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HOW DID WE
GET HERE?

Put simply, we want to make central London workspace accessible for everyone and affordable options out there just don’t cut it.

Motivated by a desire to improve what affordable workspace meant, Sandbox began in 2019 with location no. 1 in the City, right underneath the Gherkin, in a building earmarked for redevelopment. In pursuit of making affordable workspace not feel cheap, the Sandbox team worked hard to deliver a product that everyone, including their members and guests, could feel proud of. The battle to lower prices yet increase the quality of our workspaces is an ongoing process that we continue to re-define and one that we do not take lightly.

We can confidently say that our locations offer the best value proposition in central London, and our favourite question we receive when doing tours is,

 

“What’s the catch?”

Sandbox has grown from a simple idea into a recognised flex space operator that landlords and growing businesses genuinely trust. By showing up consistently and building strong working relationships, we have proven that we can create exceptional, affordable workspaces even in challenging corners of the property market.

Our track record with large commercial buildings now means we are seen as a strategic partner to some of the UK’s leading landlords. We deliver both commercial value and real impact across every building we activate, and we do it with a level of care that sets us apart.

And our tenants feel that care too. Our community led approach has helped us stand firm against much bigger competitors, keeping members with us for longer, attracting new ones more easily, and turning each location into a place people truly want to belong to.

Our longer term mission is to make workspace access more equitable and more inclusive, giving creative entrepreneurs, independent businesses, and grassroots organisations the room they need to grow. We imagine a future where cities are filled with diverse, thriving business communities where affordability is never a barrier to opportunity or innovation.

PURPOSE & VISION

WHY DO WE EXIST?

“Allowing ideas to grow and businesses to start with less to hold them back.”

WHERE ARE WE GOING?

“To become the go-to affordable workspace partner for landlords and SMEs; A trusted flex space operator that continually challenges the meaning of affordability and plays an integral role in the startup ecosystem and the wider economy.”

OUR VALUES

HONESTY

We say what we mean and do what we say. Transparency builds trust, and we choose integrity over image every time. Whether with members landlords or ourselves, we are straightforward and honest. This also allows our no-blame culture to flourish. It’s ok to fail and fail again.

PASSION

We bring energy and pride to everything we do, from the way we design our spaces to the relationships we build. Passion fuels innovation and ensures our work always feels personal and meaningful.

COMMITMENT

Be all in. We follow through, even when it’s hard. Commitment means showing up fully, to our work, our spaces, and our people. When we act with intention and see things through, we build trust and make real progress. No shortcuts. Nothing halfway.

HAPPINESS

We believe business should feel good. Fun, humour, and humanity are built into everything we do and are at the heart of how we operate, because happiness shouldn’t stop at work. We make smart choices with our time and energy to maintain balance, creating not just a great place to work, but a happy place to live.