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High-end television Regional Business and Finance Insight session

September 22 @ 18:30 BST

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  • Do you work in High-end TV and have 3+ years’ scripted experience?
  • Are you based in the English regions?
  • Do you need strategies for making your freelance career more sustainable?
  • Do you want to gain confidence in managing your finances?

If you answered yes, this programme, delivered by Alison Grade, CEO of Mission Accomplished and author of The Freelance Bible, offers a practical and supportive way to develop the business, financial and strategic skills essential for a successful and sustainable freelance career in HETV.

Who it's for

This programme is for freelance HETV professionals based in the English regions with 3 years scripted experience and at least 1 HETV credit and will cover:

  • How to plan your income and manage your finances across the year
  • How to understand your personal cash flow and income needs
  • Taking a business mindset and building the foundations for a sustainable freelance career
  • How much you need to work to support yourself
  • Key financial considerations including tax and working as a freelancer
  • How mindset and planning can support a healthier work/life balance
  • How to build a CV that clearly presents your skills and experience

Please note that this programme is only open to participants who are based in the English regions (outside London/M25).

What it covers

This Business and Finance Training programme is designed for 50 freelance HETV professionals and will be delivered across 3 cohorts of approximately 15-18 people.

  • Cohort 1 – Online only
  • Cohort 2 – Online and in person (Bristol TBC)
  • Cohort 3 – Online and in person (Leeds )
Module Topics Covered
Thinking Like a Business

Guest Speaker: Sarah McCaffrey, Solas Mind
  • What does it mean to think like a business?
  • Planning ahead amidst a changing industry – including regional developments, market disruptions and technology advances
  • Planning strategically for a long-term and sustainable career
  • Planning for myself in uncertain times
Sustainable Freelancing Tools and Strategies
  • Freelancer finances
  • Building and leveraging your networks
  • Refining my CV for my audience and role
  • The role of portfolios
  • Pitching
  • Being the CEO of my freelance career
Tax and NI for Freelance Crew
Guest Speaker: John Prince, Accountant specialising in Film and TV
  • Contractual status
  • Tax returns, payments on account and expenses
  • Making Tax Digital
  • VAT registration
  • IR35 – when and where does it apply?
Financial Planning
Guest Speaker: Emily Man, St. James’s Wealth Management, Financial Adviser specialising in Film and TV
  • Savings strategies
  • Pensions – planning for and managing multiple pensions
  • Personal financial planning
1-2-1 Support
  • 1-2-1 CV / portfolio reviews with Mission Accomplished
  • Optional – 1-2-1 with John Prince Accountancy
  • Optional – 1-2-1 with Emily Man, St. James’s Wealth Management

  • Cohort 1 Online – online delivery
    • Session 1 (online): Tuesday, 15 September, 2026 – 18:30-20:30
    • Session 2 (online): Saturday, 19 September, 2026 – 09:30-13:00
    • Session 3 (online): Saturday, 26 September, 2026 – 09:30-13:00
    • Session 4 (online): Tuesday, 29 September, 2026 – 18:30-20:30
  • Cohort 2 – Hybrid delivery (Bristol TBC)
    • Session 1 (in person*) Saturday 10 October, 2026 – 09:30 – 17:30
    • Session 2 (online) Tuesday 13 October, 2026 – 18:00-21:00
  • Cohort 3 – Hybrid delivery (Leeds )
    • Session 1 (in person*) Saturday 14 November, 2026 – 09:30 – 17:00
    • Session 2 (online) Monday 16 November, 2026 – 18:00-21:00

*It is preferred that you attend in person, however accommodation can be made to attend virtually

How to apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and assessed on a first come, first served basis, so early application is encouraged.

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button to apply for a place on the programme.

Informational webinar – we will be running 2 additional informational webinars about this programme which you can sign up for via the Apply now link to find out more.

  • Saturday 11 July 2026 – 10.00 – 11.00 Zoom –  REGISTER HERE
  • Tuesday 22nd September 2026 – 18:30 – 19:30 Zoom – REGISTER HERE

All webinars will be recorded for those unable to attend live. 

Delivery team

Our Funders

HETV ScreenSkills Logo

This training is supported by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions.

We always welcome applications from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to: those from minority ethnic backgrounds; people with a disability; people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them.

If you have any access needs or require any additional support to complete your application, please contact: hetv@mission.guru

Details

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Experience
3+ Years’ Experience, Returning to Work
Department
AD, Art, Camera, Costume, Hair and Make-up, Locations, Production Office, Sound

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