Co-working spaces have changed the face of freelancing. You may have chosen the freelancing route, but that doesn’t mean you want to be cut off from the world, glued to your laptop within the private confines of your home.
Seclusion isn’t necessarily the solution for increased productivity. Co-working spaces open up opportunities for freelancers, both business and social. They are excellent places in which to network, collaborate on a project, seek inspiration from a fellow freelancer, or simply bounce your ideas off others.
The sense of community spirit is not to be dismissed, either.The co-working trend is truly global, so if you’re a freelancer, we recommend you give co-working a go.
Here are three co-working spaces convenient for people living in Westminster or Pimlico:
Bathtub 2 Boardroom
A not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting start-ups, Bathtub 2 Boardroom currently has two workspaces in Central London: one near Bank, the other in Old Street. They support over a hundred start-ups at present, so if you want to kick-start a new business venture, you’ll find the support and mentoring you need to thrive here. Memberships are flexible and affordable, with prices starting from £55 per month and rising to £230 per month for full-time membership. Keen to jump into the tub?
The Soho Collective
Do you need an events space or co-working nest in the heart of Soho? Then this is it. Easily accessible from Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Oxford Circus tube stations, the co-working space at The Soho Collective is spread over three floors. The ethos is one of friendly creativity, and if you become a member you’ll be sharing the space with journalists, designers, filmmakers, event organisers, and the like. Great emphasis is placed on the importance of shared office lunches and going out for drinks, so if you want to work and socialise, this is the place for you. From networking to mentoring, members can even hold their own events for free on the first floor. Day membership costs £35, while it is £425 for the month (excluding VAT).
Impact Hub Westminster
First launched back in 2011, Impact Hub Westminster is one of the largest of a network of ‘locally owned collaborative working spaces’ across the globe. With over 11,000 members in over 80 locations, collaboration and support is the order of the day. Impact Hub mainly supports charities and social enterprises – organisations which are a force for social or environmental good. If you join this community of members, you’ll have access to flexible events and co-working space, business support, collaboration – all necessary for inspiration.
Is it time to join a co-working space? Whether you live in Westminster or Pimlico and want to find somewhere close to your home to work, or you want to base your start-up in the centre of London but don’t want the sky-high rents, co-working could be the answer for you.
