The Atlas aggregates a number of datasets across the creative ecosystem in Wales from various data sources and provided by different organisations. We aim to update the data and the Atlas regularly. The current datasets available on the Atlas are detailed below
Creative industries Wales (2023)
The creative industries dataset is based on the Bureau Van Dijk database, which is based on micro-firm data from Companies House using standard industrial classification of economic activities (SIC) codes. The data for Wales has been cleaned and analysed. Data is depicted for 2023 (data is available for 2 years prior to research due to filing requirements).

You can sort for different sector delineations applying different SIC codes including the creative industries delineation of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), the sector delineation of Creative Wales and the media sector delineation of Media Cymru.

You can also analyse the data in different geographical breakdowns including at a regional level and at a local authority level. The Cardiff data here is based on companies with the local authority boundary. Please note that while national totals for employment, business turnover, and the number of businesses are accurate and aligned with our reporting, regional subtotals may differ slightly because a number of companies in Wales lack detailed geographical data.

You can find more details about the methodology and data approach in the publications of Clwstwr and Media Cymru .
Creative Spaces (2023)
The creative spaces dataset was provided by Creative Cardiff and includes a collection of creative spaces in the Cardiff Region and South Wales. You can find the full list of spaces on the Creative Cardiff website .
Creative Cardiff Members (on-going)
Members of Creative Cardiff are mapped on the Atlas who have provided a valid postcode, sector and have opted to be mapped on the Atlas when registering as members of Creative Cardiff. You can find the full list of members on the Creative Cardiff website .
Cultural Freelancers Wales (2023)
Cultural Freelancers are mapped on the Atlas who have opted in via the online forms of Cultural Freelancers Wales (CFW) . Find out more about CFW on their website .
Innovation and funding (2024)
The innovation and funding database includes projects by the Clwstwr programme (2018-2023) and the Media Cymru programme (2022-2026) led by Cardiff University.
Training opportunities (2023)
The training opportunities database is based on a mapping project undertaken as part of Media Cymru by the University of South Wales (USW) in early 2023.