Work Plus Play Hub
Also known as: Work + Play
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC053513
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- July 18, 2024
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- 225 Gilmerton Road
EH16 5UF
Contact
- Website
workplusplayhub.com
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of health','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
The lack of affordable, flexible childcare and workspace solutions for working parents, particularly mothers, often forces them to reduce working hours, decline career opportunities, or leave the workforce entirely. This worsens gender inequality, increases financial hardship, and reinforces social isolation - particularly in deprived areas. The Inch, where we are based, has areas ranked among the most deprived 10% in Scotland. Our innovative, community-led solution provides a coworking space with a supervised play area, ensuring parents can work while their children are in a safe environment. We also offer mental health support and digital access, ensuring both immediate relief and long-term systemic change. By reducing isolation, fostering community connections, and empowering struggling families, we strengthen both individual well-being and the wider family unit. Through an inclusive environment that helps parents and children grow together, we ensure that everyone can thrive.
Objectives: The organisation’s purposes are: (a) The Advancement of Equality and Diversity: by addressing gender equality through initiatives that support working mothers and advocating for family-friendly policies, the charity works towards reducing the gender pay gap, promoting equality in the workplace and promoting a healthier life/work balance. (b) The Advancement of Health: by offering mental health support services, the charity promotes mental well-being and addresses the mental health challenges faced by working parents, particularly those in deprived areas. (c) The Relief of Those in Need by Financial Hardship or Other Disadvantage: the charity provides an accessible, affordable coworking space and childcare services to individuals who might not otherwise afford such amenities, thereby alleviating financial and social stress.
Geography
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | £3,209 | £157 | PDF 221.5 KB |