THE HIS & HERS TEAM WAS EXCITED TO SEE THAT ONE OF THE CITY’S MOST DISTINCTIVE BUILDINGS, AVENUE HQ, HAS BEEN SHORTLISTED FOR A PRESTIGIOUS AWARD.
IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed, has announced that Liverpool’s Avenue HQ has been shortlisted in the final four for the 2018 Co-working Space of the Year award.
The award – which brings the curtain down on IPSE’s National Freelancers Day 2018 – recognises and celebrates the important role co-working spaces play in creating a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating environment for the UK’s thriving 4.8 million-strong self-employed workforce.
Avenue HQ is a stunning, glass-fronted co-working space overlooking Liverpool’s historic waterfront designed specifically around the requirements of the local community. Avenue HQ boasts a broad range of member packages from ‘Flex’ membership at £20 per month to private office space for £600.
Supported by Eagle Labs – an initiative by Barclays – Avenue HQ hosts up to 200 entrepreneurs and businesses and boasts a maker space to support rapid prototyping for all members.
With a diverse calendar of events ranging from quiz nights and pie days to breakfast meet-ups and tester sessions, Avenue HQ provides a work/life balance to fulfil the needs of the city’s growing freelance workforce.
Chris Bryce, IPSE CEO, commented: “As the self-employed population grows, so does the number and importance of the UK’s co-working spaces. Whether you’re a graphic designer looking for a creative environment, a software developer looking for a supportive workplace, or an author looking for a community, there is one place you turn: co-working spaces.
“From Brighton to Birmingham and Liverpool to Glasgow, our finalists show the strength of the freelance movement across the UK. Each are shining examples of the growing number of creative, collaborative spaces springing up right across the country. The service they provide to freelancers is truly invaluable. Many congratulations to Avenue HQ for being selected from so many strong candidates in such an important, growing field.”
Luke Roberts, Avenue HQ Operations Director, added: “Avenue HQ is delighted to be shortlisted for Co-Working Space of the Year at the IPSE Freelancer of the Year Awards!
“Freelancers and remote workers are so important to the UK economy and are a huge part of why we built our space; to allow people to work in a way that suits them, creating additional opportunities for our members and the wider business community.
“The nature of work is changing, and our aim is to provide a dynamic environment that increases productivity and innovation. Our culture is focused on providing the best possible facilities and service for members to ensure they can get the most out of their working life. Our team work hard to support and nurture freelancers and remote workers within the space and it’s fantastic to be recognised by IPSE.”
The other finalists are Impact Hub Birmingham, PLATF9RM in Brighton and Clockwise in Glasgow. The venues were judged on a range of criteria including the quality of facilities and staff, the innovation, creativity and distinctiveness of their venue, the passion and commitment to their members and the freelancing community, and the price and value of its membership packages.
The winner will be announced at National Freelancers Day on Thursday 28 June 2018. The biggest day in the freelancing calendar, IPSE’s central event at Kings Place in London will include expert guest speakers, interactive workshops, panel sessions and much more.
For tickets to National Freelancers Day 2018 and more information on the venues, visit the website.
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