Coworking arrangements

The RSA has agreements in place with a number of coworking spaces across the country. So whether you are looking for a place to work from regularly, or you need somewhere to touch down with your laptop when you travel, take a look at the places where you can co-work for free. 

Central | North | South West  | South East

Central

• The Transfer, Birmingham

The Old Print Works, 498-506 Moseley Road, B12 9AH

The RSA has arranged use of the The Transfer at The Old Print Works for coworking. The space, run by a local charity, is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 6pm. There are spaces for loud or focused work, tables, free wifi and tea and coffee. Small meeting rooms within The Transfer are available to be booked at the members’ rate (50% off), subject to availability.

• The Dryden Enterprise Centre, Nottingham

Nottingham Trent University, Dryden Street, NG1 4F

The RSA has arranged for use of the Dryden Enterprise Centre for coworking (this normally costs £25/day). The Dryden Enterprise Centre is a brand new, state-of-the-art building in the city centre, open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. There are pods for focused work and meetings, open plan desks, superfast Wi-Fi and free tea and coffee. You are welcome to bring in guests for meetings in our shared spaces, please sign your visitor in at front desk. 

No need to book – just turn up and mention the RSA at reception.

Any questions? You can email the Centre on enterprise@ntu.ac.uk, or phone 0115 848 4354.

• She Inspires, Leicester

10 Bishop Street, Leicester, LE1 6AF

The RSA has arranged use of the She Inspires community and enterprise hub for coworking. The hub, run by Zinthiya Ganeshpanchan FRSA, is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. There are pods for focused work, tables, free wifi and tea and coffee. You also have the option to sign in up to two guests at each visit. No need to book – just turn up and mention the RSA to reception. The Hub also offer a 25% discount on published meeting room prices when you mention the RSA.

Any questions? You can email the Hub on zinthiya.trust@gmail.com, or phone 0116 482 6598.

North

• The GMCC Members’ Lounge, Manchester

Elliot House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WD 

Mention the RSA as you sign in and receive free access to the GMCC Members’ Lounge at Elliot House on Deansgate, suitable for business meeting needs and out of office working. This space is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, includes free open plan meeting space, free tea/coffee and free hot-desking space. Simply sign in on the front desk to gain free access.

Any questions? You can call 0161 393 4321

• Impact Hub, Bradford

Digital Exchange, 34 Peckover Street. Bradford BD1 5BD

RSA Fellows and friends are welcome to base themselves out of the Impact Hub Bradford for up to three days per year per Fellow - perfect if you’re in town on business for a few days. This agreement mirrors the global Impact Hub contra-partnership which allows for global members to access hubs in new cities.

Find out more at bradford.impacthub.net. 

• Werksy, Southport

2nd & 3rd Floor, 30 West St, Southport, PR8 1QN

Werksy is a fully renovated state of the art building on West Street. RSA Fellows and friends are welcome at the Werksy coworking space, 8.45am to 5pm on weekdays, in the heart of Southport. There are places for focused work and meetigs, open plan desks, superfast WiFi and tea and coffee.

To book your desk for the day, submit this form at least the day before you want to pop in.

Any questions? You can call 0755 4006530

South West

• The Engine Shed, Bristol

Station Approach, Temple Meads, Bristol, BS1 6QH

The RSA has a partnership with Engine Shed, an innovation hub located right next to Temple Meads Station in Bristol. The coworking space is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with wifi and a café onsite. You can also take advantage of a 25% discount for venue hire for meetings or events. You don’t need to book in advance – just mention the RSA when you arrive at reception. We have 3+ events at Engine Shed each year and our RSA Area Manager is there on a regular basis for Fellows’ Drop-Ins if you would like to arrange a time to meet.

Any questions? You can email reception@engine-shed.co.uk

Wales / Cymru

• sbarc/spark, Cardiff

Maindy Road, Cardiff CF24 4HQ

sbarc | spark is an interdisciplinary knowledge sharing hub and social science research park at Cardiff University. Fellows will be able to use the café area and ground floor facilities, attend RSA Wales/Cymru Drop-Ins and attend Fellows events here. 

Any questions? You can email the sbarc | spark team on spark@cardiff.ac.uk

South East

• The Werks, Brighton

Brighton Media Centre, 15-17, Middle St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1AL

RSA South East has joined up with WERKS to provide a free accessible space for Fellows to work and meet in a choice of two of their Hubs in Middle Street and Old Steine, in Brighton City Centre. The space will be open to Fellows 9am-5pm every Thursday throughout the year. No need to book, just turn up.

Any questions? Contact the WERKS team directly at info@werksgroup.org.uk or phone 01273 201 100

• Southampton Fellows Hub: Business and IP Centre

Southampton Central Library (1st floor), 10 min walk from Southampton Central train station

A brand new co-working and growth hub for local entrepreneurs, creators and freelancers. The centre also offers access to industry standard equipment, such as a camera for free professional photos in the dedicated ‘PhotoHub and SellersHub’. Southampton-based RSA Fellows are invited to utilise this space and facilities free-of-charge every weekday, 10am-5pm. No need to book if simply using the space, just turn up. For use of their services and professional equipment, follow this link to book a free session.

Any questions? Contact Christopher Amedu FRSA, Business Engagement & Marketing Manager, Southampton City Council or on christopheramedu@outlook.com

• Southampton: Mettricks Guildhall  

Mettricks Guildhall, 1 Guildhall Sq, Southampton SO14 7DU 

Owned by RSA Fellow, Spencer Bowman, Mettricks is ‘Southampton’s Living Room’ and has locations all across the city. With a classic Coffeehouse feel, similar to RSA House in London, Mettricks is a space welcoming to everyone. Whether you want to set up with your laptop, catch up with other Fellows or host an event, Mettricks is a versatile and modern space with quality coffee, cocktails and food served throughout the day. RSA Fellows are invited to use this space free of charge during opening hours, no need to book, just turn up and mention RSA when ordering.

Thursday Not-Work from Mettricks Sessions: Every Thursday, Fellows are welcome to base themselves upstairs at Mettricks, Guildhall. Great coffee, fast WiFi the company of other RSA Fellows, maybe over a post-work beer and pizza!

Any questions? Contact the Mettricks Team via their website or call 023 8023 5062. 

• The Margate School, Kent

The Margate School, 31-33 High St, Margate CT9 1DX

The Margate School (TMS) is an independent not-for-profit postgraduate liberal arts school, a hub of innovation and creativity within the local community through their socially engaged and sustainability-driven programmes. 

Starting in January 2023, the TMS Café and facilities are available to RSA Fellows on Wednesday afternoons 12pm to 4pm, every month throughout the year. Subject to availability on these days, Fellows can access TMS lectures, and hire TMS technical facilities or small lecture rooms at a discounted rate. 

Any questions? Contact Lisa Hawkins, The Margate School Administrator/Exhibition Coordinator at lisa@themargateschool.com