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The favourite destination for affordable, screen-free activities for the whole family
The favourite destination for affordable, screen-free activities for the whole family
In a world full of screens, people want to find other ways to connect and spend their quality time.
Our mission is to support people with affordable, fun, feel-good things to do that inspires creativity, learning, and play.
We call it… Time Well Spent.
Our purpose
Our purpose is to inspire reading, learning, creativity and play
Affordable ways to switch off and connect
At The Works, our mission is to become the favourite destination for affordable, screen-free activities for the whole family, helping customers enjoy Time Well Spent through reading, learning, creativity and play across our four core categories of Books, Toys & Games, Arts & Crafts and Stationery.
Inspiring a new generation of readers, one city at a time
In 2026, we launched our ‘Find Your Story’ campaign in support of the National Year of Reading, responding to declining levels of reading for pleasure among children, with fewer than one in three now enjoying reading in their free time.
Latest Annual Report
Our investment case
A clear customer offering, with a refreshed strategy, building momentum and significant untapped growth potential in the value retail sector.
Work with us
We’ve created a workplace that’s fun, friendly and supportive... all at the same time.