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Ministry of Work A private work club for Greater Manchester’s most ambitious entrepreneurs and business leaders.

We have some rare availability for a private office here at MoW. Suitable for 4-6 people, within our amazing startup com...
26/09/2026

We have some rare availability for a private office here at MoW. Suitable for 4-6 people, within our amazing startup community…

Described by our members as “like a work spa” because of how perfectly chilled it is - being in a converted 1891 chapel probably helps!

We’re a bustling community of over 50 businesses and *the* goto place for entrepreneurs, startups and freelancers around Salford and Manchester.

So, if you’re bored of the commute into Manchester city-centre but still want a premium workspace, drop us a line and we can arrange a tour (and coffee!):

📍 Swinton, Greater Manchester (M27 4TU, just off the East Lancs)
🚙 Free parking
👩‍💻 Suitable for solo works or entrepreneurs (or teams of 4-6 people, only one office available and then were full)
❄️ Air conditioned throughout
🛜 Dedicated 1GB super-fast and secure internet
☀️ A-rated EPC workspace, powered by 48 solar panels
🎤 Dedicated content and podcast studio on site
🐕 Dog friendly
🌳 Beautiful park right next door
☕️ Premium tea and bean-to-cup coffee (courtesy of Salford Roasters!) included
😎 Loads of break out spaces
🤝 Great meeting rooms and phone booths
👋 Owner-operated (I work from here, so on hand for anything you need!)
🚿 Toilets, showers - you name it
🍰 And free cake from our local baker!

We’ve been officially full at Ministry of Work for a long time now… but a heads up that we have one office coming free i...
02/07/2026

We’ve been officially full at Ministry of Work for a long time now… but a heads up that we have one office coming free in October.

The founders in it are moving to Dubai - exciting life move for them which creates a rare opening for us. Offices here don’t turn over often!

A quick recap: MoW is a work club in a converted 19th century chapel in Salford, Manchester. It’s built for founders who want to be around other people building things, without the performance that comes with most “founder communities”.

The office itself: suitable for 4-6 people, original stained glass windows and quiet enough to think in, yet just five minutes from the kind of conversation that saves you a bad hire or a wrong pivot.

The people who’ve had it before built real businesses from this very room and our founder, Eddie (exited SaaS founder) will happily throw any support he can behind our tenants here as they build to scale!

October is the first time in a long while it’ll be open for someone new.

If you’re a founder based in or around Manchester, and tired of working from your kitchen table or a generic co-working chain, this is worth a conversation now rather than in September.

We also have free parking 🤷‍♂️

If you want to know more, you know what to do.

Nothing to see here. Just one of our members with their disposable BBQ, claiming the sun trap terrace and making the mos...
26/05/2026

Nothing to see here.

Just one of our members with their disposable BBQ, claiming the sun trap terrace and making the most of a sunny afternoon in Manchester (you don’t waste sunny afternoons when you live here).

This is what Ministry of Work actually looks like.

A building and community you feel at home with, where nobody bats an eye at twenty minutes of doing absolutely nothing because you’ve probably earned it.

We’re in a 19th-century chapel with a sun trap.

Sometimes people work. Sometimes they grill things.

Both are allowed 😂

Are you a founder or business leader living in Manchester or Salford?We’re an exclusice ‘work club’ (think workspace, me...
17/04/2026

Are you a founder or business leader living in Manchester or Salford?

We’re an exclusice ‘work club’ (think workspace, meets private members club) for business leaders across Greater Manchester to come together.

Our founder, Eddie Whittingham previously built and scaled a software business before buying and converting this 19th century chapel, and now it’s home to over 60 amazing business owners ranging from fin-tech, to media, to construction - and everything inbetween!

This place isn’t about just being a desk or the coffee (although we get that from and it’s 👌) and we’ve never wanted it to be “just another workspace.”

Instead, it’s a place purpose built for founders and leaders to find a bit sanctuary and focus, as well as learning from those a few steps ahead of you.

So, if you’re a founder or leader and you’re craving real community, real conversations, and a place that elevates you… you should absolutely be here.

It’s different. And people feel it the moment they walk in.

Welcome to pop in for a tour and a coffee anytime, just drop us a message 🙂

Introducing MoW member, David Newman, founder of Firenze.Following the exit of his first FinTech business, David has set...
01/12/2025

Introducing MoW member, David Newman, founder of Firenze.

Following the exit of his first FinTech business, David has set an ambitious target of a £7 billion loan book within seven years for his latest FinTech venture.

You’ll often find David at MOW on Mondays or Tuesdays (yes, he’s a fan of cake day!). Otherwise, you can reach him via Linkedin or email for a chat about lending, start-ups, or anything in between.

Read more about David in our member’s directory, the ‘Who’s Who’, or listen to his MoW Unplugged podcast (available via the link in our bio).

27/11/2025

We sat down with MoW member and all-round AI expert, Rob Balderstone and asked “Hey Rob, where should people even start with AI? ChatGPT? Gemini? Claude?”

It’s clear that there are tonnes of people out there who want to benefit from AI, but haven’t summoned the courage or the patience to just start. If that’s you - check out this video!

It’s the first in our “AI Demystified” series, helping you to take your first (and second, and third, and fourth) steps into the world of AI. Safely, and sensibly.

Rob has made no secret of his (slightly unhealthy) obsession with the latest AI tools and tricks, and that’s led to him becoming the unofficial “AI guy” at Ministry of Work (not to mention amongst friends and family too 🤣). So, we decided that we could do something about the lack of support for AI newbies.

Let us know if you have any questions in the comments - or if you need help on AI, we can put you in touch with Rob!

Yesterday our founder, Eddie, spent a bit of time with one of our MoW members.She travels in from Glossop every week, a ...
14/11/2025

Yesterday our founder, Eddie, spent a bit of time with one of our MoW members.

She travels in from Glossop every week, a round trip of 50 miles, not because it’s convenient, but because she feels something here that she can’t get anywhere else.

This morning she sent Eddie this message saying that a small conversation they had had opened her mind to what’s possible.

That, that right there is why we built Ministry of Work.

It isn’t about a desk or the coffee and we’ve never wanted it to be “another workspace.”

But a place where founders and leaders walk away thinking bigger, feeling lighter, and remembering why they started in the first place.

And moments like that, the ones no one sees (except when we screenshot it and share it on here, obvs 😂) make every bit of this worth it.

If you’re a founder or leader in Manchester, and you’re craving real community, real conversations, and a place that elevates you… you should absolutely be here.

It’s different. And people feel it the moment they walk in.

One of the greatest privileges of building things is spotting potential… and then backing it.Dan Brown has been our Stud...
04/11/2025

One of the greatest privileges of building things is spotting potential… and then backing it.

Dan Brown has been our Studio Manager at MoW since 2024, helping capture amazing podcasts and creating endless top quality leadership content.

But now he’s creating something new - a venture we’re calling Renowned. Where he’ll be helping business leaders become renowned in their niche through amazing video-first content, made easy.

This time, Dan’s been given a blank canvas. No strict brief, no playbook - just the challenge to go and make something exceptional, with the security of knowing we’ve got his back.

This one’s very much Dan’s idea, Dan’s passion and it’s totally his to lead.

We believe in Dan. His creativity, his instincts, and his ability to grow into this next chapter.

Anyone who’s met Dan will believe in Dan too.

We can’t wait to see where this journey takes him (and, by proxy, us too!).

If you’re interested in following the journey of Renowned (and seeing someone step into their potential in real time), give Dan a follow on LinkedIn and watch what he does next.

Big things ahead, Dan.

You’ve got this, mate.

👊

P.S - Oh, and the studio is very much still open for business by the way. So please do get in touch if you’re looking for help creating a podcast!

What’s happening this week at the Ministry of Work 👇We’re all about creating connection, creativity, and calm - and this...
03/11/2025

What’s happening this week at the Ministry of Work 👇

We’re all about creating connection, creativity, and calm - and this week’s line-up is a perfect snapshot of life inside MoW for our members.

💆‍♀️ Wellbeing at Work (Tues 4th)
Our Holistic Therapy Sessions are completely sold out - 20-minute restorative sessions designed to help members reset, recharge, and refocus.

🎥 Content Club (Tues 4th, 1–1.45pm)
Join our Studio Manager, Dan, for a fast-paced, creative session that helps members plan, create, and commit to their monthly content with confidence. Leave with fresh ideas, frameworks, and a clear plan for your next post.

🥐 Breakfast Club (Thurs 6th, 9.30–10am)
A MoW favourite - a relaxed breakfast gathering in the kitchen for our members to connect, share ideas, and enjoy a breakfast, and good conversation.

✨ All events are for members only - but this gives you a taste of what life at MoW looks like.

Want in? Discover more and apply to join via our website or bio link.

Are you a founder/entrepreneur or business leader living locally?Maybe you’re working from home - or maybe you’ve alread...
26/09/2025

Are you a founder/entrepreneur or business leader living locally?

Maybe you’re working from home - or maybe you’ve already got an office space but maybe you’d benefit from a ‘third space’ away from the distractions of home and the interruptions of the office?

We are Manchester’s only exclusive ‘work club’ and we’re home to over 50 amazing businesses.

Think premium workspace meets private member’s club.

A space where you’re only ever a desk away from someone else who’s a few steps ahead of you on the journey.

So, whether it’s a quick gut-check on an idea, a sounding board during a wobble, or just sharing what didn’t work (and there’s a LOT), you’re surrounded by others who ‘get it’.

Proximity to people who’ve walked the path, made the mistakes, and have proper lessons to share.

And the best bit? We’re conveniently located just outside the city centre with free parking (just off the East Lancs and close to the motorway), with business leaders travelling in from all across Greater Manchester.

Want to learn more? Drop us a DM and we’d be happy to show you around and grab a coffee 🙂

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Ministry Of Work, 41 New Cross Street
Swinton
M274TU

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