Our story
The Creators’ Rights Alliance (CRA) is a united voice for creators, made up of the major organisations representing creators in the UK. We were formed with the aim to promote, protect and further the interests of creators through policy, advocacy and campaigning work, and this remains our core purpose today.
We formed in 2001 out of the Creators' Copyright Coalition which had started in 1995 in response to several UK publishers' challenges to freelancers' rights in their work.
We have been members of the Creative Industries Council since 2023, a forum between the Government and the Creative Industries. The CIC works to help drive forward progress on key areas of growth fo the wider sector, including access to finance, skills, export markets, innovation and intellectual property.
Our current campaign priority is protecting creators’ rights in the age of generative AI.
Our members
Our Board
Chair
Anna Ganley, Society of Authors
As Chief Executive of the Society of Authors, Anna is responsible for overseeing the running of the organisation, and driving the SoA’s mission of empowering and supporting authors in the UK
Co-Vice Chairs
Isabelle Doran, CEO, Association of Photographers
Isabelle graduated with a BA Hons in Photography before embarking on her professional career and has an MA in Museums Management. She has worked in various roles in the photo industry, and currently serves as a board director for the British Copyright Council.
Deborah Annetts, CEO, Independent Society of Musicians
Treasurer
Jessica Craig, Royalties Official, Musicians’ Union (MU)
Jessica has worked across various creative sector organisations, including ALCS and the Musicians' Union. She also has a background as a singer, songwriter, and musician, and is passionate about advocating for creators in the music industry.
Luke Alcott, Public Affairs & Policy Manager, Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS)
Luke works to support authors' interests in the UK and internationally, developing campaigns, engaging with parliamentarians, and working with international organisations like WIPO and the International Authors Forum (IAF).
Rachel Hill, CEO, Association of Illustrators (AOI)
Rachel serves as the CEO of the AOI, where she coordinates campaigns like "Keep Your Copyright" and "Price It Right" to advocate for illustrators' rights. She was the President of the European Illustrators Forum from 2022 to 2024 and currently serves as a deputy for Derek Brazell on the CRA board.
Mike Holderness, National Union of Journalists
Mike is a freelance writer and editor. As a trade unionist, he edits the Freelance (www.londonfreelance.org) and the National Union of Journalists Freelance Fees Guide. He is Chair of the European Federation of Journalists Authors' Rights Expert Group.
Ellie Peers, General Secretary, Writers Guild of Great Britain (WGGB)
As leader of WGGB, Ellie oversees the negotiation of the union’s national agreements on pay and conditions for writers in TV, theatre, radio, and film. She also manages the day-to-day running of WGGB, and represents the union nationally and internationally.
Tom Peters, Head of Policy & Public Affairs, Equity
Tom works on policy for Equity and has previously held roles as a Political Advisor and in public affairs at various organisations, including the Labour Party, Tax Justice UK, and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
Membership and Advocacy Manager
Jenny Lincoln joined the CRA as a freelancer in October 2025, ensuring the smooth running of its operations and delivering membership and advocacy work. She has previously held senior roles at UNICEF UK and FODO Group and worked across policy, campaigns, public affairs and research for non-profit and membership organisations. She also has a diploma in interior design.
You can contact Jenny by emailing contact@creatorsrightsalliance.co.uk
The CRA Articles of Association can be accessed here.