Big shoots. Small details. Everything covered. The MAKE IT Photography Cove is built for fashion, beauty, product, still life, animation, stop motion and whatever else you’re bringing to set. You’ve got an infinity cove, lighting hire, catering facilities plus makeup and wardrobe areas on request.

Your own creative base in Bow. Fully customisable private studios and offices with access to the wider building, meeting room use and the MAKE IT Photography Studio. Space to build, shape and get stuff done.

Meetings don’t have to feel like meetings. Our Barking meeting rooms are ready for pitches, presentations, workshops and team catch-ups, with AV kit included and space to keep things moving.

A fully customisable private workshop or location space for hire. Located on the Ground Floor, three vast warehouse workshop spaces ideal for filming, set or interior design and build, prop storage, delivery & logistics or a complete transformation into a gym or sports facility, roller disco,(dream!) or immersive experience. Includes access to the entire building, free use of the meeting room and the MAKE IT Photography Studio

Room for your business to grow, without the stiff office energy. Our Barking offices are bright, customisable and set across four floors, with access to meeting rooms, creative studios, event spaces, food, drink and the wider MAKE IT network.

A flexible ground floor space for ideas that need room to land. The Project Room is made for work socials, product launches, supper clubs, screenings, private events and everything in between. Catering facilities included. Good space. Good people. Sorted.

A bright studio for movement, reset and everything in between. Think yoga, Pilates, dance, sound baths and wellbeing workshops, with mirrored walls, mats, blocks and speakers ready to go.

A fully customisable private studio / office with plenty of natural light. Choose between locations across 4 floors with priority access to the entire building, free and discounted meeting rooms and MAKE IT Creative Studios use, F&B and events. Future Enterprise spaces are available at a reduced rent. We prioritise start up businesses and VCSE sector enterprises that are based in and around Barking & Dagenham who are shaping a better future for us all via their inspiring business ideas. To establish what qualifies we ask you to answer a simple set of questions. If your application qualifies, we then take it to our Steering Group for review and approve your business as a Future Enterprise Resident.

Need space to shoot, film, meet or make something happen? The Studio gives you room to move, create and get set up properly, with lighting hire, colouramas plus makeup and wardrobe rooms ready when you need them.

A professional London business address, minus the full office setup. Our Barking virtual office gives you secure mail handling, access to the MAKE IT network and 25% off selected hire spaces.

Drop in, plug in and get your day moving. Our hot desks sit in a bright coworking space with natural light, communal areas, meeting rooms, pods and discounts on selected hire spaces.

Ready to serve something good? Our Barking food containers are made for street food traders, delivery kitchens and catering startups looking for a practical base with strong footfall, flexible terms and a creative crowd nearby.

We take a targeted approach to Social Value, tailoring our efforts to the specific needs of stakeholders, local communities, and resident businesses at each site. For MAKE IT Barking, we co-designed a Social Value SLA with the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, aligning with local economic priorities while reflecting our values in creativity, arts, wellness, and sustainability. We report annually on outcomes including sector support, equality, affordability, education and wellbeing, benefiting both residents and the wider community. Our diverse programming includes workshops, networking, arts and culture events, wellness activities, and business support, delivered in-house and via professional partnerships. To support SMEs needing extra help, we run the ‘Future Enterprise’ scheme, offering subsidized workspace, unlimited facility access, and educational opportunities in exchange for community-focused Social Value contributions like apprenticeships and peer to peer support. To date, these Social Value initiatives have been self-funded. In April 2025, we began establishing a registered charity to expand our capacity, access funding, and enhance these programmes further. Check out the full report below.

We take a targeted approach to Social Value, tailoring our efforts to the specific needs of stakeholders, local communities, and resident businesses at each site. For MAKE IT Barking, we co-designed a Social Value SLA with the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, aligning with local economic priorities while reflecting our values in creativity, arts, wellness, and sustainability. We report annually on outcomes including sector support, equality, affordability, education and wellbeing, benefiting both residents and the wider community. Our diverse programming includes workshops, networking, arts and culture events, wellness activities, and business support, delivered in-house and via professional partnerships. To support SMEs needing extra help, we run the ‘Future Enterprise’ scheme, offering subsidized workspace, unlimited facility access, and educational opportunities in exchange for community-focused Social Value contributions like apprenticeships and peer to peer support. To date, these Social Value initiatives have been self-funded. In April 2025, we began establishing a registered charity to expand our capacity, access funding, and enhance these programmes further. Check out the full report below.