£750,000 investment in Leigh town centre business hub now complete
Leigh Works has completed renovation of its town centre building, officially opening its doors as a fully-equipped creative business hub for start-ups, makers and small businesses.
The space now offers over 6,000 sq ft of coworking, offices, digital production, and fabrication space – designed to support a new wave of digital creatives and tech startups in Wigan Borough.
Over the last 18 months, Leigh Works has been steadily developing its facilities in two phases. The latest investment includes a £20,000 conference room with stat-of-the-art tech, a £10,000 podcast studio with broadcast-quality lighting and audio, and new labs for digital fabrication and electronics.
The final fit-out brings total investment in Leigh Works to £750,000. As well as support from GMCVO and Groundwork, local businesses and residents have invested over £100,000 of their own money to make this project a success.
"We started Leigh Works with just a couple of desks and a 3D printer. Now it’s a space where people can design, build, launch and grow their projects under one roof,” said Steven Tomlinson, one of the founders. “This final phase makes the whole building fully operational, with a strong mix of creative and professional facilities."
Tools for creators, space for collaboration
The expanded facility includes:
- Flexible desks and private offices for freelancers and small teams
- A fully equipped sound, video & photo content creator studio
- Meeting rooms, including a high-spec hybrid conference suite
- 3D printing, CNC & laser cutting tools
- A new electronics lab for prototyping hardware and embedded devices
- A chill-out lounge, shared kitchen, showers and exclusive member discounts at local cafes
The coworking and workshop model allows members to book space by the month, week, or even by the day, with no long-term commitment required. The goal is to make professional-grade tools and space accessible to people starting out or working independently.
“There’s nowhere else in the area where you can 3D print, record a podcast, and meet with a client in the same building, It’s not just an office – it’s a toolkit for creative work.”
25% discount for early adopters
To celebrate the completion of the renovation, Leigh Works is currently offering a 25% discount on all memberships for up to 2 years.
- Offices from £355/month
- Hot desks from £85/month or £15/day
- Dedicated desks from £165/month
- Meeting room hire from £15/hour
All bills and high-speed internet are included, with access to kitchen facilities, showers, break-out areas, and exclusive member discounts on local food and drink.
Join our vibrant community of like-minded people including start-ups, freelancers, and creative professionals with regular networking events, workshops, advice and support from our team and partners.
Find out more about how to join or book a tour.
“We believe Leigh is full of talent. We just needed a space that matched that potential”
Investment and social impact
Leigh Works operates as a social enterprise and reinvests its profits into expanding local access to tools, skills and opportunities. Originally opening in 2019 as Wigan Borough’s first coworking space, the project has grown into a key part of Leigh’s evolving business community – offering a space for people to work independently without leaving the town.
Our professional office space provides the income for us deliver on our social mission which is to Create jobs and opportunities, Inspire the next generation of professionals and Grow talent in our local community. Learn more about how we do this.