COLONY

🎉 Big News! 🎉 We’re proud to announce that Colony has been shortlisted for Flexible Workspace Operator of the Year at the 2025 Insider Media North West Property Awards! Over the past year, we’ve grown from strength to strength—expanding our portfolio with new venues coming to Spring Gardens and King Street, investing in upgrades across all our worksapces, and building on strong connections within Manchester’s thriving business community. This nomination is a reflection of our team’s hard work, the support of our incredible members, and our ongoing mission to create inspiring workspaces where ideas and businesses can grow. 🏆 The awards ceremony takes place on the 15th of May, and we’re looking forward to celebrating with the region’s top workspace innovators! 👏 A huge thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. See you at the awards! #colony #flexibleworkspace #northwestpropertyawards #manchesterbusiness

At Colony, we believe workspaces should not only look amazing but also help you boost your productivity and enhance focus. 📈 That’s why all our spaces are thoughtfully designed to create energising environments that lend themselves to collaboration and inspire creativity. 🎨 Each of our venues has its own unique style. For example, Flint Glass Works, a 200-year-old former glassworks factory, pays homage to Manchester’s industrial heritage with exposed brick walls, steel columns, and a stunning mural by renowned artist VOYDER in the floating desk area. But it’s not just about aesthetics. The design also focuses on functionality and productivity. When we recently refurbished the second floor at Flint Glass Works, we added five new phone booths, four collaboration booths, a brand-new social kitchen with a breakout area - giving you everything you need to work and collaborate efficiently in one stunning workspace. ✨ All of this under a carefully preserved skylight filled roof, which bathes the venue in natural light all day long. Helping to keep our members energised and focused. ☀️ Looking for a desk or a private office for your businees to thrive in? Get in touch at info@colonyco.work to book a tour of Flint Glass Works today. #manchester #workspacedesign #coworking #flexibleworkspace #servicedoffice #privateoffice

💡 New Member Spotlight - Dr. Wolff Group 💡 We recently sat down with Jonny Davys, General Manager for the UK & Ireland at Dr. Wolff Group, to hear about their exciting journey! Known for iconic brands like Alpecin and Plantur 39, Dr. Wolff has recently expanded into a larger office at Colony One Silk Street. With a growing team and ambitious product plans, Jonny shares their secrets to success and how Colony has supported their scale-up in the blog linked below. 🔗 #BusinessGrowth #DrWolffGroup #Manchester #flexibleworkspace #coworking

What a special panel for our International Women’s Day event! 🙌 This year’s IWD campaign theme, ‘Accelerate Action’, calls for increased momentum and urgency in tackling the systemic barriers and biases that women face, both personally and professionally. We can all agree that the world needs more women in leadership roles, and we were truly honoured to host this panel, led by three exceptional women. The turnout was fantastic, with a room full of people supporting and uplifting each other! Our panelists shared their career journeys and offered valuable insights on scaling businesses, leading teams effectively, and accelerating careers. A huge thank you to our incredible panelists: 🎤 Lauren Wray, Head of Growth at LegalVision 🎤 Louise Howells, Director at Riot & Rebel / Founder of Leadership with Louise 🎤 Kombo M., Global Talent Strategist at Thoughtworks We’d also like to thank our Events Coordinator, Tiegan-Lee Dunscombe, who stepped in as our host at the last minute after our original host was unable to attend. She absolutely smashed it—stepping up in the true spirit of International Women’s Day! ⭐ #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #InternationalWomensDay

🎉 Colony Flint Glass Works 2nd Floor is officially open! We've completed the 1st stage refurbishment of the 2nd floor at Flint Glass Works, transforming this former glass factory into a stunning loft workspace. ✨ Bathed in natural light all day long, this newly designed space blends industrial heritage with modern functionality. The 2nd Floor comes equipped with: 🏢 Private offices for teams of 2–15 📞 5 phone booths for distraction-free calls 🤝 2 collaboration booths for creative teamwork ☕ TopBrewer premium coffee tap (because great ideas deserve great coffee) 🍽️ Social kitchen & breakout spaces for a vibrant community 🖨️ Printing & air conditioning for comfort and convenience Plus access to the wider venue's meeting rooms, breakout areas and amenities! This expansion reflects our commitment to providing flexible, high-quality workspaces that evolve with the needs of Manchester’s businesses. Whether you’re a startup, a growing team, or an established business, Flint Glass Works is ready for you. These offices are already in high demand with multiple let already. If you want to find out how Colony can support your business with workspace email info@colonyco.work today! 📧 #flexibleworkspace #manchesterbusiness #ancoats #flexibleworking #FlintGlassWorks

📦 Yesterday was National Old Stuff Day, and this week we’re partnering with ActiveWin Marketing, a digital marketing agency based at Colony Jactin House, to support Mustard Tree. Donation points will be set up at all our workspaces, where members can drop off essential items to help those experiencing homelessness and poverty in Greater Manchester. 🥫👕 📚 We’ll be accepting donations from Monday, 3rd March, to Thursday, 6th March. Please get involved and spread the word! #OldStuffDay #MustardTree #DonationDrive

📅 We're so excited for our International Women's Day panel event this Friday at One Silk Street! This year’s theme is "Accelerate Action" and our incredible female-led panel will be sharing expert advice on how to accelerate teams, businesses, and personal development. 🙌 Register for your free tickets today before they're gone! #InternationalWomensDay #IWD #AccelerateAction

We’re thrilled to announce the panelists for our International Women’s Day event on March 7th at Colony One Silk Street! We will be joined by Lauren Wray, Head of Growth at LegalVision UK; Kombo Magara, Global Talent Strategist at Thoughtworks; and Louise Howells, Director of Riot & Rebel and Founder of Leadership with Louise, with our amazing Head of Sales, Georgia-Kaye Berry, as the host. This year’s campaign theme is “Accelerate Action,” and our female-led panel will be sharing their secrets for success, from expert advice on scaling a business and promoting inclusion within organisations, to tips for first-time managers and the importance of building a personal brand. You won’t want to miss it! The event will run from 11:00am to 12:00pm, with brunch, mimosas, and other refreshments available. Tickets are available on our Colony Portal or through the Eventbrite page linked below.

📍Colony Spring Gardens - Flexible workspace in the heart of the city. Our latest venue is in the final stages of fit-out and we are getting excited to welcome members to this brand new workspace for Manchester's business community! 🙌 Initially opening on the 5th floor, Spring Gardens comes equipped with: ○ 11 four to ten-person private offices ○ 12 dedicated desks ○ Ample breakout spaces ○ Meeting rooms ○ Collaboration areas ○ Social kitchen with premium coffee tap ○ Community hub ○ State of the art phone booths ○ Outdoor terrace We can't wait to unveil more of this workspace in the coming weeks! 👀 Download our brochure to learn more about this exciting new colony venue and get in touch to be part of the first businesses to call Colony Spring Gardens home. 🤝 #flexibleworkspace #manchester #officespace #coworking #centralmanchester

📍 Looking for a premium workspace in the heart of Manchester's most sought-after neighbourhood? You’re in luck! A stunning private office has just become available at Flint Glass Works – and it won’t stay empty for long! Once a 200-year-old glass factory, now a modern coworking space in Ancoats' Urban Village, this venue retains its unique charm with exposed brick walls, timber beam ceilings, and an abundance of natural light throughout the contemporary, open spaces. This 820 sq ft private office is ideal for growing teams and features: 🧑🤝🧑 32 desks ready to be filled 🪟 Mezzanine view overlooking the floating desk area 📞 2 internal phone booths exclusive to your team, plus more throughout the building ☕ Social kitchen with TopBrewer coffee, snacks, and refreshments 💃 Breakout spaces across the whole building 🤝 Meeting rooms for all occasions 🔓 24/7 access 🏢 On-site community team 📆 Monthly events to keep you connected 🐕 Dog-friendly – bring your co-woofer to work! And it gets better! A new floor is coming soon, offering even more meeting rooms, collaboration spaces, and an additional social kitchen! Need a lunch break? Flint Glass Works is just a short stroll from top local spots like Rads! for Caribbean food and Flat Baker, home of the pistachio croissant. If you’re ready to call Flint Glass Works 1.01 your new office, reach out via 📧 info@colonyco.work and book a tour today!