Our new research shows class imbalances across the UK's creative industries. Read the 5 key findings in the thread below and find out more about the programme of work we are leading towards a more diverse and inclusive creative sector https://bit.ly/32vxIUd  (1/7)

Widespread class imbalances in the sector. Only 16% of people in creative jobs are from working class backgrounds, compared to almost a third of all workers from these origins. People from privileged backgrounds are more than twice as likely to land a job in the industry. (2/7)

Those from privileged backgrounds dominate key creative roles in the sector, shaping what goes on stage, page and screen. Eg. Authors & writers (59% from privileged backgrounds), journalists & newspaper editors (58%), arts officers, and producers & directors (54%) (3/7)

There's a ‘double disadvantage’ to secure a creative job for women, those from minority ethnic backgrounds, those with a disability, or with low skill levels. Eg. working class women almost five times less likely to secure a creative job than men from privileged backgrounds (4/7)

People from privileged backgrounds are more likely to experience autonomy in their work and working hours, have supervisory responsibility, and progress into managerial positions (5/7)

Despite increasing action to promote inclusion, likelihood of someone from a working class background finding creative work remains largely unchanged over the past 5 years (17.6% of people in creative roles were of working class background in 2014 compared to 16.2% today) (6/7)

As part of our programme of work towards a more inclusive sector, we're doing a 'deep dive' into the screen industries, in partnership with @UKScreenSkills. We'll also work with wider industry stakeholders @PactUK @BFI @UKScreenAlln @AccessVfx @AnimationUK @screen_network (7/7)