Monkey Park Works welcomes first tenants
A new shared work space for digital start-ups and social enterprises has opened in Chesterfield.
Based on Chester Street in Brampton, the first tenants at Monkey Park Works include specialist technology PR agency, Roaring Mouse, digital innovation and design consultancy, Systems Makers and cycle training company, Wheely Fun Wheels.
The facility currently offers shared office space for up to 16 people and is set to expand to accommodate up to 50 micro-businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs once the second phase of building work is completed in the Spring.
Developed on the site of a former tile warehouse, Monkey Park started trading in October 2015 and is home to a thriving cafe, community bakery and bicycle workshop.
A not-for-profit social enterprise, cash brought in by Monkey Park will be reinvested to support local community projects. The team will also work with local residents and businesses to create a plan for enhancing the local area and boosting its economy.
Simon Redding, co-founder and director of Monkey Park, comments: “Digital and social entrepreneurs in Chesterfield have been crying out for the kind of flexible and affordable co-working space we are now offering at Monkey Park Works. We hope to foster the kind of start-ups and social enterprises that will go on to create new employment opportunities and help contribute to Brampton’s community-led economic renaissance.”
