New Ely flexible working space offers ‘more than just desks and WiFi’

The co-working space offers free coffee from a local roastery

A new Cambridgeshire flexible working space aims to offer more than desks and WiFi, the co-owners said. The Ely Work Collective opened in March and offers 26 flexible hot desks, four meeting rooms, and a content studio.

Co-owners James and Cathrine said: “In an age of flexible working, the Ely Work Collective is redefining what it means to work locally. A dynamic new co-working and community space – built with passion to provide a flexible and inspiring environment for productivity and collaboration.”

The pair intends to bring local freelancers, creatives, and remote workers together. A spokesperson said: “The Ely Work Collective champions collaboration over competition, encouraging organic connections – whether through conversations over coffee or shared projects. By keeping things ‘personal and local,’ it nurtures an environment where no one works alone.

“The team are passionate about grounding the workspace in the local Ely community by working with local suppliers and businesses. For example, the free coffee available is from a local roastery, and the IT infrastructure was implemented by The Ely Computer Centre.

“Many other local businesses are part of the monthly membership package, encouraging close ties to the community the new space will serve.”