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An affordable business address services for creatives.

Whether you are just starting out and can’t yet afford workspace or are happy to work from home but seeking a professional public image for your business our Cathedral Quarter address at 46 Hill Street, BT1 2LB will make a great impression for your business.

A professional business address creates a confident and trusted first impression for your clients and keeps your home address private and separate from your business.

We have a small team ensuring you get a friendly, personal and professional service and as a local social enterprise it means your money goes back into the local economy and to support the creative industries in Northern Ireland. As a creative industries organisation we also offer reduced rates for creative industry businesses.

Have a look at the information below on the options and prices available. Once you have decided you want to go ahead there is a simple online application to complete available below or get in touch with us if you have any questions or for more information.  You can also check out the FAQs at the bottom of the page.

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Monthly and Weekly Options

Monthly Business Address Service

At the start of each month we will redirect up to 15 items of regular and standard large letter-sized business mail to the address of your choice. Post beyond the 15 letters will be charged at the price of postage, and the cost will be added to your following bill.

Monthly Rate (Paid Quarterly)Annual Rate
UK Based Creative* Business£22.50£200
UK Based Non-Creative Business£30£300
EU Based Creative* Businesses£30£300
EU Based Non-Creative Businesses£40£400
*The vision of Blick Shared Studios is to focus on the needs of creative industry entrepreneurs. Creative businesses will be classified as eligible for reduced creative industry prices for virtual services using the UK’s definition of the creative industries – ‘those industries that are based on individual creativity, skill and talent with the potential to create wealth and jobs through developing intellectual property’ – includes thirteen sectors: advertising, architecture, the art and antiques market, crafts, design, designer fashion, film, interactive leisure software (i.e. video games), music, the performing arts, publishing, software, and television and radio.

Weekly Business Address Service

We will redirect business mail to the address of your choice weekly. Up to 25 items of regular and standard large letter-sized mail per calendar month. Post beyond the 25 letters will be charged at the price of postage, and the cost will be added to your following bill.

Monthly Rate (Paid Quarterly)Yearly Rate
UK based Creative* Business£30£300
UK based Non-Creative Business£40£400
EU based Creative* Businesses £40£400
EU based Non-Creative Businesses £50£500
*The vision of Blick Shared Studios is to focus on the needs of creative industry entrepreneurs. Creative businesses will be classified as eligible for reduced creative industry prices for virtual services using the UK’s definition of the creative industries – ‘those industries that are based on individual creativity, skill and talent with the potential to create wealth and jobs through developing intellectual property’ – includes thirteen sectors: advertising, architecture, the art and antiques market, crafts, design, designer fashion, film, interactive leisure software (i.e. video games), music, the performing arts, publishing, software, and television and radio.

Virtual Office FAQ's

All fees must be paid in advance by direct debit or bank transfer. All monthly fees must be paid quarterly in advance and all annual fees must be paid in full in advance.

The service is designed for standard letter size (including Royal Mail large letters) business mail and isn’t suitable for oversized mail or parcels. We will let you know via email when any parcels or oversized letters arrive and you can organise for them to be forwarded at an additional cost or to arrange a collection from the studios.

Mail will be redirected via Royal Mail to the address supplied on a weekly or monthly basis depending on the service selected.

For UK creative businesses:

Our monthly business address service costs £22.50 per month or £200.00 annually or for our weekly business address service £30.00 per month or £300.00 annually.

For UK non-creative businesses:

Our monthly business address service costs £30.00 per month or £300 per year or for our weekly business address service £40.00 per month or £400.00 annually.

For EU Creative businesses:

Our monthly business address service costs £30.00 per month or £300.00 per year or for our weekly business address service £40.00 per month or £400.00 annually.

For EU non-Creative businesses:

Our monthly business address service costs £40.00 per month or £400.00 per year or for our weekly business address service £50.00 per month or £500.00 annually.

Blick Shared Studios
46 Hill Street
Belfast BT1 2LB

Blick Shared Studios Hill Street
Blick Shared Studios Hill Street

Why Choose Blick?

A service designed by creatives for creatives

Blick is a local, independent social enterprise offering affordable shared workspace, events, services and support for creatives in Belfast. Choosing Blick means your money goes to support the local economy and the creative industries in Northern Ireland. You can see some of our impact in the community find our more about our creative projects and our online resources for creatives.

Our services have been designed by creatives for creatives. We cut out the unnecessary extras and aim to offer excellent value for money and really good service by a small but professional team. We have 15 years experience providing virtual services for creatives. We know what we are doing and can be relied upon to provide a professional service as well as being friendly and approachable.

We currently have three buildings in Belfast, two in Belfast’s creative Cathedral Quarter area close to Belfast School of Art and the other in leafy South Belfast near Queens University Belfast and offer virtual services within both the Cathedral Quarter and South Belfast.

If you would like to go ahead and set up the service there is a simple online application to complete available below or get in touch for more information.

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Join us on Saturday 27th September to meet other creatives and learn more about using Canva for your creative business over coffee and pastries!

This is the first in a new series of collaborative workshops in partnership with Homewerk @homewerk.project for creatives, communicators and the digitally curious, to explore practical skills, emerging trends, and fresh ideas in digital media.

Love it or loathe it, Canva is now well established as an essential tool for creating social media posts, presentations, branding and much more besides, making graphic design accessible to everyone. If your creative or business projects have made you something of an accidental designer through Canva, this relaxed morning taster workshop will revisit some of the basics of the platform and principles of design, and demonstrate some of the ways to make the most of Canva’s capabilities.

Workshop Details

Date: Saturday 27th September
Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm
Location: Blick Studios, Hill Street, Belfast
Cost: £15.00

Booking link in profile
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Join us on Wednesday 15th October for our next Blick Creative Talk with past Blick creative resident Ciaran Crudden – founder and creative director of The Last Brand a creative studio committed to crafting brands that capture imaginations and inspire meaningful consumer interactions.

Ciaran is a senior creative with over 15 years’ experience across branding, experiential, art direction and motion design. His work focuses on uncovering the visual and verbal threads that connect and resonate with audiences. Known for bold ideas and thoughtful execution, Ciaran blends strategy with creativity to craft brand communications and experiences that are both distinctive and authentic.

In this talk, Ciaran will reflect on his creative journey, offering insights into different projects, valuable lessons learned, and the real-world experience of running an independent creative studio. You can find out more about Ciaran and see his work on his website The Last Brand https://www.thelastbrand.co.uk/

EVENT DETAILS:

Event Date(s): October 15, 2025
Event Time: 7.00 -8.00 pm
Location: 46 Hill Street, Belfast, BT1 2LB
Cost: Free

Book your place on the events page of our website (link in profile or below)

https://blickstudios.org/events/blick-creative-talk-ciaran-crudden-creative-director-of-the-last-brand/
* NEW EVENT- Digital Brunch: Creative Audio for Beginners *

Homewerk @homewerk.project and Blick Shared Studios present an occasional series of relaxed Saturday morning meet-ups for creatives, communicators and the digitally curious, to explore practical skills, emerging trends, and fresh ideas in digital media.

Are you curious about how to bring stories to life through sound? In this session we’ll be joined by radio and audio producer Owen McFadden from WhyFi Productions, who’ll draw on his experience of creating award-winning audio for BBC Radio Ulster, Radio 4 and more, to give insights into the basics of recording, editing, and shaping audio into compelling listening. Whether you’re curious about podcasting, oral history, or creative soundscapes, this session will give you time and inspiration to think about the potential and power of audio.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Date: Saturday 25th October
Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm
Location: Blick Studios, Hill Street, Belfast
Cost: £15.00

For more info and to book tickets visit the events page of our website (link below and in profile

https://blickstudios.org/events/digital-brunch-creative-audio-for-beginners/
* NEW EVENT- Creative Brunch with Innovate UK Business Growth *

Join us at Blick Studios for a vibrant morning of inspiration, meaningful connections, and a delicious brunch curated by Yellow Door!

This exclusive session is your chance to hear directly from some of our most exciting creative companies as they share their innovation journeys from early-stage to scaling success!

What to Expect:

Insight into funding opportunities, including grants and investment support

Strategic guidance to help shape your business journey!

International growth and innovation management advice

A chance to meet your local Innovate UK Business Growth team and fellow creatives

This is your opportunity to connect with the Innovate UK Business Growth team, gain strategic insights, and explore new possibilities for your business.

Spaces are limited, so come hungry—for ideas and brunch—and secure your spot today.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Blick Studio, Hill Street, Belfast
Breakfast by: Yellow Door

For more details and to book your free place visit our website link below and in profile 

 https://blickstudios.org/events/creative-brunch-with-innovate-uk-business-growth/

#innovateukbusinessgrowth
*NEW EVENT*

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Digital Brunch: Lessons From A Canva Addict
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Homewerk and Blick Shared Studios present an occasional series of relaxed Saturday morning meet-ups for creatives, communicators and the digitally curious, to explore practical skills, emerging trends, and fresh ideas in digital media.

Love it or loathe it, Canva is now well established as an essential tool for creating social media posts, presentations, branding and much more besides, making graphic design accessible to everyone. If your creative or business projects have made you something of an accidental designer through Canva, this relaxed morning taster workshop will revisit some of the basics of the platform and principles of design, and demonstrate some of the ways to make the most of Canva’s capabilities.

Workshop Details
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Date: Saturday 27th September
Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm
Location: Blick Studios, Hill Street, Belfast

Cost: £15.00

For more info and to book a ticket visit the events page of our website (link in profile and below)

https://blickstudios.org/events/digital-brunch-lessons-from-a-canva-addict/
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You can read Rachael's full interview on our blog link in profile ✨️
Love this space in the afternoon sun!
A summary of some of our recent impact at Blick! We operate as a non-profit social enterprise and put any profits we make from our workspace and services back into supporting the creative community in Belfast 🪴 🌱 🌿
- - AVAILABLE CREATIVE WORKSPACE SOUTH BELFAST - -

�We have one dedicated deskspace coming available from the 1st September in our South Belfast shared creative coworking space:�

– South Belfast location close to the Lisburn Road with lots of shops, coffee shops and bars within walking distance

– £150 per dedicated desk with allocated storage all inclusive (rent, rates, utilities, broadband) no VAT

– 24 hour access

– Breakout area

– Minimum 3 months contract then on a rolling monthly contract

– 1 months rent required as a deposit

Email christine@blickstudios.org for more info or to arrange a viewing or visit the Great Northern Street Studios page of our website for more info (link below and in profile)

�https://blickstudios.org/locations/great-northern-street/
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You can read her full interview on our website link below and in profile https://blickstudios.org/blog/12724/