At Barclays, we’re playing our part to help the UK Games Industry grow and develop.
We see the positive impact that games can have in bringing communities together, inspiring creativity and building an environment to learn.
What we're doing

Esports
As part of our work in supporting the games industry, we’re partnering with world-class UK esports professionals to help, develop and grow the sport.

Meet the industry
We have created a series of articles and videos working with our partners and ecosystem to help you grow your business.

Resource hub
Have you missed an event we ran? Check out our resource hub to find recordings of each of our events for playback at a later date.

Products and services
Whether it’s a short term cashflow challenge, or a tax credit loan aligned to assist with video game development, we’re on hand to help.
Resource Hub
Miss an event we ran? You’ll find recordings of all our events on our resource hub.

How Creative Assembly gets kids interested in video game careers
January, 2021
Starting out in the games industry can be tough, but Creative Assembly’s Legacy Project is here to help, providing secondary schools with the information and resources needed to inspire students to chase their aspirations. We get the inside scoop from Head of Talent Emma Smith.

School of Code: Boot Camp
January, 2021
The School of Code, founded by Chris Mears aims to unlock opportunities for all marginalised communities.

Winter Wrap-Up Games: The Survivalists
January, 2021
We continue to stay warm with our Winter #WrapUp, as we spoke to Emma Bates, producer of The Survivalists, an adventure game set in a tropical desert island.

Winter Wrap-Up Games: PHOGS!
January, 2021
Our Winter #WrapUp continues, as we get the lowdown from publishers Coatsink and about PHOGS!
Partnering with games industry experts from the grassroots up
We’re partnering with best-in-class industry bodies to bring new events, workshops and solutions. Supporting the UK games and esports industries to develop their skills and connect with like-minded professionals.
Take a look at some of our partners:
Meet the Games and Esports Team

Dave Gowans
Head of Games and Esports

Jon Paterson
Partnership Lead

Elaine Moran
Strategy Lead

Matthew Colclough
Esports Lead
Connect
Whether you’re starting out in games and esports or looking to expand, we’re here to help. If you’d like to find out more about our exciting gaming and esports programme and upcoming events, we’d love to hear from you.