# Latest **URL:** https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to the UK Hackspace Foundation!](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/welcome-to-the-uk-hackspace-foundation/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 November 2016 12:31 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/welcome-to-the-uk-hackspace-foundation/8 "2016-11-01T12:31:57Z")
Welcome to the new discussion forum for the rebooted UK Hackspace Foundation. We’re currently working on incorporating a new company so we can increase the support and advice we provide to UK hackspaces. Applications f… --- ## [Hackspace Foundation Meetup #4](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/hackspace-foundation-meetup-4/1110)
**Author:** [@unknowndomain](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/unknowndomain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2026 20:24 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/hackspace-foundation-meetup-4/1110 "2026-10-08T20:24:29Z")
Thursday 12th November 2026 @ 20:00-21:30 Host Adam (HacMan) Agenda Introductions Theme discussion: Building momentum Next meeting RSVP You can RSVP here: HSF Meetup #4 – Fantastical RSVP --- ## [Hackspace Foundation Meetup #3](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/hackspace-foundation-meetup-3/1108)
**Author:** [@unknowndomain](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/unknowndomain)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2026 20:15 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/hackspace-foundation-meetup-3/1108 "2026-10-08T20:15:51Z")
Thursday 8th October 2026 @ 20:00-21:30 Host Khurram Agenda Introductions (5m) Theme discussion (55m) What do we want from HSF/what can we do for HSF (20m) Next meeting (10m) RSVP You can RSVP here: HSF Meetup #3 — F… --- ## [Gathering real-world hardware & product flaws for a Young Enterprise pitch](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/gathering-real-world-hardware-product-flaws-for-a-young-enterprise-pitch/1109)
**Author:** [@Jl26](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/Jl26)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2026 18:29 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/gathering-real-world-hardware-product-flaws-for-a-young-enterprise-pitch/1109 "2026-10-07T18:29:22Z")
Hi everyone, I’m a sixth form student in the UK Young Enterprise program. I’ve built a web platform called The Problem Vault—a site that crowdsources real-world hardware problems, broken tools, and equipment flaws so ou… --- ## [Hackspace Foundation Meetup #2](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/hackspace-foundation-meetup-2/1107)
**Author:** [@unknowndomain](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/unknowndomain)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2026 20:42 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/hackspace-foundation-meetup-2/1107 "2026-09-10T20:42:06Z")
Thursday 10th September 2026 @ 20:00-21:30 (with ‘after dark’ as long as we want to stay on Zoom) Agenda Introductions Theme: Becoming a Charity/CIO, and more about charitable status What do we want from HSF/what can w… --- ## [Hackspace Foundation Meetup #1](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/hackspace-foundation-meetup-1/1104)
**Author:** [@unknowndomain](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/unknowndomain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2026 21:15 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/hackspace-foundation-meetup-1/1104 "2026-08-06T21:15:50Z")
Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 20:00-21:30 The theme for the event will be looking at buildings, buying, and owning property, but also doing the usual go round of where people are at. You can RSVP here: HSF Meetup #1 — Fan… --- ## [UK Hackspace Foundation Meetup at EMFCamp 2026](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/uk-hackspace-foundation-meetup-at-emfcamp-2026/1101)
**Author:** [@unknowndomain](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/unknowndomain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [29 July 2026 20:53 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/uk-hackspace-foundation-meetup-at-emfcamp-2026/1101 "2026-07-29T20:53:53Z")
The biennial UKHSF meetup at EMFCamp is scheduled for Sunday 19th at 12:00–13:30 in The Robot Arms (bar), in Ledbury (you will need a ticket to EMF). This is a space primarily intended for directors, trustees and other … --- ## [Surplus Laser, CNC & other machinery for CHEAP (or even free..?)](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/surplus-laser-cnc-other-machinery-for-cheap-or-even-free/1099)
**Author:** [@CharnwoodEcoHub](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/CharnwoodEcoHub)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 June 2026 14:48 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/surplus-laser-cnc-other-machinery-for-cheap-or-even-free/1099 "2026-06-03T14:48:10Z")
Charnwood Eco Hub launched just over a year ago in Loughborough with big ambitions to provide a decent makerspace alongside the scrapstore and library of things, but the imminent and unexpected ending of our premises agr… --- ## [Brother embroidery machine for sale](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/brother-embroidery-machine-for-sale/1089)
**Author:** [@Sandrina](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/Sandrina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 April 2026 13:25 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/brother-embroidery-machine-for-sale/1089 "2026-04-28T13:25:41Z")
A Hackspace member’s friend has en embroidery machine for sale. It’s two years old. It’s a Brother M330E which retails at £859. She’d like £400 for it and as we already have one at East Essex Hackspace, we were wondering… --- ## [VAT for Hackspaces](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/vat-for-hackspaces/883)
**Author:** [@russ](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/russ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2021 16:48 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/vat-for-hackspaces/883 "2021-04-17T16:48:23Z")
Larger hackspaces may start to approach the threshold where they have to consider VAT registration. Apart from the increased hassle of accounting for VAT, it’s possible that a hackspace may be considered “partially exemp… --- ## [Digital Fabrication Specialist Technician](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/digital-fabrication-specialist-technician/1063)
**Author:** [@unknowndomain](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/unknowndomain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 July 2025 16:33 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/digital-fabrication-specialist-technician/1063 "2025-07-01T16:33:35Z")
Are you a skilled digital maker ready for a new challenge in a creative, future-focused environment? At the UAL Creative Computing Institute (CCI), we’re looking for a Digital Fabrication Specialist Technician to take th… --- ## [Discord](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/discord/1058)
**Author:** [@Mike](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/Mike)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [16 June 2025 20:55 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/discord/1058 "2025-06-16T20:55:40Z")
Hi, I was recently in the Aberdeen hackerspaces where we were experimenting with using discord for chats and discussions. Imho I think that a hackerspace discord would be great for sharing ideas or getting input on stuf… --- ## [Finding our own venue .. How to](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/finding-our-own-venue-how-to/1048)
**Author:** [@Stephan23](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/Stephan23)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [13 June 2025 14:16 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/finding-our-own-venue-how-to/1048 "2025-06-13T14:16:01Z")
Doncaster Hack and Makerspace has now been running for just over a year. We are still fairly small ( about 12 members ) but we have a brilliant core group. Currently we are meeting in another groups building. We can mee… --- ## [Changes to Lobby for all Hackspaces](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/changes-to-lobby-for-all-hackspaces/975)
**Author:** [@Khuz360](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/Khuz360)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [28 March 2025 00:24 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/changes-to-lobby-for-all-hackspaces/975 "2025-03-28T00:24:54Z")
Creating this thread so we can get together a list of the changes we want to Lobby central government for, following the result of the next general election. Just as a starting point lets put the ideas down, before we d… --- ## [Hackspace Magazine](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/hackspace-magazine/355)
**Author:** [@marc](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/marc)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [8 February 2025 18:00 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/hackspace-magazine/355 "2025-02-08T18:00:52Z")
It was meant to happen sooner or later: https://hsmag.cc/ It’s published by the same peeps who are doing the MagPi (Raspberry Pi) mag. Anyone know if they got in touch to explore potential partnerships or give a heads … --- ## [Companies Act changes regarding register of members](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/companies-act-changes-regarding-register-of-members/1020)
**Author:** [@russ](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/russ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [23 December 2024 11:55 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/companies-act-changes-regarding-register-of-members/1020 "2024-12-23T11:55:17Z")
While I’m writing advice… There were a bunch of changes to the Companies Act introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. These will hopefully stop the UK from being quite so convenient for frau… --- ## [Online Safety Act](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/online-safety-act/1018)
**Author:** [@russ](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/russ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 December 2024 14:54 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/online-safety-act/1018 "2024-12-20T14:54:41Z")
The requirements of the Online Safety Act will come into force on March 16, 2025. This will affect any hackspace which hosts their own user-to-user services like wikis, forums, etc. It appears to exclude mailing lists th… --- ## [Job Vacancy: Physical Computing Technician (Electronics for Art, Design & Robotics)](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/job-vacancy-physical-computing-technician-electronics-for-art-design-robotics/1008)
**Author:** [@unknowndomain](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/unknowndomain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 November 2024 18:50 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/job-vacancy-physical-computing-technician-electronics-for-art-design-robotics/1008 "2024-11-20T18:50:13Z")
Location CCI - Peckham Road, London UK Hybrid working Not suitable - 100% on-site Salary £39,394.00 -£48,144.00 pro rata Contract Fixed Term - until 31/08/2025 Term Full time - 35 hours per week Apply by 6 Dec… --- ## [Budget Proposals](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/budget-proposals/656)
**Author:** [@russ](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/russ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [31 October 2024 19:57 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/budget-proposals/656 "2024-10-31T19:57:40Z")
Hello folks, As promised, here are some thoughts about spending and budgets in response to our recent funding. This represents a year’s budget, and it isn’t some final masterplan, so comments are welcome. I recommend n… --- ## [I Need Advice on Building a Custom Raspberry Pi-Powered Weather Station](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/i-need-advice-on-building-a-custom-raspberry-pi-powered-weather-station/993)
**Author:** [@ketow31168](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/ketow31168)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 September 2024 12:45 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/i-need-advice-on-building-a-custom-raspberry-pi-powered-weather-station/993 "2024-09-12T12:45:31Z")
Hey guys… :smiling\_face\_with\_three\_hearts: I am embarking on a new project to build a custom weather station using a Raspberry Pi, and I could really use some advice from anyone who’s tackled something similar. My goal … --- ## [Job Vacancy: Prototyping Specialist Technician](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/job-vacancy-prototyping-specialist-technician/986)
**Author:** [@unknowndomain](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/unknowndomain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 July 2024 15:53 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/job-vacancy-prototyping-specialist-technician/986 "2024-07-13T15:53:32Z")
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing technical team of technicians supporting students at the UAL Creative Computing Institute. You will provide professional technical expertise, guidance, and advice in the … --- ## [Struggling to find insurance](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/struggling-to-find-insurance/985)
**Author:** [@Stephan23](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/Stephan23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 July 2024 14:27 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/struggling-to-find-insurance/985 "2024-07-10T14:27:36Z")
Doncaster Hack and Makerspace is a pretty new Hackspace. We are trying to find public liability insurance. On my research I found that most sites that offer hackspace insurances are actually run by Wessex Insurance Broke… --- ## [Interposer Hexpansion for EMF Camp 2024 badge for Sale](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/interposer-hexpansion-for-emf-camp-2024-badge-for-sale/981)
**Author:** [@GJChester](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/GJChester)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 June 2024 17:21 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/interposer-hexpansion-for-emf-camp-2024-badge-for-sale/981 "2024-06-21T17:21:43Z")
Hi It was suggested to me I should try posting here so this gets out to poeple who went to EMF and may be interested in this Hexpansion I wanted a breakout hexpansion for my EMF camp badge, to try and experiment and wh… --- ## [Glasgow Hackspace - The Gamer Club](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/glasgow-hackspace-the-gamer-club/977)
**Author:** [@tgc](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/tgc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2024 23:45 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/glasgow-hackspace-the-gamer-club/977 "2024-06-01T23:45:44Z")
Hi all, just making a post to introduce our new Glasgow hackspace - the Gamer Club on Bath Lane in the city centre (https://www.thegamerclub.co.uk). The venue has a dedicated room with 3D printers (Creality K1C, a Qidi … --- ## [Hackspace Foundation Meetup @ EMF camp](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/hackspace-foundation-meetup-emf-camp/973)
**Author:** [@unknowndomain](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/unknowndomain)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2024 09:54 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/hackspace-foundation-meetup-emf-camp/973 "2024-06-01T09:54:29Z")
I am excited to announce that we’ve secured a spot in the schedule for EMF camp 2024 for our biennial meetup. This is a meet-up of Makerspaces and Hackspaces to talk about what’s going on. It’s aimed at trustees/directo… --- ## [Members' companies registered at a hackspace address](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/members-companies-registered-at-a-hackspace-address/972)
**Author:** [@russ](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/russ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2024 10:59 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/members-companies-registered-at-a-hackspace-address/972 "2024-05-01T10:59:58Z")
Just a quick one here to cover some notes on this subject, as it comes up occasionally. There are a number of things to bear in mind when considering whether to allow people to register their companies at your address: … --- ## [Downsizing! Loads of stuff up for grabs (EOF Hackspace, Oxford)](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/downsizing-loads-of-stuff-up-for-grabs-eof-hackspace-oxford/966)
**Author:** [@Yves.Conan](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/Yves.Conan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [22 February 2024 00:52 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/downsizing-loads-of-stuff-up-for-grabs-eof-hackspace-oxford/966 "2024-02-22T00:52:00Z")
Hi everyone, Due to unfortunate financial circumstances we’ve needed to downsize our space at a fairly short notice. We’ve got a bunch of stuff that we’d rather not throw away and, given that other spaces have helped u… --- ## [NEW - Sutton in Ashfield Maker Space](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/new-sutton-in-ashfield-maker-space/929)
**Author:** [@IanAsh](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/IanAsh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2023 14:24 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/new-sutton-in-ashfield-maker-space/929 "2023-09-11T14:24:50Z")
Work will begin on the refurbishment of High Pavement House, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire with a section of the building allocated to our new Maker Space, opening later in the year. The first ‘Discovery Session’ f… --- ## [Still Active?](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/still-active/954)
**Author:** [@IanAsh](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/IanAsh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2023 14:23 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/still-active/954 "2023-09-11T14:23:35Z")
Can anyone confirm this organisation is still active? Seems very little recent post or information. --- ## [Hackspace Foundation Meetup](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/hackspace-foundation-meetup/917)
**Author:** [@unknowndomain](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/u/unknowndomain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2023 07:48 UTC](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/t/hackspace-foundation-meetup/917 "2023-04-17T07:48:09Z")
Following on the success of the Hackspace Foundation Meetup at EMF camp we’re going to try and hold a regular meetup of Maker and Hacker spaces, anyone is welcome, but the focus is on the setup and ongoing management of … [Next page](https://forum.hackspace.org.uk/latest.md?page=1)