New co-working space to open in Lace Market

Nottingham’s Lace Market area is set to be the home of a new co-working hub

Works Social is set to open in a four-storey, Grade II listed building in Commerce Square, and will be a coworking, shared office and event concept aimed at independent workers and small businesses.

The facility will have the ability to house 40 desks and a range of virtual membership and hot-desking options, say the owners.

Virtual assistant and Works Social co-founder Lise Garner Morgan, said: “Community spirit underpins Works Social’s core ethos. Our manifesto is about promoting ideas, enterprise and exchange – working amidst a variety of skills, ventures and projects can inspire far more ideas than working in isolation. Works Social aims to provide a fresh and stimulating space, cultivating a vibrant coworking community which encourages and supports innovation among our members.”

Fellow co-founder and freelancer, Han van Oudheusden added: “Like every community, we understand that the needs of our members are going to be diverse. That’s why we offer a variety of membership packages from a simple virtual address through to 24/7 dedicated office space.”

“As flexible and remote working becomes more of the norm rather than the exception, Works Social aims to offer a place for independent workers, micro business and home workers to take a tentative step towards a place of their own. It also offers an ideal way to bridge the gap for expanding teams waiting to move into their own premises.”

One of the first members to sign up is marketing and PR freelancer, Rachael van Oudheusden from Big Old House. She said: “Having worked from a home office and in coffee shops for three years, it is time to get somewhere a bit more permanent. It is exciting that Works Social has come along to meet the need for businesses on the cusp of scaling up, but not quite ready to invest in a full scale office of their own. With a dedicated desk at Works Social you get the best of both worlds – freelance flexibility and a collaborative community, all at a reasonable price.”