Welcome to the Bridge Business Centre
Starting or running a business is exciting, thrilling and gives you the kind of experiences and opportunities that can change your life and provide chances for others. At times it can be scary, lonely and no doubt about it, it requires a lot of hard work. Are you ready to start your business but need somewhere to operate from? Are you working from home and need a professional office space? Then we’ll do all we can to help you make it happen for you at The Bridge Business Centre. Come and see us, our home is Darwen Aldridge Community Academy.
What we do
We have the flexible, modern work- space to support you starting or develop your business.
Our home is Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, where we have 11 office pods for start-ups or for businesses in the next stage of their growth. These pods make up the Bridge Business Centre.
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Why we want to support new or growing businesses
Originally the vision of Sir Rod Aldridge, founder of The Aldridge Foundation and one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs, our aim is to provide local people the opportunity to start or grow a business. As part of the national Aldridge Creates programme, running your business from the Bridge will make you part of a national network of like-minded entrepreneurs. By providing the space you need to run your business, the more businesses are established in the local area, providing economic growth, increased employment and social improvements.
Find the right working environment
Our office pods are perfect for starting or growing a business
Welcome to the Bridge
A modern and professional office environment for start-ups and growing businesses. If you’re looking for space to be productive, to network and to run your business like a pro, but you don’t want the burden of commercial rates then we have the perfect solution for you. Apply for one of our unique office pods that are custom built for small businesses (1-4 employees).
The Office Pods
Our 11 business incubation pods form what is known as the Bridge Business Centre. Fully furnished with phone and internet included our offices are perfect for the business owners and freelancers.
The Deal
For just £150 per month you could get:
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A furnished office pod approximately 100sq ft in size (that’s big enough for a desk (or 2!), chairs and filing cabinet!)
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A friendly place to meet other business owners
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A professional environment that’s great for impressing customers Meeting space, event space or even a classroom if you need to use one (depending on availability)
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Postal and reception service
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An on site café
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Access to printing services
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Plus it’s easy access by car and public transport
All agreements are on a flexible easy in easy out basis. We won’t tie you in to a long contract so you don’t need to worry if your circumstances change.
For £250 per month you get the same deal but space for up to 4 employees (these are of limited availability).
What’s the catch?
There isn’t one! But, you can help us make a difference!
Raising aspirations, educating young people and inspiring them to better lives happens over time through a number of conversations, experiences and connections. Sometimes it is a combination that makes a difference and sometimes it is a single conversation or speech that stays with them. Taking time to share your story with our students could inspire them, a chance at work experience could give them the skills they need, your employees could show them what’s possible, be a mentor to guide a young person through their final years of study. These are ways that you can contribute to the wider community in which the Bridge is based.
Contact Us
The Bridge Business Centre is run by Darwen Aldridge Community Academy as part of their wider programme of Entrepreneurship that is delivered across the whole Academy.
T: 01254 819500 | entrepreneurshipteam@daca.uk.com | @TheBridge_DACA
