Endorsements
Direct, credited endorsements from the partners and organisations we've worked with.
James Dean
Producer/Director, BAFTA Connect Member
Working with CDN on the AtW project was a fantastic experience.
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The partnership between CDN, Window Zebra, and New Take Films was seamless, ensuring that the whole process was easy and efficient. Gideon and Alix were incredibly collaborative at every stage, from development all the way through to post-production.
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Our social and creative ethos aligned perfectly with CDN's vision, allowing us to create a video series that champions inclusive working and perfectly supports deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent people throughout the broadcast industry.
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We look forward to working with them again!
Dr. Doris Ruth Eikhof
​Professor of Culture and Creative Industries Policy, University of Glasgow
The Creative Diversity Network (CDN) has been instrumental in shaping how the UK's screen industries understand and act on equity. As one of our core contributors to the development of the Deeds Not Words Policy Design Guide, CDN has brought both data and deep insight to the table, helping to translate lived experience into meaningful, systemic interventions.
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Their commitment to transforming diversity monitoring into policy-relevant intelligence has empowered many of us across academia, industry, and regulation to build evidence-based, values-driven change.
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CDN's unique position as the leading authority on diversity data in UK broadcasting has enabled them to champion women's equity in a way that is intersectional, practical, and grounded in the realities of industry life.
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I am proud to have worked alongside CDN in this endeavour and fully endorse their continued efforts to embed gender equity into the DNA of the creative sector.
​Priscilla Igwe
CEO
At TX25, our mission is to amplify Black creative excellence and forge pathways for authentic representation in film and television.
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The Creative Diversity Network (CDN) has been an invaluable ally in this endeavour. Their active participation in our recent event not only enriched the dialogue but also demonstrated a profound commitment to inclusivity and systemic change.
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CDN's dedication to accessibility, ensuring that opportunities in the screen industries are open and attainable for all, resonates deeply with our own values. This was further amplified through their strategic insights into the event that ensured all attendees were included and seen. Their collaborative spirit and strategic insights have helped to spotlight the narratives and talents that too often go unheard and unseen.
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Together, we are not just advocating for change; we are building the structures that make lasting equity possible. I wholeheartedly endorse CDN's contributions and look forward to our continued partnership in reshaping the landscape of British film and television.
Heloise Beaton
Project Lead
Data tells a story, and the important data that CDN collects about the makeup of the workforce in TV told us that more needed to be done for disability inclusion in the TV industry.
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This is the reason the TV Access Project brought together the major UK broadcasters and streamers, and CDN has been an important partner in our journey towards full inclusion by 2030. With our partnership, we can not only monitor the much-needed progress, but we can deliver industry-changing projects that will accelerate us towards our goal.
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We are delighted to have collaborated on the TV Access Description Hub, where organisations can submit Access Checklists. The physical spaces we use for productions have long been a barrier for disabled people, and this has enabled the industry to assess their accessibility and communicate that with those working in their buildings.
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CDN, in partnership with Access All Areas, are delivering the TAP 5As training for freelancers — a template for inclusion which will allow everyone, no matter their role, to be an advocate for disability inclusion.
In Their Own Words
Shared feedback from people who have taken part in CDN's training and projects.
These reflections were shared by participants and haven't been individually attributed — but the sentiment behind them is just as valuable.
Working with CDN made me feel welcome and confident to discuss ideas and issues that I am still very much learning about; you could be open if there was something you weren't sure about, and everyone was willing to talk freely about their own experiences with disabilities.
Training Participant
Learning about different disabilities was incredibly useful. I hadn't thought about how disabilities are portrayed with social vs medical aspects at work and on screen. This will help us with our editorial plans and also our approach to individuals.
Training Participant
Looking outside our normal contacts, I found a brand new presenter who helped get our production over the line with Channel 4.
Production Contributor