Creative Edge is an independent information portal about gambling harm support for small business owners and the self-employed. We help people in the UK who are worried about their own gambling, or someone else's, to understand what is happening and what they can do.
What this site covers
Running your own business brings pressure. When gambling becomes a problem, it can blur the line between personal money and business funds, turn a quiet worry into a crisis, and make it harder to do the work that matters. We write about the situations that self-employed people and business owners face: recognising when gambling is becoming harmful, protecting your business finances, talking to the people who need to know, and finding your way to support.
Our guides explore how gambling harm shows itself in a business context, the tools and barriers that can help, and the conversations you might need to have with your accountant, your bank or someone you trust. You can read about warning signs that gambling is affecting your business and ways to protect your business account, or find out how blocking software and self-exclusion work when your phone or computer is also your work device.
Who the site is for
This portal is for people who suspect they may be gambling too much, or for someone close to them who is worried. You might be running a sole trader business, managing a small team, or balancing multiple clients. You might have already noticed money going missing from the business account, or you might just feel that something is changing in how you spend your time or think about gambling.
You do not need to be in crisis to be here. Some people come to understand what is happening before things get worse. Others come because they have already lost money and need to know what to do next. Whatever your situation, the information on this site is written for people in your position.
How we build what we write
We start with the questions people search for when they are worried about gambling harm. We look at the sources that matter — the support organisations, the regulators, the research — and we write answers in plain language that you can read and act on. When something changes, we update it. Everything we write is checked against those sources, and nothing is written to sell you anything or to rank things as better or worse.
What we do not do
We are not accountants, financial advisors or therapists. We do not offer personal advice for your specific situation, and we cannot help you recover money or negotiate with creditors. We do not sell goods or services, and no part of this site is sponsored or paid for by any business. We do not rank support services or organisations — we point you to the ones that exist and let you choose what fits.
Get in touch
If you have a question about something on this site, spot something that needs correcting, or have an idea for a topic we should cover, write to us at [email protected]. We aim to reply within 48 hours. We cannot give personal advice, but we can help you find what you are looking for or point you towards someone who can.