Get Involved This December
December brings a range of opportunities designed to support and strengthen the creative business sector. The listing below provides numerous opportunities for creative entrepreneurs and businesses to get involved.
Portsmouth Creates Opportunities
Ongoing throughout December: Funding Applications with 1-1 Business Support from Portsmouth Creates CEO Gemma Nichols. Book calendar link:
Book your 1-1 session here: Gemma’s Booking Link
Other Local Opportunities
Ongoing throughout December. Registration for Feb 2026 Strategic Marketing Retreat: Intermediate Level. Taking place 11–13 February 2026. Designed to develop management skills and strengthen strategic marketing abilities. Limited to 21 places. Intensive 2.5 days residential retreat in Feb 2026 to enhance strategic marketing and leadership skills. Delivered by AMA. Cost £300.
Ongoing throughout December. National Lottery Project Grants – How to Apply for Each Strand. Year-round grant programme with four strands depending on scale and touring activity. Delivered by Arts Council England.
Follow the link: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ProjectGrants/national-lottery-project-grants-guidance-library
Ongoing throughout December. Supporting Grassroots Music. Funding to support the sustainability of grassroots music venues and organisations. Applications via email or the link below. Delivered by Arts Council England.
Follow the link: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/supporting-arts-museums-and-libraries/supporting-grassroots-music
8 December 2025 (60 mins). Excel: Expanding a Pivot Table and Normalising Data. Final Pivot Tables session covering running totals, grouping, “difference from,” and normalisation. Intermediate level. Delivered by SEEDL.
Follow the link: https://www.seedl.com/o/solentbusinessandsskillssolutions/course/excel/module/expanding-a-pivot-table-and-normalising-data
8 December 2025 (60 mins). Leadership Essentials: Dealing with and Managing Change. Understanding and navigating constant workplace change. Delivered by SEEDL
Follow the link: https://www.seedl.com/o/solentbusinessandsskillssolutions/course/leadership-essentials/module/dealing-with-and-managing-change
9 December 2025 (60 mins). Power BI Desktop Part 2: Relationships & Calculations. Suitable for beginners; part of a 3-part series. Delivered by SEEDL.
Follow the link: https://www.seedl.com/o/solentbusinessandsskillssolutions/programme/power-bi/course/power-bi-desktop-part-2-relationships-and-calculations
9 December 2025 | 12:00–13:30 | (Online 60 mins). Safeguarding for Trustees in the Creative, Cultural & Heritage Sectors. 90-minute lunch-and-learn session on trustee safeguarding responsibilities. Delivered by Artswork.
Follow the link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safeguarding-for-trustees-in-the-creative-cultural-heritage-sectors-tickets-1415011440309
10 Dec 2025 (Online). Braver, Not Louder: Building Authentic Confidence. How to build confidence by embracing clarity and authenticity. Delivered by SEEDL.
Follow the link: https://www.seedl.com/…/braver-not-louder-building-authentic-confidence
10 December 2025 | 14:00 | Understanding Cultural Differences Working Across Global Markets. Cross-cultural communication skills for global business environments. Delivered by SEEDL.
Follow the link: https://www.seedl.com/…/understanding-cultural-differences-working-across-global-markets
10 December 2025 | 15:30 |Dealing with Challenging Customers – Part 2. Advanced techniques for managing difficult customer interactions. Delivered by SEEDL.
Follow the link: https://www.seedl.com/…/dealing-with-challenging-customers-part-2
11 December 2025 | 14:00 | An Introduction to Mindfulness. Live session on practising mindfulness and reducing negative thought patterns. Delivered by SEEDL.
Follow the link: https://www.seedl.com/…/an-introduction-to-mindfulness
11 December 2025 | 15:30 | Developing Your Personal Brand. Building and refining your professional identity. Delivered by SEEDL.
Follow the link: https://www.seedl.com/…/developing-your-personal-brand
12 December 2025 | 11:30 | AI in Office 365. Overview of new AI tools across Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook. Delivered by SEEDL.
Follow the link: https://www.seedl.com/…/ai-in-office-365
1515/12/2025 15:30:00 December 2025 | 14:00 | Top Tips for Managing Your Inbox More Efficiently. Top Tips for Managing Your Inbox More Efficiently. Delivered by SEEDL.
Follow the link: https://www.seedl.com/…/top-tips-for-managing-your-inbox-more-efficiently
15 December 2025 | 15:30 | Establishing a Healthy Work Life Balance. Strategies for managing workload and finding balance. Delivered by SEEDL.
Follow the link: https://www.seedl.com/…/establishing-a-healthy-work-life-balance
18 December 2025 | 13:30 | The Gift of Receiving Feedback. Understanding constructive feedback and using it for growth. Delivered by SEEDL.
Follow the link: https://www.seedl.com/…/the-gift-of-receiving-feedback
18 December 2025 | 2:00–14:00 | at Keppel’s Head Hotel. Portsmouth City Council’s B2B Christmassy Networking Event. Networking lunch with professionals; includes a 10-minute talk from Mark Allaway (Evosa). £15 on the day. Use the email link below. Delivered by Portsmouth City Council.
Follow the email link: Danielle.Eberhardt@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
19 December 2025 | 15:30 | Why is Selling Not Really Selling? Understanding consumer decision-making to overcome psychological barriers in selling. Delivered by SEEDL
Follow the email link: https://www.seedl.com/…/why-is-selling-not-really-selling
19 December 2025 | 16:00 | Guided Meditation – Meditation I Can’t Meditate! Gentle, accessible guided meditation for beginners. Delivered by SEEDL.
Follow the email link: https://www.seedl.com/…/guided-meditation-meditation-i-can-t-meditate
