Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

Royal Mills, Ancoats

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Generator at Royal Mills, Ancoats is a vibrant workspace where heritage meets innovation. With its inspiring interiors and collaborative atmosphere, it’s designed to bring together creatives, entrepreneurs, and businesses ready to grow and make an impact.

Generator at Royal Mills, Ancoats is a vibrant workspace where heritage meets innovation. With its inspiring interiors and collaborative atmosphere, it’s designed to bring together creatives, entrepreneurs, and businesses ready to grow and make an impact.

Generator at Royal Mills, Ancoats is a vibrant workspace where heritage meets innovation. With its inspiring interiors and collaborative atmosphere, it’s designed to bring together creatives, entrepreneurs, and businesses ready to grow and make an impact.

Generator at Royal Mills, Ancoats is a vibrant workspace where heritage meets innovation. With its inspiring interiors and collaborative atmosphere, it’s designed to bring together creatives, entrepreneurs, and businesses ready to grow and make an impact.

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GET IN TOUCH

GET IN TOUCH

GET IN TOUCH

GET IN TOUCH

Countless ideas turned into successful ventures

Countless ideas turned into successful ventures

Countless ideas turned into successful ventures

Countless ideas turned into successful ventures

500+

500+

500+

500+

Members thriving across our spaces

Members thriving across our spaces

50+

50+

50+

50+

Startups launched and growing within our community

Startups launched and growing within our community

95%

95%

95%

95%

Member satisfaction with workspace experience

Member satisfaction with workspace experience

Designed for Comfort, Built for Productivity

Designed for Comfort, Built for Productivity

Designed for Comfort, Built for Productivity

Designed for Comfort, Built for Productivity

Wheel chair accessible

Our spaces are fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring a comfortable and inclusive experience for everyone.

Wheel chair accessible

Our spaces are fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring a comfortable and inclusive experience for everyone.

Wheel chair accessible

Our spaces are fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring a comfortable and inclusive experience for everyone.

Wheel chair accessible

Our spaces are fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring a comfortable and inclusive experience for everyone.

REFRESHMENTS

Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee throughout the day.

REFRESHMENTS

Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee throughout the day.

REFRESHMENTS

Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee throughout the day.

REFRESHMENTS

Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee throughout the day.

Lockers

Secure storage for your personal belongings and equipment during the day.

Lockers

Secure storage for your personal belongings and equipment during the day.

Lockers

Secure storage for your personal belongings and equipment during the day.

Lockers

Secure storage for your personal belongings and equipment during the day.

Community

A vibrant network of professionals, creators, and entrepreneurs.

Community

A vibrant network of professionals, creators, and entrepreneurs.

Community

A vibrant network of professionals, creators, and entrepreneurs.

Community

A vibrant network of professionals, creators, and entrepreneurs.

Tech & Equipment

A wide range of professional grade equipment to help you get the most out of the space around you.

Tech & Equipment

A wide range of professional grade equipment to help you get the most out of the space around you.

Tech & Equipment

A wide range of professional grade equipment to help you get the most out of the space around you.

Tech & Equipment

A wide range of professional grade equipment to help you get the most out of the space around you.

Internet

Free Wi-Fi to keep you connected and productive throughout your workday.

Internet

Free Wi-Fi to keep you connected and productive throughout your workday.

Internet

Free Wi-Fi to keep you connected and productive throughout your workday.

Internet

Free Wi-Fi to keep you connected and productive throughout your workday.

Photography equipment

Camera, lighting and accessories available for creative shoots.

Photography equipment

Camera, lighting and accessories available for creative shoots.

Photography equipment

Camera, lighting and accessories available for creative shoots.

Photography equipment

Camera, lighting and accessories available for creative shoots.

Breakout Areas

Relax, recharge, or brainstorm in comfortable shared spaces.

Breakout Areas

Relax, recharge, or brainstorm in comfortable shared spaces.

Breakout Areas

Relax, recharge, or brainstorm in comfortable shared spaces.

Breakout Areas

Relax, recharge, or brainstorm in comfortable shared spaces.

Collaborative Spaces

Flexible spaces designed for teamwork and idea exchange.

Collaborative Spaces

Flexible spaces designed for teamwork and idea exchange.

Collaborative Spaces

Flexible spaces designed for teamwork and idea exchange.

Collaborative Spaces

Flexible spaces designed for teamwork and idea exchange.

Meeting BOOTHS

Sound Proof meeting booths, perfect for private discussions, recordings, or online calls.

Meeting BOOTHS

Sound Proof meeting booths, perfect for private discussions, recordings, or online calls.

Meeting BOOTHS

Sound Proof meeting booths, perfect for private discussions, recordings, or online calls.

Meeting BOOTHS

Sound Proof meeting booths, perfect for private discussions, recordings, or online calls.

board room

A dedicated boardroom and Event Space available at our Royal Mills space for private team meetings and events.

board room

A dedicated boardroom and Event Space available at our Royal Mills space for private team meetings and events.

board room

A dedicated boardroom and Event Space available at our Royal Mills space for private team meetings and events.

board room

A dedicated boardroom and Event Space available at our Royal Mills space for private team meetings and events.

Dedicated Spaces

Dedicated Spaces

Dedicated Spaces

We are funded by The Local Growth and Place Flexible Grants (LGPFG) which is a UK government initiative introduced in 2025 as a successor to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). These grants are part of the Integrated Settlement Fund managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and aim to support regeneration, local growth, and community development across Greater Manchester.

DEDICATED SPACES

Meeting room and event space available for hire


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DEDICATED SPACES

Meeting room and event space available for hire


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Bespoke Equipment

Bespoke Equipment

Bespoke Equipment

Explore our full suite of professional equipment to power your business. From podcast our studio and high-spec computers to photography gear and more, we’ve got everything you need to take your brand to the next level.

TECH

Podcasting Equipment

Rode RodeCaster Pro II console

Rode Podmic Dynamic Podcasting Microphones (x4)

Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro Headphones (x4)

TECH

Podcasting Equipment

Rode RodeCaster Pro II console

Rode Podmic Dynamic Podcasting Microphones (x4)

Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro Headphones (x4)

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What Our Members Say

  • Olushola Oshineye

    It was an excellent session and opened my eyes to the wealth of information available to business owners. I hadn’t realised we could do so much more. The resources available at Manchester Libraries are incredibly beneficial. I’ve learned a lot today and am excited to share my knowledge with my community. This information has significantly boosted my confidence, it was truly an impact. Thank You!

  • Ryan Morris

    The tailored 121 sessions with Generator’s Enterprise Officers have directly informed key decisions, including strategy development and recruitment planning. These sessions provided actionable insights and expert guidance, helping to shape our early growth trajectory with clarity and confidence

  • Irfan Naseem

    The 121 session I attended was an eye-opening experience. It introduced me to valuable resources and databases, such as Mintel and data reports as well as the Patlib clinic library service, which has been in business for over 20 years, I have learned numerous new thingsa withing the span of just four weeks, thanks to the wealth of knowledge and resources available at your workspace

  • Olushola Oshineye

    It was an excellent session and opened my eyes to the wealth of information available to business owners. I hadn’t realised we could do so much more. The resources available at Manchester Libraries are incredibly beneficial. I’ve learned a lot today and am excited to share my knowledge with my community. This information has significantly boosted my confidence, it was truly an impact. Thank You!

  • Ryan Morris

    The tailored 121 sessions with Generator’s Enterprise Officers have directly informed key decisions, including strategy development and recruitment planning. These sessions provided actionable insights and expert guidance, helping to shape our early growth trajectory with clarity and confidence

  • Irfan Naseem

    The 121 session I attended was an eye-opening experience. It introduced me to valuable resources and databases, such as Mintel and data reports as well as the Patlib clinic library service, which has been in business for over 20 years, I have learned numerous new thingsa withing the span of just four weeks, thanks to the wealth of knowledge and resources available at your workspace

  • Olushola Oshineye

    It was an excellent session and opened my eyes to the wealth of information available to business owners. I hadn’t realised we could do so much more. The resources available at Manchester Libraries are incredibly beneficial. I’ve learned a lot today and am excited to share my knowledge with my community. This information has significantly boosted my confidence, it was truly an impact. Thank You!

  • Ryan Morris

    The tailored 121 sessions with Generator’s Enterprise Officers have directly informed key decisions, including strategy development and recruitment planning. These sessions provided actionable insights and expert guidance, helping to shape our early growth trajectory with clarity and confidence

  • Irfan Naseem

    The 121 session I attended was an eye-opening experience. It introduced me to valuable resources and databases, such as Mintel and data reports as well as the Patlib clinic library service, which has been in business for over 20 years, I have learned numerous new thingsa withing the span of just four weeks, thanks to the wealth of knowledge and resources available at your workspace

  • Olushola Oshineye

    It was an excellent session and opened my eyes to the wealth of information available to business owners. I hadn’t realised we could do so much more. The resources available at Manchester Libraries are incredibly beneficial. I’ve learned a lot today and am excited to share my knowledge with my community. This information has significantly boosted my confidence, it was truly an impact. Thank You!

  • Ryan Morris

    The tailored 121 sessions with Generator’s Enterprise Officers have directly informed key decisions, including strategy development and recruitment planning. These sessions provided actionable insights and expert guidance, helping to shape our early growth trajectory with clarity and confidence

  • Irfan Naseem

    The 121 session I attended was an eye-opening experience. It introduced me to valuable resources and databases, such as Mintel and data reports as well as the Patlib clinic library service, which has been in business for over 20 years, I have learned numerous new thingsa withing the span of just four weeks, thanks to the wealth of knowledge and resources available at your workspace

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Join us Today!

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Ready to grow your business? Join our community today.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When are your opening times?

Both Generator St Peter’s Square and Generator Royal Mills are open Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (excluding bank holidays).

When are your opening times?

Both Generator St Peter’s Square and Generator Royal Mills are open Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (excluding bank holidays).

When are your opening times?

Both Generator St Peter’s Square and Generator Royal Mills are open Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (excluding bank holidays).

I am interested in your free trials - can I get more information?

I am interested in your free trials - can I get more information?

I am interested in your free trials - can I get more information?

Do I need to be a member to access the 121 business support?

Do I need to be a member to access the 121 business support?

Do I need to be a member to access the 121 business support?

I’m not a business owner, am I allowed to use the spaces?

I’m not a business owner, am I allowed to use the spaces?

I’m not a business owner, am I allowed to use the spaces?

What are the steps to join the Generator Project?

What are the steps to join the Generator Project?

What are the steps to join the Generator Project?

What kind of 121 business support do you offer?

What kind of 121 business support do you offer?

What kind of 121 business support do you offer?

I’d like to use the podcasting facilities/creative equipment. How can I book it out and how much does it cost? Can I take the equipment off-site?

I’d like to use the podcasting facilities/creative equipment. How can I book it out and how much does it cost? Can I take the equipment off-site?

I’d like to use the podcasting facilities/creative equipment. How can I book it out and how much does it cost? Can I take the equipment off-site?

How can I book out the Event Space at Generator Royal Mills?

How can I book out the Event Space at Generator Royal Mills?

How can I book out the Event Space at Generator Royal Mills?

Would my membership cover both sites St Peter’s Square and Royal Mills?

Would my membership cover both sites St Peter’s Square and Royal Mills?

Would my membership cover both sites St Peter’s Square and Royal Mills?

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Royal Mills Ancoats

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Royal Mills Ancoats

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Royal Mills Ancoats

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Royal Mills Corner of Redhill/Murray St Ancoats M4 5BA

Town Hall Extension St. Peter's Square M60 2LA

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