A friendly, affordable space for remote workers
Welcome to Leith’s only co-working co-op! Heya is a community-run co-working space in Leith, created by four friends who wanted a better place to work together.
Our aim is to build a flexible and productive space where you actually look forward to being in the office. There are lots of co-working spots in Edinburgh that charge high prices for a bar stool or a spot at a crowded table. At Heya, you get a desk with a monitor and room to breathe, without the corporate vibe or the corporate cost. We’re small, co-run, affordable and built on shared values rather than services.
We are currently operating a waiting list so please read on to find out more about the space and how to join the list.
What you get…
Desk
- 24/7 access, every day of the year
- Desk with monitor and keyboard
- Fast, reliable WiFi
- Laser & inkjet printers
Space
- Kitchen and lounge
- Private room for calls
- Shower on site
- Dog friendly
Location
- Just off Constitution Street, near The Shore Tram Stop
- Plenty of independent cafés and bars within walking distance
- Two minutes from Leith Links for a lunchtime stroll
- Below Leith Pilates for a pre- or post-work class
Community
- A small group of remote workers and freelancers
- Guest passes: bring a pal for free up to three times a month
- Use of the communal space for member-run clubs and gatherings
- Shared lunches and social activities (all optional!)
Who we are…
Heya is a workers co-operative, which means all users of the office are members and we share collective responsibility for the way the space runs. Broadly, us being a co-operative means:
- We work together to cultivate and maintain a friendly, inclusive and productive workspace;
- Any issues or problems are raised and dealt with collectively (through meetings or email);
- We cover our costs (plus a cushion) for the co-op, but otherwise we are not looking to make a profit.
This is different to your standard co-working space. We’re building a community to counter the isolation remote working can create. We are an open and welcoming space, but we’re asking for a higher level of commitment from members than an impersonal, drop-in/drop-out co-working space.
So is Heya for me?
We certainly hope so! But we’d like to know more about you before you commit, and we’re sure you feel similarly. Below is a list of what our current members do for work, and a random selection of things we like. If this resonates with you then please get in touch to join the waiting list. The application process consists of a short form and a visit to the space to look around and meet other members.
Heya members work on: radical and collective approaches to internal policies and processes for organisations / ticketing for the arts sector / how to use data and technology to solve environmental challenges / building relationships and partnerships to move forward the energy transition / PhD research on participatory monitoring of community-based conservation / digital and web projects for a membership-based arts charity.
Heya members like: dogs AND cats, crafting, disc golf, saunas, baked goods, badminton, board games, reality tv and cycling.
Join Heya Co-Working
We are currently operating a waiting list but we would love to hear from you if you are interested in joining us.
Heya is a co-operative office where members collectively own and shape the space. Currently, membership is £150 per month with a minimum commitment of six months. If the community grows, costs will be shared more widely and membership will become cheaper for everyone. Any extra money is reinvested into making Heya better…
Get in touch via our contact form to register your interest. We cannot wait to say ‘Heya’ to you soon!