HIVE Portsmouth Hubs

A Place For Portsmouth’s Voluntary Sector To Share, Collaborate And Grow.

About Us

We understand that community is just as important as productivity. Our two HIVE Portsmouth Hubs, in the north and centre of the city, offer co-working, hot-desking, desk rental and charity incubation services.

They’re spaces which give local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector groups and organisations the opportunity to share facilities, reduce costs and collaborate on projects.

These hubs have been made possible by a generous donation from BAE Systems.

What our users love

The flexibility. There are a range of options for membership, desk space rental, and booking meeting rooms, starting with a simple sign-up for membership.

The support. Both of our hubs have sector experts on hand to offer professional advice, and provide a range of mentoring and support services, both free and paid for.

The community. There are so many creative people in Portsmouth, all working to improve the lives of those who live here. Come together and be inspired.

Choose the right plan for you

Virtual Office Space

£5
per month

Post box and registered address

24 hour access

Google listing

Meeting room discount

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Hot Desk Membership

£50
per month

Hot desks available at our south hub

Multiple desks to choose from

24 hour access

Post box and registered address

Meeting room discount

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Dedicated Desk rental

£120
per month

Own dedicated desk

24 hour access

Post box and registered address

Meeting room discount

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Meeting Room Booking

£8
per hour

Choice of informal and formal meeting rooms available, from between 4 and 20 people

Tea and coffee making

Professional working environment

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Day Desk Rental

£15
per day

Hot desks available at our south hub

Multiple desks to choose from

High Speed Internet

Access to tea and coffee making facilities

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Events

Testimonials
Charla Grant, The Grateful Arts Club
 
My experience with the team has been fantastic. Every step of the way I have felt like I’ve been part of a team. Setting up on your own is nerve wracking, but working with HIVE Portsmouth has meant that I haven’t felt alone.
Helen Barter, Stand Up Portsmouth
 
Signing up for the HIVE Portsmouth Hub has given me the ability to find some headspace when I need it and to have a dedicated desk for all of the paperwork. It’s much-needed and it’s helping our charity to really grow.
Cat Sidwell, HomeStart Portsmouth
 
The HIVE Portsmouth Hub is a great space from which to run Portsmouth Parent Voice. We have everything we need at our fingertips and having our own dedicated space within the Hub has meant that the space really feels like our own. 
Bernadette Donnelly
 
Chris Evans
 
 
 
 
 

Meet the Team

The people behind the coworking space

 

 
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Andy Pringle
Business mentor for The HIVE Hub

Andy loves to work with anyone running their own business or who is thinking about doing so. Having experienced both the highs and lows of enterprise, as well as spending the past 20 years as a business adviser and mentor, he would love to help you in any way that he can. If you are thinking about selling Christmas trees door-to-door or importing Teenage Ninja Turtle figures, Andy is definitely your man! If not, please do still get in touch.
 

Tony McCarthy

Sector Support Officer

Tony offers a huge range of help and support to the local voluntary and community sector, providing support with governance, funding and the many challenges that new and established groups in the sector face.

Tony’s background, as Funding Officer for the National Lottery Community Fund as Funding Officer covering Portsmouth and surrounding areas, and more than 20 years of experience as a Community Development Officer, has given him a real understanding of the needs and aspirations of the voluntary and community sector. He has also previously worked for Ventnor Town Council, Hampshire County Council and Refugee Action.  

 

Fiona Harvey

Hub Development Officer

Fiona is motivated to bring people together, making connections and feeling part of the community. She has considerable experience of managing projects in a range of sectors, including the heritage and voluntary sector. She is passionate about supporting sector organisations and helping them to access solutions and connect the dots!

An experienced fundraiser, Fiona was part of the team tasked with raising £35 million for the new Mary Rose Museum. It was her proudest achievement to see the new museum open. Fiona brings lots of energy and creative vision to share with the sector. The best part of her role is the amazing variety of organisations and inspiring people she gets to meet. 

 

 

 

Where to find us

HIVE Portsmouth South Hub is located on the ground floor of Aggie Weston House, in Edinburgh Road. There are a range of long and short stay car parks near by.

There is no onsite parking. We are open 24/7, however if you are a non-member you will need to contact us to arrange a visit in person.

HIVE Portsmouth Hub North is located in Paulsgrove Housing Office, 195 Allaway Ave, Portsmouth PO6 4HQ. There are a range of parking options nearby. Contact us if you’d like to arrange a visit.

02394 007124 info@hiveportsmouth.org.uk

 

Meet the Team

The people behind the coworking space

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Jo Pearse
Voluntary and Community Sector Development Officer

Jo supports the development of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise in Portsmouth, from small groups who are just starting out to larger national organisations operating within the city. With many years of experience working in the voluntary sector within a grassroots organisation in the city, Jo has a background in charitable governance, impact reporting, HR and recruitment, policies and procedures, marketing, social media, working with a board of trustees and fundraising. She is also responsible for facilitating the Portsmouth Community Lottery.
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Sandie Davis
Voluntary and Community Sector Development Officer

Sandie has a passion for connecting people and groups to each other to improve services and communication. Promoting social and community improvement has been a thread throughout her working life. She supports individuals and groups who want to start up a new service or develop an area of work, offering guidance with setting up a community business or charity registration. Sandie can assist with governance, policy and funding information and works with groups and organisations to encourage the development of small social enterprises and for existing organisations to be more entrepreneurial to foster independence and resilience.