First Insight session on Zoom Webinar
Wednesday 13th May 2026: 18.30 – 20.30
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  • Do you work in High-end TV and have 3+ years’ experience?

  • Are you based in the English regions?
  • Do you want to be more intentional about your freelancing?

  • Do you want to gain confidence in managing your finances?

  • Do you need strategies for planning your work and building a sustainable career?

If you answered yes, this programme offers a practical and supportive way to develop the business and financial skills essential for a successful freelance career in HETV.

Delivered by Alison Grade, CEO of Mission Accomplished and author of The Freelance Bible, this training will equip you with the business, financial, and strategic skills needed to thrive as a freelance professional in the screen industries.

Who it's for ?

This programme is for freelance HETV professionals based in the English regions with 3 years + experience in the industry 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
  • How much you need to work to support yourself
  • Key financial considerations including tax and working as a freelancer
  • Taking a business mindset and being intentional with your freelancing
  • 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).

Part 1. An Introduction to business and finance skills insight session.

Delivered as a zoom webinar and open to all eligible freelance HETV crew working in the regions.

Part 2. In-depth business, financial and strategic skills programme

For 50 freelance HETV professionals will be delivered for 3 cohorts of approximately 15-18 people.

Following attendance at an Insight Session, you will be invited to apply for the In-depth course.

INSIGHT SESSSION DATES:

  • Wednesday 13 May 2026 – 18.30 – 20.30 Zoom Webinar
  • Saturday 11 July 2026 – 10.00 – 12.00 Zoom Webinar

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

An introduction to business and finance skills for freelance HETV professionals, delivered as an online Insight Session. Open to all eligible applicants, this session is the first step towards the full in-depth programme.

Section Details
Insight Session (Zoom Webinar) An introduction to business and finance skills, open to all eligible freelance HETV crew working in the regions.

Delivered twice and recorded for those unable to attend live.
Topics Covered
  • What do I need to live on across the year
  • How much do I need to work to achieve this?
  • Making Tax Digital
  • Planning and building your work-life balance
  • Creating a CV that sells
Next Steps Following the webinar, participants will receive e-learning materials and will be invited to apply for the in-depth programme, which explores these topics in greater detail.
Important Attendance at a live or recorded Insight Session is required before applying for the in-depth programme.

This in-depth business, financial and strategic skills programme supports 50 freelance HETV professionals, delivered across three cohorts of approximately 15–18 participants.

Section Details
Cohorts
  • Cohort 1 – South West – in-person session in Bristol
  • Cohort 2 – North – in-person session in Leeds
  • Cohort 3 – Online only
Session 1 – Online Thinking like a business

  • What does it mean to think like a business?
  • Planning strategically for a long-term and sustainable career
  • Planning for yourself as well as your career
  • Guest Speaker: Sarah McCaffrey, Solas Mind
Session 2 – Online 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?
Session 3 – In person / Online In person for Cohort 1 in Bristol and Cohort 2 in Leeds, and online for Cohort 3.

  • Freelancer finances
  • Building and leveraging your networks
  • Refining your CV for your audience and role
  • Role of portfolios
  • Pitching
  • Being CEO of your freelance career
Session 4 – Online Financial Planning
Guest Speaker: Emily Man, St. James’s Wealth Management, Financial Advisor specialising in Film and TV

  • Savings strategies
  • Pensions – planning for and managing multiple pensions
  • Personal financial planning
Session 5 – Online 1-to-1 CV / portfolio reviews with Mission Accomplished
Optional Session 6 1-to-1 with John Prince Accountancy
Optional Session 7 1-to-1 with Emily Man, St. James’s Wealth Management

DATES FOR THE IN-DEPTH PROGRAMME:

  • Cohort 1 South West (Bristol) – hybrid delivery
    • Session 1 (online): Tuesday, 16 June, 2026 – 18:30-20:30
    • Session 2 (online): Tuesday, 23 June, 2026 – 18:30-20:30
    • Session 3 (in person): Saturday, 27 June, 2026 – 09:30-17:00
    • Session 4 (online): Tuesday, 7 July, 2026 – 18:30-20:30
  • Cohort 2 North (Leeds) – hybrid delivery
    • Session 1 (online): Monday, 22 June, 2026 – 18:30-20:30
    • Session 2 (online): Monday, 29 June, 2026 – 18:30-20:30
    • Session 3 (in person): Saturday, 4 July, 2026 – 09:30-17:00
    • Session 4 (online): Tuesday, 7 July, 2026  – 18:30-20:30
  • Cohort 3 Online – online delivery
    • Session 1 (online): Tuesday, 8 September, 2026  – 18:30-20:30
    • Session 2 (online): Tuesday, 15 September, 2026 – 18:30-20:30
    • Session 3 (online): Saturday, 19 September, 2026 – 09:30-13:00
    • Session 4 (online): Saturday, 26 September, 2026 – 09:30-13:00
    • Session 5 (online): Tuesday, 29 September, 2026 – 18:30-20:30

Thank you for your interest in the High-end TV Regional Business and Finance Training Programme.

Please apply here through the ScreenSkills website you will be required to create a ScreenSkills profile.

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

Delivery team

Our Funders

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

Mission Accomplished is particularly keen to receive applications from traditionally excluded groups especially those from: 

  • People from racialised identities
  • People that are (d)Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent
  • Those who are care-experienced.
  • People from a refugee or disadvantaged migrant community
  • Those from a Gypsy, Roma or Traveller community
  • People from LGBTQI+ Communities
  • People from a working class/low-income background (or if you have identified as such in the past)

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.

We welcome applications from all individuals. If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format, please email training@mission.guru.

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