©Steven Knowles The Northfleet Place Partnership brought together Ebbsfleet Development Corporation, Gravesham Borough Council and Creative Estuary to deliver a joint programme of work to further develop culture and the creative industries, SME growth, and youth engagement as drivers of social and economic regeneration in Northfleet.
The Northfleet Place Partnership Programme was created to acknowledge, invest in, and build upon Northfleet’s creative community of individuals, businesses, and community groups, supporting creatives at all stages of their professional development to advance their ambitions.
“Northfleet is brimming with creative energy, and the Northfleet Place Partnership has played a vital role in nurturing and supporting this growing community. By championing local creatives and strengthening creative network groups, the partnership helped ideas to take root, connections to flourish and confidence to grow. This collective support is helping Northfleet’s creative community to thrive, develop its voice and shape the area’s future with ambition and pride.”
– Matilda Flood, Programme Coordinator at Creative Estuary
“This grant marked a turning point in my creative practice. It gave me the opportunity to move from producing one-off pieces to developing a more sustainable and scalable way of working, while retaining an authentic, hand-produced finish. The support allowed me to take this next step with greater focus and confidence.” – Anna Crilly, Development Grant Awardee
“As a small grassroots organisation with limited resources, it can be difficult to dedicate time to securing larger funding opportunities. This support will allow us to expand our reach and deepen our impact. It marks an important step in our work to connect and empower Northfleet North’s residents, organisations, and businesses.” – Blueprint Arts, Impact Grant Awardee
“The Northfleet Place Partnership grant and business growth support addressed key challenges that had been limiting our growth. The mentoring helped us strengthen community engagement, networking, and market research, and begin building meaningful relationships within Northfleet. This support will enable long-term growth.” – Ulla Tervo, NUEN Architects, Enterprise Grant Awardee
