About this space
A place to settle in and get things done.
Generator at Royal Mills, Ancoats is a bright, collaborative workspace where heritage surroundings meet practical support for people building and growing a business. The venue welcomes freelancers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, small businesses and creative professionals looking for a focused place to work, connect and develop new ideas. Flexible coworking areas are complemented by meeting booths, collaborative spaces, a dedicated boardroom and a bookable event space. Members can also make use of lockers, private phone booths, monitors and keyboards, high-spec computers, fast Wi-Fi and complimentary tea and coffee. The canal-side setting offers a relaxed alternative to working from home while keeping a professional feel for meetings and presentations. Royal Mills has a particularly strong creative focus. Its facilities include podcasting equipment, soundproof recording spaces, photography and video equipment, creative software, large displays and other specialist technology. These resources give users a practical way to produce content, test ideas and present their work with confidence. Beyond the workspace itself, Generator provides one-to-one guidance from Enterprise Officers, workshops, networking opportunities and access to business information and specialist advice through its wider support network. It is a welcoming choice for early-stage founders, independent professionals and established small businesses who value useful connections, friendly guidance and the freedom to work in their own way.