Cockpit Arts mission is to support and promote talented designer-makers from all backgrounds through all stages of their career. They strive to raise standards in the contemporary craft and design sectors, making an important contribution to the UK cultural landscape and economy.

The organisation is an award winning social enterprise and the UK’s only creative business incubator for designer-makers. Since they first started in 1986 they have helped thousands of talented craftspeople to grow their businesses, many of whom have gone on to achieve national and international success.