Leeds social enterprise set for move to new premises three times the size of previous HQ

Re:Work, the Leeds-based social enterprise, is relocating to new premises more than three times the size of its previous space.

This move comes as the company prepares for its 10th anniversary and another year of projected growth.

Founded back in 2007 by local charity worker Caroline Wheritt, Re:Work soon transformed into a not-for-profit business venture. In 2008, Re:Work began trading as an office furniture reuse and recycling specialist.

The former one-woman start-up has now grown to a 10-strong team that can no longer fit into its Hunslet base.

With the recruitment of two additional staff on the horizon, Re:Work is moving to a 10,000 sq ft office space with a dedicated showroom, only 1.5 miles away on New Craven Gate.

Caroline explained: “We’re not just relocating for practical reasons. I’ve spent a long time looking for a new ‘home’ that will inspire visitors and employees alike.

“I want our customers to come and see, touch and experience how new and used furniture can sit within their own space. And I hope colleagues will come to work motivated and proud of their surroundings.

“The old 1930s building has a real New York loft feel, complete with exposed brickwork, beams and bolts. And we’ve spent 6 months fitting out the space – with the help of our sister company DESK Office Interiors – to try and bring a little bit of Clerkenwell (London) to Leeds.

“It’s on-trend and, I hope, showcases some of what’s out there from an office furniture and workplace design perspective.”

The showroom will officially open on Wednesday 15th November, with a launch event open to all members of the public from 10:00-14:00.

Re:Work is currently a £500k turnover business, with plans to grow the company’s portfolio of work to £1m in the next three years.

The company now supplies new and used furniture, as a result of client demand for larger-scale installations, and DESK Office Interiors enables the team to deliver complete design, planning and fit-out projects for clients throughout the region.

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