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FIntroducing The Forty4 areas 

A place to work that works for you; discover the different areas within Forty4.

• The White Space  - The White Space is our ground floor multi use studio. Bookable by the day, it is a self contained space with its own meeting room, desk areas, breakout zone and coffee station. The White Space is completely configurable for many uses such as spaces for team working, a photographic studio, an event space, meeting or workshop space, or a pop up shop. All Forty4 members automatically qualify for a 15% discount when booking the space.   

• The Manhattan Loft - Our stunning first floor Manhattan loft style space is an open plan studio with break out areas, zones and various desk options.

• The Colour Pod - Our bright eye catching top floor mezzanine area with its own coffee station, table football and break out area.

• The Hunting Lodge - Our cosy luxurious top floor mezzanine area with its own coffee station, dedicated zoom room, and its own large breakout sofa/meeting zone with smart TV.

• The Hideaway - The zoom room belonging to the members of the Hunting Lodge. 

• The Nest - Located on the main Manhattan floor - is a large bookable meeting room for up to 10 people available to all members.

• The Thinktank - Our bookable glass room located on the main Manhattan floor perfect for informal meetings of up to 4 people - available to members of the Manhattan Loft.

• The Lunchbox -  Just off the communal kitchen, a bookable light, quiet space for zooms, teams or phone calls - available to members of the Manhattan Loft.

• The Chatterbox - Our podcast recording room. Available to book for all members.

• The Kitchen - Our communal kitchen area for all to use.

• Creative Takeover - Our window into your world. Each year creatives are welcomed to take over our window and showcase their vision to the world. Supporting young talent.

We are a community 

Forty4 is not just a co-working space - it is a community of like minded creatives passionate about their art and their businesses. We encourage creative collaboration and networking in an authentic and proactive way. 

We are a creative co-working family. We celebrate birthdays, we socialise when it works for everyone and enjoy time together whether that be a spot of lunch, a quick coffee or a few beverages. All members are welcome but there is no pressure. Please feel free to tag us into any stories and share your experience on social media.

Code of Conduct

CREATIVE TRUST

Sharing of creative ideas is a large part of the creative co-working experience, and we want to encourage our members to feel free to share creative thoughts with others in the space. However, if one member's idea is disclosed to the public or used by another, trust among our members erodes and they will be less inclined to share them, defeating our goal of building a lasting creative community. Should a member choose to share an idea with you, please be mindful that the idea may be valuable to them and please do not share the idea with third parties or use the idea as your own.

CONFIDENTIALITY NDA

As an open co-working space, on occasion the business of other members may be overheard. Therefore by agreeing to this code of conduct you agree not to disclose any confidential information concerning the following; another member’s business, affairs, customers, clients, or suppliers of any member/third party utilising the building. Full terms and conditions of confidentiality are detailed within the members contract and must be adhered to by all members.

PHONE/VIDEO CALLS

We all live in the ‘new’ remote world of video calling. Being in an open space means that if you are on a video call it won’t be just you who hears your call, and your caller is likely to hear everything going on around you too. Therefore, we ask that where possible, you use headphones or utilise one of the zoom rooms or meeting rooms created just for this purpose. You can book these on our online booking system Skedda.com. If you have forgotten your headphones just ask, we have headphones that you can use.

ACCESS & KEY HOLDERS

• All members with full alarm access should ensure they follow designated security protocols on opening or closing of the building. 

• All members with full key access or entry access must not under any circumstances give their access to anyone else unless approved by the Forty4 management team. Your access key is allocated to you and you alone.

• If for any reason you lose your access key or phone that contains the access app, please inform the Forty4 management team immediately.

NOISE LEVELS

The Forty4 is a shared and open space where noise travels. Loud conversations can tend to be distracting to those around you. Be mindful and use your “inside voice” at all times. During group or team work, remember to keep noise to a respectful level because other people are using the same space for individual work. 

RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE

We are a professional, inclusive, working environment and ask all our members to exercise consideration, respect and courtesy, in their speech and actions to and around others at all times. We do not tolerate aggressive or abusive behaviour on any level. Any serious or continual breaches of this code of conduct may result in your membership being terminated. Everyone understands that some level of background noise is acceptable in co-working spaces, but be reasonable about the amount of noise you create.

GUESTS

When bringing guests to Forty4, keep in mind that you are fully responsible for your guest’s actions. Guests must sign the guest book upon arrival and also when exiting the building. Please ensure that guests are escorted to the entrance when they leave. We expect everyone to behave in a friendly and respectful manner in our space. 

CO-WORKING WITH DOGS

Whilst we do not mind well behaved dogs visiting Forty4 with their owner, we do not encourage dogs to be brought into the co-working space on a regular basis. All dogs visiting Forty4 must be kept on their leads at all times, fully house-trained, well behaved, and not aggressive. Please make sure dogs remain with their owners and must not disrupt any other members.

DO’S & DON’TS

• Our space is for professional business use only - please don’t use it for anything other than this.

• Whilst the part time desks are shared, dedicated resident desks are off limits, so don’t pursue a book, borrow a pen, touch other members equipment or go through other people's documents. 

• If you see someone wearing headphones or immersed in their work, don’t distract them for no reason.

• If you hear a private conversation between team members, respect that it is private and don’t butt in.

• We have communal music playing through global speakers. If you wish to play your own music please do so through headphones.

• If you have booked a meeting space please ensure you keep to your time slot so not to delay another member's booking.

• We all want to enjoy the Forty4 space, therefore please make sure to keep your work desk clean and tidy and ensure any rubbish is put in the bins provided. 

• No one likes dealing with a mess left behind by a previous coworker, so make sure to wash up your coffee cup or dishes before leaving.

• Please feel free to use the communal kitchen and its facilities, but please ensure that you leave the kitchen as you found it.

• We do not provide food to members, therefore if you find food in the fridges it probably belongs to someone else, so please do not touch or tamper with it.

• On entering and leaving the building please ensure that the main front door is closed behind you and you swipe out.

• On rainy days please leave any wet umbrellas by the front door, or ensure they are dry if bringing them up the stairways.

• Please make sure that any spillages are reported to the Forty4 team immediately.

• Coffee machines and hot water machines are there for members' use, please ensure that you handle hot water with caution.

• Refreshments are provided for consumption within the co-working space and should not be taken home.

• If you use one of the meeting or zoom rooms, ensure you leave it as you found it and please do not remove any equipment from these rooms. Should something not be working please report it to a member of the Forty4 team.

• When using one of the meeting or zoom rooms, slide the sign to engaged to let the other members know you are in there. If you see that a meeting room is being used please be mindful of your noise levels outside the room.

• Covid - if you are suffering from symptoms of covid-19 we kindly request that you take a test, and if positive you do not enter the co-working space until you have a negative test. This is to help prevent the spread within the co-working space environment. We can provide a test if you need one.

CAUTIONS WITH LIQUID

• Do not carry hot drinks or any liquids other than in a closed plastic bottle across the top floor walkway.

• Please ensure any liquids are kept clear of electrical equipment.

• When using hot water machines please use with caution and care.

SAFETY WITH ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

• Do not plug extension leads into other extension leads.

• Do not overload extension leads with excessive plugs.

• If using a coiled extension lead, please ensure it is fully unwound before use.

• Do not plug fan heaters into extension leads.

• If you wish to use an additional heater, please gain approval first from the Forty4 management team and ensure they are turned off before leaving the premises at night.

• Please do not trail cords or leads across walkways.

• Do not tamper with any audio visual equipment, electrical circuit boards, utility metres, boilers or server equipment within the building. If there is an issue please alert the Forty4 team.

• Do not touch electrical items with wet hands.

ACCIDENTS & EMERGENCIES

• Please ensure that any accidents are reported to the Forty4 management team immediately.

• If you smell gas in any area of the building please inform the Forty4 team immediately.

• Do not attempt to climb over the walkway bridge or mezzanine barriers.

HEALTH & SAFETY

As a co-working space we have overall responsibility for the health and safety of our employees/members. Employees/members also have legal responsibilities to take care of the health and safety of themselves and others, and to co-operate with Forty4 to help you comply with the law. 

Day-to-day tasks are delegated as per below;

• Overall and final responsibility for health and safety is that of Jo Derviller, Director.

• Day-to-day responsibility for ensuring this policy is put into practice is delegated to Georgia Osmond, Forty4 manager.

• All employees/members have to:

  • co-operate with representatives of Forty4 on health and safety/first aid matters;

  • not interfere with anything provided to safeguard their health and safety;

  • take reasonable care of their own health and safety; and

  • report all health and safety concerns to the appropriate person, as detailed.

FIRE & EVACUATION

Each company within the building has a “duty of care” and are required to cooperate and coordinate between the studio manager or their deputies and themselves during Fire and Emergency Evacuations.

All Forty4 staff are fully trained fire marshals.

• In the event of a fire, please exit the building in the safest manner possible via the nearest accessible fire exit. Our fire assembly point is across the road outside Mailbox on Oxford Street.

• Please do not re-enter the building until cleared to do so by the Forty4 management team.

• Please do not light or use candles within the workspace or any other open flame.

• Fire alarms are tested weekly on a Friday at 10am.

• All tenants have the responsibility within their demised areas for maintaining a safe place of work for their own staff, visitors and contractors.

• A fire evacuation drill is carried out twice a year by a Forty4 Fire Marshall.

• Never block emergency escape routes.

• The emergency exit door located on the ground floor by the toilets, is for emergency use only and should not be used as a quick exit to the front door.

• Emergency exits are located at the front door and at the back of the Manhattan Loft and Hunting Lodge areas. Please ensure you make yourself familiar with the emergency exits.

• Only use fire fighting equipment if it is safe to do so and you have been trained to use it.

GENERAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

• The design book library is there for all to enjoy. Please feel free to borrow the books but please ensure they are not taken out of the building and returned to the bookcase.

• Smoking and vaping is not permitted anywhere on the premises or immediately outside the entrance.

• Recreational drugs are not permitted for use or possession within the building, and anyone under influence of drugs will be removed immediately. 

• Forty4 reserves the right to remove any member or guest who is causing a disturbance under the influence of alcohol or substances.

• Our cleaners will not clean your desk unless it is left clear. If you do not wish your desk to be cleaned please inform the Forty4 team. If you wish to clean your desk yourself, cleaning products will be provided.  

• Please do not attempt to hang or nail anything into the walls without prior authorisation from the Forty4 team. 

• Please be aware that we have CCTV installed in the premises.

• Report issues - if you have any issues at all please ensure you speak to a member of the Forty4 team

CLOSING THE BUILDING

For members who has access control please ensure you follow the below procedure when closing the building.

• Ensure all lights including desk lamps are switched off.

• Ensure all windows are closed both in the studios and meeting room/zoom rooms.

• Ensure all heaters and air-conditioning units have been switched off.

• Ensure the ground floor emergency exit door is locked

• Lock the top studio door on exit

• Set the alarm and exit the building

• Lock the secondary lock on the outside door

Should you by accident set off the alarms please ensure you immediately notify Jo Derviller.

AND FINALLY

We want to give you a very warm welcome from everyone here at Forty4, we are delighted that you have decided to join us. We look forward to sharing this space with you and bringing our creative souls together. 

Please ensure all members of staff using the Forty4 co-working space, have read, understood and signed the form below to agree to the code of conduct.

Many thanks

The Forty4 team