Stop freelancing alone! You have the creative talent, but navigating the industry while staying motivated can be isolating.
Roundhouse Works is a career development programme and community for 18-30-year-old freelancers and early-stage entrepreneurs.
It’s more than affordable desk space. It’s a dedicated support system designed to help you build the foundations of a sustainable career in the creative industries.
It’s a space to connect with a curated community of ambitious peers, develop practical business skills through hands-on workshops, and get the structure you need to turn your creative hustle into a thriving profession.
Your desk is just the beginning.
What you get
Access the space
Affordable, flexible hot-desking in our dedicated co-working space in the heart of Camden.
- Open Monday-Friday 9am-9pm (closed on weekends).
- Free-to-book meeting rooms, phone booths, podcasting equipment, and breakout spaces.
- High-speed Wi-Fi, printing facilities, bike locking area, locker hire, and free tea and coffee.
- On-site workspace team available for support.
Grow your skills
We host exclusive events for members tailored to what you ask for, such as:
- talks and networking events with established creative leaders
- practical workshops covering topics like finance, marketing and business plans
- 1:1 advice and mentoring opportunities with industry professionals.
Plus, members get FREE access to our Self Made programme of events for 18-30-year-old freelancer and entrepreneurs.
Build your network
A vibrant, collaborative community of over 100 creative freelancers and entrepreneurs.
- Members-only socials, peer-to-peer skill-sharing sessions, and networking events.
- A dedicated Community Manager to connect you with opportunities and collaborators.
The space
Memberships
All prices include VAT. Every membership works out to £3 a day.
Monthly Membership
For those who know what their work schedule looks like each month and need a regular hub for work. This membership option grants bookable access to our hot desks for either 10, 15 or 20 days per month.
- Ultra flexible
- One-month rolling notice period
- Monthly payment plan
- Option to increase or decrease which package best suits as your membership journey unfolds
- 10 days per month: £30.00
- 15 days per month: £45.00
- 20 days per month: £60.00
Bundle Membership
Perfect for our members with an unpredictable work schedule. For ultimate flexibility this membership option grants bookable access to our hot desks to use at any time over 6 months.
- Ultra flexible
- One off fee
- Option to buy additional days in packs of 10 throughout your 6 month membership
- 30 days over 6 months: £90.00
- Bundle Bolt On, 10 days: £30.00
Is Roundhouse Works for you?
Not sure if Roundhouse Works is for you? See if our community is the right fit for your ambitions.
You’re a creative freelancer or have an early-stage business idea and are in the first few years of your professional journey. This is the place to build momentum.
You feel isolated working from home and are actively looking for a vibrant community of peers. We’ll connect you with fellow creatives to share ideas, skills, and opportunities.
You’re ambitious and ready to grow, but need the right guidance. Our programme offers practical, hands-on support to help you build the business skills and confidence you need to succeed.
You’re not just looking for a desk. You’re ready to dive in, attend workshops, share your skills, and be an active participant in a supportive and collaborative community.
How to join
We welcome new members in cohorts throughout the year, with the next groups joining in January 2026 and March 2026. Applications for January 2026 are now open.
Application process
Apply online by 31 October 2025 for a January 2026 start date.
- If shortlisted you’ll be invited for an informal chat and tour to discuss your goals, and make sure the programme is the right fit for you.
- If successful you’ll be invited to an Induction Day to kick off and meet your fellow members.
Roundhouse positive action statement
The Roundhouse champions diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe in a just society and in the benefit for all gained from the richness of diverse experiences and expressions within cultural output.
Through its youth programmes, the Roundhouse actively seeks to increase diversity and address disadvantage and inequality. Under the provisions made for Positive Action in the Equality Act 2010 the Roundhouse may, in the event of identifying two or more candidates of equal merit, give preference to a candidate or candidates that are from a group that is disproportionately underrepresented or otherwise disadvantaged.
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Roundhouse Creative Business Accelerator
Have you recently launched a unique creative business, either on your own or as a small team, and you need that extra push to transform it into a sustainable career and business?
The Roundhouse Creative Business Accelerator programme is Roundhouse’s flagship 5-month course specifically designed for businesses in the creative industries. Through weekly workshops, masterclasses, mentoring, pitch practice and peer-to-peer learning, we will get you ready to take yourself and your creative business to places you’ve been dreaming about.
Plus, when you join the Accelerator programme you get a free Roundhouse Works membership.
The 2026 Roundhouse Creative Business Accelerator is now open for applications. Running Tuesdays, 13 January-5 May 2026. Learn more and apply by Monday 17 November, 9am.
Which path is for you: Membership or Accelerator?
We have two dedicated programmes supporting sustainable creative careers – both are open for applications now. Here’s a guide to help you choose the right one for your current stage.
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