities through the manufacture and sale of signs.
ABC Life Support
Delivers physical and mental health first aid training to companies and individuals, with profits invested in disadvantaged groups.
Morgan Development
Provides training and apprenticeship opportunities for disadvantaged people. They only work with BAME-led supply chains.
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Get in touch
If you’d like to stay in touch with our work on the Local Access Programme, you can follow our social media and subscribe to our newsletter. Alternatively, you get in touch below if you’d like to discuss the programme directly.
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