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Welcome to UP, where your next level starts.

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UP CREATIVE presents UP TV.

The next generation is going live.

UP TV is a new media channel led by young people in Croydon, sharing original stories, fresh voices and creative work developed through UP CREATIVE.

From presenting and filming to production, storytelling and content creation, UP TV is creating space for young people to learn, build confidence and be part of something real.

The first episode goes live on 10 August.

Scan the QR code or visit the page to get the first episode link, learn more, watch, support or partner with UP TV:
https://uphub.work/creative/up-tv/

#UPTV #UPCreative #Croydon #YoungPeopleInCroydon #YouthMedia #YoungCreators #CreativeSkills #ContentCreation #FilmAndTV #CreativeCommunity by @startupcroydon

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3 months ago

Startup Croydon is growing UP. ⬆️

After 10 years as Startup Croydon, we are bringing everything we do together under a new name: UP.

UP is how you will see our programmes, workspace and creative support from now on. Same team, same mission, a clearer way to grow.

What is changing?
• A new name out front: UP
• A new website and clearer paths for START, GROW, SPACE, CREATIVE and NETWORK
• More focus on helping ambitious people take their next steps

What is not changing?
• Our roots in Croydon
• Our commitment to founders, small businesses and communities
• The Startup Croydon charity that sits behind the work

Welcome to UP. Where your next level starts.

Tap the link in our bio to discover UP and see what you can access right now.

#StartupCroydon #UP #Rebrand #CroydonBusiness #SouthLondonBusiness #Entrepreneurs #SmallBusinessUK #BusinessSupport #CreativeBusiness #NextLevel by @startupcroydon

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9 months ago

Got a business idea but not sure where to start? 🚀

Your next chapter could begin here.

Trailblaze Your Future is a FREE business bootcamp designed to help young people turn ideas into real possibilities.

If you're aged 16–24 and currently not in education, employment or training, this could be your opportunity to:

✅ Explore and develop your business idea
✅ Build practical business skills
✅ Discover what it takes to start a business
✅ Create a clear plan to move forward

No need to have everything figured out. That's what the programme is for.

📅 Starts Thursday 15 October
📍 UP, Croydon
🎟️ Completely FREE

Your idea deserves a chance. Give it one.

👉 Register now through the link in our bio.

#TrailblazeYourFuture #UPCREATIVE #YoungEntrepreneurs #Croydon #BusinessBootcamp #YouthOpportunities #StartYourBusiness by @startupcroydon

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10 hours ago

We're hiring! 📣

Could you inspire the next generation of creative thinkers and young entrepreneurs?

UP is looking for an Employability & Creative Enterprise Tutor to help young people aged 16–19 develop confidence, workplace skills and creative thinking.

We're looking for someone with experience in youth work, employability training, enterprise or creative education.

🎓 Formal teaching qualification not essential
📍 UP, Croydon
📅 Expected start: 2 November 2026

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early!

Interested? Find the full job description and application details via the link in our bio.

#WereHiring #CroydonJobs #YouthWork #CreativeEducation #Employability #TutorJobs by @startupcroydon

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16 hours ago

Your next office could offer more, without tying you down to a long lease.

Looking for a professional space where your business can grow, without the costs and commitments of a traditional office?

Discover UP SPACE in Croydon.

✔ Fully furnished private offices for 1 to 8 desks
✔ Flexible terms from just one month
✔ Fast broadband and reception services
✔ Access to meeting rooms
✔ Excellent transport links to Central London
✔ A welcoming business community

Everything you need to get straight to work, with the flexibility your business deserves.

📍 Weatherill House, Croydon

Ready for a better working environment?

👉 Explore our available offices and arrange a viewing via the link in our bio.

#UPSPACE #PrivateOffices #CroydonBusiness #OfficeSpace #FlexibleOffices #SouthLondon #BusinessGrowth by @startupcroydon

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a day ago

Would you trust AI to be your career mentor? 🤖💡

Imagine telling AI what skills you already have, what you want to develop and asking it to help you discover career or business opportunities you might never have considered.

Sounds like a smart move, right?

But what if the advice isn't as reliable as you think?

In this week's episode of UP TV, our young creatives explore whether AI can genuinely help us make better career decisions or whether we're putting too much trust in technology.

💬 Would you take career advice from AI? Tell us in the comments!

📺 New episode of UP TV today! Watch via the link in our bio.

#UPTV #UPCREATIVE #CareerDevelopment #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #YouthVoices #Croydon by @startupcroydon

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2 days ago

Your own office. Your own space. Your next move.

There's something different about having a workspace that's truly yours.

A place to welcome clients, collaborate with your team and get things done, without the distractions of working from home or the limitations of shared spaces.

At UP in Croydon, we make that possible without the commitment of a traditional office lease.

🏢 Fully furnished private offices for 1–8 desks
🔑 Flexible terms from just one month
💻 Fast broadband and 24/7 access
❄️ Individually air-conditioned offices
🤝 Reception services and access to meeting rooms

Everything you need to feel established, stay productive and focus on what's next.

📍 Weatherill House, Croydon

Your next office could be closer than you think.

Explore our private offices and arrange a viewing. Link in bio.

#PrivateOffices #ServicedOffices #CroydonBusiness #SouthLondon #FlexibleWorkspace #SmallBusiness by @startupcroydon

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4 days ago

Is AI making us more creative, or just making creativity easier? 🎨🤖

One tool. Two very different opinions.

In this sneak peek from the next episode of UP TV, our young creatives debate whether AI is opening up new possibilities for artists or simply serving up the creative equivalent of a microwave TV dinner.

Is AI a powerful creative tool, or is something being lost along the way?

What do you think? Drop your opinion in the comments. 👇

📺 Catch the next episode of UP TV. Link in bio.

#UPTV #UPCREATIVE #ArtificialIntelligence #CreativeFuture #YouthVoices #Croydon #AIArt by @startupcroydon

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4 days ago

Not sure what your next step should be?

UP CREATIVE has three free programmes for young people, designed for different goals and different stages.

Have a business idea you want to turn into something real?

Trailblazer Bootcamp helps you develop your idea, build practical skills and create a clear plan to launch.
Ages 16–24

Want to develop creative skills and prepare for what comes next?
Level 2 Creative Skills & Employability combines creative development, employability and confidence building over a one-year programme.
Ages 16–18

Ready to gain real workplace experience?
WEX Programme gives you the opportunity to strengthen your CV, develop workplace skills and build confidence for employment.
Ages 16–24

All three programmes are FREE.

Find the programme that fits where you are now and where you want to go next.

Register your interest via the link in our bio.

#UPCreative #Croydon #YoungPeople #CreativeSkills #Employability #WorkExperience #BusinessSkills #YouthOpportunities by @startupcroydon

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6 days ago

Got a business idea but not sure what to do next?

Trailblaze Your Future is a free programme for 16–24-year-olds designed to help you turn an idea into a clear, practical plan for launch.

Build practical business skills.

Grow your confidence.

Take your first steps towards starting your own business.

📅 Starts Thursday 15 October
📍 UP, Croydon
🎟️ Free
🗓️ Every Thursday

Trailblaze Your Future is for young people aged 16–24 who are currently not in education, employment or training.

Ready to turn your idea into something real?

Register via the link in bio.

#TrailblazeYourFuture #YoungEntrepreneurs #Croydon #StartYourBusiness #BusinessSkills #YoungPeople #SouthLondon by @startupcroydon

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7 days ago

What can change in just one creative week? 🎬

A new episode of UP TV lands today.

This time, we’re going behind the scenes with the BTS Show, following the young people taking part before and after their week with UP CREATIVE.

Hear what they learnt, how their thinking developed and what they really think about careers in the creative industries.

From getting hands-on with creative skills to discovering where those skills could take them, this episode is about learning, experimenting and seeing new possibilities.

📺 New UP TV episode today at 3.30pm

Watch via the link in bio.

#UPTV #UPCreative #CreativeCareers #YoungCreatives #CreativeIndustries #Croydon #BehindTheScenes by @startupcroydon

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8 days ago

What can change in just one creative week? 🎬

A new episode of UP TV lands today.

This time, we’re going behind the scenes with the BTS Show, following the young people taking part before and after their week with UP CREATIVE.

Hear what they learnt, how their thinking developed and what they really think about careers in the creative industries.

From getting hands-on with creative skills to discovering where those skills could take them, this episode is about learning, experimenting and seeing new possibilities.

📺 New UP TV episode today at 3.30pm

Watch via the link in bio.

#UPTV #UPCreative #CreativeCareers #YoungCreatives #CreativeIndustries #Croydon #BehindTheScenes by @startupcroydon

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9 days ago