AN Innovative new hub for start-up, tech and creative businesses will be opening in a historic York riverside building in the New Year.

The social-impact start-up, Patch, is to open a centre in the Bonding Warehouse in January after a deal with City of York Council, which involves £900,000 of investment from Patch and its partners.

The new hub will occupy space previously used as the headquarters of tech company Anaplan.

It aims to be a cornerstone of the York start-up community with boutique offices for 50 people. When fully-occupied it is expected to host 50 companies and 400 staff.

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Patch, who has developed similar hubs elsewhere in the UK, promise to form a lively hub to nurture growth, creativity and innovation, as well as offer multi-functional event space for social impact organisations, social enterprises and charities.

The company, which aims to transform buildings for both business and community use, says it is a trailblazer with the concept of ‘work near home’, which it says allows workers to reconnect with the community.

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Access to the studios and meeting rooms is bookable by the hour. A range of flexible co-working arrangements are also available.

Freddie Fforde, Founder and CEO of Patch, said: “Our mission is to establish Patch as York's leading destination for startups and small businesses. Housed within the historic Bonding Warehouse, Patch is poised to become a vibrant hub for entrepreneurs, creatives and community builders.

“Our spaces are thoughtfully designed to encourage work; collaboration; and genuine connection, fostering an environment that sparks creativity and drives sustainable growth. We are excited to welcome everyone into our community as we collectively shape York’s future as a flourishing centre for entrepreneurship and innovation.”

Cllr Pete Kilbane, Executive Member for Economy and Culture at City of York Council, said: "I am thrilled with the news that Patch has selected York for the new co-working, innovation and community hub, and that our Inward Investment team, with partners, have been able to support in getting this established in our city.

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“The investment will provide an exciting space for local businesses, entrepreneurs, and residents to collaborate, create, and thrive in the heart of the city, adding to the long list of reasons why York is a great place to do business.”

He continued: "The Bonding Warehouse is a proud symbol of York's industrial heritage that has adapted over the years to host offices, hospitality and residential accommodation. It is a great example of how a historic city can adapt to the needs of the modern world. Patch is a very welcome addition to the building and York's business community. I look forward to visiting when opens."

For details of the packages available, or to sign up, email alexa@patch.work or visit website www.patch.work/locations/york