The Muse

Things Made Public are set to transform Janice Mews, a disused empty space in Ilford into a creative workspace for start-up businesses.
The Janice Mews building is a former carpet warehouse near the Town Hall and Things Made Public are set to give the building a new lease of life.

Part of the Spark Ilford, the building will be transformed into affordable work spaces for local start-up businesses, giving local performers and artists a platform to showcase their talent and develop their ideas.

 

 

One of the three Spark providers we’ve partnered with, Things Made Public CIC are dedicated to the development of the cultural quarter and passionate about creating a thriving, community led space that not only champions entrepreneurship but also gives the community a place to relax, eat, think and do.

Calling it The Muse, Things Made Public CIC will manage the development of the building and be an exciting addition to the landscape of Ilford town centre.

The upper floor of The Muse will be transformed into an subsidised co-working space, complete with 62 individual desks and two meeting rooms, ready for local entrepreneurs to inhabit whilst embarking on their journeys into the world of business.

Tailored business support will also be available for all tenants whilst free business networking events and seminars will be held regularly for the community to attend. Downstairs is due to become the soul of the town centre by boasting four food units for local, start-up culinary tycoons to launch their restaurant enterprises.

All food vendors will receive free business support, assistance with branding and marketing, alongside a fitted kitchen to create and sell their mouthwatering delights.

Alongside this, a jam-packed cultural events programme will run five nights a week, showcasing the best of local talent, community activity and educational collaborations, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The Muse will be a playground for makers, thinkers and doers, that combines co-working space, business incubation, cultural activity and food all under one roof.

Whether its launching your business empire, finding a cosy spot to curl up with a cup of tea and a book or meeting with friends to enjoy a night out with great food and fantastic, live local talent, The Muse will take Ilford by storm, becoming the place to be for the local community and beyond.