The Community Hot Desk: The Foundry Hot Desk and Laptop Scheme

A quiet place to work, study, or build something – when home isn’t an option

Not everyone has the space, equipment, or quiet environment they need to study, job hunt, or work on a business idea.

With support from the Social Economy Incentive Fund, alongside match funding from East Belfast Enterprise, we are offering a limited number of supported desk sessions for individuals in the East Belfast community who need short-term access to a professional workspace.

This initiative is designed for people who may not have suitable space at home, or who need access to a laptop and reliable internet to make meaningful progress.

How it works

Supported desk sessions are available on:

• Monday 
• Thursday
• Friday 

Each person can use up to 8 hours split over multiple sessions and must be booked in advance.

Participants can access:

• A workspace
• For a maximum of 8 hours
• With access to a laptop if needed 

Spaces are strictly limited to 2 desks per session.

Who it is for

This support is intended for people in East Belfast over the age of 18 who need space to:

• Study or complete coursework 
• Apply for jobs 
• Work on CVs or applications 
• Develop early-stage business ideas 
• Work on business proposals, websites, or start-up activity 

A structured support programme

This is a short-term, focused support programme delivered through a combination of external funding and Foundry match funding.

It is not open-access hot desking and does not replace full membership. By keeping sessions limited and structured, we can support those who need it while protecting the experience of our existing co-working members.

What happens after 8 hours?

Participants who wish to continue using the space will be offered a special introductory rate of 20% off for their first month at The Foundry co-working space at East Belfast Enterprise, creating a clear pathway into the wider co-working community.

Interested?

If you think this support could help you, or someone you know, get in touch to find out more or apply for a place.