As someone who works independently, I am only too aware of how isolating it can be and whilst coffee shops can offer meeting space, they lack privacy and are rarely conducive to creative thought which is why I was so keen to learn more about Scratch Hub based in London’s iconic Battersea Arts Centre.
Located in the basement of the Battersea Arts Centre it’s hard to believe that just 4 years ago this space was badly flood damaged. Today it’s a light airy and flexible space that has different areas designed to foster different styles of working, incorporating areas for collaborating, working more quietly, holding meetings and even hosting launches.
A ‘Skills Bank’ offers members the opportunity to seek and offer expertise in areas such as marketing and IT, fitting perfectly with the ethos of the Scratch Hub. That ethos is one of collaboration, of sharing knowledge and offering encouragement and it continues to evolve in order to meet the needs of its users.
The Scratch Hub is launching an exciting season of free, inspirational sessions from July – September 2019. Scratch Hub Socials features trail-blazing and inspirational voices from a cross-sector of settings, such as well-known political performer, presenter and author Mark Thomas.
These workshops, conversations and networking events will bring people together to discuss the impact of creativity in both business and social enterprise.
The Scratch Hub coworking space is designed to stimulate London’s vibrant and diverse community of creatives, entrepreneurs, social enterprises, freelancers and start-ups.
Tarek Iskander and Liz Moreton
Tarek Iskander, Artistic Director and CEO of Battersea Arts Centre, ‘Thinking creatively, coming up with new ways of working, making connections and provocations – these things are all just as vital for businesses and social enterprises as they are for artists. ‘
A total of 150 memberships are available on a flexible or full-time basis. Memberships begin at £140 per month for 60 hours of flexible hot-desking and go up to £290 per month for a full-time, fixed desk space.
Event Dates Wednesday 3rd July, 7pm Creativity and Social Change
Wednesday 7th August, 7pm Creativity and Business
Wednesday 4th September, 7pm Creativity and Building Communities
Booking The events are free and can be booked online at www.bac.org.uk/scratchhub
Twitter @battersea_arts Instagram @bacscratchhub Telephone 0207 326 8254