Freedom Works Group has secured institutional funding from property firm Sixpenny Group Ltd to grow operational footprint (which also includes PLATF9RM brand) from 75k sqft to 230k sqft by 2027.

"This expansion aims to increase the total membership by 25% to over 7,000 and drive combined revenues of more than £7 million."

Jon Trigg shares that PLATF9RM and Freedom Works have announced multiple expansion projects across southern England. Freedom Works will launch a 30k sqft space in Leatherhead town centre, Surrey, opening early January 2026. PLATF9RM is expanding its Brighton city centre site with a 7th floor coworking cafe and rooftop venue planned for late spring 2026, which the company describes as offering the best views in Brighton.

In addition to expanding locations, PLATF9RM has also launched Start Smart Grow Strong workshops in Eastbourne on Tuesday, aimed at East Sussex startups and scaleups, with five free workshops available for East Sussex residents.

Not exactly from this week, but we’re not sure how we missed the news that Freedom Works bought PLATF9RM out of administration, keeping the lovely team of 26 employed and further supporting their existing community.

PLATF9RM celebrated its eighth anniversary with a community gathering that highlighted the workspace’s evolution beyond traditional office facilities into a thriving collaborative ecosystem.

Emilie Lashmar shares a pretty vulnerable and open post about why her time at PLATF9RM was so special, and why she’s so passionate about her work with GCUC UK.

"Coworking is the future. Wellness-focused. Events programs, serendipitous encounters. It’s vibrancy, abundance mindset, authenticity, people working together. Carving your own niche. Paving your own path. Feast for the eyes, full of colour, creativity abound. Public and private collaboration. Connection and community. It’s sustainable, people, planet and profit." Yes, Emilie. YES!