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title: "New Saddlers' Company Award Developed with Cockpit Studios"
description: "A three-year subsidised studio for a maker in saddlery or leathercraft: the Saddlers' Award, with Cockpit Studios. Applications closed 30 September 2025."
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# New Saddlers' Company Award Developed with Cockpit Studios

Published September 2025.

Applications are open for the brand-new Saddlers' Award, developed in partnership with Cockpit Studios, a three-year opportunity for a skilled maker working in saddlery or leathercraft, closing Tuesday 30 September 2025.[^page]

## A Three-Year Opportunity for Makers

The Saddlers' Award includes subsidised studio space for three years within the creative community at Cockpit Deptford, alongside business and professional development through on-site coaching, workshops and seminars. Recipients also gain networking, selling and promotional opportunities, including twice-yearly Open Studios events that welcome over 7,000 people each year, plus opportunities to collaborate with other craftspeople in the Cockpit community.

The award reflects the Company's ongoing commitment to supporting excellence in traditional craft, while helping talented individuals build sustainable, future-facing businesses. Applications closed Tuesday 30 September 2025, and the Company said it looked forward to welcoming the first successful applicant into the programme.

## Find Out More

Further details on the Saddlers' Award are available on Cockpit's website at cockpitstudios.org/awards/the-saddlers-award.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does the Saddlers' Award offer?

It offers three years of subsidised studio space at Cockpit Deptford, business and professional development, and networking opportunities including twice-yearly Open Studios events.

### Who developed the Saddlers' Award?

The award was developed in partnership between The Saddlers' Company and Cockpit Studios.

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