Work Play Hub

Work+Play Hub is an Edinburgh-based social organisation offering an integrated coworking and early years space for parents. Its purpose is to help parents work, study and access support without having to choose between professional goals and caring for their children. Parents can book a desk by the hour, with no contract, minimum commitment or advance notice required, and bring their child to the nearby Froebelian crèche. The supervised play environment was developed with the University of Edinburgh, keeping children close while giving parents room to focus.

Coworking sessions include a desk, fast Wi-Fi, and complimentary tea and coffee. The Hub also offers tailored employability and mental wellbeing support, with some services available free of charge. Combined desk-and-crèche sessions, flexible pricing, subsidised or free places, and an Inclusion Fund help make the service accessible. Visitors can book online or drop in, and the organisation also welcomes community involvement, donations and support from employers and funders. Work+Play Hub presents itself as a welcoming, practical space designed around the needs of families.