FAQs and How-to Guide

General Information

What is the Affordable Workspace Partnership?

We support microbusinesses with affordable workspaces and creative studios across London.

Affordable workspace is made up of small, self-contained studios offered at below-market rent. These spaces help start-ups and emerging businesses – from tech to trade to creative industries – grow and thrive.

We support all microbusinesses, from Tech to Trade and Creatives, including those looking for an artist studio, design studio, or other forms of creative space

A microbusiness is a business with no more than 10 employees and a turnover of less than £10 million.

We are building a network of affordable studios across all London boroughs.

  • Current live locations: Creative Centre SE14 and Creative Centre NW6
  • Opening in 2026: Two spaces in N8 and one in SE1

 

If you’re interested in a studio in another location, get in touch to join our waitlist. Our pipeline is ever-growing, and we can’t always advertise upcoming spaces.

Enter your details on our contact form today to join the waitlist and be notified when new spaces become available.

Application & Move-In Process

How do I apply for a workspace?

You can apply in a number of ways:

  • The best method is to check out our available creative studios and click on the relevant listing. You’ll be taken to an enquiry form where our team will then book you in for a viewing. 
  • Alternatively, email us directly at info@affordableworkspace.org.uk and we’ll respond to any questions.

After your viewing, you can reserve a studio by paying a £200 holding deposit. You’ll then fill in a contract form, and we’ll issue the lease agreement for signing.

Our standard lease length is 12 months, though this may vary depending on the building.

Yes, we require a two-month security deposit.

We are proud to be efficient as possible. Our standard timeline for completing the lease and handing over keys is one week.

Support & Services

What business support is included?

We offer:

  • Networking events
  • Talks and workshops
  • Individual assistance to help your business thrive

 

Our mission is to make sure every SME fees supported. We are proud to be supporting where we can, whether in an artist studio, design studio, general creative space or an SME.

Tenant Experience

What do other tenants say about working with Affordable Workspace Partnership?

Check out our reviews on Trustpilot: Affordable Workspace Reviews

Contact & Further Help

How can I get in touch?

The best way to enquire about a creative studio or affordable studio is through our contact form.

Alternatively, email us at info@affordableworkspace.org.uk and we’ll be happy to respond to your queries.

Exciting new creative studios are opening from 2026

Join our waitlist to be the first to know when studios hit your area.