ABOUT MEDLEY

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.

That’s what happened with us - we met at a networking event in York and quickly realised that we needed one closer to home. From that serendipitous meeting the seed of a business was planted. We realised that we weren’t the only ones struggling with isolation, home working and a lack of business community in Ripon. had no professional, welcoming space for people to work, connect and build their businesses.

So, we set out to change that. We are building a professional, welcoming space for people to work, connect and build their businesses.
We believe that work feels better when we do it together - and that our city deserves a vibrant co-working hub right in its heart. Since our first pop-up events in 2025, we’ve welcomed freelancers, small business owners, remote workers and travelling professionals who all wanted the same thing: connection, focus and community.

We are proud Ripon residents, proud business owners and business cheerleaders. We are here for Ripon, local businesses, Ripon business owners and future entrepreneurs.

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 Meet your Medlers

  • Katie (CEnv MIEMA) is an entrepreneur and business leader with experience running purpose-driven ventures across consultancy and start-ups. After leaving a corporate career, she founded Sustainable Oceans Management and co-founded Festive Green, combining strategic leadership with hands-on business growth. She now brings this expertise to creating a vibrant co-working community that supports collaboration, innovation, and local enterprise.


  • Founder

    Sarah brings over 30 years of customer-focused experience across retail, hospitality, and project management - from premium independents to national high street brands and corporate clients. Now a retail consultant, she works with independent businesses to help revitalise Britain’s high streets through strategic support, community-first thinking, and commercial expertise.

    Sarah is passionate about breathing new life into towns like Ripon - creating modern spaces that support local enterprise, encourage collaboration, and restore the high street as a place where people thrive, not just shop.