Creative Times

Information about CIDS

The Creative Industries Development Service (CIDS) works to help new and established creative businesses in Greater Manchester, whilst also taking a strategic overview of the sector - developing projects in response to industry needs.

We offer a range of communications for creative businesses. We publish CREATIVE Times - the UK's first trade journal for the creative industries. In addition, we publish the Manchester Creative Annual, designed to showcase the Creative Industries to businesses across the wider economy.

CIDS run events and workshops designed to help creative businesses grow, including Creative Focus, The Loop, The Loop Academy, Focal Point and Focal Point: Start. We also provide a range of sector based initiatives, projects and consultancy.

CIDS is a non-profit making limited company. Any surplus income is invested back into our services. For more information about CIDS see www.cids.co.uk.