FAQs
From 30 September 2026, the new Diamond, shaped by industry feedback, is easier to join, more secure, and offers deeper insights for a fairer TV industry. Check out the topic-based changes below to find what's relevant to you.
What is Diamond?
Diamond gives us a picture of the people working in the UK screen industries. It asks questions about you and your work to build a detailed snapshot of our sector. Information from the Diamond survey helps industry bodies and creative organisations to plan and fund services up and down the UK, such as lobbying, training, support, and development initiatives. Since the beginning of Diamond, it has helped to inspire and support industry campaigns like Doubling Disability and the TV Access Project. We want to hear from everyone, and your help makes a difference.
When will Diamond launch?
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The new and improved Diamond will go live on 30 September 2026, delivering better usability for all, state of the art privacy technology, and enhanced reporting.
Who will provide the new Diamond system?
Creative Diversity Network and The Everyone Project are working together Creative Diversity Network and The Everyone Project are working together to provide the upgraded Diamond system. The Everyone Project provides similar services with screen industry partners in Australia, Germany, and New Zealand. It uses best-in-class design and technology to provide users with an experience that is both quick and easy, and comprehensive, safe and respectful. The Everyone Project's mission is to build stronger, more dynamic communities, organisations and industries by helping everyone put their hand up and be counted, by measuring what matters with care and optimising the collection, protection and utility of diversity, equity and inclusion data.
What are the key features of Diamond?
Diamond's upgrades were designed following extensive consultation across the industry. Improvements include: A streamlined and simplified process for cast, crew, and companies Fill in or update the survey at any time, and link it to future projects — no repeat requests, less admin, complete control over your data State of the art privacy technology — broadcasters, production companies and Creative Diversity Network will never see your survey responses More roles and disciplines than ever before, with the ambition to give everyone the opportunity to take part Refreshed survey questions to help everyone see themselves reflected in our research For the first time, production companies will receive Diamond reports to measure their own performance against industry benchmarks, reducing the need for more forms and raising sector-wide privacy standards Enhanced reporting to better understand regional needs, nuanced perspectives, and ways to keep improving the quality of our data year after year All these improvements and more will support Creative Diversity Network in better representing the UK television industry in our research.
Why Now?
For the last two years, Creative Diversity Network has been gathering feedback from cast and crew, production companies, post-production, broadcasters, industry bodies and researchers. We have heard about your needs, challenges, and ideas for how to improve our understanding of the people who make television. It became clear just how important it was to take Diamond to the next level. We are grateful for the invaluable insights shared by everyone who joined a session or filled in a feedback form — your recommendations have helped to shape the future of Diamond.
How will I be kept informed, leading up to launch and beyond?
Alongside the Creative Diversity Network website and newsletter, we will partner with organisations across the industry, including the UK's biggest broadcasters, trade bodies and advocacy groups, to keep you up to date with everything you need to know.
Want training ahead of launch? Sign up for a webinar here.
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