Tees Valley Creates: The Freelancer Network Members Survey 2026

Thank you for being part of Tees Valley Creates: The Freelancer Network. This survey will help us measure the impact of the network during our first year and shape how we support you in future.

It should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous unless you chose to share your contact details.
1.What creative sector and/or discipline do you work in?
2.Postcode (first half, e.g., TS1):(Required.)
3.How long have you been freelancing?(Required.)
4.As a result of your involvement in the network, in the last 12 months how confident do you feel in your creative practice?(Required.)
I have no confidence
I feel less confident
I feel the same
I am a little more confident in what I am doing
I am very confident in my work
5.As a result of your involvement with the network, in the last 12 months do you feel more connected to other creatives or cultural organisations?(Required.)
I am not at all conncted to other creatives
I have not made any new connections
I have the same connections
I have more creative connections
I'm well connected to other creatives and organisations
6.If you are more connected, is there anything in particular that has helped you connect?
7.Have you made any new connections through the network (such as meeting new collaborators at events)?
No, I have not met anyone as a result of the network
I have met one or two new connections
I am connected to lot's of new freelancers in the Tees Valley
I have connected and are exploring collaboration opportunities
I am well connected and have collaborated with my new connection
8.Have you taken part in any training, workshops or mentoring to gain new skills through the network?(Required.)
9.What new skills or areas of development have you focused on this year?