Creative Worker sponsors in the UK (2026)
1,578 UK organisations are licensed to sponsor the Creative Worker route as of 15 July 2026, and 1,576 of them hold an A-rating — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers).
Where Creative Worker sponsors are based
| City / town | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| London | 773 |
| Birmingham | 47 |
| Manchester | 34 |
| Glasgow | 25 |
| Bristol | 23 |
| Edinburgh | 21 |
| Leicester | 20 |
| Leeds | 15 |
| Belfast | 12 |
| Liverpool | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
How many UK organisations can sponsor the Creative Worker route?
1,578 organisations hold a licence for the Creative Worker route as of 15 July 2026, of which 1,576 are A-rated. Source: Tarve analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers).
Which city has the most Creative Worker sponsors?
London has the most, with 773 licensed organisations, followed by Birmingham (47) and Manchester (34).
Does a licence on this route guarantee sponsorship?
No. A licence means the organisation is approved to sponsor eligible roles on this route — it does not mean it is currently hiring or will sponsor any particular role. Salary and eligibility rules still apply to each individual job.
Looking for a sponsored role?
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Source & verification
Counts are derived mechanically from the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers), last synced 15 July 2026. Tarve is an independent information service, not a regulated immigration adviser; always confirm the current register entry on gov.uk.