Our values.

At WERKS, we create a welcoming and down-to-earth working environment where freelancers, creatives, and business owners can thrive. Rooted in community, flexibility and authenticity, we provide affordable office, studio, and event spaces as well as Coworking, Dedicated Desks and Virtual Office. All designed to support your growth and collaboration.

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Our mission.

We pride ourselves on problem-solving - whether it’s finding the right space, offering business support, or helping navigate challenges. Our mission is to work ethically to empower our clients with the resources, connections, and knowledge you need to succeed, while staying true to yourselves.

A workspace where your values count.

Welcoming, flexible, individual, ethical: this is what our clients say WERKS provides for them to help them thrive. Do you need hybrid working? By being community-led, we make it possible.

Team

  • Smiling man with glasses and a striped jacket standing in front of a building with the number 22 and the name Old Ste.

    Ian Elwick

    CO-FOUNDER

  • A smiling man with glasses, a beard, and wearing a black sweater, sitting at a desk with a yellow coffee mug in his hand. There is a laptop in front of him and an office background with a dark leafy wallpaper.

    Martin Bouette

    CO-FOUNDER

  • A woman with short red hair and blue eyes, wearing a black sleeveless top with shoulder bows, sitting at a desk in a bright room with large windows and white walls.

    Lydia

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

  • A smiling man with short dark hair, wearing a black jacket and black t-shirt, sitting in an office with white walls, green plants, a green desk lamp, and framed pictures.

    Andy

    HEAD OF MAINTENANCE

  • A woman with slick back brown hair smiles while sitting at a wooden desk with a silver laptop, a window and a door to a separate room in the background

    Kelley

    SALES & MARKETING CO ORDINATOR

  • Woman with short dark hair wearing a black long sleeve jumper, sitting at a wooden desk. In the background, there is a framed tropical picture, a window and a door that leads to another room

    Rosie

    CAFE, COMMUNITY & EVENTS CO ORDINATOR

Sustainability

  • Recycling

    We prioritise environmentally responsible practices by promoting recycling for paper, plastic, glass and cans, reducing waste, and encouraging energy-efficient solutions. By fostering a workspace that values both business sustainability and ecological responsibility, we empower our members to grow with purpose and contribute to a greener future.

  • Solar Powered

    Solar energy is key for our sustainability efforts, powering our buildings with clean, renewable energy and designing future expansions with solar efficiency in mind. By reducing our carbon footprint, we create a workspace that supports both business growth and the environment.

  • Sustainable Development

    We use sustainable materials in all room installations, from eco-friendly paints to responsibly sourced flooring and furnishings. Every choice we make reflects our dedication to a greener future, where innovation and sustainability work together.

  • Competitive Pricing

    We offer competitive pricing on all rooms to ensure our clients have the stability and security needed to grow their businesses for the long term. By balancing affordability with sustainability, we create a space where businesses can flourish today while building a better tomorrow.

  • Access to 1-1 Support

    At WERKS, we are committed to sustainability in all its forms - supporting the growth of small businesses while minimising our environmental impact. Our mission is to create a thriving ecosystem where entrepreneurs, freelancers and startups can flourish, sustained by a collaborative and resource-conscious community.

Story

  • 2014 - WERKS is set up with 5 locations.

    2015 - WERKS ran Creative Success Kent - an online & physical support program for new creative businesses.

    2015 - WERKS added 2 more locations.

    2016 - Funding was secured from LEP to develop an innovation cafe at Middle Street, Brighton.

    2017 - WERKS developed plans through Consultancy, for a new creative space for Tunbridge Wells District Council (The House).

    2018 - An exciting business plan for Fisher Street, Lewes was developed.

  • 2020 - 1-1 Support with our clients throughout Covid, with weekly virtual company meetings.

    2020 - Undertook a full renovation of 4 Fisher Street, Lewes & turned it into a creative hub and dedicated café.

    2021 - Received Government funding and support from local businesses to build dedicated music production suites at Middle Street, Brighton.

    2022 - Developed a business plan for Gravesham Council.

  • 2024 - Undertook consultancy and design process to visualise and cost the conversion of retail space in Gravesend into a new Tech Hub for the local community.

    2024 - Developed a vision document for Marine Workshops in Newhaven, outlining a 5-year development plan.