Ancoats is where you live. Now it’s where you work.
Pay nothing until September 1 + 25% off memberships | Be part of Ancoat's Co-Working community
COLONY is a professional workspace minutes from your door woven into the heart of Ancoats.
Co-Working: It's in Our DNA
You know Ancoats as it is now: the mills turned into homes and studios, the coffee shops and bakeries, Cutting Room square thriving on a Saturday. And COLONY has been there from the start.
We’ve seen the shift to one of Manchester's most talked-about postcodes, and we've grown alongside it. Today we have four sites across the area, workspaces built for businesses who want a genuine base in their community.
For those who are looking for their community, we’re offering new members an exclusive discount; free access until 1 August plus 25% off your full coworking membership.
New Islington has everything you need
From canal side walks, to exploring Pollard Yard, the culture in New Islington makes it the place to be.
New Islington’s food and drink scene is one to experience. From canal-side bars to local breweries, the options are endless.
We host a range of monthly events for our members, from professional networking and skill workshops to member socials and restaurant pop-ups.
Enhance your workspace with top end amenities...
All Inclusive
Utilities, service charge and buildings insurance are included as standard.
Breakout Areas
Access to expansive lounges, fully stocked kitchen areas and beautiful roof terraces across our network.
Superfast Connectivity
Business-grade superfast fibre internet with dedicated and secure IT.
Community Team
On-site teams ensure everything runs smoothly and understand your business needs. We're here to help, just ask.
24—7 Access
Enjoy 24—7 access to your home location and daytime access to all our locations across Manchester.
Meeting Rooms
Enjoy monthly meeting credits and 20% discount to our extensive range of fully equipped rooms across our locations.
Print — Scan — Copy
Secure printing over Wi-Fi provided with monthly credits included as standard.
Ready-made Network
Form new, valuable working relationships with other resident businesses within the Colony Network.
Workshops & Events
Stay ahead with the latest business practices and enjoy networking events.
Discover Fabrica
In one of Manchester's most-talked about postcodes, Ancoats is home to four COLONY venues, each with their own personalities.
Inside each space, you'll find everything from single desks to private offices, , meeting rooms and an iconic presentation space for up to 50.
It's built for businesses who want a base in one of the city's most talked-about neighbourhoods, without giving up the amenities of a city-centre HQ.
Check out the our full list of amenities below...
Get in on the action with our events programme...
We programme monthly events for our members, covering everything from professional networking and skill workshops to community events and socials.
Events Programme
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