During the financial year, HasleWorks Co-working CIC continued to operate as a community-focused co-working space in Haslemere, Surrey, providing affordable access to desks, meeting rooms and shared working facilities. The company’s activities have benefited the local community by creating an accessible and professional working environment for individuals, small businesses, freelancers, charities, voluntary groups and local community organisations. By offering flexible workspace and meeting facilities at affordable rates, the CIC has helped reduce barriers for people and organisations that may otherwise struggle to access suitable premises. A key part of the company’s community purpose has been to support organisations that deliver wider social value. Wherever possible, preferential rates have been made available to charities, voluntary groups and local community organisations, helping them to keep their operating costs low while still having access to appropriate space for meetings, planning sessions, training, service delivery and collaboration. The co-working space has also supported local enterprise and self-employment by giving small businesses, start-ups and independent professionals a place to work, meet clients and connect with others. This has helped encourage local economic activity and provided an alternative to working in isolation from home. In addition to providing physical workspace, HasleWorks Co-working CIC has contributed to community cohesion by creating a welcoming environment where local people and organisations can meet, share ideas and build relationships. The availability of affordable meeting rooms has enabled community groups and local organisations to come together more easily, supporting collaboration and the delivery of projects and services that benefit residents in Haslemere and the surrounding area. Overall, the company’s activities during the year have furthered its community interest by improving access to affordable workspace, supporting local charities and community organisations, encouraging local enterprise, and providing facilities that help people and organisations work more effectively for the benefit of the wider community.

During the year, the directors of HasleWorks Co-working CIC consulted with and took account of the views of a range of stakeholders connected with the company’s activities and community purpose. The directors who held office during the year were: Mr Arnold Ayton Dr Helen Bowcock Mr Matthew Bowcock Ms Catherine Bradford Mr Paul Edwards The directors engaged with users of the co-working space, local businesses, charities, voluntary groups, community organisations and other local contacts to understand the need for affordable workspace and meeting facilities in Haslemere and the surrounding area. Consultation took place through day-to-day discussions with users, enquiries from prospective users, feedback from organisations using the facilities, and conversations with local community representatives and stakeholders. This helped the directors understand how the space was being used, the types of organisations requiring support, and the importance of maintaining accessible and affordable rates. The feedback received indicated that flexible desks and meeting rooms were valued by local people, small enterprises, charities and community groups, particularly where access to affordable premises would otherwise be limited. The directors considered this feedback when reviewing the company’s activities, pricing approach and the continued provision of preferential rates for charities and local community organisations. The directors have used this stakeholder engagement to ensure that the CIC continues to operate in a way that supports its community purpose, encourages local collaboration, and provides practical benefit to individuals and organisations working in and around Haslemere.

No remuneration was received

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration