Freedom Works

What Freedom Works does

Freedom Works is a coworking and flexible office space provider operating ten locations across the South Coast of England, with its historic base in Sussex and a recent expansion into Surrey (Leatherhead, February 2026). Founded in 2016, the company offers a vertically integrated workspace portfolio spanning virtual offices (£39/month), hot desks (£22.50 day pass), permanent desks (£275–£295/month), private offices (£250–£320 per desk/month), meeting rooms (from £20/hour), event spaces, and fully-managed corporate space solutions for larger teams. The technology backbone is the third-party Nexudus Passport platform, used for space booking, member access control, and administration, with a mobile Members App and Eventbrite integration for community programming. Core products are bundled into an all-inclusive monthly fee covering utilities, cleaning, business rates, and 1Gbps shared WiFi, sold via self-serve online booking for SMB/individual members and a direct sales motion for corporate clients.

The company's go-to-market combines community-led growth (Community Managers at every location, recurring member events, word-of-mouth referrals) with inside-sales for SMBs and a dedicated corporate sales motion for larger Sussex/Surrey-based firms. A strategic partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs places dedicated Barclays Ecosystem Managers at three Sussex locations, offering free mentoring, investment-readiness programmes, and scale-up support, while funded contracts with Brighton & Hove City Council, West Sussex County Council, East Sussex County Council, and additional district councils deliver HM Government-backed business support programmes (workshops, bootcamps, peer groups). The result is a non-space revenue layer (Business Support & Accelerator Service) layered on top of physical tenancy.

Freedom Works is structured as Freedom Works Limited, a private limited company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 10118525), operating as a subsidiary of Freedom Works Group. The group runs 12 regional hubs across the South of England, including the PLATF9RM sub-brand alongside the core Freedom Works identity. No external institutional investment or funding rounds are disclosed; the group appears founder/family-held. Scale signals include 2,300+ active hot-desk members, 5,000+ businesses supported through programmes, 97% member satisfaction ('good or excellent'), and aggregate physical infrastructure exceeding 80,000 sq. ft across the largest three sites alone.

Name

Freedom Works

Legal name

Freedom Works Limited

Website

https://freedomworks.space

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking and Flexible Workspace

NAICS

Business Service Centers (56143), Office Administrative Services (561110), Office Administrative Services (5611)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Work Enablement & Desk/Room Booking Operations (BPABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Space & Occupancy Services (Move/Add/Change, Seating, Wayfinding) (IMAIALAF), Conference Room & Meeting Services Support (BPABAEAE), Managed Workplace Services (DaaS/Workplace-as-a-Service) (BPAEAIAA)

Keywords

• Flexible workspace
• Coworking spaces
• Virtual office services
• Private office leasing
• Meeting room hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Hooe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Virtual Office Memberships: Monthly subscription for virtual business address, mail handling, and professional registration services. Provides professional address without physical workspace requirement.
2. Hot Desk Access: Pay-as-you-go or subscription-based hot desking with flexible access to any Freedom Works location. Members book desks as needed.
3. Permanent Desk Memberships: Dedicated desk rental with 24/7 access, storage, and ability to use all spaces. Monthly rolling subscription.
4. Private Office Space: Lockable private offices rented per desk with flexible monthly terms. Includes furniture and on-site support.
5. Meeting Room Hire: Hourly rental of equipped meeting rooms with AV equipment, refreshments, and reception services. Available in packages or pay-as-you-go.
6. Event Space Rental: Larger event spaces available for hire for corporate events, workshops, and community gatherings.
7. Corporate Services: Custom workspace solutions for corporate clients with flexible terms, custom fit-outs, and fully managed services on pay-as-you-use basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Freedom Works provides coworking and flexible office space solutions across 10 locations on the South Coast of England, offering Virtual Office, Hot Desk, Permanent Desk, Private Office, and Corporate Space products on subscription and usage-based terms. Members additionally access Meeting Rooms, Event Space, and a Business Support & Accelerator Service delivered in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs and local authorities.

Product overview

Freedom Works is a coworking and flexible office space provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of workspace solutions across 10 locations along the South Coast of England. The core offering includes Virtual Office (professional business address), Hot Desk (pay-as-you-go flexible desks), Permanent Desk (dedicated desk membership), and Private Office (lockable office space) options. The company also offers Corporate Space solutions for larger teams with custom configurations. Ancillary services include Meeting Rooms, Event Spaces, and a Business Support & Accelerator Service with workshops, mentoring, and networking. A strategic partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs provides members with additional business support including mentoring and investment readiness programmes. All workspace solutions include 1GB super-fast WiFi, free refreshments, access to community events (including Free Beer Fridays), and use of the Nexudus booking platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Virtual Office A virtual office package allowing business owners and remote workers to maintain a professional business address without requiring physical workspace. Includes mail handling, postal services, and a Registered Address add-on for £30+VAT one-off charge. Pricing from £39+VAT per month.
• Hot Desk Flexible hot desking membership providing access to bookable workstations on a pay-as-you-go day pass (£22.50+VAT) or subscription basis. Offers 24/7 access for subscription members, super-fast WiFi, refreshments, kitchen facility access, and a collaborative community environment. Flexi Pass available for teams and individuals.
• Permanent Desk Dedicated permanent desk membership with lockable pedestal storage in a designated area of the workspace. Includes ergonomic chair, 24/7 access, meeting room discount, and social discounts. Pricing from £275 per month (varies by location).
• Private Office Lockable private office space within Freedom Works locations, accessible 24/7 and move-in ready. Includes modern and adjustable furniture, high-speed connectivity, customised IT setup options, and on-site team support. Pricing from £250-£320 per desk/month + VAT.
• Corporate Space Custom workspace solutions for corporate teams with flexible terms. Freedom Works assumes liability, provides custom fit-out and desk configuration, and fully manages the space. Includes 24/7 access, private offices, desks, 1GB dedicated line, meeting room access (60 mins/month per desk), free printing, and access to Free Beer Fridays. Operated on a pay-as-you-use basis.
• Meeting Rooms Bookable meeting rooms located in business districts with AV equipment, refreshments, and break-out space. Rooms accommodate groups of 2-50 people with flexible booking packages (8, 16, and 40-hour packages). Pricing from £20 per hour, includes superfast WiFi, tea/coffee refreshments, reception greeting, and easy transport links.
• Event Space Event spaces available across multiple Freedom Works locations for hosting corporate events, workshops, and community gatherings.
• Business Support & Accelerator Service Business support programmes including workshops, bootcamps, mentoring, networking, and peer-support groups. Delivered in partnership with local authorities, Barclays Eagle Labs, Growth Hubs, and Chambers of Commerce. Connected to a 5,000+ business network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of surveyed businesses rated Freedom Works support as 'good or excellent'
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Barclays Eagle LabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership providing extensive business support for over 2,000 businesses. Freedom Works hosts Barclays Ecosystem Managers who offer free mentoring, investment readiness programmes, and growth/scale-up support. Collaboration fosters innovation and growth within the Freedom Works business community across Crawley, Hove, and Worthing locations. Barclays Eagle Labs also funds events like 'She Connects' and provides dedicated support at three Sussex sites.
• East Sussex Growth HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver fully funded business support programmes on behalf of local authorities. Freedom Works delivers workshops, bootcamps, and mentoring through programmes like 'Stay Smart Grow Strong' funded by HM Government and East Sussex County Council.
• Brighton & Hove City CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal authority partnership to deliver business support programmes including the Sales Skills Bootcamp. Freedom Works developed the programme in collaboration with the council, providing 60+ hours of support and achieving 100% confidence increase among participants.
• West Sussex County CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal authority partnership for delivering business support across West Sussex area. Freedom Works provides workshops and accelerator services as part of regional economic development initiatives.
• Chambers of CommercesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Chambers of Commerce to support businesses across the South to start, grow and scale. Chambers refer members and provide networking opportunities within the business support ecosystem.
• East Sussex County CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for business support programmes including 'Stay Smart Grow Strong' delivered by Freedom Works. Council provides HM Government funding for economic development initiatives.
• Local Authorities (Arun, Chichester, Hastings, Horsham, Mid Sussex, Adur & Worthing, Eastbourne)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with multiple district councils across Sussex to deliver business support programmes. Freedom Works provides workshops, mentoring, and networking opportunities as part of regional economic priorities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Second Home: Design-led coworking operator with notable interior aesthetics and member events; comparable positioning around community, design differentiation, and creative-industry member base.
• Runway East: UK coworking brand focused on startup and scaleup communities with events, mentoring, and accelerator programmes; comparable on community-led positioning and SME/startup target segment.
• PLATF9RM: Sister brand of Freedom Works under the Freedom Works Group, operating 12 regional hubs across the South of England with comparable coworking and flexible office offerings for freelancers and growing businesses.
• TownSq: UK regional coworking operator with multiple sites focused on towns and secondary cities; directly comparable business model targeting freelancers, startups, and SMEs in non-London markets.

Broad incumbents

• IWG (Regus/Spaces/HQ): World's largest flexible workspace operator with multi-brand portfolio (Regus, Spaces, HQ, Signature) covering UK towns and cities; competes head-on with Freedom Works on private office and virtual office offerings.
• WeWork: Global coworking and flexible office leader offering hot desks, private offices, and enterprise solutions across major cities; a key competitive benchmark for occupancy, pricing, and amenity standards even where they do not directly overlap geographically.
• TOG (The Office Group): Major UK flexible office operator with a portfolio of design-led buildings; competes on private office, meeting room, and corporate solutions across UK cities.

Emerging players

• Mindspace: Premium flexible workspace provider with locations in the UK and Europe; competes for corporate and enterprise customers seeking design-led offices and full-service amenities.
• Uncommon: UK premium coworking operator with all-inclusive amenities and community programming; overlaps with Freedom Works on subscription-based flexible workspace offerings targeting professionals and SMEs.

Regional players

• Office Space (UK): UK serviced office and coworking provider with locations across multiple English regions; comparable offering of flexible offices and meeting rooms for SMEs and corporates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/works_freedom
• Facebookfacebook.com/FreedomWorksHub
• Instagraminstagram.com/freedomworks_

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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