Smithfield Works in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre is both a business in itself and a community that entrepreneurs and start-up business owners call home.

It aims to provide a relaxed but vibrant environment with premium facilities suitable for businesses of varied sectors and at all stages in their development.

International companies take advantage of medium to large office suites and creative organisations – such as Stoke Creates and Centre Space Arts – are free to host events and connect with others across two sites.

A flexible tenancy offer works for young businesses looking to grow and expand, while larger firms such as Ticketmaster Sport and Harrison Drury can occupy bigger spaces. Zoom booths, meeting rooms and free refreshments are available throughout the day.

Community Manager Adele Simmons prides herself on offering an efficient service to all tenants, regardless of their size and scale.

A pro-active approach has led to multiple business networking events taking place at Smithfield Works, whilst a year-long community programme takes place in the estate’s public space.

Community events at Smithfield Works have seen hundreds of local residents attend free family events, where free meals have also been provided.

A close relationship with entertainment arts programmes such as Appetite has resulted in visitors experiencing live music, dancing and theatrical-style programmes.

For 2026 a collaboration between Smithfield Works, Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub and PR firm BabaBaboon saw the launch of a new competition, The Business Elevator.

This competition is open to businesses up to three years old. Prizes include 12 months of hot desk space at Smithfield Works, start-up membership  of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, PR support from BabaBaboon, a new mobile phone device from Complete Communications and 400 business cards plus branding support. A celebration evening will take place in June for finalists.

Since opening its doors in 2022 Smithfield Works has created long-term relationships with both present and past tenants.

Adele has seen start-up businesses thrive and expand their teams at Smithfield Works. Digital recruitment firm Purple Digital, one of the first tenants as a start-up company, has gone from using hot desk space to having its own dedicated Gold desk facility as the business continues to grow.

Smithfield Works has entered the High Street Impact and Business in the Community categories of University of Staffordshire Business Awards.