Blake House offers female entrepreneur free workspace

Blake House, run by an all-female team, has launched the competition to give one York-based woman the environment and community to help accelerate her business.

The winner will receive a dedicated desk for six months in Blake House’s tranquil 13-desk coworking studio – an intentionally small workspace designed to create a genuine business community, promising a calm and focused alternative to the large, impersonal workspaces that many entrepreneurs reportedly experience.

Since opening its doors on Blake Street in 2011, Blake House has consistently attracted a higher-than-average number of female founders, freelancers and business owners. It has since become home to a vibrant community of women building businesses across a wide range of sectors.

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Wendy Tunnicliffe, founder of Blake House, said: “We’ve always had an incredible number of women building their businesses at Blake House. And we love the fact we are an all-female team here. International Women’s Day felt like the perfect opportunity to give one local entrepreneur a genuine boost.”

“Running a business can feel isolating. The right environment makes a huge difference. Keeping things small, independent and local – people really get to know each other..”

“We hope this opportunity gives one woman the space and confidence to take her next step.”

Wendy Tunnicliffe and manager Jessica Boyes

The competition is open to York-based female entrepreneurs, freelancers and start-ups – whether newly launched or already established, who would benefit from a professional workspace and supportive business community.

The winner will receive:

• A dedicated private desk in Blake House’s design-led studio (worth £1,500)

• Access to a supportive business community

• Promotion of their business through Blake House’s network and social media

Entries open ahead of International Women’s Day and close on March 27.Apply via: blakehouse.co.uk/IWD