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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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STRATEGIC REPORT

1 Performance highlights in 2025

2 Business model

10 Chair’s statement

12 Chief Executive Officer’s review

14 Our stakeholders

27 Our market

34 Our strategy

59 Our key performance indicators

65 Business review

74 Sustainability performance

86 Principal risks and uncertainties

94 Compliance statements

OUR GOVERNANCE

119 Governance highlights

120 Chair’s introduction to Governance

126 Board leadership and company purpose

143 Division of responsibilities

153 Composition, succession and evaluation

172 Audit, risk and internal control

186 ESG Committee report

192 Remuneration

231 Report of the Directors

234 Directors’ responsibility statement

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

235 Independent auditor’s report

243 Consolidated income statement

243 Consolidated statement

of comprehensive income

244 Consolidated balance sheet

245 Consolidated statement of changes in equity

245 Consolidated statement of cash flows

246 Notes to the financial statements

269 Parent Company balance sheet

270 Parent Company statement of changes in equity

270 Notes to the Parent Company financial statements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

273 Five-year performance

274 EPRA performance measures

275 Property portfolio

277 Glossary of terms

278 Investor information

OUR CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE

SME CUSTOMERS ENSURE IT ALL

HAPPENS AT WORKSPACE

Our purpose is to give businesses the freedom to grow.

Our customers are London’s creative and innovative

SMEs driving economic growth. Our offer of character

buildings, a tailored customer experience and value-add

services ensures it all happens at Workspace.

Our strategy is focused on operational excellence and

optimising our portfolio and platform. This will drive

a recovery in occupancy and income growth over the

medium term, enabling us to have a greater positive

impact and deliver long-term value to all stakeholders.

2

HOW WE CREATE VALUE

Our business model delivers economic, social and

environmental value.

27

OUR MARKET

Our strategy and decision-making is driven by

market insights, data and customer feedback.

34

OUR STRATEGY

We have a new strategic approach to deliver

long-term shareholder value.

HOW WE ARE INTEGRATING

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY IN

EVERYTHING WE DO

Sustainability is embedded in every aspect of our business –

from how we operate our buildings, to how we engage with

stakeholders and make strategic decisions, both large and small.

Reflecting this commitment, we have integrated our sustainability

disclosure throughout the following sections of this Report:

Our stakeholders: How we deliver value for all our stakeholders

Pages 14 to 26

Our strategy: How ESG helps us enhance and expand our core, prepare

for emerging opportunities and innovate to create future options

Pages 34 to 58

Sustainability performance and KPIs: Commentary on our sustainability

targets and outcomes

Pages 74 to 85

Compliance Statements: TCFD and TNFD report, SECR report.

Pages 99 to 117

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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2025 7.74

8.00

9.27

2024

2023

2025 28.4

28.0

25.8

2024

2023

2025 66.8

66.0

60.7

2024

2023

2025 122.1

126.2

116.6

2024

2023

2025 5.4

(192.8)

(37.5)

2024

2023

2025 106

103

110

2024

2023

2025 507

524

518

2024

2023

2025 703

788

798

2024

2023

2025(0.8)

9.6

7.1

2024

2023

FINANCIAL

TRADING PROFIT AFTER INTEREST

1

£66.8m

NET RENTAL INCOME

£122.1m

DIVIDEND PER SHARE

28.4p

(LOSS)/PROFIT BEFORE TAX

£5.4m

EPRA NTA PER SHARE

2

£7.74

UNDERLYING PROPERTY VALUATION

-2.4%

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS IN 2024/2025

OPERATIONAL

AVERAGE LETTINGS PER MONTH

106

AVERAGE ENQUIRIES PER MONTH

703

AVERAGE VIEWINGS PER MONTH

507

LIKE-FOR-LIKE RENT ROLL GROWTH

-0.8%

SUSTAINABILITY

ANNUAL REDUCTION IN ENERGY USE, ENOUGH

TO POWER OVER 2,000 UK HOUSEHOLDS

8,254MWh

TOTAL SOCIAL VALUE CREATED

£22.8m

NET ZERO

COMMITMENT TO REDUCE EMISSIONS BY 90%

BY 2040, AGAINST 2020 BASELINE. LAUNCHED

LEROY HOUSE, OUR FIRST NET ZERO BUILDING.

35%

REDUCTION IN TOTAL EMISSIONS, SINCE 2020

60%

LETTABLE SPACE WITH EPC A/B RATING

1.  Alternative Performance Measure – A reconciliation of

basic and diluted earnings to trading profit after interest

is in note 8 to the financial statements.

2. Alternative Performance Measure – Please see note 9

for a calculation of EPRA NTA per share.

1

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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BUSINESS MODEL

HOW WE CREATE VALUE

OPERATIONS

PROPERTY

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by our great

people

Our leading

customer

proposition

Supported

by our smart

operating

platform

Delivering

income and

capital growth

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climate

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Creating

a unique

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OUR PURPOSE,

VALUES AND CULTURE

DRIVE EVERYTHING

WE DO

DELIVERING ECONOMIC,

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL VALUE

The value we create for our stakeholders

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PURPOSE, VALUES AND CULTURE

Our purpose is to give businesses the

freedom to grow. Our culture, which

is focused on delivering operational

excellence, and our values support

the delivery of our purpose.

How we embed our values and culture

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SUSTAINABILITY

Our business model is inherently

sustainable. It delivers economic,

environmental and social value.

It enables SMEs to thrive and supports

the communities in which we operate.

Our business model in action

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OUR OPERATIONS

We are enhancing our operating

platform to continue to deliver a

first-class customer experience. Staying

close to our customers gives us insights

about what they need to grow.

How we prioritise operational excellence to meet

customer needs

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OUR PROPERTY

We are continuously upgrading

our property portfolio. Capital

recycling allows us to invest in our

product and create vibrant hubs of

economic activity in London.

How we create a unique, high-quality portfolio

for long-term growth

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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OPERATIONS PROPERTY

We provide companies

with customisable space

on flexible terms within

inspiring, sustainable

buildings in dynamic

London locations. We

cater to customers who are

creative, innovative owners

of businesses, for whom

being able to express their

individuality and personality

is vitally important.

We are always enhancing

and refining the customer

experience. We have further

tailored our offer this year

to attract different segments

of the market and support

customer retention. We have

also interviewed customers

to understand their key

challenges and are now

piloting new propositions

to enhance the value of

our offer to customers.

We own a predominantly

London-based portfolio

of high-quality assets.

Character, low-rise buildings

of 50,000 sq. ft. or more,

they are well-located around

major transport hubs and in

vibrant neighbourhoods.

We actively manage the

portfolio to enhance the

quality of space, implement

the latest sustainability

features and generate

value over the long term.

In 2024/25, we have

continued to refurbish

and subdivide units to meet

demand. Following customer

feedback, we are delivering

further improvements to

front of house, breakout

areas and terraces, adding

phone booths and

redecorating high-touch

areas such as corridors

and bathrooms.

We repurpose historic

buildings, breathing new

life into them and future

proofing them for

generations to come. This

results in significantly lower

embodied carbon, while we

also install the most efficient

infrastructure and engage

with customers to reduce

operational carbon.

We ensure our property

operations are sustainable,

focusing on energy and

waste management, water

efficiency and sustainable

procurement.

We play a key role in

the employment-led

regeneration of London: our

buildings become hubs of

economic activity, bringing

employment opportunities

and prosperity into

emerging areas.

Our proprietary, in-house

operating platform is a

combination of skilled teams,

smart systems and actionable

data. It enables us to

manage a huge volume of

customer activity in house,

from enquiries and viewings

through to lettings, facilities

management, billing

and lease renewals.

We have further invested in

technology, working towards

the centralisation of our

systems and launch of our

new CRM system.

There is still work to be done

to enhance our operating

platform. With dynamic

systems in place, we will

drive further efficiencies

and better leverage our

business-intelligence

capabilities to truly become

a data-driven organisation.

HOW WE PRIORITISE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE TO MEET CUSTOMER NEEDS HOW WE CREATE A UNIQUE, HIGH-QUALITY PORTFOLIO FOR LONG-TERM GROWTH

LEADING CUSTOMER

PROPOSITION

SUPPORTED BY OUR SMART

OPERATING PLATFORM

CREATING A UNIQUE

PORTFOLIO

DELIVERING INCOME

AND CAPITAL GROWTH

BUILDING CLIMATE

RESILIENCE

DELIVERED BY

GREAT PEOPLE

BUSINESS MODEL CONTINUED

HOW SUSTAINABILITY SUPPORTS OUR AIM TO CREATE A FAIRER, FLATTER LONDON

Our buildings are deeply embedded in the communities where we operate. With over four

million square feet across 18 London boroughs, our investment and operations directly

support local economies, creating employment opportunities and serving the needs of local

businesses. By providing high-quality, sustainable and affordable work spaces in emerging

areas, we are flattening the working map of London.

HOW SUSTAINABILITY SUPPORTS THE DRIVE FOR OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

We embrace a performance-driven mindset, with our sustainability initiatives playing a key

role in helping us operate efficiently, reducing both costs and resource use. This focus is

increasingly important as our customers themselves are sustainability-driven, and

meeting their expectations remains a top priority.

Our employees are the

drivers of our success. We

have a vibrant, diverse and

inclusive culture, underpinned

by a clear purpose and set

of values, which our staff

surveys consistently show

are well understood.

Our culture helps attract and

retain people who align with

these values and have a broad

range of skills, experience and

backgrounds. As a responsible

employer, we are committed

to widening access to our

profession. We do this through

apprenticeships, structured

career pathways, and

meaningful work experience.

We are reviewing how we

operate as a business to create

better accountability, empower

our frontline teams and ensure

we are delivering a first-class

customer experience.

Our properties generate

sustainable, long-term

income, which we reinvest

in the portfolio and return to

shareholders as dividends.

We prudently manage

our balance sheet and are

committed to maintaining

conservative leverage. This

year, we have reviewed our

portfolio against minimum

standards and cost of capital

and will be more clinical in

disposing of low conviction

assets and recycling capital

to invest in further enhancing

our conviction properties.

Our strategy will deliver

occupancy and income

growth, and enhance

valuations. It is this

combination of income

and capital value growth

that makes Workspace

a compelling investment.

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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SUPPORTING

SMES,

FUELLING

LONDON’S

GROWTH

364

CUSTOMERS EXPANDED

INTO LARGER UNITS

OVER THE YEAR

DELIVERING ECONOMIC VALUE

We fuel London’s growth by providing flexible, characterful

space, helping some 4,000 SMEs thrive.

We believe that in the right space, teams can achieve more.

In vibrant environments they can tailor themselves, free from

constraint, teams are best able to collaborate, build their

culture and realise their potential.

Our recent market research

1

shows that creative and innovative

SMEs, which make up over 55% of our customer base, are not

only outpacing other sectors but leading the charge in

London’s economic growth.

With the Capital’s SME market continuing to grow faster than

the rest of the UK, we remain focused on the most dynamic

and robust parts of that market.

120

‘WORKSPACE PRESENTS’ CUSTOMER

EVENTS FOSTERED COMMUNITY

AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING

GIVING

SOME 4,000

BUSINESSES

THE FREEDOM

TO GROW

VALUE CREATED

OUR BUSINESS MODEL IN ACTION

1.  OC&C research and data

analysis from The Data City

and Beauhurst, commissioned

by Workspace.

Photo: Plygrnd, where creativity

meets craftmanship. Workspace

customer at The Record Hall

showcasing their products.

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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OUR BUSINESS MODEL IN ACTION CONTINUED

BRINGING SMES TOGETHER:

OCD STUDIOS AND TICKET TAILOR

Our space and offer are carefully designed

to foster collaboration and growth. A great

example is the partnership between OCD

Studios, a production agency, and Ticket

Tailor, an event ticketer, who both met

at Mare Street Studios. Attracted by

Workspace’s flexibility and scalability, their

collaboration grew, with OCD becoming

Ticket Tailor’s primary video and content

producer. Both companies have since

doubled in size, with OCD expanding into

a larger space in our newest building,

Leroy House in Islington.

WATCH THE FILM TO SEE

HOW THEY COLLABORATE

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ATTENDEES AT OUR CUSTOMER

NETWORKING EVENTS IN THE YEAR

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CUSTOMERS SAY BEING WITH

WORKSPACE HELPS THEM CONNECT

WITH OTHER BUSINESSES

FOSTERING COLLABORATION

Photo: OCD Studios, based

at Leroy House, setting up for

a podcast recording.

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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35%

REDUCTION IN EMISSIONS

SINCE 2020

MANAGING

OUR IMPACT

RESPONSIBLY

OUR BUSINESS MODEL IN ACTION CONTINUED

TRANSITIONING

TO A NET ZERO

CARBON

BUSINESS

BUILDING LONG-TERM RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE RISK

With an inherently sustainable business model, climate-aligned

growth is at the heart of our strategy. We are committed to

achieving net zero carbon by 2040, in line with the latest guidance

from the Science Based Targets initiative. Since 2020, we have

reduced our total emissions by 35%, demonstrating consistent

progress and a strong foundation for continued momentum. This

journey is not only about cutting emissions but also about building

long-term resilience to climate risks. The launch of Leroy House,

our first net zero carbon building, marks a significant milestone,

enabling us to offer our customers a truly sustainable space they

can call home.

VALUE CREATED

100%

RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY

PROCURED

Photo: Workspace promotes

sustainable transport at

Clerkenwell Workshops.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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OUR BUSINESS MODEL IN ACTION CONTINUED

This year, we launched Leroy House in

Islington – our first net zero carbon building.

It exemplifies our inherently sustainable

business model: breathing new life into

existing buildings. Originally constructed in

the 1930s as a watchmaker’s factory, it has

been transformed into 57,000 sq. ft. of flexible

workspace, while retaining over 90% of the

original structure.

By prioritising reuse and circular design, we

significantly reduced the embodied carbon of

the project, achieving levels 40% lower than

industry best practice. Thoughtful design

choices, including maximising natural daylight,

installing heat pumps, high-efficiency lighting

and smart controls, mean the building is also

expected to operate well below the net zero

carbon target for operational emissions.

KEY FEATURES

Solar power

75m

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green and blue biodiverse roof

Smart systems and controls

High performance windows

Sustainable café

Powered by green energy

Original structure retained

Zero waste to landfill

Green transport

Promoting wellbeing

40%

LOWER EMBODIED CARBON

COMPARED TO INDUSTRY

BEST PRACTICE

90%

ORIGINAL STRUCTURE

RETAINED

SUSTAINABILITY CREDENTIALS

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OUR FIRST NET ZERO CARBON BUILDING: LEROY HOUSE, ISLINGTON

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BOOSTING

LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT

AND THE

ECONOMY

WORKSPACE’S INTRINSIC SOCIAL IMPACT

Workspace is more than a landlord. We seek to be the catalyst

for local prosperity, inclusion and sustainability, helping to

shape a fairer, flatter London. Across over 60 eclectic sites,

in 18 boroughs, Workspace operates at the heart of key

regeneration areas, expanding the working map of the city.

Through our strategic investment in these neighbourhoods,

we deliver high-quality, sustainable and affordable work spaces

that help unlock local employment opportunities and drive

economic growth.

37%

OF OUR CUSTOMERS LIVE

LOCALLY – WITHIN 3 MILES

ENABLING A

FAIRER, FLATTER

LONDON

£2.2bn

GROSS VALUE ADDED ANNUALLY

BY OUR LONDON SME CUSTOMERS

£900k

SPEND BY CUSTOMERS

IN LOCAL AREAS PER WEEK

INCLUSIVE

ACCESS

34 CAFES, 135 MEETING ROOMS,

16 HEALTH FACILITIES

VALUE CREATED

1

OUR BUSINESS MODEL IN ACTION CONTINUED

£45m

ANNUAL BUSINESS RATE

CONTRIBUTION

1.  For calculation methodology, please see social impact report on our website.

Photo: Workspace volunteers

preparing for a mentoring

session with Future Frontiers

at Kennington Park.

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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1

2

3

4

3

OUR BUSINESS MODEL IN ACTION CONTINUED

SUPPORTING

SME GROWTH

KENNINGTON PARK,

LAMBETH

17%

OF BUSINESSES

HAVE EXPANDED

IN THE LAST 2 YEARS

AN INCLUSIVE

NEIGHBOURHOOD

CANALOT STUDIOS, BRENT

55%

OF CUSTOMERS LIVE LOCALLY.

OVER 60% OF LOCAL RESIDENTS

HAVE A HIGH SENSE OF PRIDE IN THE

BUILDING AND ITS CONTRIBUTION

TO LOCAL AREA SAFETY

CONNECTING

THE COMMUNITY

PARKHALL, LAMBETH

60%

OF CUSTOMERS FEEL A STRONG

SENSE OF CONNECTION AND

COMMUNITY IN THE BUILDING

A THRIVING

LOCAL ECONOMY

MARE STREET STUDIOS,

HACKNEY

£10.7K

AVERAGE SPEND PER WEEK

WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES

LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL

STEWARDSHIP

LEROY HOUSE,

ISLINGTON

40%

LOWER EMBODIED CARBON.

NET ZERO IN CONSTRUCTION

AND NET ZERO READY

IN OPERATION

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3

4

2

5

OUR PRESENCE SPANS GREATER LONDON,

INCLUDING AREAS WITH HIGH POTENTIAL

FOR REGENERATION

OUR IMPACT ACROSS LONDON

Each of our buildings is distinctive and

deeply rooted in its local community,

thoughtfully designed to meet the needs

of local people and businesses. Across

our portfolio, we see clear evidence that

Workspace delivers tangible value – driving

small business growth, championing

inclusion, strengthening community

connections, and advancing sustainability.

Through this, we play a meaningful role in

shaping a more equitable London and

supporting a vibrant, resilient local economy.

KENNINGTON PARK, LAMBETH

MARE STREET STUDIOS, HACKNEY

CANALOT STUDIOS, BRENT

PARKHALL, LAMBETH

LEROY HOUSE, ISLINGTON

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Details of calculation methodology and sources

of data can be found in the social impact report

on our website

workspace.co.uk/investors/sustainability

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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I am pleased to write the Chair’s statement

for the year ended 31 March 2025. The

Company’s resilience has been illustrated

again with a solid set of results despite the

significant period of change. Indeed, as we

reach the end of the first quarter of the 21st

century, it is remarkable to reflect on how

much the world has changed in the past 25

years. Innovations in technology, shifting

global and political dynamics, and evolving

markets have reshaped the way we live and

work in ways we never could have imagined.

The pace of change shows no sign of slowing

in 2025 and we are operating in a very

challenging climate, with slower economic

growth exacerbated by the impact of military

conflict and global tariff wars.

It has also been a year of transition for

Workspace as we welcomed Lawrence into

the role of CEO in November. The business

has delivered resilient results, with trading

profit at £66.8m and an underlying decrease

of 2.4% in the property valuation. As a result,

the Board has recommended a final dividend

of 19p, taking the full year payout to 28.4p

per share. We remain committed to our

progressive dividend policy.

Looking forward, there is no doubt that the

challenges we’re seeing in the London flexible

space market today are intensifying. An

increase in supply, coinciding with softer

demand driven by macroeconomic factors,

has created a more competitive landscape.

In uncertain times, businesses must focus

on what is certain. So what can we be sure

of today?

– London’s population continues to grow

and our market research shows a large

concentration of growing SMEs in the

Capital. Workspace is targeting the most

robust parts of that market: the creative

and innovative sectors

– Trust in institutions has fallen and therefore

businesses prefer shorter, sustainable

supply chains. Brands that prioritise

strong customer relationships and focus

on providing what customers value will

be winners

– There will be a need to improve productivity.

Businesses need to become more efficient

within leaner operational structures

– Businesses which embrace AI – and

empower their people to do so – will

benefit most from innovation and are

more likely to succeed

28.4p

DIVIDEND PER SHARE

£66.8m

TRADING PROFIT AFTER INTEREST

1

1.  A reconciliation of basic and diluted

earnings to trading profit after interest

isinnote 8 to the financial statements.

CHAIR’S STATEMENT

DUNCAN OWEN

The Company’s resilience

has been illustrated again with

a solid set of results despite the

significant period of change.

Duncan Owen

Chair

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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I would also like to say a special thank you to

my fellow Board members. It is an especially

cohesive and dynamic group that consistently

seeks to add value and proactively shares

in thought partnership with the Executive

Team. The year has been very busy and the

Board’s commitment and focus have once

again been steadfast to manage and share

an increased workload.

Predicting when market conditions will

stabilise is not possible. However, I am

confident that we have the right team and

are putting the right steps in place to navigate

the current challenges and to seize the

opportunity ahead, regardless of where we

are in the cycle. Our strategy is clear and we

are fully equipped to drive a recovery in

occupancy, protect and subsequently grow

our income and deliver long-term success.

Duncan Owen

Chair

What does this mean for Workspace?

Lawrence and our Executive team, with

the Board’s support, have been developing

a refreshed strategy which capitalises on

what is most certain while confronting

and mitigating the uncertainties and risks.

Agility is key and our new strategy is based

on achieving operational excellence and

an evolution of our flexible offer. We need

to ensure that Workspace is more able to

adapt to the ever-changing conditions in

which we operate. Lawrence will expand

on this in his Q&A overleaf, with more

detail on pages 34 to 58.

This is not about revolution. We will continue

to play to our historic strengths with our focus

on London, supported by evidence of a

structurally robust pool of SMEs. Investment

in our unique portfolio of characterful assets,

as well as our flexible proposition will support

growth in our market share. However, we do

need to evolve. We will be more clinical

in exiting non-core and low-conviction assets

and recycling capital to invest in conviction

properties. The management team, with the

support of the Board, are engaged on

delivering cost savings and driving efficiencies

across the business, with a heightened focus

on digital innovation.

To deliver all this, we must prioritise

operational excellence. We have long talked

about our operating platform, built up over

nearly 40 years. There is still significant work

to be done to optimise and harness the power

of our platform before we can, in time, leverage

it to drive future growth opportunities.

This will require a cultural shift within the

business so that our frontline teams are

more empowered, with clear accountability

at every level. The Board is clear on its role

in embedding this evolving culture and

supporting the pursuit for operational

excellence. I have really appreciated my

quarterly sessions with team members over

the past year, each of which has been held

in a different Workspace location. The

conversations I have enjoyed at these events

have revealed some exceptional ideas and

demonstrated yet again that we have a highly

engaged team at Workspace, who I know are

already driving forward the new strategy and

are invested in its execution.

FIVE REASONS TO INVEST

Structural growth of London SMEs

We know how best to capture growth

segments within London’s growing and

diverse SME population.

Embedding operational excellence

We’re reviewing our structure and enhancing

our systems, with more accountability and

actions driven by data and insights.

Clinical approach to capital allocation

We’re taking a focused and disciplined

approach to asset decision-making guided

by our Portfolio Lifecycle model.

Seamless customer experience

We are constantly enhancing the value

of our customer offer to ensure we’re first

choice for London’s SMEs.

A strategy to deliver shareholder value

Our strategy will drive a recovery in

occupancy and earnings, delivering profits

and dividends, and creating a strong

foundation to capture future growth.

Our governance

Pages 118 to 234

CHAIR’S STATEMENT CONTINUED

OUR INHERENTLY

SUSTAINABLE

BUSINESS MODEL

ALLOWS US TO

DELIVER VALUE

SUSTAINABILITY IN

EVERYTHING WE DO

At the heart of Workspace’s strategy

sit our historic buildings, which we strive

to operate sustainably and preserve for

future generations, and our SME customer

base, who we support with our flexible offer

and services. Pages 4 to 9 demonstrate the

differentiated impact we deliver through

our business model. Our recently launched

social impact programme (page 58) will

create more opportunities for Workspace

to create pathways into employment for

London’s young people, delivering further

economic and social impact.

The Board is clear on its role in

embedding this evolving culture

and supporting the pursuit for

operational excellence.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REVIEW

LAWRENCE HUTCHINGS

A focus on short, medium and

long-term outcomes will ensure

agility and, by doubling down

on operational excellence, we

will deliver shareholder value.

Lawrence Hutchings

Chief Executive Officer

Lawrence joined Workspace as CEO in

November 2024. We sat down with him to

find out his early perceptions of Workspace,

discuss what his priorities have been in the

first six months and how he’s feeling about

the future.

Q

What first attracted you to Workspace?

A

There was a huge amount to be excited

about in joining Workspace. Firstly, its

40-year legacy is hugely impressive, as is the

Company’s role as a pioneer in offering space

on flexible terms. Workspace has been doing

that for so long and, although there have

been countless new entrants into the market

since then, that history is important.

I spoke to a lot of people in the industry before

I joined and there is enormous respect for what

we do as a business. Workspace’s SME-focused

offer creates a platform for social mobility in

London – we’re supporting young businesses

and entrepreneurs and helping them to drive

positive economic impact in the Capital.

Finally, the nature and quality of the real estate

attracted me. These are beautiful, historic,

character buildings and it is our responsibility

to preserve them for the next generation. The

best way to preserve something is to use it

and we’re able to use these buildings in a very

sympathetic way. This architecture represents

an incredible part of London’s history as an

industrial leader and now they’re once again

housing business leaders of today.

Q

What were your top priorities for Workspace

coming into the role and what have been your

key takeaways from your first months as CEO?

A

My top priorities were to get out and see

the assets and meet our teams, both at head

office and across our sites around London.

Workspace has a fantastic team who truly live

by our values, and I’ve been blown away by the

dedication and energy of the people I’ve met

in our centres and our head office. I made an

effort to meet and talk to our customers at

every chance I got, to better understand their

evolving expectations of us. I also prioritised

gaining a deeper understanding of the

competitive environment we’re operating in.

This is hugely important to know what we’re

up against and what our customers are seeing

in the market. Back in the office, I spent

considerable time looking under the bonnet

of our operations and learning about our

unique operating platform.

One of the first things I discovered was the

sheer velocity of the business. Workspace

manages a huge amount of activity on its

platform on a daily basis. This is exciting

because small changes to the platform or

proposition can make a big difference.

Q

How has Workspace performed during the year

and what is the outlook for the coming year?

A

The business has delivered a resilient

performance this year, despite operating in

a tough economic and competitive climate.

Net rental income was £122.1m, which drove

Trading Profit to £66.8m. We did see a small

reduction in the property valuation, largely

driven by lower occupancy at our like-for-like

properties. It has taken a lot of hard work to

deliver these results and I want to take a

moment to thank all of our employees for

their significant efforts through the year.

Q&A

Lawrence Hutchings

Chief Executive Officer

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2025 2026 2027 2028

Duration

2025 2026 2027 2028

Duration

2025 2026 2027 2028

Duration

2. ACCELERATE

Transform and

prepare for

emerging

opportunities

Pages 46-55

3. SCALE

Innovate to

create future

options

Pages 56-58

EMBEDDING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

1. FIX

Enhance and

expand the

core business

Pages 36-45

Despite the robust performance in 2024/25,

we have a more challenging outlook. We are

seeing an increase in supply and softer

demand due to macroeconomic factors.

While we saw some positive signs on demand

in the fourth quarter, our business model and

flexible offer means that we have visibility on

a stock of space coming back to us, which will

further impact occupancy. That in turn will

work its way through to earnings in 2025/26.

Q

How do you plan to navigate the challenges

facing the business?

A

We have a lot of work to do to mitigate the

challenges we’re seeing. It is going to require

some tough decisions and discipline as we

embed a culture of operational excellence, which

sits at the heart of our refreshed strategy. Our

number one priority is to recover the occupancy

we have lost. To do that, we need to go back to

basics and focus on what our customers want

from us. I am confident that we have the right

strategy to rebuild occupancy but it will take

some time to see the impact of our initiatives.

We will also be more clinical in recycling capital

by disposing of low-conviction assets, identified

following a detailed review of our portfolio, and

investing in our conviction and high-conviction

properties with a keen focus on returns.

Q

Where do you see the biggest opportunities

for growth?

A

We have identified areas where we need

to sharpen up operationally to win on the

ground once more. There are significant

opportunities to enhance our operating

platform through a more efficient use of

technology and by better leveraging the data

and insights we have within the platform.

We have already seen the impact of strategic

initiatives we put in place in the fourth quarter

of 2024/25 on our trading performance. This

has demonstrated what can be achieved when

we pull together as a team. Over the past few

months, we have been piloting a number of

projects, which have delivered some exciting

outcomes. These have included capital-light

refurbishments at selected properties

addressing high-touch communal areas in

response to customer feedback, more targeted

marketing aimed at larger customers and

optimisation of our sales process. All of these

initiatives can deliver marked improvements

in retention and new customer acquisition.

Q

What message would you like to share

withinvestors about Workspace’s future?

A

The first thing I would say is that there

is no fundamental change in our strategy. We

will continue to own high-quality London real

estate, we will continue to service SMEs and

we will remain in the flexible space market. The

Board andIremain confident in our franchise

and this confidence is based on evidence from

significant and thorough market research

we have commissioned in the past few months.

This research tells us that London is a growth

market, the SME market within that is growing

– our cohort of creative and innovative

businesses is growing faster than the wider

market – and flex space is also growing.

While our fundamental strategy is not changing,

our strategic approach certainly is. A focus

on short, medium and long-term outcomes

will ensure agility and, by doubling down

on operational excellence, we will deliver

shareholder value. As a management team,

we need to focus on what we can control

in this climate, execute our strategy and do

the best job of delivering for our customers

to drive a recovery in occupancy and income.

By enhancing our core business in the short

term, we will be able to accelerate income

growth in the medium term and innovate

to take advantage of opportunities to scale

over the longer term.

Lawrence Hutchings

Chief Executive Officer

CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REVIEW CONTINUED

We are adopting a new approach to strategy,

with a focus on operational excellence to

deliver income growth. This strategy will

prioritise agility and ensure we are able to

adapt to the changing market conditions

in which we operate. We are positioning

Workspace to become an income-led business.

A STRATEGY TO DELIVER LONG-TERM SHAREHOLDER VALUE

Overview

This is about enhancing

our product and services to

support retention and drive

new customer acquisition.

We will be laser focused

on costs and recovering

occupancy and income.

FY25/26 objectives

– Improve our product

– Enhance customer experience

– Launch TV ad campaign

– Targeted marketing initiatives

for specific customer groups

– Optimisation of sales process

– Leverage dynamic pricing model

Overview

In the medium term, we’re

focused on acceleration and

rolling out learnings from pilot

projects. We will be more

clinical in recycling capital

and use technology more

effectively to drive results.

FY25/26 objectives

– Categorise assets and

continue to dispose

of low-conviction sites

– Enhance our offer

for customers

– Roll out pilot initiatives

– Improve accessibility of

data across the business

Overview

Operational excellence

will give us the headroom

and competitive platform

to innovate and scale

the business over the

longer term.

FY25/26 objectives

– Consider opportunities

to acquire sites in emerging

SME locations

– Review opportunities

to generate more income

from existing assets

– Explore ideas to leverage

the platform to expand

our footprint

1. FIX – ENHANCE AND EXPAND

THE CORE BUSINESS

2. ACCELERATE – TRANSFORM AND

PREPARE FOR EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES

3. SCALE – INNOVATE TO CREATE

FUTURE OPTIONS

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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OUR STAKEHOLDERS

UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGING

WITH OUR STAKEHOLDERS HAS

BEEN MORE CRITICAL THAN EVER

THIS YEAR IN OUR WORK TO

REVIEW STRATEGY.

As we’ve been working on shaping

our refreshed strategy this year,

we have prioritised stakeholder

engagement, whether that’s

with investors, customers,

our people or our partners.

This has ensured that our decision-

making remains aligned with the

needs and expectations of our

stakeholders.

Our commitment to our purpose and

values strengthens our stakeholder

relationships, fostering trust and

collaboration.

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1.  Our customers 16

2. Our people 18

3. Our investors 21

4. Our partners and suppliers 21

5. Our communities 23

6. The environment 25

The Section 172(1) Statement

is incorporated by reference

into the Strategic Report

Pages 139 to 142

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OUR STAKEHOLDERS CONTINUED

Who they are

London’s brightest businesses – creators,

makers and innovators. Fast-growing and

established businesses from diverse sectors.

How they impact our decision-making

Customer feedback and research-driven

insights are critical to how we operate

and what we offer.

The value we create

We provide the right space and the right

services to help our customers succeed.

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Our customers 16

Our people 18

Our investors 21

Our partners and suppliers 21

Our communities 23

The environment 25

Who they are

We have a diverse and talented team

atWorkspace. Our people are experts

intheirfields.

How they impact our decision-making

Our culture prioritises inclusivity and

innovation to ensure our people thrive within

the business.

The value we create

We give our employees the opportunity

tobuild fulfilling careers with us.

Who they are

Our investors are a mix of institutional

and private capital, with a keen focus

on income growth.

How they impact our decision-making

We are responsible stewards of capital and,

as a REIT, we prioritise the distribution of

income through the dividend.

The value we create

Our unique business model provides

investors with capital and income growth.

OUR CUSTOMERSCONSIDERATION OF OUR STAKEHOLDERS

INFORMS OUR STRATEGY

OUR PEOPLE OUR INVESTORS

OUR PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS OUR COMMUNITIES THE ENVIRONMENT

Who they are

We work with contractors across the

property industry, as well as partners in fields

such as cleaning, IT, marketing and security.

How they impact our decision-making

Our partners and suppliers are critical to our

customer proposition. Many are customers.

The value we create

As a scale business, we can support smaller

suppliers and promote ethical practices.

Who they are

Local businesses and residents in the

dynamic London locations in which

we operate.

How they impact our decision-making

We aim to be a responsible neighbour and

open up our centres to the local communities.

The value we create

We invest in the regeneration of local areas,

drive footfall and create economic growth.

Why it matters

We recognise the climate emergency and

that the built environment contributes to

nearly 40% of global carbon emissions.

How it impacts our decision-making

We aim to operate responsibly and reach

net zero carbon by2040.

The value we create

We deliver and operate low-carbon buildings

for a more sustainable built environment.

Staying close to our stakeholders

We listen to our stakeholders and

the insights we gather directly inform

our decision making.

Our strategy

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There are clear links between

our stakeholder engagement

and our strategy

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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We maintain a continuous dialogue with

businesses from their initial inquiry through

to move-in and beyond. Our centre teams

build strong relationships with customers

and gather informal feedback, while we

gather more formal feedback via our

customer survey twice a year. These insights

help us improve customer service, building

management, and ultimately inform our

growth strategy, such as our refurbishment

and acquisition decisions.

How the Board engaged

– Met customers during a series of site visits

– Reviewed pilot refurbishment proposals

– Considered results of the customer survey

and subsequent action plan

– Reviewed our first TV advertising campaign

Significant topics raised

– Praise for excellent service from

centre teams

– Welcoming atmosphere in centres

– Social and environmental sustainability

– Positive feedback on Wi-Fi and

connectivity services

– Networking, collaboration and events

– Amenities and breakout space

Activity in the year

– Launched pilot furniture package offer

– Trialled added-value packages, including

skills accelerator training and a business

connection package

– Refreshed our brand’s look and feel

with vibrant colours and a new tagline,

‘It all happens at Workspace’

– Launched new advertising campaigns

across Tube panels, social media, digital

radio – and our first-ever TV advert

– Launched Founders Forum events for

networking and idea-sharing

– Continued London’s Brightest Businesses

panel discussions, moderated by renowned

enterprise journalists

– Hosted London Design Festival at three

centres, celebrating customer creativity

OUR STAKEHOLDERS CONTINUED

OUR CUSTOMERS

90%

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

96%

CENTRE TEAMS’

HELPFULNESS

90%

ATMOSPHERE AT CENTRES

80%

SATISFACTION WITH

WI-FI & CONNECTIVITY

SERVICES

CUSTOMER SURVEY

Read more about our

stakeholder engagement

disclosure in Governance

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OUR STAKEHOLDERS CONTINUED

OUR CUSTOMERS CONTINUED

– Extensive training of all customer-facing

teams on sustainability

– Centralised centre management

structure to achieve greater consistency

in implementation and communication

of sustainability initiatives

– 200+ events delivered, focused on

various sustainability topics, both

environmental and social

– Multi-channel communications strategy

to profile sustainability messages and

raise awareness

– Three portfolio-wide campaigns, focused

on driving action from customers on

energy and waste. See case study on

the right

Workspace’s brand survey reveals

that 90% of London SMEs consider

sustainability important to their

business, with nearly three-quarters

committed to decarbonising their

businesses. As home to nearly 4,000

London SMEs, we have an opportunity

to leverage this shared commitment

to strengthen our collective

environmental and social impact.

AMPLIFYING SUSTAINABILITY

IMPACT THROUGH CUSTOMER

ENGAGEMENT

84%

CUSTOMER ESG SCORE

1

200+

SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS

1,950

ENERGY SAVING PLEDGES

FROM CUSTOMERS

In November, we ran a portfolio-wide

Big Energy Race campaign to encourage

customers to reduce energy use. The

campaign was brought to life by a multi-

channel strategy, including a dedicated

web page, posters, newsletters, social

media, and in-person workshops. The

initiative inspired 1,950 energy-saving

pledges from customers.

Together, we saved over 255,000 kWh

of energy, equivalent to powering the

London Underground and Overground

for two hours. Customers adopted simple

sustainable actions including switching

off lights, lowering heating, and using

appliances in energy-saving mode.

255 MWh

ENERGY SAVED DURING THE CAMPAIGN

OUR APPROACH AND ACTIVITY

CASE STUDY: BIG ENERGY RACE

1.  % of customers who agree Workspace is an environmentally and socially responsible business, measured via bi-annual customer survey.

Sustainable roundtable dinner

for customers, Kennington Park

17

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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OUR STAKEHOLDERS CONTINUED

How we engage

Employee feedback tells us that our strong

culture and set of values are well received by

our people, though we know there are always

areas where we can improve. In addition to

carrying out an annual survey, which saw an

86% response rate, we also gather feedback

from a series of face-to-face and virtual

events throughout the year.

How the Board engaged

– Chair and Non-Executive Directors hosted

three employee engagement sessions with

a mix of centre and head office staff

– Reviewed employee survey results

– Supported decision to enhance staff

family leave policies

– Board meetings hosted at our sites where

the Board met centre teams

– Approved new Employee Handbook

and Code of Conduct

Significant topics raised

– Communication from senior leaders

– Centre teams structure

– Introductory CEO communications

– Strategy and vision sessions for senior

managers

– Career development and recognition

– Diversity and inclusion

Activity in the year

– 12 Wrap Live town halls – in person and

virtual events – including series of

introductory sessions with CEO

– Weekly wrap-up email communications

from CEO

– Four Strategic Leadership Group workshops

– Weekly intranet and fortnightly newsletters

sharing Workspace internal news

– Successful employee competition aimed

atboosting productivity, optimising

occupancy and generating revenue

– New benefits, including increased

maternity and paternity leave, and new

BUPA cash plan

– New Workspace Way training to reinforce

strong culture and communications

–  Coaching and mentoring training for Line

Managers to help with people development

– Increased our apprenticeships offering

across the business and continued to

develop our Career Pathways to assist

employees in developing within their teams

– Charity, Wellbeing & Social Committee

hosted 15 cultural events, celebrating events

such as Diwali, Holi and St Patrick’s Day

– Hosted 47 wellbeing and social events

OUR PEOPLE

31%

OF OUR TEAM COME FROM

NON-BRITISH NATIONALITIES

76%

AGREE OUR VALUES

MATCH OUR CULTURE

58%

OF OUR TEAM ARE WOMEN

30%

FIRST GENERATION

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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OUR STAKEHOLDERS CONTINUED

OUR PEOPLE CONTINUED

We value great social skills and

those who instinctively build

strong relationships. We think

hard about how to give back

to our communities.

Our people embrace and value our

diverse and dynamic culture, with

76% believing our values match our

culture. We are building on this strong

foundation by fostering a cultural shift

to empower our frontline teams,

ensuring clear accountability at all

levels and further breaking down

barriers within the business.

LIVING OUR VALUES

A CLEAR FRAMEWORK

FOR SUCCESS

We like people who are serious

about their subject; those who

are open-minded, interested

and ask questions.

We don’t just react to what

customers, colleagues or

the market are telling us, we

anticipate it. And our focus

on technology helps us to

do just that.

FIND A WAY KNOW YOUR STUFF SHOW YOU CARE MAKE IT FUN

Read how our people are

driving customer retention

Pages 38 to 39

We look for those who

are persistent and have the

confidence to move things

forward even when there are

challenges. Flexibility and

adaptability are key, but so

are focus and determination.

We depend on the imagination

and creativity of all our people.

We like people who thrive

on injecting enjoyment and

colour into the day-to-day.

We believe in nurturing

talent from within.

This year, we’re proud

to have promoted

31incredible team

members.

Hasti Patel

Talent Acquisition Manager

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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13%

EMPLOYEE ATTRITION RATE,

COMPARED TO A BENCHMARK

OF 28% ACROSS SIMILAR SIZE

BUSINESSES

Our people are our greatest asset, and

attracting and retaining talent is a key

priority for us. We aim to provide an

environment where our people can

thrive. As we strive to be an employer

of choice, we invest in their wellbeing,

growth and development. Ultimately,

ensuring everyone feels valued,

supported and included within a

diverse and welcoming workplace.

EMPOWERING OUR PEOPLE

TO ACHIEVE THEIR BEST

– 14 training hours per FTE, supporting

professional and personal development

of our people

– 11 people supported with internal progression

through our career pathways

– 16 employees joined our apprenticeship

programme to build new skills and progress

their career

– Benefits review undertaken to ensure

continued delivery of best-in-class support

for employees

– Collaboration with inclusive recruitment

specialists to widen access to roles across

the organisation. This year we employed

13people who were unemployed to work

part time in our cafés, offering them a

chance to get back into the world of work

– Optimised candidate evaluation process,

alongside blind CVs and bias-free language

in job postings, helping us widen our talent

pool. This year we received over 2,800

applications from a diverse talent pool

(56% female, 35% first generation to go

touniversity, 65% diverse ethnic groups

and 4% disabled)

– Benchmarked our employee diversity,

ensuring we are representative of a

diverse city like London

– 728 hours of diversity training delivered

and 11 cultural events celebrated to

foster a diverse and inclusive culture

OUR APPROACH AND ACTIVITY

We continued to support staff in developing

their skills through structured career

pathways, enabling individuals to build and

evidence targeted competencies aligned

with their goals. This year, 11 employees

engaged with a career pathway, with 10

achieving promotions. Our Learning and

Development team provided tailored

support through a diverse and interactive

training programme.

We also scaled our apprenticeship offering,

supporting 16 employees in building new

skills and progressing their careers. Our

recruitment manager held an open

apprenticeship day to help coach candidates

with the recruitment process, providing

them with useful tips on interview skills and

CV writing.

CASE STUDY: SUPPORTING CAREER

PROGRESSION

At Workspace, we are deeply

committed to fostering the

development of our people.

Our goal is to create an

environment where both

current employees and new

hires have opportunities to

learn, grow and progress

in their careers.

1.  % of employees who agree Workspace is an environmentally and socially responsible business, measured via annual employee survey.

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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OUR STAKEHOLDERS CONTINUED

How we engage

We work with a broad range of long-term

partners and have a strong track record of

refurbishments and redevelopments where

good relationships with local government,

communities and contractors are integral.

We ensure that all our partners and suppliers

meet stringent ethical and sustainability

standards. We always provide direct

feedback to suppliers so that they can

improve their products and services.

How the Board engaged

– Approved modern slavery statement

– Received updates on the new supplier

onboarding portal

– Reviewed our supplier engagement plans

on ESG, specifically addressing scope 3

reductions

How we engage

We regularly engage with existing and

prospective shareholders through an active

investor relations programme around our

financial results and corporate activity. The

Board reviews a detailed bi-monthly investor

relations report which includes notable

views expressed by shareholders as well as

wider market participants, alongside share

register movements, broader sector and

peer news and progress on various investor

relations initiatives.

How the Board engaged

– The Chair engaged with top investors

following the appointment of Lawrence

Hutchings as CEO

– Attended the AGM

– Reviewed and discussed the bi-monthly

IRreports

– Approved results statements

– Approved payment of the interim and

full year dividend

Significant topics raised

– Financial and trading performance

– Our future financing options and cost

of debt

– CEO transition

– Our three-horizon strategy

– Our sustainability approach

– Brand and marketing campaigns

– Our market and competition

Activity in the year

– 89 investor meetings (in-person

and virtual)

– Eight sell-side analyst and buy-side

investor site tours

– 13 real estate conferences

attended globally

– AGM

– ESG breakfast session for impact

focussed investors

Significant topics raised

– Creating sustainable buildings

– Compliance with building regulations

and neighbourhood plans

– Accessibility for all user groups

– Urban regeneration

– Social Impact

– Recycling and waste practice

– London Living Wage

– Supply chain emissions

Activity in the year

– Continued to ensure suppliers and

partners working on Workspace

premises pay Real London Living Wage

– Worked with our supply chain to adopt

initiatives that drive greater

environmental and social impact

– Promoted recycling and sustainable

waste practices among our suppliers

andpartners

OUR PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERSOUR INVESTORS

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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We work closely with our suppliers to

maintain high standards of operational

excellence. Our approach goes beyond

basic compliance, monitored through

our Supplier Code of Conduct, to active

collaboration aimed at driving wider

market transformation, including

working together to enhance positive

social and environmental impact

across our supply chain.

DRIVING MARKET

TRANSFORMATION WITH

OUR SUPPLIERS

– Supplier onboarding portal embedded,

enabling robust vetting and consistent

onboarding checks

– Continued commitment to London

Living Wage across the supply chain

– Tier 1 suppliers identified to drive

bespoke engagement on ESG topics

– Close partnership with suppliers and

building contractors to enhance social

value through our operational and

construction activities, resulting in an

indirect social value contribution of

£21.7m (see page 85)

– Garnered support from 20 tier 1

suppliers on our supply chain

decarbonisation strategy

(case study on the right)

OUR APPROACH AND ACTIVITY

This year we evolved our sustainability-

focused engagements with our top suppliers

to drive targeted impact. This involved

gathering data from 13 key suppliers on their

scope 1 and 2 emissions, to more accurately

report our scope 3 emissions. We also held

an engaging workshop where 20 suppliers

came together to hear more about

Workspace’s sustainability ambitions,

learn about carbon reporting, and

create a decarbonisation action

plan in a collaborative forum.

CASE STUDY: SUPPLY CHAIN

DECARBONISATION

OUR STAKEHOLDERS CONTINUED

OUR PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS CONTINUED

£21.7m

INDIRECT SOCIAL VALUE

16

APPRENTICES

20

SUPPLIERS ENGAGED

ON CLIMATE TRANSITION

100%

LONDON LIVING WAGE

COMPLIANTKennington Park, Oval

22

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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How we engage

Creating a flatter, more equitable London

is central to our strategy. Our high-quality,

affordable space brings employment into

local areas and helps create community

hubs. We support and work closely

with our local communities, and offer

employment-led opportunities to

disadvantaged young people.

How the Board engaged

– Input on our Social Impact Programme,

Growth Happens at Workspace

– Reviewed approach to stakeholder

engagement on ESG, identifying key

priorities for the year

Significant topics raised

– Formalising a Social Impact Programme

addressing skills and employment

– Ensuring we meet our direct social value

target of £1m and continue to maximise

indirect social value contribution

– Socio-economic assessment to measure

impact of Workspace on local areas

– Partnership with three new Corporate

Charity partners

OUR STAKEHOLDERS CONTINUED

London Design Festival

exhibitions hosted at Metal

Box Factory, The Frames

and Leroy House

Activity in the year

– InspiresMe programme continued across

11 centres, benefiting over 200 students

– All 22 Clusters created a partnership to

support local charity or community group

– Held 42 food banks, donating 240 tonnes

of food

– Partnered with London and Partners to

host Grow London Local hubs to support

local businesses with expert advice

– 2,578 volunteering hours

– Held NHS screenings in two buildings

OUR COMMUNITIES

£1.02m

DIRECT SOCIAL VALUE

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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OUR STAKEHOLDERS CONTINUED

OUR COMMUNITIES CONTINUED

With 67 buildings across 18 London

boroughs, and a customer base made

up of local SMEs, we are deeply rooted

in the communities we serve. For us, it’s

simple: when communities thrive, our

buildings thrive. That’s why we focus

on building long-term, meaningful

partnerships with local organisations

and take a place-based approach to

delivering hyper-local social impact.

CREATING LASTING VALUE

FOR OUR COMMUNITIES

– Each of our cluster teams have at least

one partnership with a local charity or

community organisation to support local

needs, such as providing bespoke skills

and employability support (see page 84)

– Continued roll out of community

accessible amenities to make our

buildings more accessible and inclusive

– Long-term partnership with Single

Homelessness Project (‘SHP’) to support

homeless people in London. See case

study on right

– An active volunteering culture, with

each employee allocated three days

towards volunteering

OUR APPROACH AND ACTIVITY

Workspace’s four-year charity partnership

with the Single Homeless Project (‘SHP’) has

raised an outstanding £245,022 to support

SHP’s mission to prevent homelessness

and transform lives across London. Beyond

fundraising, Workspace helped raise

awareness of homelessness and SHP’s vital

work providing housing, mental health

support and employment services.

CASE STUDY: SHP PARTNERSHIP

£340k+

IN KIND SUPPORT

1,210

PEOPLESUPPORTEDTHROUGH

OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH SHP

2,578

VOLUNTEERINGHOURS

240

BENEFICIARIES OF SKILLS AND

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME

This partnership, marked by

lasting impact, demonstrates

how business and charity can

come together to change lives

for the better.

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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How we engage

We recognise the climate emergency and

know that the real estate sector contributes

to nearly 40% of global carbon emissions.

We have pledged to become a net zero

carbon business by 2040. Our model of

refurbishing existing buildings substantially

reduces embodied carbon. Our operating

platform enables us to monitor energy usage

in real time, ensuring efficiency and

responsiveness. By actively engaging with

our customers to improve environmental

performance, we ultimately drive higher

satisfaction scores in our customer survey.

How the Board engaged

– All Board members sit on the ESG

Committee (see the ESG Committee

Report on pages 186 to 191)

– Approved new net zero targets, in line

with latest SBTi guidance

– Reviewed ESG performance, disclosures,

feedback and ratings

Significant topics raised

– Emissions reduction plan aiming

to achieve net zero carbon by 2040

– Contributing to local biodiversity

enhancements

– Purchasing carbon credit to offset

emissions from Leroy House’s construction

Activity in the year

– Updated our net zero carbon targets

to align with the latest SBTi guidance

– Published our first Nature and Biodiversity

Strategy, including measurable targets

– Upgraded a further 8% of our portfolio

to EPC A/B standards

– Delivery of energy-reduction campaign

‘The Big Energy Race’ – resulting in

over 1,950 customers pledges on

energy reduction

THE ENVIRONMENT

OUR STAKEHOLDERS CONTINUED

NET ZERO

CARBON

BY 2040, IN LINE WITH SBTI

35%

REDUCTION IN EMISSIONS

SINCE 2020Leroy House, Islington

25

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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OUR STAKEHOLDERS CONTINUED

THE ENVIRONMENT CONTINUED

– We transform historic buildings into

modern, sustainable workspaces with

40–70% lower embodied carbon than

new builds, delivering high-quality

spaces while significantly reducing

environmental impact. See case study

on page 7

– Our robust operational platform enables

a granular, building-level approach to

resource optimisation. As a result, our

portfolio energy intensity is already

15% below the 2030 target for net zero

offices. Further detail on page 78

– Our rolling refurbishment programme

allows us to continue to upgrade our

portfolio at pace, with 60% of portfolio

already EPC A/B rated

– As long-term asset owners, we invest in

and manage our buildings responsibly to

ensure they are sustainable and resilient.

Our commitment to nature and

biodiversity and our updated net zero

target is a key part of this approach

As a large operational business, we

recognise our environmental impact

and remain committed to ensuring our

growth does not come at its expense.

Our refurbishment-led model supports

the brown-to-green transition of

buildings, delivering both environmental

and commercial value. Through a highly

efficient operational platform, we

manage our portfolio responsibly. This

year, we’ve deepened our approach by

recognising the intrinsic link between

climate and nature in our strategy.

We have also re-aligned our net zero

commitment in line with latest guidance

from Science Based Targets initiative,

setting a long-term net zero target of

90% reduction in emissions by 2040

(see page 53)

This year, we launched our first Nature

and Biodiversity Strategy, Make Space

for Nature, outlining our commitment to

delivering measurable biodiversity net

gains across all new developments and

operational assets (see page 117).

With implementation already underway,

we’ve completed greening projects

across 5 buildings, achieving an average

biodiversity net gain of 2.4% over a 2024

baseline (calculated as 16.76 Biodiversity

Units). These initiatives have been well

received by customers, enhancing both

the sustainability and appeal of our spaces.

DRIVING ENVIRONMENTAL

STEWARDSHIP

CASE STUDY: NATURE STRATEGY

5

GREENING PROJECTS DELIVERED

OUR DIFFERENTIATED

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

15%

LOWER ENERGY INTENSITY COMPARED

TO 2030 TARGET FOR NET ZERO OFFICES

40-70%

LOWER EMBODIED CARBON COMPARED

TO INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICE

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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OUR MARKET

UNDERSTANDING FOUR KEY TRENDS

SHAPING LONDON’S SME MARKET

Our decisions are driven by market

insights and direct feedback from

our customers. Market research

1

has shown that our serviceable

obtainable market in London

comprises around 80,000 SMEs,

while we have identified a sweet

spot market of around 30,000

businesses. With a customer base

of around 4,000, we currently

serve about 13% of this market.

Recent market research confirms

we are targeting the most robust

parts of the market: London-based,

small to medium-sized businesses

with a strong emphasis on creativity

and innovation. These combined

sectors now make up over 55%

of our customer base and are

outpacing non-creatives in

most industries.

Our research gives us confidence

that there is substantial room to

grow our market share. To achieve

this, we rely on a deep understanding

of evolving market dynamics and

the needs of both existing and

prospective customers.

Our strategy

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There are clear links between our

market trends and our strategy.

Section 172(1) Statement

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1.  Conducted by OC&C, with data analysis from

The Data City and Beauhurst.

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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 20242019 2020 2021 2022 2023

5.0%

4.0%

3.0%

1.0%

2.0%

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Sole

Traders

4

10-19

employees

20-49

employees

50-99

employees

100-249

employees

1-9

employees

3

2,500

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

0

2015 2019 2021 2025

28%

72%

36%

64%

40%

60%

OUR MARKET CONTINUED

GROWING NUMBER OF OUR TARGET SIZE SMES

We target the fastest growing pool of SMEs, by size

ROOM TO GROW IN OUR SWEET SPOT

Our market share of SME Creators and Innovators is only 12%: plenty of growth to go for

ROBUST SME DEMAND IN LONDON

London SMEs are growing more than the rest of the UK

SUPPLY-DRIVEN COMPETITION

Competition for SMEs has intensified within an increasingly fragmented market

MARKET RESEARCH AT A GLANCE

LONDON 14 YEAR CAGR: 3.4% VS. REST OF UK: 1.6% RELATIVELY FASTER GROWING NUMBER OF SMES IN OUR TARGET MARKET, BY SIZE

1

1.  Our ‘Target SMEs’ represent London-based SMEs with 2-100 full time employees,

excluding certain non-applicable industries, e.g. restaurants, bars, landlords.

2. Compound average growth rate (CAGR) over a 10-year period (2014-2024).

3.  Estimated figures in some cases, e.g. by using BPE and ASL data sources.

4.  BPE London sole traders.Source: ONS, OC&C analysis.

Source: OC&C analysis of multiple data sources. Source: OC&C, The Data City.

Source: ONS, OC&C.

Target SMEs

2

Non-target SMEs

Area indicates where SME growth

is greater in London than the UK

Size of bubble indicates aggregate

number of employees

Creators and Innovators

Other

Pre-Covid:

Rapid growth; new market entrants

Covid:

Lockdown impact

Post-Covid:

Steady growth across providers

c.1% c.2% c.4%

London-based SMEs,

1-250 FTEs

2-100 FTE

SMEs

2-100 FTE

SMEs in same postcode

district as a

Workspace location

25-35k

Sweet Spot

Target market

70-90k

London

SMEs in our

locations

210-230k

London

SMEs with

2-100 FTEs

440-480k

London

SMEs

Number of SMEs (m)

Number of sites

London CAGR

2

UK CAGR

2

Current market

share based on

c.4k customers

Definition

c.12%

2-100 FTE

Creative and innovative SMEs,

4+ years old, in the same postcode

district as a Workspace location

28

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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500

CUSTOMER RENEWALS

IN THE YEAR

OUR MARKET CONTINUED

RELEVANT STRATEGIC HORIZONS

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand

the core business

What this means for our customers

Nearly half of UK businesses experienced

increased supply chain disruptions in the last

12 months, leading many to diversify suppliers

and adopt digital. This adaptability has been

aconsistent trait among our SME customers.

In Workspace’s 2025 survey of 300 SME

owners and leaders, 87% said they are

confident about their future.

Workspace response

With 67 buildings to suit a range of teams and

budgets, choice and affordability are central to

our offer. In addition to our two-year flexible

leases with rolling six-month breaks, customers

can also scale up or down as needed.

We have a proven record of adapting

toeconomic cycles by adjusting pricing to

maintain occupancy during tough times while

driving growth in stronger periods. We also

hedge against fluctuating energy prices

usingsolar energy.

Our strong balance sheet, freehold ownership

model and pioneering flexible offer, position

us well to rebuild occupancy and weather

further market uncertainty. Our strategy

(more on pages 34 to 58) will enable us to

respond to market shifts, while simultaneously

planning for future growth. A series of strategic

initiatives are focused on enhancing our

product, customer experience and services,

while creating a more efficient organisation.

In April 2025, the Bank of England

warned of heightened risks to the

UKeconomy, citing ‘financial shocks’

and intensifying uncertainty

1

. Political

instability, inflation and the ongoing

disruptions from tariffs have further

destabilised global markets and

weakened consumer confidence.

While London’s service-based economy

isless vulnerable to tariffs, SMEs are

facing rising costs and uncertainty.

Asaresult, many are prioritising

flexibilityto managerisk.

TREND 1.

AMIDST UNCERTAINTY,

BUSINESSES ARE FOCUSING

ON WHAT THEY CAN

CONTROL

1.  Financial Policy Committee Record, Bank of England,

April 2025.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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Customer space at Pall Mall

Deposit, Ladbroke Grove

OUR MARKET CONTINUED

RELEVANT STRATEGIC HORIZONS

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand

the core business

2. Transform and prepare for

emerging opportunities

What this means for our customers

Our customers look for environments that

reflect their unique company cultures, foster

collaboration and help build cohesive teams.

In our survey of 300 SME decision-makers,

flexibility and character ranked just below

affordability and location.

Creative and innovative SMEs represent

over 55% of our customer base, businesses

outpacing other sectors. Many require more

than just desk space – whether for podcast

studios, retail showrooms or collaborative

breakout areas – they need versatile spaces

that evolve with their business.

Workspace response

For nearly 40 years, Workspace has offered

flexible leases in characterful ‘brown’ buildings

– many historical or listed. Our model is

centred around improving these buildings

with features like collaborative breakout areas,

phone booths, terraces, cafés and meeting

rooms. As part of our new strategy, we are

piloting some projects to refresh the spaces

and enhance customer experience.

Customers value the unique character of our

buildings, run by teams providing a personal

touch, offering a home – not hotel – for

businesses. They can personalise their space

with our blank canvas offer or choose from

our new furniture packages. Our focus on

integrating sustainability throughout our

buildings also sets us apart, elevating both

the customer experience and environmental

impact. To help differentiate Workspace in

a more crowded market, we’ve refreshed

our brand identity and launched our

first-ever TV ad campaign.

We have identified over 95 office

operators in London alone. The flexible

office market is saturated and there has

been an increase in supply of ‘grey’

space – large, plain floorplates. The

economic backdrop has intensified

competition, forcing providers to reduce

prices and, in some cases, compromise

on quality.

TREND 2.

IN A NOISY MARKET, THOSE

PROVIDING QUALITY AND

CHARACTER STAND OUT

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CHARACTERFUL BUILDINGS FOR

CUSTOMERS TO CHOOSE FROM

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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OUR MARKET CONTINUED

Q

What is your role at Workspace?

A

It’s my job to understand our market

and the constantly evolving needs of our

customers. The insights we gather shape

our strategic decisions and the customer

experience we provide, allowing us to

stand out in a competitive market.

Q

How does Workspace gather feedback

from its customers?

A

We maintain a steady dialogue with

customers from day one, with our centre

teams building strong relationships and

capturing feedback in our CRM system. We

also conduct regular interviews and short

surveys. Increasingly, we’re integrating

AI tools into our sales process, tracking

customer sentiment during enquiries calls.

Q

Why is the customer satisfaction score

so high this year?

A

A lot of it comes down to the strong

relationships our centre teams have with

customers. We empower them to act on

feedback, working closely with Asset and

Facilities teams to address issues speedily.

We’ve also made key infrastructure

improvements. For example, at China Works,

one of our top-scoring centres, we added

phone booths and refurbished communal

areas based on customer feedback. Long-

term initiatives, like the Wi-Fi refresh and

simplifying our billing process, are having

a positive impact on satisfaction.

Q

What is the customer segmentation project?

A

Over the past 12 months, we’ve segmented

the office market based on businesses’ needs,

gathering insights from over 3,000 business

leaders. This has helped us refine our sales

journey and portfolio planning.

By understanding the value of the customers

we’re attracting, beyond just industry or size,

we can target our efforts more effectively.

It’s also prompted us to explore additional

support services and products designed

for early-stage businesses.

Our customer segmentation has

meant we truly understand the

value of our customers and can

target them effectively.

Greg Absalom

Customer Insights Lead, Marketing

Q&A

Greg Absalom

Customer Insights Lead, Marketing

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90%

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SCORE

OUR MARKET CONTINUED

RELEVANT STRATEGIC HORIZONS

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand

the core business

2. Transform and prepare for

emerging opportunities

What this means for our customers

In the battle for top talent, businesses need

workplaces that feel as inviting and

comfortable as home. We know SMEs

prioritise space in vibrant, well-connected

areas and amenities like cafés, wellness

offerings and outdoor spaces. They value

more than just flexible leases – they want

control and the freedom to express their own

identity, making a home for their business.

Workspace response

Our blank canvas offer lets businesses

customise their spaces to suit their culture,

with each of our 67 unique buildings offering

its own personality and community. Our

ownership model means we can provide a

blank canvas so that customers can tailor their

space to how they would like their teams to

work, whether that is adding comfy areas,

white boards or meeting rooms.

This year’s record 90% customer satisfaction

score reflects the strong relationships built by

our centre teams and the vibrant community

within our buildings. Our continual dialogue

with customers informs improvements to our

offer and buildings, with features like cafés,

breakout areas, bike storage, roof terraces,

meeting rooms and phone booths.

Our extensive events help our customers

connect and strengthen their own company

cultures. Our roundtables, panel discussions

and new Founders Forums have proven

extremely popular. 84% of our customers

value our commitment to social and

environmental responsibility, with participants

in our sustainability initiatives reporting

higher satisfaction and engagement.

SMEs face significant challenges

in recruiting and retaining skilled

employees, with many struggling

to keep pace in a competitive talent

market

1

. A recent survey shows that 39%

of UK employees are likely to seek new

roles within the next year

2

. Meanwhile,

84% of employees expect the workplace

to deliver an experience, rather than

simply being a place to complete tasks

3

.

TREND 3.

SMES ARE TURNING TO

THEIR SPACE TO COMPETE

FOR TALENT

1.  SME Skills Horizon, Department for Education, 2025.

2. What Workers Want, New Possible, 2025.

3.  The Workplace Oooh Study, Claremont, 2024.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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80%

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH

CONNECTIVITY – AN UPLIFT OF

15% IN TWO YEARS

OUR MARKET CONTINUED

RELEVANT STRATEGIC HORIZONS

3.2.1.

2. Transform and prepare for

emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create

future options

What this means for our customers

45% of SMEs are already using AI to improve

their operations

1

, showing how quickly

businesses are embracing technology

to stay competitive.

Businesses expect work spaces and customer

service that are flexible, intelligent and

responsive – systems that anticipate needs

and adapt seamlessly, with 24/7 support,

while still valuing the personal touch from

real customer service.

Workspace response

Workspace has always prioritised technology to

enhance customer experience. Our buildings

are equipped with building-wide superfast

Wi-Fi and 5G, giving customers the flexibility

to work wherever they choose – whether in

the café, breakout areas or on the terrace.

When combined with face-to-face service,

technology is central to our broader strategy

of driving occupancy and retention. We’re

piloting AI-driven customer service agents to

ensure enquiries are answered and viewings

are scheduled 24/7. Our upgraded CRM

system will improve our customer insights,

communications and targeted marketing.

From streamlining energy management

to personalising workspace configurations,

AI is helping providers create smarter,

more responsive environments. It’s also

enhancing how landlords identify and

engage the right market, offering deeper

customer insights and improved targeting.

TREND 4.

TECHNOLOGY IS

TRANSFORMING HOW REAL

ESTATE CATERS TO SMES

1.  AI Adoption Rates in UK SMEs, Profile Tree, 2025.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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OUR STRATEGY

OUR STRATEGY WILL DELIVER

LONG-TERM SHAREHOLDER

VALUE, ACCELERATING

WORKSPACE’S MOVE TO BECOME

AN INCOME-LED BUSINESS.

A NEW APPROACH TO STRATEGY

We are adopting a new approach to strategy.

A focus on short, medium and long-term

goals will ensure agility and that we are able

to adapt to the changing market conditions

inwhich we operate. Work on each strategic

goal will run in parallel, although the outcomes

will be delivered over different time periods.

We will embed operational excellence

through the organisation and in everything

we do in order to deliver income growth.

Ourstrategy will accelerate progress on our

journey to become an income-led business.

2. ACCELERATE

Transform and

prepare for

emerging

opportunities

Pages 46-55

3. SCALE

Innovate to

create future

options

Pages 56-58

EMBEDDING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

1. FIX

Enhance and

expand the

core business

Pages 36-45

SUPPORTED BY THE WAY WE DO BUSINESS:

Our purpose

To give businesses the

freedom to grow

Our culture

Our culture is one of integrity,

transparency and openness

and will support the pursuit of

operational excellence.

Our values

– Know your stuff

– Find a way

– Show we care

– Make it fun

Learn about our purpose, culture, and values in our Governance report Page 132

GUIDED BY OUR STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:

Our

customers

Our

people

Our

investors

Our partners

& suppliers

Our

communities

The

environment

Discover more about our stakeholder engagement Pages 14 to 26

Principal risks and uncertainties

Pages 86 to 93

Key Performance Indicators

Pages 59 to 64

OUR STRATEGIC HORIZONS

Page

1.  Enhance and expand the core business 36

2. Transform and prepare for

emerging opportunities

46

3. Innovate to create future options 56

34

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

By doubling down on operational

excellence, we will create a more

efficient organisation that prioritises

delivery of a seamless and high quality

customer experience. This will give

us better scope to boost occupancy,

enhance profitability and unlock new

growth opportunities in the future.

IN ORDER TO DELIVER ON

OUR STRATEGY, WE NEED

TO EMBED OPERATIONAL

EXCELLENCE

We have identified areas where

we can sharpen up operationally

to help us win on the ground

once more.

Lawrence Hutchings

Chief Executive Officer

WHAT IS OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE?

We are embedding operational excellence

into every part of our organisation as

acultural discipline, driving everything wedo.

Operational excellence will ensure a more

efficient organisation, an enhanced product

and a seamless customer experience.

In order to deliver this, we will:

– Change the organisation structure

We will rebalance the business by

streamlining support functions to create

a leaner, faster organisation and enable us

to put more people on the ground where

it matters, empowered to meet high

standards of customer service and achieve

our retention goals.

– Enhance our core systems

By centralising and continuing to improve

our property management, finance and

CRM systems, our data will result in faster

and more insight-driven action. Technology

and AI will be more effectively leveraged

to create a more efficient business, whilst

providing an enhanced customer

experience.

See our business model

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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STRATEGIC GOAL 1 – FIX

ENHANCE AND

EXPAND THE

CORE BUSINESS

The impact on our business

Drives a recovery in occupancy and

earnings, delivering profits and dividends.

FY25/26 outcome

We would expect occupancy to stabilise

and start to recover over the course of the

year as a result of the strategic measures

put in place. We will invest in our product

to support both customer retention and

drive new customer acquisition.

Relevant KPIs

Financial performance:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Non-financial performance:

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9

Relevant principal risks and uncertainties

1, 2, 5, 7, 10

Market trends

1, 2, 3

Relevant sustainability priorities

– Sustainable development and

operations standard consistently

applied, maximising efficiency

– Close management of all ESG risks

– Active tracking and response to

customer ESG expectations

– Differentiating Workspace

through our ESG credentials

HOW WE ARE ENHANCING AND

EXPANDING THE CORE BUSINESS

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Ensuring consistency across our portfolio 37

Focus on customer retention 38

Differentiating Workspace 40

More targeted marketing 41

Sustainability is at the core of our business 43

What this means

This is about enhancing our product

and services for our core customer base of

creative and innovative SMEs. Our priority

is to stabilise and rebuild occupancy in the

short term.

Why this is important

The workstreams under this strategic goal

will support customer retention and drive new

customer acquisition, which will ultimately

deliver earnings growth and dividends.

How we deliver against it

We will be laser focused on costs and

streamline the business, systems and

processes to deliver efficiencies. We will run

demand generation and customer retention

pilot projects to test thinking and deliver

quick wins. We will update and roll out

guidelines for our ‘brilliant basics’ to ensure

our product and customer experience is

of aconsistently high standard across

the portfolio.

Operational excellence

There will be significant attention given to

embedding operational excellence in the

short-term to support our goal of protecting

and expanding the core business. In FY25/26,

we would expect to introduce a new

organisational structure that clarifies lines

ofaccountability and ensures every team

member knows who owns the customer

relationship and is responsible for

protecting or driving revenue.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

1. ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE CORE BUSINESS CONTINUED

ENSURING CONSISTENCY

ACROSS OUR PORTFOLIO

Delivering the ‘brilliant basics’

In a challenging market and more competitive

environment, it is more important than ever

that we ensure our product, offer and service

are of a consistently high standard. Through

our ongoing surveys and market research, we

have a very good understanding of what our

customers and prospects within the creative

and innovative SME market want and what

they are willing to pay for. They want us to

remove any friction from their search for the

perfect space for their business and their

teams. Once they’re in, they want a seamless

experience that meets all their needs and

supports the growth of their business.

34 operational standards

We have identified 34 operational standards,

covering building facilities and services, with

afurther nine standards linked to location and

the fabric of the buildings. We are upgrading

aset of guidelines for each that will help us

achieve operational excellence. These include

popular amenities such as cafés, tea points,

phone booths and meeting rooms, but also

important factors like signage and wayfinding,

digital community noticeboards and customer

onboarding. Guidelines for our ‘brilliant basics’

will be rolled out across our conviction and

high conviction buildings and included in future

staff induction and training programmes.

We have already started work to implement

the guidelines and are trialling some new

higher standards at selected pilot sites.

More about our pilot design projects

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Categorising our portfolio by conviction

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SUSTAINABLE

OPERATIONAL

STANDARDS

SUSTAINABILITY IN

EVERYTHING WE DO

Meeting customer demand

Sustainability standards are

increasingly important to our customers.

From comprehensive waste and recycling

facilities to energy-efficient systems and

smart metering that help reduce

consumption, we go above and beyond to

meet these expectations. We also support

sustainable transport and wellbeing with

bike storage, showers and onsite greenery

– all designed to promote a greener,

healthier way of working.

OUR 34 GUIDING INVESTMENT AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS

Noticeboard/

community news

Centre

staffing levels

Operational

services

Cleaning Waste &

recycling

Energy &

utilities

Wi-Fi Maintenance SME support

centre

Events Mobile app Accessibility

HVAC (units &

communal areas)

Customer

check-ins

Account

support services

Customer

onboarding &

move-in

Customer

offboarding

& move-out

Security & 24/7

keyless access

Seamless

enquiries & sales

process (new

space enquiries)

Engaged

support team

& helpdesk

signposting

customers &

OOO support

Operational

building

services

Tea points Cafes

Phone booths  Meeting rooms Toilets

Modern units Centre team

office

Bike store

Post room Lifts  Showers

External

entrances & FOH

Modern

communal

outdoor areas

& car park

Signage

Modern

communal

indoor areas

(breakout

spaces,

tea points

corridors)

37

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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FOCUS ON CUSTOMER

RETENTION

Workspace has always experienced a certain

amount of customer churn and in a strong

market, this is helpful as it provides availability

of space to attract new customers, as well as

the opportunity to drive pricing growth.

During periods of high occupancy and strong

rental growth, customers vacating supports

that opportunity. Given the more competitive

market, we have changed our strategic

approach and customer retention has become

a key focus.

Customer engagement

We have overhauled the way that we

engage with customers in order to drive

improvements in customer retention. Rather

than relying on ad hoc engagement in centres,

we have put in place a rigorous contact

programme for all our existing customers.

This has helped to categorise our customers

by risk, with clear flow diagrams to help centre

teams to manage customers ‘at risk’. All of

this insight feeds into our CRM system, which

we continue to enhance. When the new

system comes online later this year, we will

have more opportunity to manage customer

engagement through our MyWorkspace portal

and gather feedback.

53 Degrees Global, based at

Kennington Park

53 Degrees Global are a longstanding

customer in 6,500 sq. ft. at Kennington Park,

having joined Workspace in 2018. Last year,

they started discussions about possibly

returning one of their two units due to

uncertainty about how much space they

would require in the medium term.

Workspace’s renewals team worked with

them to include additional flexibility in their

new lease, inserting a break clause after the

second year, which meant they retained both

units in the end. As a goodwill gesture, given

their history with Workspace, they also

received a discounted rent for the first three

months of their new lease term.

Medicare, based at The Leather Market

Medicare had been based at The Leather

Market for four years and recent growth

meant they needed a bigger space. They

were keen for a ready made, furnished space

and so were looking outside of Workspace

at a more serviced offer.

As part of our new strategic approach,

however, we were able to offer them a

recently refurbished space including kitchen,

meeting room and dressed with furniture,

which removed any friction for the business

and made it easy for them to stay with

Workspace.

OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

1. ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE CORE BUSINESS CONTINUED

CASE STUDIES: HOW WE ARE RETAINING CUSTOMERS

Read more about our engagement with

customers in the Stakeholders section

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OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

1. ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE CORE BUSINESS CONTINUED

Q

Why is customer retention such a focus

under the new strategy?

A

It is a lot easier, and more cost effective,

to retain customers than to bring in new ones.

Our net promoter score is +42, which is high

for a landlord so we are starting from a very

strong base. The majority of our customers

are very positive about our buildings and

the experience we provide, but in a more

competitive market, we need to be absolutely

focused on retaining as many customers as

we can.

Q

What are you doing differently now to

retain customers?

A

We are working to collect more insight

on customers both through centre teams and

through our digital platform, to ensure

we’re aware of any issues they may have as

a business or their growth plans so that we

can offer solutions before they hand in notice.

In addition, when a customer serves notice,

that will now set in motion a process with the

single aim of keeping that customer. Centre

Managers will contact the customer

immediately to understand why they’ve given

notice and then work with Sales Managers

to find alternative space for them or support

them with payment plans if that’s required.

Q

What does this mean for centre teams

and how they manage relationships

with customers?

A

Our centre teams remain vital in

maintaining strong relationships with our

customers. At two pilot sites, we are trialling

a new team structure that will enable Centre

Managers to focus more on those

relationships and on customer retention. We

will rebalance resource to put more people

on the ground who can provide data and

early warning signals that will help maximise

revenue, retain customers and drive lettings.

Q

How does operational excellence play into

customer retention?

A

Creating clearer lines of accountability

and aligned operational targets is a key part

of delivering operational excellence. We are

enhancing our organisational structure to

ensure everyone is clear on who owns the

customers and, as such, who is responsible

for retention. In addition, our upgraded

‘brilliant basics’ will ensure we maintain

consistently high standards to support

customer retention.

We are giving Centre Managers

more accountability for retention

and safeguarding revenue, on top

of their roles building strong

relationships with customers and

being the eyes and ears on

the ground for the business.

Claire Dracup

Director of People & Culture

FOCUS ON CUSTOMER RETENTION CONTINUED

Q&A

Claire Dracup

Director of People & Culture

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OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

1. ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE CORE BUSINESS CONTINUED

DIFFERENTIATING WORKSPACE

A full-funnel marketing strategy

We have put in place a full-funnel marketing

strategy to differentiate the Workspace

brand – from driving demand at the top of

the funnel all the way through to cost-

effectively converting demand into new

lettings, while building strong customer

engagement through events and

communication to drive retention and

customer satisfaction.

Our first-ever TV ad campaign

In April, our first-ever TV ad campaign went

live across connected TV, including ITV, C4

and Sky. The campaign will run for an initial

12-week period to bring to life the Workspace

proposition and highlight our creative and

innovative target audience.

The campaign will run across digital,

radio and tube car panels on the London

Underground, with additional social activity

to ensure maximum reach and cut-through.

WATCH OUR TV AD

CAMPAIGN HERE

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

1. ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE CORE BUSINESS CONTINUED

MORE TARGETED MARKETING

We are sharpening the focus of our marketing

to optimise activity and use our segmentation

and market insight to appeal to even more of

our target customers. As we have a number

of larger spaces to let this year, we are also

taking a more granular approach to convert

demand in specific locations.

Sales optimisation

We have enhanced our data insight and

reporting to optimise sales and marketing

by location. Our new sales dashboards enable

us to take a single view of demand vs. supply

and then make adjustments to our own

inventory, whether to pricing or other

elements of the offer, as well as adjustments

to our marketing efforts to improve

conversion and overall sales performance.

Larger space marketing

We have implemented a more targeted

marketing plan aimed at larger businesses

and prospects across multiple channels.

This includes social, direct mail, events and

outbound enquiries. Our sales team are also

reconnecting with previous lost leads to

maintain relationships and build a pipeline

of target customers.

Workspace Launchpad

Through our segmentation work and customer

research we have identified an opportunity to

attract more early-stage businesses who were

previously choosing a shorter-term, more

serviced offer.

As a result, we have created a new furnished

offer – Workspace Launchpad – on shorter

lease terms, to make it easy for early-stage

companies to get started quickly. We have

identified units across selected locations and

will roll out the offer across the portfolio,

subject to successful trials. Launchpad

provides the opportunity to build relationships

with these businesses at the start of their

journey and for Workspace to help enable

their growth.

ESG CREDENTIALS

INCREASINGLY DRIVING

DECISION MAKING

SUSTAINABILITY IN

EVERYTHING WE DO

Our SME research shows that 90%

of London SMEs consider sustainability

important for their business, with nearly

30% actively using it as a criterion when

selecting work spaces. With strong

engagement from sustainability-conscious

customers, including B Corp certified

businesses, our ESG credentials set us

apart in the market. We aim to further

enhance this customer acquisition channel

through targeted communications and

marketing strategies.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

1. ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE CORE BUSINESS CONTINUED

Q

What is your main focus from a brand and

marketing perspective this year?

A

Our focus, in line with our short-term

strategic goal, is to support the business in

recovering occupancy. We must build strong

engagement with existing customers, adding

real value to their experience, and sharpen

our focus to attract more new businesses to

Workspace. We are operating in an increasingly

crowded market in which SMEs face a surplus

of choice but a lack of clarity on different

solutions. With this in mind, and against a

backdrop of continued economic uncertainty,

it is essential for Workspace to differentiate

from the competition and be clear on who

we’re for – the vibrant, creative and innovative,

growth segment of the SME market.

Q

How does the new strategic approach

change what you’re doing?

A

The new strategic approach takes a short,

medium and long-term perspective and this

aligns with our brand and marketing strategy.

In the immediate term, our goal is to capture

demand to drive occupancy, with a keen focus

on certain locations and units, particularly

larger spaces. In the medium term, we need

to differentiate our brand and focus on our

core creative and innovative segments of

the SME market. Finally, to drive longer-term

performance, we are increasing innovation in

how we target those segments and enhance

our proposition to add greater value.

Q

How are you using AI to support

marketing efforts?

A

AI forms a central part of our performance

marketing and is critical to the targeting and

optimisation we run through Google and

Meta platforms. In addition, we are using

AI across marketing activity internally, from

content creation for our website, including

building descriptions and unit floorplans, to

voice recognition technology used on phone

enquiries to feed into our CRM system. We

have also recently launched an AI enquiries

agent to accelerate and improve the first line

of response for prospects. We even used AI

to create our own sonic branding, the jingle,

for our social, radio and TV ads.

Q

What does operational excellence look like

in marketing?

A

The discipline of operational excellence

means three things for brand and marketing.

We are better leveraging technology to

optimise marketing performance and

processes, as well as provide a more seamless

customer experience through our new

customer portal, MyWorkspace. Secondly,

we are working more closely with customer-

facing teams on the ground to drive

conversion at a local level and support our

occupancy goals. And thirdly, we are making

better use of market and customer data to

build greater insight around our target

audience to drive new customer acquisition

and support retention efforts.

We need to differentiate Workspace

and be crystal clear on who we’re for

– the creative and innovative growth

segment of the SME market.

Will Abbott

Chief Customer Officer

Q&A

Will Abbott

Chief Customer Officer

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See our sustainability

performance section

Pages 74 to 85

OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

1. ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE CORE BUSINESS CONTINUED

SUSTAINABILITY IS AT THE

CORE OF OUR BUSINESS

AN INTEGRATED APPROACH

Sustainability is core to our business model,

guiding every decision we make regarding

our properties and operations. Our three-

pillar sustainability strategy – (1) Delivering a

climate-resilient portfolio, (2) Looking after

our people, (3) Supporting our communities

– allows us to continually improve our

environmental and social impact, whilst

adding value for all our stakeholders.

Each year we review our material

sustainability issues (see page 44) to

prioritise impact initiatives and drive progress

by setting incrementally stretching targets.

A full list of targets is included on page 75.

In addition, we’ve strategically aligned our

objectives and targets with the United

Nations Sustainable Development Goals

(SDGs). This ensures that our efforts are in

harmony with the global ambitions outlined

by the SDGs.

GOVERNANCE

The highest level of responsibility for our

sustainability strategy lies with our Chief

Executive Officer, and together with the

rest of the Workspace Board, they act as

guardians of the strategy. In addition, we

have a Board ESG Committee (refer to page

186) to bolster our sustainability governance

and drive further integration across business

decisions. The Board is supported by the

Executive Committee in setting and delivering

our sustainability strategy. At an operational

level, we have committees dedicated to both

environmental and social issues, comprising

of senior representatives from across the

business, responsible for implementation

and reporting progress to the Board.

BEST PRACTICE DISCLOSURE

Sustainability information is integrated

throughout this report, offering clear insights

into our approach, alignment with strategy,

and performance as measured through key

KPIs. The sustainability performance section

includes commentary on all our sustainability

targets. TCFD and TNFD disclosures are

included in the Compliance Statements, along

with emissions reporting. Our approach to

delivering value for all stakeholders is outlined

in the Stakeholder section.

With a view to adopting best practice

and enhancing the transparency of our

disclosures, we report on our environmental

and social performance in accordance with

the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 2021

and in line with the Sustainability Accounting

Standards Board (SASB) guidelines (page 110

to 111). We also publish our EPRA sustainability

report on our website www.workspace.co.uk/

investors/sustainability/our-environmental-

performance.

84%

CUSTOMER ESG SCORE

£22.8m

TOTAL SOCIAL VALUE

35%

REDUCTION IN EMISSIONS SINCE 2020

60%

EPC A/B RATED PORTFOLIO

Sustainability is inherent to our

business model, enabling us to

deliver differentiated environmental

and social impact

Sonal Jain

Head of Sustainability

43

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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Significant

IMPACT ON WORKFORCE

Very significant

IMPORTANCE TO EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS

Significant Very significant

OUR MATERIALITY MATRIX – KEY SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES

Environmental issue

Social issue

Governance issue

Material move since 2023/24

GRI report

www.workspace.co.uk/investors/

sustainability/our-environmental/

performance

OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

1. ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE CORE BUSINESS CONTINUED

SUSTAINABILITY IS AT THE CORE OF OUR BUSINESS CONTINUED

STEP 1.

Identify key stakeholders

List material issues

Our materiality assessment helps us

understand the issues that matter most

to our internal and external stakeholders.

We identified and assessed a number of

environmental, social and governance

issues to refine our approach.

STEP 2.

Consult stakeholders

– Employees

– Customers

– Suppliers

– Regulators

– Investors

We consulted with our internal and external

stakeholders, including customers and

employees through our surveys and ongoing

interactions with our suppliers to confirm our

material issues, as shown on the matrix.

STEP 3.

Analyse consultation outputs, considering:

– Importance to stakeholders

– Significance of impacts

– Ability of the business to influence

Our sustainability strategy covers all issues

identified as material to our business. The

performance section in the report details how

we are positively impacting these issues.

USING MATERIALITY TO DEFINE

WHAT MATTERS

While energy and carbon, health and safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical practices

remain key priorities, we are also proactively responding to evolving stakeholder

expectations by placing greater emphasis on customer engagement, diversity and

inclusion, and sustainable procurement. In line with our long-term social impact

commitment (see page 58), which focuses on skills and employment, we have elevated

this area as a priority. It will now form the central focus of the majority of our charity and

community impact initiatives.

Sustainable

transport

Page 80

Water

Page 79

Sustainable

procurement

Page 79

Nature and

biodiversity

Page 26, 77

Climate

adaptation

Page 79, 99

Charitable and

community support

Page 83, 84

Skills and employment

Page 58, 81, 83

Customer

engagement

Page 17, 82

Diversity

and inclusion

Page 20, 81

Risk

management

Pages 86, 99

Regulatory change

Page 77

Health

and safety

Page 97

Energy and carbon

Page 53, 76, 77

Waste and

resources

Page 80

Sustainable building

design

Page 77

Ethics, conduct

and compliance

Page 82, 96

Wellbeing

Page 81

Transparency

Page 43

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

1. ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE CORE BUSINESS CONTINUED

SUSTAINABILITY IS AT THE CORE OF OUR BUSINESS CONTINUED

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES SOCIAL ISSUES

Through our concerted efforts to drive positive impact across several

material environmental issues, we actively contribute to the goals

outlined in SDGs 7, 9, 12 and 13.

Our procurement of 100% renewable electricity supports the

generation of clean energy in the UK, and our energy and carbon

management strategy, including the use of energy and water saving

technologies, supports innovation within the industry. Our energy

and carbon reduction targets, as well as recycling targets, support

responsible consumption as well as climate action. Furthermore,

our customer engagement programme plays a pivotal role in

raising awareness about responsible resource utilisation.

Through our concerted efforts to drive positive impact across several

material social issues, we actively contribute to the goals outlined in

SDGs 3, 8, 5 and 10.

Our customer and employee wellbeing programme directly supports

the health and wellbeing of our people. Through our skills and

employment focussed programme (Growth Happens at Workspace),

we actively contribute to reducing inequalities in London and strive

to provide decent work opportunities. We support local economy

through the construction and operation of our buildings, boosting

local spend and employment. Additionally, our business practices and

culture foster diversity and inclusion, addressing gender inequality.

Furthermore, our partnership with the Single Homeless Project charity

and our place-based support to various local community organisations

play a crucial role in combating inequalities within the city.

ALIGNMENT TO SDG CORRESPONDING KEY MATERIAL ISSUES

Affordable and

clean energy

– Energy and carbon reduction

– Sustainable procurement

Industry,

innovation and

infrastructure

– Energy and carbon reduction,

water, waste

– Sustainable procurement

– Sustainable building design

– Sustainable transport

Responsible

consumption

and production

– Energy and carbon reduction,

water, waste

– Sustainable procurement

– Customer engagement

Climate action  – Energy and carbon reduction,

water, waste

– Sustainable procurement

– Sustainable building design

– Climate adaptation

– Nature and biodiversity

ALIGNMENT TO SDG CORRESPONDING KEY MATERIAL ISSUES

Good health and

wellbeing

– Wellbeing

– Health and safety

– Risk management

Gender equality  – Skills and employment

– Diversity and inclusion

Decent work and

economic

growth

– Skills and employment

– Ethics, conduct and compliance

– Charity and community support

Reduced

inequality

– Skills and employment

– Diversity and inclusion

– Ethics, conduct and compliance

– Charity and community support

ALIGNING WITH THE SDGS TO MAXIMISE

VALUE FOR ALL

Our sustainability strategy aims to maximise

value for all our stakeholders: our people,

customers, suppliers, investors, and the

environment. Additionally, our strategy

aligns with several of the United Nations

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The SDGs provide a comprehensive

framework for businesses to assess their

interactions with communities, the economy,

and the environment. By incorporating the

SDGs, we take a holistic approach in our

sustainability strategy. They serve as a

valuable reference during our ESG materiality

assessment process and guide the establishment

of our strategic sustainability priorities.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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STRATEGIC GOAL 2 – ACCELERATE

TRANSFORM

AND PREPARE

FOR EMERGING

OPPORTUNITIES

The impact on our business

Delivers income and capital growth,

enhanced customer acquisition and

increased market penetration.

FY25/26 outcome

Capital recycling from disposal of low

conviction assets will continue over the

year, with investment into conviction and

high conviction assets. If our pilot projects

are successful, we will start to roll out

initiatives across the portfolio.

Relevant KPIs

Financial performance:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Non-financial performance:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Relevant principal risks and uncertainties

1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10

Market trends

2, 3, 4

Relevant sustainability priorities

– Embedding ESG considerations into

capital recycling to future-proof the

portfolio for the long term

– Accelerating the net zero transition of our

core portfolio to maintain competitiveness

– Driving ESG-led innovation to enhance

the customer proposition and strengthen

our offering

HOW WE ARE TRANSFORMING AND

PREPARING FOR EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES

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Portfolio review 47

Enhancing our offer to customers 49

Pilot sites 50

Platform and technology 52

Climate resilience through Net Zero

carbon transition

53

What this means

In the medium term, we will transform the

business to prepare for and be better able to

take advantage of opportunities to drive income

and capital growth. This will include work to

optimise our portfolio and our platform.

Why this is important

This strategic goal will see the business put

inplace initiatives to deliver an acceleration

ingrowth in income over the medium term.

Inorder to attract and retain our discerning

customer base of creative and innovative

SMEs, we need to ensure we have a high

performing portfolio of assets. Many of

our assets require investment to maintain or

return to the high standards of performance

we’re targeting and we will dispose of those

that do not meet our strict return on

investment criteria.

How we deliver against it

We have done a detailed analysis of our

portfolio and mapped each building against

alifecycle model, as well as against our

‘brilliant basics’ standards. We will invest

inconviction and high conviction assets

and dispose of low conviction properties.

We will assess customer feedback and roll

out learnings from our pilot design and

SME proposition projects. To support the

optimisation of our platform and enhance

ourbusiness intelligence capability, we will

complete the migration of all our operating

systems to the Microsoft Dynamics Cloud.

Operational excellence

There is significant work ongoing to optimise

the operational platform to better meet the

needs of the business. We have conducted

areview of all our systems and processes

to understand where efficiency gaps remain

following investment and updates over the

past two years. The imminent upgrade of our

CRM system and migration of the end-to-end

sales process to the cloud will help support

our pursuit for operational excellence,

enhance our communication with customers

and drive our efforts to retain and attract

new businesses.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

2. TRANSFORM AND PREPARE FOR EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUED

PORTFOLIO REVIEW

As part of strategy, we will be adopting a

disciplined and rigorous approach to capital

allocation on our properties. We acknowledge

the importance of continually investing in our

product to ensure our offer remains relevant

to customers, while maintaining a keen eye

on investment returns.

PORTFOLIO LIFECYCLE

We have conducted a detailed review of

our portfolio, mapping each building against

our Portfolio Lifecycle analysis, depending on

factors including occupancy, pricing growth,

capex requirements and adherence to our

‘brilliant basics’ standards.

When we get it right, we see consistently

higher occupancy, pricing growth and

better returns on investment.

BRILLIANT BASICS STANDARDS

We have identified nine standards relating

to building fabric and location that guide

our capital allocation decisions.

1. METAL BOX FACTORY

95.1%

2. RECORD HALL

92.9%

3. THE FRAMES

92.7%

4. VOX STUDIOS

91.5%

5. EXMOUTH HOUSE

92.1%

6. SHEPHERDS BUILDING

92.0%

7. BRICKFIELDS

91.5%

8. EDINBURGH HOUSE

89.6%

1.  Excludes single-let properties.

PORTFOLIO TOP PERFORMERS

We have monitored our top performing

properties and measured the relationship

between performance and our ‘brilliant

basics’. The top performers all benefit from

coverage of many or all of the standards.

The top performing properties by occupancy

over a 3-year period

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(average):

Campuses Local amenities

& infrastructure

SMEs

Nascent

regeneration

Low-rise Character

buildings

Floorplate

flexibility

50-70k sq. ft.   Access to

transport

Metal Box Factory, Southwark

CASH FLOW

– Growing sustainable recurring

income

– Maintaining customer

proposition

– Delivering income returns

that comfortably exceed

our weighted cost of capital

– Investing in subdividing large

spaces tocapitalise demand

UPSIDE AND CAPITAL RELEASE

– Capex to boost future

performance

– Explore alternative use

potential via planning

consent/partnership

or divestment

– Recycle cash or redeploy

into better or higher

growth opportunities

FUTURE INCOME

– Nascent SME market

and/or assets

– Early-stage assets expected

to generate returns through

lease up

– Investment in subdivision

and achieving ‘brilliant basics’

standards

GROWTH

– Increasing occupancy, growing

rent, creating more small and

micro unit space

– Investing in customer proposition

and benefiting from onflow

benefits to valuation

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

2. TRANSFORM AND PREPARE FOR EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUED

OUR PORTFOLIO CONTINUED

A CONVICTION APPROACH

Having identified our top performing

properties and the factors that drive that

performance, we have now analysed the

whole portfolio and categorised each site as

high conviction, conviction or low conviction.

We have looked at several metrics to

ascertain where each property should sit,

including Capex required to bring the assets

in line with our ‘brilliant basics standards’

and the resulting three-year income return

and total return.

This exercise has identified a disposal

pipeline of around £200m worth of low

conviction assets to be executed over the

next 24 months. Proceeds from disposals

will be recycled to fund Capex on our

conviction and high conviction properties

and maintain prudent levels of gearing.

£2.368bn

TOTAL VALUE OF OUR PORTFOLIO

£2.1bn

TOTAL VALUE OF OUR CONVICTION AND HIGH

CONVICTION PROPERTIES

VALUE OF PROPERTIES

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

High conviction

£0.8bn

Conviction

£1.3bn

Low conviction

£0.2bn

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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PILOT OFFERINGS

SKILLS ACCELERATOR

This provides a mix of expert-led training

workshops for customers, helping founders

and business leaders to upskill their teams

at affordable prices.

The details

– Access for customers to training on topics

including Gen A.I. Fundamentals, The Art of

Presenting, Resolving Conflict and First Aid

– Bitesize workshops from leading experts

saving our customers time and money

– We will measure success by levels of

take-up and impact on Workspace

recommendation scores

WORKSPACE NAVIGATOR

Aimed at early-stage businesses, this

provides a tailored consultation and exclusive

access to a range of services and support

provided by Workspace’s partner network.

The details

– Helping early-stage businesses

identify their needs and navigate barriers

to growth

– Providing access to Workspace-vetted

partners (many of whom are also

customers) in fields including investment,

legal, digital and other growth enablers

– We will measure success by the number

of customers registering interest and

completing consultations, as well as impact

on Workspace recommendation scores

ENHANCING OUR OFFER

TO CUSTOMERS

To support our objectives on recovering

occupancy and accelerating income growth,

we have looked at how we can enhance our

offer to customers. We have considered

scalable value-add offers that will help

support the success of our customers and

their growth at different stages. By broadening

our offer in this way, we aim to differentiate

Workspace in the market, increase our appeal

and support both customer acquisition and

retention over time.

Driven by customer needs

We interviewed more than 30 customers to

understand the key challenges facing their

businesses. Five propositions were tested

that complement our core offering and we

are piloting two in response to customer

feedback. Once the pilots are complete,

the aim would be to embed them as part

of Workspace’s offer in the MyWorkspace

customer portal and roll it out across

the portfolio.

OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

2. TRANSFORM AND PREPARE FOR EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUED

30+

CUSTOMER INTERVIEWS COMPLETED

Connecting with other customers

who can provide the services we

need, via a guided Workspace

Navigator session, has been

fantastic. A real value add.

Luke Canessa

Sales & Marketing Manager, Consider64

Based at Clerkenwell Workshops

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Workspace Group PLC

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After After

PILOT SITES

In order to test out some of our strategic

initiatives, we decided to pilot a number of

changes at two different properties. The sites,

Vox Studios and The Leather Market, were

selected as they are both high conviction

properties but have seen occupancy fall back

recently. We ran a detailed analysis of customer

feedback at the two properties to understand

the most pressing issues, as well as reviewing

competition in the local areas. The objective for

these pilot projects was to refresh our product,

improve viewing to letting conversion and

drive occupancy and income.

Areas of focus

The pilots have focused on addressing high

impact, first impression areas at the sites,

including entrances, external terraces,

receptions, breakout areas, cafés, corridors,

tea points and bathrooms. The projects have

been deliberately capital-light, and delivered

to an accelerated timetable. All changes have

been centred on improving areas receiving

poor customer feedback, such as lighting,

acoustics and installing more in-demand

phone booths.

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75%

OCCUPANCY AT VOX STUDIOS

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86%

OCCUPANCY AT THE LEATHER MARKET

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1.  As at 31 March 2025.

VOX STUDIOS, VAUXHALL

Answering the brief

Customer feedback showed that

areas that previously let down

the user/visitor experience were

the dark reception and cafe,

corridors and tea points. The

space was lacking ‘wow’ factor

and the indoor and outdoor

furniture could be improved.

Achievements and customer

feedback

The main entrance was targeted

for a redesign, injecting colour and

personality to enhance wayfinding

and first impressions for prospects

viewing the space. The designers

picked up on the history of

Vox Studios – the former

Marmite factory and before that,

a brewery – in the graphics and

artwork introduced throughout

the project. The atmosphere in

the café was improved with more

diverse seating areas to encourage

connections and the use of

acoustic panels to absorb noise.

Feedback has been positive

with customers noting the

vibrant new aesthetic and

brighter communual areas.

THE LEATHER MARKET, LONDON BRIDGE

Answering the brief

This site had an underused

outdoor courtyard and basement

lounge areas that required

attention. There was already

refurbishment work underway

at the site covering flooring,

lighting and redecoration so the

works were done in tandem.

Achievements and customer

feedback

Once again, the design team

took inspiration from the

property’s history as a tannery,

with art showing leatherwork

tools and colour palettes

drawing from leather. More

planting and better seating

options were introduced in the

courtyard to present a fantastic

first impression.

The initial reaction from

customers has focused on the

added wow factor in the sense

of arrival and the greater variety

of outdoor seating.

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OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

2. TRANSFORM AND PREPARE FOR EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUED

Q

Andrea, where did you start in putting

together the plan for these pilot projects?

A

We’ve centred all our work around

customer feedback. We gathered data and

insights on the two properties, analysing

viewing to letting conversion rates, customer

survey responses and our designers even

interviewed a number of customers to get

specific feedback on the areas we were

targeting for upgrades. This ensured

maximum impact and more positive customer

response to the changes made.

Q

Alex, how have you brought teams from

across the business together on this project?

A

As always in delivering a multi-faceted

project like this, we needed to draw on the

expertise and skills we have in different teams

across the business. So with these pilots, we

brought together asset managers, members

of the building and development team, as

well as, critically, our centre managers on

the ground who have the direct relationships

with customers. It’s been a real team effort to

deliver the project within a tight timeframe.

Q

Alex, what’s been your biggest challenge

in delivering the pilots?

A

As referenced, we’ve completed these

works to an accelerated timetable which is

always a challenge! But I think the toughest

challenge was to plan a schedule of works

while minimising disruption to existing

customers in the buildings. This meant that

much of the redecoration and installation

work needed to take place out of normal

working hours and at a faster pace!

Q

And finally, Andrea, why are spaces like

these so important to your customers?

A

Our customers are creative and

innovative SMEs who want their own,

customisable space that reflects the values

and culture of their businesses. But they

also want a ready-made community of

like-minded businesses who they can share

ideas and collaborate with. That’s why the

spaces outside of their units are so important.

A great café, breakout spaces and meeting

rooms facilitate connections and networking

opportunities and amenities like bike storage

and showers help to attract and retain their

teams. This is all part of Workspace’s holistic

offer to support small business growth.

We’ve centred all our work

around customer feedback.

This ensured maximum impact

and a more positive customer

response to the changes made.

Andrea Kolokasi

Head of Business Development

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE WHEN

EVERYTHING WE DO COMES

TOGETHER FOR OUR CUSTOMERS

Q&A

Andrea Kolokasi

Head of Business Development

Alex Anderson

Senior Project Manager

DESIGN PILOTS CONTINUED

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PLATFORM AND TECHNOLOGY

Over the last two years, we have made

significant investments in technology to

upgrade and modernise our systems. As part

of our strategic goal to transform the business

and prepare for emerging opportunities, we

are now accelerating enhancements to our

platform. This includes improving the

accessibility and presentation of data to

the business to support our pursuit of

operational excellence.

The technology team has been working

closer with team leaders in the business to

understand their needs and has brought in

additional development resource to improve

business intelligence and reporting capability

across departments.

MYWORKSPACE CUSTOMER PORTAL

In line with the upgrade of our CRM system,

we are preparing to relaunch MyWorkspace,

our customer portal. This will allow customers

to maintain and feed into their records

directly, reducing errors and overheads.

The enhanced capability of MyWorkspace

will see the business managing Wi-Fi access

directly, without relying on a third party. Most

importantly, it will give us access to every

individual working in our centres rather than

just the office manager or business owner

who signed the lease. For the first time, we’ll

be able to engage directly with everyone

using our space. MyWorkspace will be a

platform for our community to grow, where

we can facilitate networking and engagement

between customers. It will give us better

visibility over how our customers are

engaging with our offer and our services and

provide valuable feedback and insights.

AI PILOTS

We are using AI in many different ways

across the business. As outlined on page 42,

the Marketing team are piloting the use of an

AI Enquiries agent to be the first line of

response for web enquiries. In addition, we

are using AI for space planning. This has a

dual purpose of speeding up our sales cycle

as our Sales Managers can instantly show

customers different layouts for larger spaces,

while our Investment team are using it to

space plan whole buildings when considering

acquisitions, saving on time and architect fees.

OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

2. TRANSFORM AND PREPARE FOR EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUED

Our operating platform will

provide a single source of truth

on our customers, bringing together

data and insight from all corners

of the business.

Chris Boultwood

Head of Technology

ESG-LED INNOVATION

TO ENHANCE

CUSTOMER

PROPOSITION

SUSTAINABILITY IN

EVERYTHING WE DO

To ensure we continue to meet our

customers’ expectations around ESG, we

are always exploring new and innovative

ways to enhance our offering. For example,

we are working to integrate our smart

BEMS system with the MyWorkspace

portal, allowing customers to view their

energy consumption in real time. This will

empower them to monitor and manage

their own emissions more effectively.

ONE CENTRALISED PLATFORM

We have now fully migrated our finance and

property management systems to Microsoft

Dynamics in the cloud. With the migration

of our CRM system later in the year, we will

consolidate all the elements of our platform

in one cloud location. This centralises our data

and ensures we have a single source of truth

about our customers, providing more accurate

and cleaner reporting. It will provide a

360-degree view of how our customers interact

with the business, from how engaged they are

with centre teams, which events they attend

and whether they pay their rent on time.

Chris Boultwood on our

AI-themed discussion panel

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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CLIMATE RESILIENCE

THROUGH NET ZERO CARBON

TRANSITION

As a long-term asset owner, future-proofing

our portfolio is a key priority. That’s why we

made a commitment to net zero carbon. Our

agile approach and early action have enabled

us to stay ahead of the curve and remain

well-prepared for emerging climate risks

and opportunities.

The following pages outline our net zero carbon

commitment and approach. As a signatory to

both the BBP Climate Commitment and the SBTi,

we report annually on our progress against our

net zero pathway. We disclose our absolute

greenhouse gas emissions in line with the

GHG Protocol guidelines. See the pie chart

on the right for our 2024/25 emissions footprint.

While we procure 100% of our electricity from

renewable sources, we report Scope 2 emissions

using a location-based methodology.

OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

2. TRANSFORM AND PREPARE FOR EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUED

We always consider carbon savings

when designing our refurbishment

projects, whether large or small.

Alex Anderson

Senior Project Manager

100%

WORKSPACE-PROCURED

ELECTRICITY COMES FROM

RENEWABLE SOURCES

35%

REDUCTION IN GHG

EMISSIONS SINCE 2020

27%

GAS CONSUMPTION

REDUCTION

13%

ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION

REDUCTION

See page 107 for detailed breakdown

of emissions and energy

CASE STUDY: ADDING VALUE THROUGH ENERGY EFFICIENT REFURBISHMENTS

Last year we refurbished the 9th and 10th

floor at our Mille building in Brentford,

delivering 12,370 sq.ft. of high quality

sustainable work space. Through our works,

we transformed the gas fired heating system

to be fully electric by installing heat pumps,

which means the space is now entirely

powered by our 100% renewable electricity.

Relevant material issue:

Energy and Carbon

While refurbishing the space, energy

performance was kept front and centre

oftheproject’s objectives. We also installed

high-efficiency LED lighting as well as

presence detection sensors. The EPC of the

space was upgraded from a D rating to an

A rating and we witnessed an annual energy

saving of 153 MWh in electricity and 141 MWh

in gas across the building, equivalent to

the annual energy usage of over 70 typical

UK homes.

The space was also sub-metered to allow

foragranular analysis of hourly energy

consumption going forward. This project

wasan opportunity to kick start the

installation of our smart BEMS system

(Optergy) in the building, which is now

being rolled out to all floors.

LOCATION-BASED SCOPE 1, 2, 3

GHG EMISSIONS (tCO

2

e)

Scope 1

1,912

Scope 2

6,259

Scope 3

12,393

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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WHOLE BUILDING ENERGY-RELATED EMISSIONS

INTENSITY REDUCTION TRAJECTORY (kgCO

2

e/m

2

)

2040 target1.3

6.2

12.6

2024/25

2019/20 (baseline)

OTHER SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS REDUCTION TRAJECTORY

(tCO

2

e)

1

2040 target1,919

10,702

19,190

2024/25

2019/20 (baseline)

Metal Box Factory

Our net zero carbon pathway

We have a long-standing commitment to

achieving net zero carbon, with our initial SBT

validated in 2020. However, evolving climate

science has made it clear that the pace and

scale of action must increase. In response, we

have updated our net zero commitment this

year to align with the latest SBTi Net-Zero

and building sector guidance, committing

to fully decarbonise our business by 2040.

Our new targets specifically include:

– 90% reduction in whole building

energy-related GHG emissions intensity

by 2040 from a 2020 base year (with a

58% interim reduction target by 2030).

– 90% reduction in absolute scope 3 GHG

emissions by 2040 from a 2020 base

year (with a 46% interim reduction

target by 2030).

Our progress to date has been remarkable,

and we have already reduced our carbon

emissions by 35% since 2020. The chart

above shows our indicative emissions

NET ZERO PATHWAY

CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION TRAJECTORY (TCO

2

E)

3

5,000

3

0,000

2

5,000

2

0,000

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1

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2019/20 2024/25 2040\*2030

Offsetting for

10% residual

emissions

-35%

-29%

-78%

reductions trajectory and we intend to

continue on our climate transition journey at

pace, by focussing on the following key pillars

of our net zero carbon pathway.

1. Whole building operational emissions:

Ensuring our portfolio is energy efficient

and powered by renewables

2. Supply chain emissions: Taking timely

action to optimise our procurement and

help our suppliers progress on their

climate transition.

3. Embodied carbon: Continuing with

a refurbishment led ethos to minimise

emissions from development and

construction activities

4. Offsetting: Investing in high quality

removal projects for residual emissions only

The next page further details our net

zero pathway and progress made

under each pillars.

CASE STUDY: VOLTAGE OPTIMISATION

Unlocking energy savings

through technology

Voltage Optimisation (VO) is a technology

that reduces the incoming electricity supply

from the grid, typically around 245 volts in

the UK, to a more efficient level, usually

around 222 volts. Most electrical equipment

is designed to operate optimally at lower

voltages, so this reduction helps cut energy

consumption, reduce wear on equipment,

and lower emissions.

Several buildings across our portfolio have

VO systems, and our most recent was installed

at Metal Box Factory in November 2024.

Through a voltage reduction from 245 volts

incoming from the grid to 222 volts delivered

to building devices, the building has already

saved 16,211 kWh in energy in a four-month

period, the equivalent of the annual electricity

usage of 5 typical UK households.

Following this success, eight more buildings

have been identified for rollout.

16MWh

SAVED IN 4 MONTHS AT METAL BOX FACTORY

8

PROPERTIES EARMARKED

FOR VOLTAGE OPTIMISATION INSTALLATION

Relevant Material Issue: Energy and Carbon

Our updated science-based

targets ensure our net zero

carbon trajectory reflects

the latest climate-science

and sectoral best practice.

Ariane Ephraim

Senior Sustainability Manager

OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

2. TRANSFORM AND PREPARE FOR EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUED

1.   Excluding energy directly procured by customers.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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WHOLE BUILDING OPERATIONAL

EMISSIONS (SCOPE 1&2 + CUSTOMER

EMISSIONS)

REDUCE SUPPLY-CHAIN EMISSIONS

(SCOPE 3)

REDUCE EMBODIED-CARBON

EMISSIONS (SCOPE 3)

OFFSETTING RESIDUAL EMISSIONS

OUR NET ZERO CARBON PATHWAY TIMELINE

PROGRESS ON OUR NET ZERO CARBON PATHWAY

1 2 3 4

20192019 2021 2023 2025 2040 – NET ZERO

CARBON

2020

Relevant UN SDGs

Relevant UN SDGs

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OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

2. TRANSFORM AND PREPARE FOR EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUED

CLIMATE RESILIENCE THROUGH NET ZERO CONTINUED

Goal:

Reduce whole building energy-related

emissions intensity by 90% by 2040

(2020 baseline)

Progress:

– 51% reduction in whole building energy-

related emissions intensity since 2020

– 43% reduction in customer-direct

emissions

– Over 60% of portfolio fully electric

– £10m invested in upgrading our portfolio

in 2024/25

– 100% electricity sourced from renewables

Goal:

Reduce embodied carbon of projects,

aiming for less than 500 kg CO

2

/m

2

formajor projects.

Progress:

– 56% reduction in embodied carbon

emissions since 2020

– A detailed embodied carbon assessment

and reduction plan is created for all projects

– Leroy House achieved an embodied

carbon intensity of 293 kgCO

2

/m

2

– Estimated embodied carbon of our current

projects at The Chocolate Factory and

The Biscuit Factory is 291 kgCO

2

/m

2

and

436 kgCO

2

/m

2

respectively

Goal:

Reduce emissions from procurement of

goods and services (i.e. supply chain

emissions) by 90% by 2040 (2020 baseline)

Progress:

– 29% reduction in supply chain emissions

since 2020 through improved data quality

and supplier engagement

– Created a roadmap for supplier

decarbonisation, aiming to achieve

full compliance with top 50 suppliers.

See case study on page 22

– Enhanced supply chain emissions data

quality by gathering supplier-specific

GHG emissions data from 13 suppliers

Goal:

Invest in permanent removal projects to

offset no more than 10% of our emissions

from 2040 onwards.

Progress:

– Created a streamlined carbon offsetting

strategy, outlining key criteria for

investment

– Fully offset embodied carbon from Leroy

House refurbishment by purchasing

2,500tCO2e high quality carbon credits

from a forest management project and

a carbon capture technology project.

See case study on page 79

Set out first science-based

targets.

Published our first net zero

carbon pathway.

Signed our first power-

purchasing agreement with

a solar farm in Devon to

cover two-thirds of our

electricity demand.

Reset our science-based

targets and revised our net

zero carbon pathway.

Workspace aiming for

net zero carbon by 2040

(achieving 90% emissions

reduction from

a 2020 baseline).

Signed a REGO

1

-based green

electricity contract to cover

100% of our electricity usage.

1.  Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin certificate, providing transparency on the source of electricity.

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STRATEGIC GOAL 3 – SCALE

INNOVATE TO

CREATE FUTURE

OPTIONS

The impact on our business

Radical innovation will deliver opportunities

to scale the business over the long term.

FY25/26 outcome

As we recycle capital from the disposal

of low conviction assets, we may find

opportunities to acquire sites in attractive,

emerging SME locations. We will explore

partnerships and opportunities to generate

more income from existing assets and better

leverage our platform.

Relevant KPIs

Financial performance:

1, 5, 6

Non-financial performance:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8

Relevant principal risks and uncertainties

1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9

Market trends

4

Relevant sustainability priorities

– Supporting the growth of local

communities through our Social

Impact Manifesto (page 58)

– Building new partnerships to help

London’s SMEs thrive

– Driving responsible growth by decoupling

business scale from emissions

HOW WE ARE INNOVATING TO CREATE

FUTURE OPTIONS

Page

Long-term growth opportunities 57

Unlocking London’s future potential 58

What this means

We are taking a long-term view on innovation

in order to take advantage of opportunities

to scale the business in the future.

Why this is important

Although our immediate focus is on rebuilding

occupancy and income growth, we are

confident there is a compelling growth story

for Workspace over the longer-term. As we

have outlined, work on each of our strategic

goals runs in parallel and we need to put the

groundwork in today to be in a position to

deliver scale opportunities in the future.

How we deliver against it

We will be opportunistic within our agreed

strategic framework to take advantage of

acquisition opportunities in some of the

emerging SME locations highlighted by our

market research. In addition, we will build

relationships with potential partners and

explore capital-light opportunities to

generate more income from our existing

assets and leverage the platform.

Operational excellence

Operational excellence will give us the

headroom, confidence and competitive

platform to innovate and scale the business.

Once the discipline of operational excellence

is fully embedded across the business, we

will be in a position to pursue opportunities

to significantly scale the business and

income growth.

OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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LONG-TERM GROWTH

OPPORTUNITIES

Targeting emerging SME locations,

driven by market insights

The market research we have conducted

has identified potential growth areas based

on their SME populations, intensity of local

competition and proximity to good transport

links. There is an opportunity for Workspace

to return to its origins by entering new urban

locations in London ripe for regeneration and

driving both capital and income growth over

the long term.

OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

3. INNOVATE TO CREATE FUTURE OPTIONS CONTINUED

Generating more income from our

existing assets

We believe there are opportunities to

generate more income from our existing

portfolio, outside of just driving rents. The

nature of our historic, characterful assets

and campus locations means they lend

themselves well to alternative uses that

would complement our existing SME offer.

We are building relationships with potential

partners and exploring capital-light

opportunities, for example offering space to

the customers of certain specialist operators.

Our scale footprint across London increases

our attractiveness to certain operators also

looking to grow.

Leveraging the platform

With operational excellence fully embedded

and once the work has been done to

enhance the platform, we will be able to

support, with limited growth in our cost

base, a significant increase in our footprint

across London. This could include growing

through self-funded acquisitions, as well

as growing our offer through extracting

more value from our platform.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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CASE STUDY: SUPPORTING YOUNG LONDONERS ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL

UNLOCKING LONDON’S

FUTURE POTENTIAL

At Workspace, we believe growth isn’t just

something that happens inside our buildings.

It reaches beyond them, into communities,

careers, and futures. As home to nearly 4,000

of London’s brightest businesses and custodians

of over four million square feet of space across

London, we’re fully invested in supporting

London’s growth and prosperity.

Growth Happens at Workspace

Growth Happens at Workspace is our new

flagship social impact programme, supporting

young, disadvantaged Londoners into the

world of work. With youth unemployment in

London among the highest in the UK, through

our programme, we’re tackling barriers like

confidence, networks and experience. Rooted

in our 4,000-strong business community, this

is our commitment to building a fairer, more

inclusive and prosperous London.

Our unique contribution

As a champion of London’s SMEs, Workspace

is well placed to support young people into

work. Through our ecosystem of employees,

nearly 4,000 customers, and trusted

community partners, we are creating

meaningful pathways into employment, from

early inspiration to real lasting opportunities.

Together, we’re unlocking potential and helping

businesses grow with London’s diverse talent.

Kicking off the programme this year, we have

supported 240 young people through provision

of education support, work experience and

mentorship. See pages 81 and 83 for further

detail on our skills and employment

programme activity and case study on the

right on our structured mentoring programme,

delivered in partnership with Future Frontiers.

OUR SOCIAL IMPACT MANIFESTO

Our goal is to empower thousands of young,

disadvantaged Londoners to access and

grow in the world of work.

By 2030, we aim to:

SUPPORT

3,000

YOUNG PEOPLE WITH TAILORED EDUCATION,

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITIES

DELIVER

100+

BESPOKE TRAINING, SKILLS WORKSHOPS

PROVIDE

300

YOUNG PEOPLE WITH

PROFESSIONAL MENTORING

OFFER

150

MEANINGFUL WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS

FACILITATE

1,000+

CONNECTIONS BETWEEN YOUNG PEOPLE AND

A DIVERSE NETWORK OF PROFESSIONALS

AND EMPLOYERS

SUPPORT

100+

YOUNG ENTERPRISES WITH START-UP ADVICE

AND BUSINESS MENTORING

OUR STRATEGY CONTINUED

3. INNOVATE TO CREATE FUTURE OPTIONS CONTINUED

See our website

https://www.workspace.co.uk/

During 2024, Workspace partnered with

education charity Future Frontiers, which

helps disadvantaged young people with

guidance, networks, and opportunities to

help them realise their potential at school and

achieve qualifications beyond the age of 16.

Workspace hosted 12 year 10 students in our

offices, providing a structured mentoring

programme. Through our support, the

students were able to match their interest

and strengths with potential career pathways,

whilst boosting their confidence to progress

their education journey.

The programme proved a success, with every

student who participated saying they were

clearer on what they needed to do to achieve

their ambitions. The Workspace employees

who took part all said they found the

programme highly rewarding.

The sessions I had with my student

were super rewarding; it was a

privilege watching them open up

and become more confident talking

to me, as well as figuring out what

it is they are interested in.

Cassie Ferry

Workspace

I can’t fully express my gratitude

(otherwise it would be as long as

amaster’s degree level essay) but

thank you for your short but very

important time!

Artemis

Future Psychologist

58

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

OUR KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

1. NET RENTAL INCOME 2. TRADING PROFIT AFTER INTEREST 3. EPRA NTA PER SHARE

£122.1m £66.8m £7.74

2025 122.1

126.2

116.6

2024

2023

2025 66.8

66.0

60.7

2024

2023

2025 7.74

8.00

9.27

2024

2023

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

Net rental income is the rental income receivable after

payment of direct property expenses, including service

charge costs and other direct unrecoverable property

expenses. It is important to Workspace because it

measures our operating performance. It is a key driver of

trading profit, which in turn determines dividend growth.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

Trading profit after interest is net rental income, less

administrative expenses and net finance costs. It is a key

measure for Workspace and its investors as it determines

dividend growth, and so the returns we provide to our

shareholders. It measures the underlying performance of the

business. The Executive Directors are incentivised on trading

profit after interest. A reconciliation of basic and diluted

earnings to trading profit after interest is in note 8 to the

financial statements.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

EPRA NTA per share is a definition of net tangible assets

as set out by the European Public Real Estate Association.

It represents net assets minus any intangible assets and

financial derivatives and excluding deferred taxation relating

to valuation movements and derivatives, divided by the

number of shares in issue. It is important to Workspace as

it provides stakeholders with information on our net asset

value. It is a key external measure for property companies

and is used to benchmark against share price.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

Net Rental Income decreased by 3.2% (£4.1m) to £122.1m,

following the disposals made in the year. Underlying net

rental income which excludes the net impact of acquisitions

and disposals in the current and prior year, was down 0.3%

to £119.6m.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

Trading profit after interest increased by 1.2% (£0.8m)

to £66.8m. Total administrative expenses decreased by £2.0m

to £23.3m which includes a £0.7m decrease in share-based

costs, leaving a £1.3m underlying decrease in administration

costs with lower staff costs due to performance in the year

and tight control of other costs offsetting inflation. Net finance

costs decreased to £32.0m in the year, reflecting the decrease

in SONIA during the period and a reduction in net debt.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

Our EPRA NTA per share decreased by 3.3% (£0.26p)

to £7.74. This was driven by the underlying decrease in the

valuation of our portfolio, offset by trading profit in the year.

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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4. DIVIDEND PER SHARE 5. LIKE-FOR-LIKE RENT ROLL GROWTH 6. LIKE-FOR-LIKE OCCUPANCY

28.4p -0.8% 83.0%

2025 28.4

28.0

25.8

2024

2023

2025(0.8)

9.6

7.1

2024

2023

2025 83.0

88.1

89.1

2024

2023

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

This is the dividend payment per share in issue. Dividend

per share is a key measure of the returns we are providing

to our investors. It is important to Workspace because we

aim to provide good returns for our shareholders, and also

to work within our REIT requirements for income distribution.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

Like-for-like properties are those with stabilised occupancy,

excluding recent acquisitions and disposals and buildings

impacted by significant refurbishment or redevelopment

activity. Rent roll is the current annualised net rent receivable

for occupied units at the date of reporting. Monitoring rent

roll growth on the like-for-like portfolio is an important

measure of the underlying performance of the business

and a key driver of future net rental income. We monitor

the like-for-like rent roll on a weekly basis in management

meetings and it is also a key performance indicator in

our monthly Board reporting.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

Like-for-like occupancy is the area of let space within the

like-for-like portfolio divided by the net lettable area of

the like-for-like portfolio. It is important as it gives us vital

information on the performance of our core properties.

It drives pricing and operational decisions and can be a

measure of customer demand for the space. Again, this

is monitored on a weekly basis in management meetings

and it is also a key performance indicator in our monthly

Board reporting.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

The dividend per share is 28.4p, reflecting the robust

performance in the year.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

The like-for-like rent roll has decreased by 0.8% (£0.9m) in the

year, driven by a 4.8% uplift in rent per sq. ft. from £45.86 to

£48.08, offset by a decrease in occupancy to 83.0%.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

Like-for-like occupancy decreased to 83.0%, reflecting the

higher than usual level of customers vacating in the period.

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

OUR KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS CONTINUED

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE CONTINUED

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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7. PROPERTY VALUATION 8. TOTAL PROPERTY RETURN 9. TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURN

£2,368m 2.91% (15.2)%

2025 2,368

2,446

2,741

2024

2023

2025 2.91

(4.67)

1.10

2024

2023

2025(15.2)

22.3

(34.0)

2024

2023

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

Our properties are critical to our business and the valuation

demonstrates the value we are delivering to our shareholders

and a measure of how well we are managing our buildings

and driving rental income. The property portfolio is

independently valued, currently by CBRE. We aim to

enhance the value of our properties through active asset

management, including refurbishment and redevelopment

schemes. The movement in property valuation is a key

driver in our EPRA NTA per share measure.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

Total Property Return is the return for the year combining

the valuation movement on our portfolio and the income

achieved in the year. This figure is produced by MSCI, an

independent Investment Property Databank (‘IPD’), and is

compared to a benchmark group so that we can see how we

are performing relative to similar companies. Total Property

Return, and performance against the benchmark, form part

of the bonus objectives for the Executive Directors and

LTIPs for all people in schemes. For schemes post 2022 this

metric no longer forms part of performance assessment.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

Total Shareholder Return is the return obtained by

a shareholder, calculated by combining both share price

movements and dividend receipts. This is important to

Workspace because it shows the value that our shareholders

receive from investing in Workspace shares. We aim to

create maximum value for our shareholders, and as such

this measure forms part of the performance criteria within

our LTIP schemes.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

There was an underlying reduction of 2.4% (£58m) in our

property valuation, taking the valuation to £2,368m. This

was mainly driven by a continued outward shift in valuation

yields due to lower occupancy offset by increases in

estimated rental values. See Property Valuation section

of the Business Review on pages 68 to 70 for more detail.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

The increase in total returns in the year was driven by a

lower valuation decrease compared to last year. Despite the

decline in capital values, we outperformed our IPD benchmark

demonstrating the resilience of our property portfolio.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

The movement in Total Shareholder Return is due to

a decrease in the share price over the year, and offset

by increased dividends paid in the year.

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

OUR KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS CONTINUED

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE CONTINUED

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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OUR KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS CONTINUED

NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

1. CUSTOMER ENQUIRIES (MONTHLY AVERAGE) 2. VIEWINGS (MONTHLY AVERAGE) 3. LETTINGS (MONTHLY AVERAGE)

703 507 106

2025 703

788

798

2024

2023

2025 507

524

518

2024

2023

2025 106

103

110

2024

2023

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

Customer enquiries represent the number of enquiries we

receive for our space. Enquiries come through our website,

via brokers, via phone, from walk-ins or existing customers

looking to expand, contract or move locations. Measuring

enquiries helps us to assess the customer demand for

our product. Our internal marketing platform generates

enquiries, and by increasing marketing activity we can drive

enquiries, for example around the launch of a new building.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

This is the number of viewings of individual units by new

or existing customers looking for new or additional space.

Viewings are important because they provide an

opportunity to get customers into our centres to see

first-hand the quality of our space, and to drive lettings.

It is important to monitor the conversion of enquiries to

viewings and then of viewings to offer letters.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

This is the number of lettings that we complete. It is a key

measure for Workspace because lettings drive our net

rental income and therefore trading profit. Lettings set

the tone for estimated rental values, and so impact

our property valuation too.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

There was an average of 703 enquiries per month over

the year, with an average of 796 enquiries per month in the

final quarter.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

There was an average of 507 viewings per month over the

year, with a good conversion rate from enquiry to viewing

and, as with enquiries, a strong final quarter.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

The average number of lettings completed per month was

106, a level consistent with the prior year.

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

OUR KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS CONTINUED

62

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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OUR KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS CONTINUED

NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE CONTINUED

4. RENEWALS (MONTHLY AVERAGE) 5. LIKE-FOR-LIKE EMISSIONS REDUCTION (SCOPE 1 AND 2) 6. EPC A/B RATED PORTFOLIO

42 7% 60%

2025 42

59

61

2024

2023

2025 7

12

11

2024

2023

2025 60

52

43

2024

2023

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

This is the number of lease renewals we sign with existing

customers per month. These are important as they

demonstrate how sticky our customers are. We track

customer retention and allow us to capture reversion

within our portfolio.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

Achieving net zero carbon by 2040 is a key priority for

the business, driven by market and legislative expectations.

We have a comprehensive net zero pathway to achieve our

target of 90% reduction in emissions by 2040. To meet this

target, our priority is to significantly reduce our scope 1 and

2 emissions, as these are under our direct control. We have

identified key initiatives that will continue to drive year on

year reduction in emissions. Notably, ongoing investment in

degassing our portfolio and energy optimisation, delivered

by our rolling refurbishment programme.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

We have set an EPC upgrade trajectory, aligned with

proposed legislative requirement for all non-exempt

properties to be EPC A/B rated by 2030. While the

legislation is yet to be confirmed, staying ahead of

compliance protects the lettability of our buildings and

mitigates the risk of income and value decline as we

approach the 2030 deadline. Our rolling refurbishment

programme enables us to continue to upgrade our

portfolio to EPC A/B rating, aligned with asset level

business plans.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

The average number of renewals completed per month was 42,

below previous years reflecting a more competitive landscape.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

We achieved a 7% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions

across LfL portfolio this year compared to last year. This was

underpinned by a 6% reduction in electricity consumption

and a 12% reduction in gas consumption on a like-for-like

basis compared to the same period last year.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

8% of our portfolio has been upgraded this year to an EPC

A/B rating, bringing the total EPC A/B rated area in the

portfolio to over 60%, up from 52% last year.

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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OUR KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS CONTINUED

NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE CONTINUED

7. CUSTOMER ESG SCORE 8. DIRECT SOCIAL VALUE 9. EMPLOYEE INCLUSIVITY SCORE

84% £1.02m 86%

2025 84

79

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2023

2025 1.02m

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604k

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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

As key stakeholders in our business, it’s essential that

our customers value our ESG approach. Strong customer

advocacy of our ESG credentials is closely linked to

recommendation levels and overall satisfaction, ultimately

driving business value. The metric is captured via our

bi-annual customer survey where we ask if customers agree

Workspace is an environmentally and socially responsible

business. We also seek specific sustainability feedback

from our customers to continue to improve our approach.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

With an inherently sustainable business model, social

impact sits at the heart of Workspace’s strategy. For our

business, it also serves as a key differentiator for our brand

and driver for customer satisfaction. To capture the positive

outcomes generated through our sustainability initiatives

and direct operations, we adopted social value as a business

metric. This enables us to consolidate the impact of a range

of initiatives into a single benchmark, supporting consistent

measurement and continuous improvement.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT TO WORKSPACE

As a people-focused business, fostering a diverse

and inclusive business is a key priority for us and our

employees. Diverse experiences and inclusive culture drives

business performance. We benchmark our employee

diversity figures twice a year and are pleased that our

workforce reflects London’s diverse population. The

inclusivity score metric is captured via our annual employee

survey where we ask our people if they agree Workspace is

an inclusive business.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

Year-end customer survey revealed 84% of customers

agree Workspace is a socially and environmentally

responsible business, up from 79% last year. Details

on what drove the enhancement in score can be found

on page 17.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

£1.02m of direct social value has been generated from

our business operations, up from £827k last year. Details

on what drove the increase in social value can be found

on page 85.

MOVEMENT IN 2024/25

Year-end employee survey revealed an inclusivity score of

86%, maintaining last year’s strong position with a score of

85%. Details on our approach to diversity and inclusion can

be found on pages 20 and 81.

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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TOTAL RENT ROLL

£139.4m

TRADING PROFIT AFTER INTEREST

£66.8m

PROPERTY VALUATION

£2,368m

BUSINESS REVIEW

2024/25 PERFORMANCE IN LINE

WITH EXPECTATIONS. UNDERLYING

RENTAL INCOME GROWTH AND

DIVIDEND INCREASED.

We have delivered a solid full

year performance in line with

expectations, in what has been

a challenging macroeconomic

and competitive environment.

Underlying rental income was up

1.7% and LFL rent per sq. ft. grew

4.8%, helping to balance the fall

in LFL occupancy in the year due

to the loss of larger customers.

These challenges will continue in

the coming year, but we now have

a very clear, deliverable strategy in

place to stabilise and rebuild our

occupancy and restore rental growth.

The Chocolate Factory, Wood Green

Our strategy

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Annual Report and Accounts 2024

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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CUSTOMER ACTIVITY

We have seen resilient customer demand with 1,266 lettings completed in the year with a total

rental value of £31.8m.

FY

2024/25

FY

2023/24

Monthly Average

Q4

2024/25

Q3

2024/25

Q2

2024/25

Q1

2024/25

Enquiries  703  788  796 628 700 688

Viewings  507  524  585 457 486 499

Lettings  106  103  130 91 99 102

The good level of customer lettings has been offset by a higher than usual level of customer

vacations in the period, including a number of larger customers. In line with our strategy,

we are subdividing some of these larger spaces into smaller units, for which we see stronger

demand and achieve higher pricing, as well as implementing marketing initiatives specifically

targeted at larger businesses to drive leasing.

Customer demand in the first quarter of 2025/26 is expected to be quieter, impacted by

the timing of bank holidays and a more challenging macro environment, with 631 enquiries,

465 viewings and 65 new lettings in April 2025.

Brickfields, Hoxton

RENT ROLL

Total rent roll, representing the total

annualised net rental income at a given date,

was down 2.8% (£4.0m) in the year to

£139.4m at 31 March 2025.

Total Rent Roll £m

At 31 March 2024 143.4

Like-for-like portfolio  (0.9)

Completed projects 0.8

Projects underway and design stage 0.4

South East Office 0.2

Disposals  (4.5)

At 31 March 2025 139.4

The total Estimated Rental Value (ERV)

of the portfolio, comprising the ERV of the

like-for-like portfolio and those properties

currently undergoing refurbishment or

redevelopment (but only including properties

at the design stage and non-core properties

at their current rent roll and occupancy),

was £191.9m at 31 March 2025.

Like-for-like portfolio

The like-for-like portfolio represents 77%

of the total rent roll as at 31 March 2025.

It comprises 39 properties with stabilised

occupancy excluding recent acquisitions,

buildings impacted by significant

refurbishment or redevelopment activity,

or contracted for sale.

We have continued to move pricing

forward across our like-for-like portfolio with

rent per sq. ft. increasing by 4.8% in the year

to £48.08. Like-for-like occupancy was down

by 5.0% to 83.0% in the year, with an overall

decrease in like-for-like rent roll of 0.8%

(£0.9m) to £107.9m, reflecting the higher

than usual level of customer vacations

in the period, as noted above.

We have seen ERV per sq. ft. increase by 1.0%

in the year. If all the like-for-like properties

were at 90% occupancy at the CBRE

estimated rental values at 31 March 2025,

the rent roll would be £125.1m, £17.2m higher

than the actual rent roll at 31 March 2025.

Like-for-like

Six Months Ended

31 Mar

2025

30 Sep

2024

1

31 Mar

2024

1

Occupancy 83.0% 84.2% 88.0%

Occupancy change

2

(1.2%) (3.8%) (0.4%)

Rent per sq. ft. £48.08 £47.12 £45.86

Rent per sq. ft. change 2.0% 2.7% 3.4%

Rent roll £107.9m £107.1m £108.8m

Rent roll change  0.7% (1.6%) 3.0%

1.  Restated for the transfer in of Old Dairy, Shoreditch where occupancy is now stabilised post refurbishment, the transfer

out of Archer Street Studios, Soho, and Rainbow Industrial Estate (part), Raynes Park, which have been sold, the transfer

out of Shaftesbury Centre, Ladbroke Grove to non-core which has been exchanged for sale and the transfer out of

The Biscuit Factory site in Bermondsey which is undergoing major refurbishment.

2. Absolute change.

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BUSINESS REVIEW CONTINUED

Completed projects

There are seven projects in the completed

projects category. Rent roll increased overall

by £0.8m in the year to £7.8m.

If the buildings in this category were all at 90%

occupancy at the ERVs at 31 March 2025, the

rent roll would be £12.3m, an uplift of £4.5m.

Projects underway – refurbishments

We are currently underway on eight larger

refurbishment projects that will deliver

509,000 sq. ft. of new and upgraded space.

As at 31 March 2025, rent roll was £13.0m,

up £0.4m in the year.

Assuming 90% occupancy at the ERVs

at 31 March 2025, the rent roll at these eight

buildings once they are completed would

be £23.5m, an uplift of £10.5m.

Projects at design stage

These are properties where we are well

advanced in planning a refurbishment or

redevelopment that has not yet commenced.

As at 31 March 2025, the rent roll at these

properties was £2.7m, no change to

March 2024.

South East office

As at 31 March 2025, the rent roll of the

South East office portfolio, comprising eight

buildings, was £7.0m, up £0.2m.

Assuming 90% occupancy (or current

occupancy if higher) at the ERVs at 31 March

2025, the rent roll would be £9.1m, an uplift

of £2.1m.

Non-core

As at 31 March 2025, the rent roll of the

non-core portfolio was £1.0m, no change

to March 2024.

Disposals

During the year, there was £100.5m in

exchanged or completed sales, broadly in

line with book values. In aggregate, disposals

have delivered £77m of proceeds (net of sales

costs) in the year, at a combined net initial

yield of 4.2%.

In April, we exchanged and completed on the

sale of Q West in Brentford for £10.3m, in line

with the March 2025 valuation.

PROFIT PERFORMANCE

Trading profit after interest for the year was

up 1.2% (£0.8m) on the prior year to £66.8m.

£m

31 Mar

2025

31 Mar

2024

Underlying rental

income  135.5 133.2

Unrecovered service

charge costs  (4.2) (4.7)

Empty rates and other

non-recoverable costs (11.4) (9.8)

Services, fees,

commissions and sundry

income (0.3) 1.3

Underlying net rental

income  119.6 120.0

Disposals 2.5 6.2

Net rental income 122.1 126.2

Administrative expenses

– underlying (20.7) (22.0)

Administrative expenses

– share based costs

1

(2.6) (3.3)

Net finance costs (32.0) (34.9)

Trading profit after

interest  66.8 66.0

1.  These relate to both cash and equity settled costs.

Underlying rental income increased £2.3m

to £135.5m, reflecting the increase in average

rent per sq. ft. achieved over the last year.

Net rental income was down 3.2% (£4.1m)

to £122.1m following the disposals made

over the last year.

Unrecovered service charge costs decreased

by £0.5m, with costs tightly controlled and the

majority of costs recovered from customers.

Empty rates and other non-recoverable costs

increased by £1.6m due to lower occupancy,

which also impacted net revenue from

services, fees, commissions and sundry

income together with increased unrecovered

energy, hospitality and events costs.

Underlying administrative expenses

decreased by £1.3m to £20.7m, with lower

staff costs reflecting performance in the year

and tight control of other costs offsetting

inflation. Share-based costs decreased by

£0.7m to £2.6m driven by lower vesting levels.

Net finance costs decreased by £2.9m to

£32.0m in the year reflecting the reduction

in average net debt following asset disposals.

The average debt balance over the year was

£19.0m lower than in the prior year.

Parkhall, Dulwich Barley Mow, Chiswick

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2024

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BUSINESS REVIEW CONTINUED

Profit before tax was £5.4m compared

to a loss of £192.8m in the prior year.

£m

31 Mar

2025

31 Mar

2024

Trading profit

after interest  66.8 66.0

Change in fair value of

investment properties (56.3) (255.3)

Loss on sale of

investment properties (1.5) (2.3)

Other costs (3.6) (1.2)

Profit/(loss) before tax 5.4 (192.8)

Adjusted underlying

earnings per share 34.5p 34.1p

The change in fair value of investment

properties, including assets held for sale,

was a decrease of £56.3m compared to

a decrease of £255.3m in the prior year.

The loss on sale of investment properties

of £1.5m was driven by costs associated with

disposals in the year.

Other costs include one-off items relating to

the replacement of our finance and property

management system and CRM system as well

as one-off costs relating to the new CEO

appointed in the year.

Adjusted underlying earnings per share,

based on trading profit after interest and

calculated on a diluted share basis, was up

1.2% to 34.5p. The calculation of adjusted,

basic, diluted and EPRA earnings per share

is shown in note 8 to the financial statements.

DIVIDEND

Our dividend policy is based on trading

profit after interest, taking into account

our investment and acquisition plans and

the distribution requirements that we have

as a REIT, recognising the importance to our

shareholders of paying a regular, growing

dividend, whilst ensuring the total dividend

per share in each financial year is fully covered

by adjusted underlying earnings per share.

Based on trading profit performance and

confidence in the longer-term prospects

of the Company, the Board is recommending

a final dividend of 19.0p per share, taking

the full year dividend to 28.4p (2024: 28.0p),

to be paid on 1 August 2025 to shareholders

on the register at 4 July 2025. The dividend

will be paid as a REIT Property Income

Distribution (PID) net of withholding tax

where appropriate.

PROPERTY VALUATION

At 31 March 2025, our property portfolio was

independently valued by CBRE at £2,368m,

an underlying decrease of 2.4% (£58m) in the

year. The main movements in the valuation

are set out below:

£m

Valuation at 31 March 2024 2,446

Capital expenditure 60

Disposals (80)

Underlying revaluation movement (58)

Valuation at 31 March 2025 2,368

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Annual Report and Accounts 2024

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BUSINESS REVIEW CONTINUED

A summary of the full year valuation and revaluation movement by property type is set

out below:

£m

Valuation

31 March

2025

Underlying

revaluation

decrease

Like-for-like properties  1,764 (29)

Completed projects  175 (4)

Refurbishments  322 (16)

South East office  76 (7)

Non-core  31 (2)

Total  2,368 (58)

Like-for-like properties

There was an 1.6% (£29m) underlying decrease in the valuation of like-for-like properties to

£1,764m. This was driven by a 10bps outward shift in equivalent yield (£54m) due to an increased

void assumption, offset by a 1.0% increase in the ERV per sq. ft. (£25m).

ERV growth has returned to a lower, historically more normal level of annual increase, with

pricing at most centres now back at or above pre-Covid levels. We saw stronger growth in ERV

for smaller space, which represents the majority of our lettings activity, with an increase of

3.4% in the year for units under 1,000 sq. ft., compared to larger spaces where ERVs decreased

by 0.8%. This reflects our approach to implement a wide range of smaller unit refurbishments

and subdivisions to align our spaces with customer demand.

31 Mar

2025

31 Mar

2024

1

Change

ERV per sq. ft.  £50.85 £50.33 1.0%

Rent per sq. ft.  £48.08 £45.86 4.8%

Equivalent yield 6.8% 6.7%  0.1%

2

Net initial yield 5.6% 5.6% –

Capital value per sq. ft.  £645 £664 (2.9%)

1.  Restated for the transfer in of Old Dairy, Shoreditch where occupancy is now stabilised post refurbishment, the transfer

out of Archer Street Studios, Soho, and Rainbow Industrial Estate (part), Raynes Park, which have been sold, the transfer

out of Shaftesbury Centre, Ladbroke Grove to non-core which has been exchanged for sale and the transfer out of

The Biscuit Factory site in Bermondsey which is undergoing major refurbishment.

2. Absolute change.

A 2.5% increase in ERV per sq. ft. would increase the valuation of like-for-like properties by

approximately £46m while a 25bps increase in equivalent yield would decrease the valuation

by approximately £61m.

Like-for-like

Refurbishments

Non-core

69

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2024

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Completed projects

There was an underlying decrease of 2.2%

(£4m) in the value of the seven completed

projects to £175m. This was driven by a 0.6%

decrease in the ERV per sq. ft. The overall

valuation metrics for completed projects

are set out below:

31 Mar

2025

ERV per sq. ft.  £35.80

Rent per sq. ft.  £31.08

Equivalent yield 6.9%

Net initial yield  4.1%

Capital value per sq. ft.  £459

Current refurbishments

There was an underlying decrease of

4.7% (£16m) in the value of our current

refurbishments to £322m.

The decreases in respect of refurbishments

reflected the combination of an outward

movement yields, increase in build costs

and reduction in ERVs.

South East office

There was a 8.4% (£7m) underlying decrease

in the valuation of the South East office

portfolio to £76m with 50bps outward shift

in equivalent yield, and a 1.7% decrease in

ERV per sq. ft. The overall valuation metrics

are set out below:

31 Mar

2025

ERV per sq. ft.  £28.58

Rent per sq. ft.  £24.13

Equivalent Yield 10.3%

Net Initial Yield  8.9%

Capital Value per sq. ft.  £227

BUSINESS REVIEW CONTINUED

REFURBISHMENT ACTIVITY

A summary of the status of the refurbishment pipeline at 31 March 2025 is set out below:

Projects Number Capex spent Capex to spend

Upgraded and new

space (sq. ft.)

Underway  8 £58m £32m 509,000

Design stage 6 £0m £335m 520,000

Design stage (without planning) 4 £0m £113m 222,000

Activity is ongoing at our major refurbishment projects; Chocolate Factory in Wood Green,

where we are delivering 45,000 sq. ft. of new and upgraded space with practical completion

achieved in May 2025, and The Biscuit Factory in Bermondsey, which will deliver 31,000 sq. ft.

of new space towards the end of the year. We have also started on site at The Centro Buildings

in Camden, where we are transforming a traditional office building, Atelier House, into a

Workspace business centre with 41 units, a café and meeting room, and expect to attain

practical completion in October 2025.

In addition to these major refurbishment projects, in order to pilot some of our new strategic

initiatives, we have undertaken some capital-light refurbishment work at two sites, The Leather

Market in London Bridge, and Vox Studios in Vauxhall. The work has addressed high-impact

areas including entrances, external and internal breakout spaces, cafes, corridors and

bathrooms. All changes have centred on addressing customer feedback and initial customer

reactions have been very positive.

The Chocolate Factory,

Wood Green

Pill Box, Bethnal Green

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There is a lot of work to do and

it will take time to see results,

but I am confident that we have

a strategy to deliver a market-

leading product and experience

for our customers.

Lawrence Hutchings

Chief Executive Officer

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BUSINESS REVIEW CONTINUED

SUSTAINABILITY

We have an inherently sustainable portfolio,

underpinned by our refurbishment led ethos

resulting in 40-70% lower emissions,

compared to industry best practice, from our

development and refurbishment activities

and our energy efficient operations. The

average energy intensity of our portfolio

is 15% lower than industry best practice for

net zero carbon offices, set at 90kWhe/m

2 1

.

Further improving the energy efficiency of our

buildings is key in helping us to achieve our

target of being a net zero carbon business.

The Workspace portfolio is currently 60%

EPC A and B rated, an increase of 8% in the

year, ensuring our portfolio is future proofed

against the proposed regulated trajectory for

all commercial buildings to be EPC A/B rated

by 2030. We also continue to procure 100%

renewable electricity, with two-thirds of this

demand being met via our power purchase

agreement with a solar plant in Devon.

In the year we also achieved a 7% reduction

in operational energy intensity across the

core portfolio.

To ensure we build long-term climate

resilience, we have updated our net zero

carbon commitment – being the first UK REIT

to adopt the latest building sector guidance

from science based targets – committing us

to a target of 90% emissions reduction by

2040 against our 2020 baseline. We are

pleased to report that we have already

reduced our emissions by 35% and have

strong foundations in place to continue

to drive climate action at pace.

1. https://ukgbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/

UKGBC-Net-Zero-Carbon-Energy-Performance-Targets-

for-Offices.pdf

CASH FLOW

A summary of cash flows is set out below:

£m

31 Mar

2025

31 Mar

2024

Net cash from operations

after interest

1

77 63

Dividends paid (56) (51)

Capital expenditure (60) (71)

Property disposals and

cash receipts 77 118

Other (3) (12)

Net movement 35 47

Opening debt (net of cash) (855) (902)

Closing debt (net of cash) (820) (855)

1.  Excludes £8.8m of VAT payment (2024) relating to the

sale of Riverside included in ‘Other’.

There is a reconciliation of net debt

in note 16(b) in the financial statements.

The overall decrease of £35m in net debt

largely reflects the disposals made in

the period.

NET ASSETS

Net assets decreased in the year by £46.7m

to £1,502m. EPRA net tangible assets (NTA)

per share at 31 March 2025 was down 3.3%

(£0.26) to £7.74.

EPRA NTA per share

£

At 31 March 2024 8.00

Adjusted trading profit after

interest 0.34

Property valuation deficit (0.30)

Dividends paid (0.28)

Other (0.02)

At 31 March 2025 7.74

The calculation of EPRA NTA per share is set

out in note 9 of the financial statements.

TOTAL ACCOUNTING RETURN

The total accounting return for the year was

0.3% compared to -10.9% in the prior year

ended March 2024. The total accounting

return comprises the change in absolute EPRA

net tangible assets per share plus dividends

paid in the year as a percentage of the

opening EPRA net tangible assets per share.

The calculation of total accounting return is

set out in note 9 of the financial statements.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2024

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BUSINESS REVIEW CONTINUED

FINANCING

As at 31 March 2025, the Group had £25m of available cash and £235m of undrawn facilities:

Drawn amount

£m

Facility

£m Maturity

Private placement notes 300.0 300.0 2025-2029

Green bond 300.0 300.0 2028

Secured loan 65.0 65.0 2030

Term loan 80.0 80.0 2026

Bank facilities 100.0 335.0 2026-2028

Total  845.0 1,080.0

In May 2025 the terms of the £200m RCF

were amended to extend the maturity to

30 June 2029, with options to extend by

up to a further two years and an option

to increase the facility amount to £300m,

subject to lender consent. Following the

refinancing, on a pro-forma basis, the average

debt facility maturity at 31 March 2025 was

3.1 years (31 March 2024: 3.4 years).

In February 2024, £100m of the floating rate

bank borrowings were swapped to an all in

fixed rate of 6.1% for two years. At 31 March

2025, the Group’s effective interest rate

excluding the impact of capitalisation but

including amortisation of issue costs and

commitment fees was 4.0% based on SONIA

at 4.5%, with 91% (£745m) of the debt at fixed

or hedged rates. The average interest cost

of our fixed-rate borrowings is 3.3% and our

un-hedged floating-rate bank borrowings had

an average margin of 1.8% over SONIA. A 1%

change in SONIA would change the effective

interest rate by 0.1% (at current debt levels).

At 31 March 2025, loan to value (LTV) was

34% (31 March 2024: 35%) and interest cover,

based on net rental income and interest paid

over the last 12-month period, was 3.8 times

(31 March 2024: 3.7 times), providing good

headroom on all facility covenants. Our net

debt to earnings ratio (calculated as net debt

divided by trading profit before interest, but

excluding depreciation and amortisation),

improved from 8.3 times to 8.1 times during

the year.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR 2025/26

Looking ahead to our new financial year,

recent macroeconomic events combined

with slower economic growth and high levels

of competition will continue to impact our

business in the near term. As announced in

our post-close financial update, we expect

trading profit headwinds driven by a lower

opening rent roll, further large unit vacations,

additional costs from higher national

insurance and higher living wages and

additional refinancing costs due to the

repayment of £80m of private placement

notes in August.

We have already taken a number of tangible

actions to stabilise our business, but these

will take time to take full effect and we will

likely see continued pressure on occupancy

in the year ahead, given visibility we have on

more large customers vacating in H1. We are

also working hard to deliver efficiencies to

mitigate cost increases through streamlining

our support functions to create a leaner,

faster organisation, as well as a focus on

non-recoverable property costs and general

administrative expenses.

We expect capital expenditure to be

maintained at a similar level to last year,

around £50-60m, as we continue to progress

with planned asset management projects,

including the refurbishments of Chocolate

Factory and The Biscuit Factory, alongside

tactical capital-light refurbishments to

enhance our offering in conviction and high

conviction buildings. This will be offset by

recycled capital from asset disposals. As we

look further ahead, we have confidence that

our strategic plan will ensure we deliver a

market-leading product for our rapidly

growing client base of creative and innovative

SME’s, whilst at the same time delivering long

term, enduring value for our shareholders.

The Chocolate Factory, Wood Green

The majority of the Group’s debt comprises

long-term fixed rate committed facilities

including a £300m green bond, £300m of

private placement notes, and a £65m secured

loan facility.

Shorter term liquidity and flexibility is

provided by floating-rate sustainability-linked

Revolving Credit Facilities (RCFs) totalling

£335m which were £100m drawn as at

31 March 2025. In November, the terms

of the £135m RCF were amended to extend

the maturity to 30 November 2028, with

options to extend by up to a further two

years and an option to increase the facility

amount to £255m, subject to lender consent.

In addition, an £80m term loan facility was

agreed with an initial maturity of November

2026 and with the option to extend by up to

two further years, subject to lender consent.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2024

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BUSINESS REVIEW CONTINUED

PROPERTY STATISTICS

Half Year ended

31 Mar

2025

30 Sep

2024

31 Mar

2024

30 Sep

2023

Workspace Portfolio

Property valuation £2,368m £2,423m £2,446m £2,505m

Number of locations 67 73 77 79

Lettable floorspace (million sq. ft.) 4.3 4.3 4.5 4.7

Number of lettable units 4,744 4,650 4,678 4,718

Rent roll of occupied units  £139.4m £140.1m £143.4m £141.9m

Average rent per sq. ft. £41.50 £40.27 £38.21 £36.81

Overall occupancy  78.5% 81.5% 83.0% 83.5%

Like-for-like number of properties 39 39 43 42

Like-for-like lettable floor space (million sq. ft.) 2.7 2.7 2.9 2.9

Like-for-like rent roll growth 0.7% (1.6%) 3.0% 6.4%

Like-for-like rent per sq. ft. growth 2.0% 2.7% 3.4% 6.8%

Like-for-like occupancy movement (1.2%) (3.8%) (0.4%) (0.6%)

1.  The like-for-like category has been restated in the current financial year for the transfer in of Old Dairy, Shoreditch where

occupancy is now stabilised post refurbishment, the transfer out of Archer Street Studios, Soho, and Rainbow Industrial

Estate (part), Raynes Park, which have been sold, the transfer out of Shaftesbury Centre, Ladbroke Grove to non-core

which has been exchanged for sale and the transfer out of The Biscuit Factory site in Bermondsey which is undergoing

major refurbishment.

2. Like-for-like statistics for prior years are not restated for the changes made to the like-for-like property portfolio in the

current financial year.

3.  Overall rent per sq. ft. and occupancy statistics includes the lettable area at like-for-like properties and all refurbishment

and redevelopment projects, including those projects recently completed and also properties where we are in the process

of obtaining vacant possession.

The Strategic Report on pages 1 to 117 was approved by the Board of Directors on 4 June 2025

and signed on its behalf by:

Lawrence Hutchings  Dave Benson

Chief Executive Officer  Chief Financial Officer

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Annual Report and Accounts 2024

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SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE

2025 HIGHLIGHTS

84

Real Estate Assessment Score

92

Development Assessment Score

A

Public Disclosure Score

A- (2023 rating)

2024 rating under review by CDP

GOLD

EPRA Sustainability Best

Practice Recommendations

Award

AA

MSCI ESG rating

Negligible Risk

Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating

7%

REDUCTION IN LIKE-FOR-LIKE ENERGY USE

2025 37.5 GWh

40.5 GWh

44.8 GWh

2024

2023

100%

WORKSPACE-PROCURED ELECTRICITY COMES

FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES

200+

SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS DELIVERED

86%

RECYCLING RATE

2025 86

76

79

2024

2023

84%

CUSTOMER ESG SCORE

1

2025 84

79

70.5

2024

2023

86%

EMPLOYEE

INCLUSIVITY SCORE

2,220

CUSTOMERS ATTENDED OUR

WELLBEING EVENTS

14

EMPLOYEE TRAINING HOURS PER FTE

16

PEOPLE ON APPRENTICESHIPS

100%

OF EMPLOYEES AND SUPPLIERS PAID

THE REAL LONDON LIVING WAGE

£1.02m

DIRECT SOCIAL VALUE GENERATED

2025 1.02m

827k

604k

2024

2023

£21.7m

INDIRECT SOCIAL VALUE

1

2,578

EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERING HOURS

2025 2,578

1,560

620

2024

2023

LOOKING AFTER

OUR PEOPLE

SUPPORTING

OUR COMMUNITIES

SUSTAINABILITY BENCHMARKS

AND RATINGS

DELIVERING CLIMATE

RESILIENT PORTFOLIO

1.  % of customers who agree Workspace is

environmentally and socially responsible.

1.  See page 85 for detailed breakdown

of social value.

74

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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DRIVING PERFORMANCE

THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE CONTINUED

SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE DASHBOARD

This dashboard summarises our current performance against our long-term goals across three pillars.

Sustainability pillar Theme Ambition Current performance Goal

DELIVERING A CLIMATE

RESILIENT PORTFOLIO

Energy &

Carbon

Aim to reduce emissions by 90% by 2040,

from a 2020 baseline

35%

90%

For more information

see pages 76 to 80

Nature  Aim to achieve 15% Biodiversity Net Gain

across the portfolio by 2030, from a 2024

baseline

2.4%

15%

Waste Continue to divert 100% waste from landfill,

aim for 5% annual reduction in produced waste

Achieving

LOOKING AFTER OUR

PEOPLE

Diversity &

Inclusion

Maintain a diverse business, representative

of London's demographics

Achieving

Aim for an employee inclusivity score of 90%

86%

90%

Customer

Engagement

Aim for a customer ESG score of 90%

84%

90%

For more information

see pages 81 to 82

Supplier

Engagement

Engage our top 50 suppliers on climate

transition to drive scope 3 emissions reduction

20 suppliers

50

SUPPORTING OUR

COMMUNITIES

Social Value  Aim to deliver £10m of cumulative direct

social value by 2030, since 2022

£2.4m

£10m

For more information

see pages 83 to 85

Skills and

Employment

Aim to reach 3,000 young people with skills

and employment support by 2030, since 2024

240

3,000

We are committed to a performance-driven

strategy where our sustainability initiatives are

integral to our operational efficiency.

To further strengthen our positive impact,

we have set ambitious targets across all of our

material sustainability issues, as illustrated on

page 44. These targets are fully embedded

within our business, with ownership

distributed across relevant teams and

business units to ensure accountability and

integration into day-to-day operations.

Progress is monitored closely throughout the

year to support continuous improvement and

measurable impact. The following pages

outline our annual environmental and social

targets, along with commentary on year-end

performance and achieved outcomes.

Workspace Sustainability Managers,

Mel Gooding and Ariane Ephraim

75

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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ADDRESSING OUR MATERIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: DELIVERING A CLIMATE RESILIENT PORTFOLIO

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REGULATORY CHANGE

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Workspace response

REDUCE SCOPE 1 AND 2 EMISSIONS BY 8-10%

ACROSS THE LIKE-FOR-LIKE PORTFOLIO

Workspace response

REDUCE LIKE-FOR-LIKE ENERGY USE INTENSITY ('EUI')

BY 8% MEASURED IN KWHE/M

2

Workspace response

ROLL OUT SMART BUILDING ENERGY MANAGEMENT

SYSTEMS ACROSS THE PORTFOLIO

Status: Partially Achieved

Status: Partially Achieved Status: Ongoing

We achieved a 7% reduction in scope 1 & 2

emissions across like-for-like portfolio since

last year, falling slightly short of our target.

The reduction was primarily driven by

limiting gas use in buildings, rolling out

smart Building Energy Management Systems,

optimising temperature set points and timing

controls and implementing over 50 HVAC

upgrade projects. Currently, over 60% of

our portfolio is fossil fuel free (all electric

or served by district heating).

Despite having an active energy and

carbon reduction plan in place, the ongoing

electrification of our portfolio led to

increased electricity consumption, which

offset the savings from reduced gas use.

As a result, our location-based emissions

reduction was slightly lower than expected.

SCOPE 1&2 LOCATION-BASED GHG EMISSION

2024/25 7,995

8,610

10,595

2023/24

2019/20 (baseline)

We achieved a 7% reduction in like-for-like

Energy Use Intensity ('EUI') across the

portfolio, falling slightly short of our target.

This was mainly driven by an impressive 12%

reduction in gas use across the portfolio,

along with a 6% reduction in landlord-

procured electricity. This year, we invested

over £10m on various energy-efficiency

initiatives across the portfolio, including LED

lighting, presence-detection sensors, smart-

building management systems, secondary

glazing and heat pumps. We also ran

extensive customer engagement campaigns

to reduce whole building energy consumption

(see case study on Big Energy Race on page

17). Targeted effort was also made to reduce

the EUI at high energy consuming buildings

(refer to case study to the right).

As noted on the left, electricity demand

increased following the phase out of gas

boilers which resulted in slightly lower than

expected savings.

53 buildings (c.81% of portfolio by area) are

now fully enabled with our smart Building

Energy Management System (BEMS),

Optergy. This not only provides unit-level and

equipment-level consumption visibility, but it

also enables us to track energy performance

in real-time and identify optimisation

opportunities in a timely way. We aim to

continue with the roll-out to ensure all our

buildings are BEMS enabled.

Optergy gives us the granular data

we need – zone-level usage,

runtimes, peak loads, temperature

set points – and helps us identify

and address energy wastage across

the portfolio.

Phil Nartey

Senior Facilities Manager

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DRIVING POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE CONTINUED

Uncovering energy savings through

energy audits

This year, we shortlisted 12 of our high

energy consuming buildings for energy

audits, to identify practical ways to reduce

energy. These audits led to the identification

of over 70 energy-saving opportunities,

many of which have already been put into

action. The implemented opportunities

contributed towards a 545 MWh reduction in

energy use across the 12 selected buildings.

The key set of opportunities we implemented

included adjusting temperature bands,

introducing automated hourly equipment

shutdowns, installing LED lighting with

presence and lux sensors, and replacing

gas-dependent systems with electric

alternatives such as point-of-use water

heaters and electric showers.

These audits are a simple but effective way

for us to keep improving how our buildings

perform, helping us lower our environmental

impact while making spaces more efficient

and comfortable for customers.

We continue to explore

low and zero-cost opportunities

tounlockenergy savings.

CASE STUDY: SITE ENERGY AUDITS

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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ADDRESSING OUR MATERIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: DELIVERING A CLIMATE RESILIENT PORTFOLIO CONTINUED

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ENERGY & CARBON

SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN

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ENERGY & CARBON

SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT

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ENERGY & CARBON

REGULATORY CHANGE

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NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY

Workspace response

ALL MAJOR PROJECTS DESIGNED TO BE NET ZERO

CARBON IN CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION, BREEAM

EXCELLENT AND EPC A (B FOR REFURBISHMENTS)

Workspace response

SOURCE HIGH-QUALITY RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY

Workspace response

INCREASE THE % OF ENERGY PERFORMANCE

CERTIFICATE ('EPC') A AND B RATED AREAS

IN THE PORTFOLIO BY 8%

Workspace response

CREATE A LONG-TERM NATURE

AND BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY

Status: Achieved

Status: Achieved Status: Achieved Status: Achieved

We continue to implement our Sustainable

Development Framework across all major

projects. This framework ensures all our

projects meet the net zero carbon brief. We

undertake whole-life carbon analysis at key

design stages to help us assess and reduce

embodied carbon by optimising design and

material choices. The Leroy House project

which we completed this year resulted in

embodied carbon emissions of 293 kgCO

2

/m

2

(which were fully offset) and achieved

BREEAM Excellent (for the extension) and an

EPC A rating. Estimated embodied carbon of

current projects are – 436 kgCO

2

/m

2

for the

Biscuit Factory and 291 kgCO

2

/m

2

for the

Chocolate Factory. Overall, we achieved a

56% reduction in embodied carbon emissions

since our 2019/20 base year.

Our portfolio is 60% A/B rated, with 22

BREEAM certified buildings, and we continue

to ensure all projects in the pipeline are being

designed to achieve at least an ‘Excellent’

BREEAM certification and A rated EPC

(B for refurbishments).

We continue to source 100% renewable

electricity. Since February 2024, two-thirds of

Workspace-procured electricity comes from a

solar farm in Devon through a Power Purchase

Agreement. We meet the remaining third of

our electricity demand by continuing to source

renewable electricity through a REGO-backed

contract from our utility supplier.

15 sites are equipped with solar panels and

generated 218,594 kWh of renewable

electricity in the past year. This is equivalent

to the annual electricity usage of over 60

typical UK households.

2/3rd

OF WORKSPACE PROCURED ELECTRICITY

COMES FROM A SOLAR FARM IN DEVON

This year we upgraded 8% of our portfolio

(346K sq. ft.) to EPC A/B rating by installing

highly efficient lighting and HVAC systems.

As a result, 60% of our whole portfolio has

an EPC rating of A/B.

EPC BREAKDOWN ACROSS

THE PORTFOLIO (BY AREA)

A/B

60%

C

21%

D

15%

E

4%

We have published our first Nature and

Biodiversity Strategy 'Make Space for

Nature' setting measurable targets for our

developments and operational portfolio.

This strategy is now under implementation

and we delivered 5 greening projects this year,

resulting in a 0.4 Biodiversity Unit

1

uplift across

the operational portfolio. See page 117 for

more information. We have also incorporated

the targets in the design brief for development

projects and will report performance upon

project completion. Retrospective

assessments of our live projects, Chocolate

Factory and Biscuit Factory, indicate an

Urban Greening Factor of 0.18 (0.75 BU/ha)

and 0.12 (1.7 BU/ha) respectively (BNG is not

applicable due to negligible baselines).

We have also published the inaugural edition

of our reporting aligned with the Taskforce on

Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD).

See pages 112 to 117 for more details.

1.  Biodiversity Units ('BU') are a measure of habitat

provision based on its size, condition and distinctiveness.

2. Biodiversity Net Gain ('BNG') equals = biodiversity units

post project (-) biodiversity units pre-project.

Relevant UN SDGs Relevant UN SDGs Relevant UN SDGs Relevant UN SDGs

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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2030 Targ et

DRIVING ENERGY REDUCTION ACROSS

THE PORTFOLIO

This graph shows the energy use intensity of

all the buildings in the portfolio. The average

energy intensity of our portfolio is 75 kWhe/m2

of internal area, which is over 15% lower than

the 2030 UKGBC target for net zero carbon

offices. At an individual building level, 23

buildings already meet the 2030 target

depicted by the yellow line. As explained

in page 77, we continue to prioritise high

energy use buildings for site audits and

energy efficiency investments.

As a long-term goal, we are aiming for the

vast majority of our buildings to perform

below the 2030 net zero carbon target

and to achieve an EPC A/B rating (where

feasible) by 2030. We project a total

investment of £40-50m will be required to

meet this goal by 2030 (this is inclusive of

the required ongoing annual maintenance

CAPEX).

Over the 2024/25 financial year, we invested

over £10m of CAPEX across 45 properties to

improve the energy efficiency and EPC

rating of our buildings, helping us deliver a

7% reduction in energy use intensity, across

the like-for-like portfolio. We also upgraded

8% of our portfolio to EPC A/B ratings.

A recent refurbishment project at Salisbury

House exemplifies our commitment to

sustainable upgrades. This year, we

refurbished circa 18,000 sq. ft. of space in

the building, improving the EPC rating from

a C to an A. We installed high efficiency

lighting and heat pumps, with minimal

disruption to neighbouring units. This

refurbishment contributed to the 32%

reduction in gas consumption witnessed in

the building over the course of the year.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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ADDRESSING OUR MATERIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: DELIVERING A CLIMATE RESILIENT PORTFOLIO CONTINUED

Relevant material issue

WATER

Relevant material issue

CLIMATE ADAPTATION

Relevant material issue

SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT

Workspace response

TARGET AT LEAST 5% REDUCTION IN POTABLE

WATER CONSUMPTION

Workspace response

ENSURE ACTIVE MANAGEMENT

OF CLIMATE RISK ACROSS THE PORTFOLIO

Workspace response

DRIVE EMISSION REDUCTIONS

THROUGH PROCUREMENT

Status: Achieved

Status: Ongoing Status: Ongoing

We achieved a 8% reduction in absolute

water consumption this year as a result of

enhanced metering and roll-out of water

saving fixtures in showers and toilets.

We have nearly 100% visibility of our water

consumption and track it monthly. This has

also enabled us to accurately benchmark

our water consumption and drive material

consumption reductions. Our water

consumption intensity across the portfolio

is 0.5 m

3

/m

2

oflettable area, which is in

line with the Real Estate Environmental

Benchmark (REEB) for UKoffices.

We have a robust understanding of our

exposure to physical climate risk and closely

monitor impacts of extreme weather events,

such as flooding and storms. See our TCFD

report (pages 99 to 106). Our mitigation

strategy isdetailed on pages 104 to 105.

One of our main risks is related to flooding

on select sites and a dedicated taskforce

continues to monitor our flood management

plans, including business continuity processes.

This taskforce monitors any incidents of

flooding and remedial actions being taken.

We also continued to roll-out flood risk and

drainage management surveys across the

portfolio, resulting in no material flood-related

damage or business interruption.

On the back of our updated net zero carbon

commitment, we conducted a thorough

review of our supply chain emissions. This

review enabled us to understand the

distribution ofemissions across key supplier

groups. Subsequently, we initiated

sustainability-focused engagement with

our top suppliers todrive targeted impact.

We invited our top 20 suppliers to participate

in a sustainability workshop, aimed at

gathering their input on our proposed supply

chain decarbonisation roadmap. This roadmap

requires our suppliers to submit carbon data

and to set their own net zero targets by no

later than the 2027/28 financial year. We

were pleased to receive full support on our

roadmap by our key suppliers. As a result, we

have taken the decision to roll it out to our top

50 suppliers. A successful implementation will

help to ensure we stay on course to achieve

our scope 3 emissions reduction target in line

with our net zero commitments.

Relevant UN SDGs Relevant UN SDGs Relevant UN SDGs

SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE CONTINUED

Offsetting embodied carbon from Leroy

House construction

Our Leroy House project was completed this

year, in compliance with our development

net zero carbon brief. To align with UKGBC's

Net Zero Carbon Framework criteria for 'net

zero carbon – in construction' we took a

decision to offset the entirety of the project’s

upfront embodied carbon, which amounts to

c.2,500tCO

2

e. Carbon credits were sourced

from two high quality carbon removal projects:

– 375 tonnes of CO

2

e worth of credits were

purchased from a carbon mineralisation

project in Leeds, UK. This carbon capture

technology ensures long-lived carbon

removal and storage and supports

sustainable construction by producing

carbon negative materials.

– 2,125 tonnes of CO

2

e worth of credits

werepurchased from the Ejido Tutuaca

Improved Forest Management in Mexico,

providing high quality carbon removal

and storage solution. The project is

Sylvera Tier 2 rated and has a 100 years

permanence guarantee.

CASE STUDY: OFFSETTING OUR

CONSTRUCTION CARBON FOOTPRINT

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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ADDRESSING OUR MATERIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: DELIVERING A CLIMATE RESILIENT PORTFOLIO CONTINUED

Relevant material issue

SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

Relevant material issue

WASTE AND RESOURCES

Workspace response

ENHANCE SITE-WIDE INFRASTRUCTURE

TO ENABLE GREATER UPTAKE OF SUSTAINABLE

TRANSPORT MODES

Workspace response

ACHIEVE RECYCLING RATE OF 80%

AND DIVERT 100% WASTE FROM LANDFILL

Status: Achieved

Status: Achieved

We have over 60 EV charging points across

the portfolio, which were used over 3,000

times in the past year and helped avoid

material amounts of air pollution and fossil

fuel consumption from traditional thermal

vehicles. We have also upgraded site facilities

to encourage green transport and provide

over 1,600 secure cycling racks and

90showers across the portfolio.

We achieved an average recycling rate of

86% across the portfolio and diverted 100%

waste from landfill. A total of 2,936 tonnes

of waste was generated across the portfolio,

comprising of 70% post-consumer waste,

14% general waste, 11% food/composting

and 5% bottom ash.

We also partnered with CauliBox, a provider

of a reusable coffee cup borrowing and

returning system.. Their solution is live across

two of our sites since March 2025. Within

just one month, we were able to avoid 197

single-use coffee cups going to waste from

our cafes.

197

LESS SINGLE-USE COFFEE CUPS PER MONTH

USED AT OUR LEROY HOUSE AND VOX STUDIOS

CAFÉS THANKS TO OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH

'CAULIBOX', A PROVIDER OF REUSABLE CUPS

Relevant UN SDGs Relevant UN SDGs

SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE CONTINUED

Waste is a material issue for us and to meet

our stretching recycling target, we focused

on engaging with our customers on waste

management practices. In September 2024,

20 customers and employees took part in

a behind-the-scenes tour of the recycling

centre where all Workspace’s recycling is sent

to be sorted. This eye-opening tour was led

by our waste management partner Veolia

and showed the technology and process

undertaken to sort recycling, in an all-sensory

tour. We have also organised two litter picking

events to raise awareness of single-use

plastics and contribute to improving the

cleanliness ofthepublic realm around

our centres.

We are conscious that signage and waste

infrastructure are paramount to enable

our customers to recycle. For this reason,

we upgraded our waste posters and

our customer-facing waste management

guidance. We are also trialling new bins and

signage at Leroy House, introducing in-unit

bins for the first time to improve waste

segregation at source.

As a large portion of waste is generated at

ourcafés, we have partnered with CauliBox,

a customer at Fleet Street, to bring reusable

coffee cups to Leroy House and Vox Studios.

This reusable cup scheme has saved 197

single use coffee cups in its first month.

CASE STUDY: RAISING AWARENESS OF WASTE

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE CONTINUED

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WELLBEING

HEALTH AND SAFETY

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

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SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT

Relevant material issue

SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT

Workspace response

SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE WELLBEING

OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS

Workspace response

FOSTER A DIVERSE AND

INCLUSIVE CULTURE

Workspace response

SUPPORT EMPLOYEE GROWTH THROUGH CAREER

DEVELOPMENT AND POSITION WORKSPACE

AS AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE

Workspace response

ENABLE PEOPLE IN NEED TO BUILD BRIGHTER

FUTURES THROUGH TAILORED SKILLS AND

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMMES

Status: Achieved

Status: Achieved Status: Achieved Status: Achieved

This year we rolled out an enhanced

wellbeing programme for our employees and

customers. We facilitated over 20 employee

wellbeing events, over 160 employees utilised

our health cashback offering, with a total

claims value of £12.2k. We also delivered

106 employee hours of mental health training.

We received an average employee wellbeing

score of 66%, based on our annual employee

survey, matching the benchmark for similar

sized companies.

Our focus this year for customers was on

enhancing our wellbeing offering, focusing

on hands on experiences. We hosted over

70 sessions including sketch workshops and

terrarium building, benefitting over 2,200

customers, and with an average feedback

score of 4.9/5.

We continue to monitor and benchmark

our workforce diversity metrics twice a year,

confirming that we remain closely aligned

with the demographic profile of London.

A breakdown showing the number of

directors, senior managers and all employees

by gender is set out on page 166. We recently

published our third Gender Pay Gap Report

accompanied by a clear action plan. In

addition, we delivered 728 hours of diversity

training to employees across the organisation.

Inclusive recruitment and career pathways

continued to be a key focus for us this year,

enabling us to promote social mobility.

See case study on page 20.

Throughout the year we celebrated 11 different

cultural events (eg. Eid, Diwali) and continued

our internal network for employees with

caring responsibilities. We started our

cross-department Diversity Action Group,

aiming to drive the diversity and inclusion

agenda forward (see detail on page 171).

We were also pleased to receive an inclusivity

score of 86% in our recent employee survey.

We supported over 10 employees to complete

accredited training, such as the Chartered

Institute of Personnel and Development and the

National Examination Board in Occupational

Safety and Health. We also delivered various

personal and professional development training

sessions, such as a customer service and conflict

resolution session. In total we delivered over

4,350 employee hours of professional training

(women – 2,693 hours and men – 1,657 hours).

We supported 10 employees in their career

progression, through our in-house career

pathways programme. Out of a total 31 internal

promotions this year, 23 were awarded to

women. We formed a working group on

positioning Workspace as an employer of

choice, the group agreed on key targets and

conducted a benefits review to ensure our

offering remains competitive. Feedback from

new recruits has also been implemented to

ensure we are meeting expectations on

recruitment and onboarding. These initiatives

supported us in maintaining a low employee

attrition rate of 13%, compared to a benchmark

of 28% for businesses of a similar size.

We supported 16 apprenticeships through

our programme (15 existing employees and

one new recruit). We employed 13 people

from Notin Employment, Education or

Training ('NEET') backgrounds to work

part-time inthe Workspace cafés through

Sapphire, a specialist recruitment consultancy

working with people who have barriers

toemployment.

12 employees supported 12 pupils from

under-privileged backgrounds and completed

a total of 68 hours of career coaching as

part of a mentorship programme with

Future Frontiers. We also hosted 15 pupils for

meaningful work experience. See case study

on page 58.

Throughout the year, we maintained active

engagement with our suppliers to promote

employment opportunities. We’re pleased to

report that four of our suppliers hired a total

of 12 apprentices, all of whom gained valuable

practical skills and experience by working on

Workspace contracts.

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ADDRESSING OUR MATERIAL SOCIAL ISSUES: LOOKING AFTER OUR PEOPLE

DRIVING POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE CONTINUED

Relevant material issue

CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT

Relevant material issue

ETHICS, CONDUCT AND COMPLIANCE

SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT

Workspace response

UPSKILL AND ENGAGE OUR CUSTOMERS

TO DRIVE GREATER SUSTAINABLE BEHAVIOURS

Workspace response

AMPLIFY SOCIAL IMPACT IN COLLABORATION

WITH OUR SUPPLIERS

Status: Achieved

Status: Achieved

We rolled-out a multifaceted customer

engagement programme, helping raise

awareness of sustainability issues through

newsletters, social media, building installations,

events and campaigns (see case study on

page 17). We hosted eight customer events

on sustainability skills, reaching over 60

customers. We also continued our series of

sustainability suppers, see more in case study

on the right.

We are pleased to say that over 84% of

our customers agree that Workspace is

environmentally and socially responsible.

This represents an increase of more than

5% compared to last year.

84%

CUSTOMER ESG SCORE

Workspace are an accredited Living Wage

employer and 100% of our employees and

contractors are paid London Living Wage

levels. We conduct an independent

verification of our compliance with Real

London Living Wage requirements.

Workspace’s Supplier Code of Conduct

is mandated across all contracts and

is formally included in our supplier

on-boarding procedure.

To drive social impact, Workspace partners

with suppliers to gather data and set goals

to maximise impact through apprenticeships,

local hires, and professional training on

Workspace contracts. For instance, Our

cleaning partner supports the local economy

by employing 144 operatives who live near

our centres.

100%

OF EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS

ARE PAID A LIVING WAGE

Relevant UN SDGs Relevant UN SDGs

ADDRESSING OUR MATERIAL SOCIAL ISSUES: LOOKING AFTER OUR PEOPLE CONTINUED

This year we continued our sustainability

themed supper clubs. We hosted two supper

clubs, one about fashion and one about food.

The fashion themed supper brought together

40 customers from fashion and creative

industries to reflect on The Fashion Revolution

Movement, created after the Rana Plaza

Disaster in 2013.

Eliza Batten, co-founder of the Cirkel,

who are based at Workspace's Shepherds

Building, gave a key note speech about

the rise of the second-hand economy, and

sparked discussion around the challenges

of our fashion system and ways to solve

them including increasing wears per item

and championing second-hand clothing.

The sustainable food supper brought

together 30 customers from the food,

beverage and hospitality sectors. The

discussion explored how small changes within

the circular economy – where resources are

reused and waste minimised – can have a

huge impact on businesses reducing their

waste and carbon footprints.

I loved seeing our customers

engaging in such a lively,

stimulating and meaningful

discussion. The evening was

verysolution-oriented and

greatconnections were made.

Mel Gooding

Sustainability Manager

5/5

EVENT RATING FROM CUSTOMERS

CASE STUDY: SUSTAINABLE SUPPER CLUB

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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Status: Achieved

We successfully delivered InspiresMe, our

community skills and employment programme,

in partnership with our customers and local

schools, across 11 centres, spanning across

various London boroughs.

Over 200 students were reached through

our CV workshops, career sessions and five

students completed work placements. A total

of 13 customers participated in the InspiresMe

programme. The responses from school

partners and customers were extremely

positive with 100% of the schools who took

part agreeing they were keen to continue

with this initiative next year. See case study

to the right of this page.

100%

OF SCHOOLS WHO TOOK PART WOULD

CONTINUE NEXT YEAR

We raised over £27,000 for Single Homeless

Project (SHP) and also provided funding for

the hiring of their full-time employability

coordinator. Our support benefitted 1,210

vulnerable people. This year, we had a total

of2,578 employee volunteering hours.

1,250of these volunteering hours were

spentsupporting SHP throughout the year.

This involved refreshing four youth hostels.

Our support helped SHP to directly support

851 people during Christmas, a time that can

be very isolating.

EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERING HOURS

2025 2,578

1,560

620

2024

2023

Relevant UN SDGs Relevant UN SDGs

DRIVING POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT

SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE CONTINUED

Third year of InspiresMe

This year we further expanded the InspiresMe

programme, our community outreach

programme focused on skills and employment.

The aim of the programme is to work alongside

our customers to provide inspiration,

knowledge, support, and experience to young

individuals in our communities who are most

at risk of becoming NEET and help them

to reach their full potential.

Through InspiresMe, we facilitate

partnerships between local schools and our

customers to improve employability skills of

under-privileged Londoners.

The programme spanned across 11 of

our centres. This year we facilitated work

placements, CV workshops, speed

networking and brought our customers

tocareer fairs to equip students with the

necessary tools for success and to inspire

them. In the last 12 months, we reached over

200 students through collaborative efforts

with 13 of our customers.

ADDRESSING OUR MATERIAL SOCIAL ISSUES: SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITIES

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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Relevant material issue

CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Relevant material issue

CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Workspace response

IMPLEMENT A PLACE-BASED SOCIAL

IMPACT INITIATIVE ACROSS ALL CLUSTERS

Workspace response

SUPPORT CHARITIES AND VOLUNTARY, COMMUNITY

AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES (VCSE) THROUGH

OUR LETTINGS IN KIND OFFERING

Status: Achieved

Status: Achieved

All 22 clusters, groups of closely located

Workspace centres, covering 67 sites, ran

either the InspiresMe or a place-based social

impact initiative. These initiatives were led by

the Centre Managers. Place-based initiatives

are a partnership with a local charity or

community-oriented organisation. These

ranged from sports charities to business

improvement districts, from homeless

charities to local food kitchens.

We supported these initiatives in a range

of ways from putting on fundraising events

to giving them space for free to host events.

Overall, our centre teams volunteered over

600 hours to support charity and community

organisations.

We also partnered with local organisations

to run 42 food bank drives, collecting over

240 tonnes of food.

240tonnes

FOOD DONATIONS

Workspace provided £299.5k worth

of lettings and meeting room bookings

as in-kind support to various charities.

These charitable organisations are

dedicated to a wide array of causes,

including homelessness, health, justice,

and emergency aid.

£299.5k

IN-KIND SUPPORT

Relevant UN SDGs Relevant UN SDGs

ADDRESSING OUR MATERIAL SOCIAL ISSUES: SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITIES CONTINUED

SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE CONTINUED

CASE STUDY: WELLBEING SUPPORT FOR

LOCAL COMMUNITIES

CASE STUDY: SUPPORTING FLEET STREET

QUARTER

We partnered with Southwark Council to

host health screening stations at two of our

buildings, aiming to raise awareness of

preventative care within local communities.

Over the course of seven weeks, 267

individuals accessed the facilities to check

key vital indicators and gain insights into

their health.

In addition, we held a Workspace Wellbeing

Fair at two of our West London locations –

Barley Mow and The Mille. Delivered in

collaboration with local health experts and

practitioners, the fair welcomed over 130

attendees. The event received highly positive

feedback and served as a valuable platform

to raise awareness of health and wellbeing,

while also strengthening community

connections by opening our doors and

encouraging local community participation.

Over the past year, our Fleet Street site

has built a strong partnership with the

Fleet Street Quarter (FSQ), the local

Business Improvement District. As part

of this collaboration, we regularly provided

event space to support FSQ in its mission to

revitalise the area as a vibrant destination for

businesses, residents, and visitors. More than

60 members of the local community attended

events hosted at our Fleet Street location.

Additionally, this partnership has benefited

our customers, who have received discounts

to attend local events organised by FSQ.

One recent example includes discounted

access to FSQ’s literacy events programme,

further strengthening community ties and

enhancing customer benefits.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE CONTINUED

SOCIAL VALUE GENERATED BY WORKSPACE FY2024/25

This is our third year partnering with Social Value Portal to quantify our social value creation. The National Themes, Outcomes and Measures (TOMs) Framework has been used to calculate the

financial value associated with each of our initiatives, which is deemed ‘additional’ to business as usual. The table provides a breakdown of various initiatives and social value created by our business

activities. A significant proportion of our social value contribution comes from tailored engagement with the beneficiaries which we believe delivers long lasting impact. In addition to our direct

social value contribution, we have also calculated the indirect value generated through our collaboration with our suppliers and customers. We have also included our indirect value calculations

from our development project, Chocolate Factory.

Strategic focus Impact beneficiaries Impact themes Social initiatives generating direct value

Social initiatives

generating indirect value

Direct/indirect

impact breakdown

LOOKING AFTER

OUR PEOPLE

– Employees

– Customers

– Suppliers

– Community

– Charity

RESPONSIBLE

AND INCLUSIVE

PRACTICES

DIRECT

£422.9k

INDIRECT

£14.8m

£73.49k delivered

through EDI training –

211 employees received

EDI training, 41 received

unconscious bias

training and 46 received

anti-harassment training

£869 delivered through

funding 67 weeks of

further studies for

employees

£300.38k delivered

through spend with

VCSE or hyper-local

organisations

£48.17k delivered

through upskilling

programmes for

customers

£14.77m delivered through

construction spend with local

organisations

£49.7k delivered through

training

£270 delivered through

recycling specific items

EMPLOYMENT

AND SKILLS

DIRECT

£39.7k

INDIRECT

£6.9m

£2.12k delivered

through 22 weeks

of work placement

supported by

Workspace

£11.64k delivered

through 384 weeks of

existing apprenticeships

training

£3.14k delivered

through 10.1 weeks of

new apprenticeships

training

£22.8k delivered

through 808 hours of

employment for people

who were previously

Not in Employment,

Education, or Training

£162.3k delivered through

537 weeks of apprenticeships

£6.69m delivered through

hiring or retaining 138 local

people

£52k delivered through hiring

individuals with disabilities

SUPPORTING

OUR

COMMUNITIES

WELLBEING

DIRECT

£140.7k

INDIRECT

£6.7k

£94.54k delivered

through investment in

wellbeing offering for

customers

£10.98k delivered

through investment in

wellbeing campaigns

for staff

£35.2k delivered

through all employees

having access to a

comprehensive

wellbeing programme

£6.67k delivered through our

building contractors having

access to a comprehensive

wellbeing programme

CHARITY AND

COMMUNITY

SUPPORT

DIRECT

£422.3k

INDIRECT

£1.4k

£41.36k delivered

through 389 hours of

skilled volunteering

£27.4k delivered

through 1,568 hours of

unskilled volunteering

£10.84k delivered

through centre teams

contributing 621 hours

to support the local

community projects

£342.73k delivered

through total in-kind

contributions, including

in-kind lettings, to local

charities

£474 delivered through

our building contractor

delivering 28 hours of

volunteering in local schools

£950 delivered through

in-kind donations to local

community projects

DIRECT

£1.02m

INDIRECT

£21.7m

85

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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Risk management is an integral part of all

Workspace activities. Our culture drives us to

consider the risks and opportunities of any

new business decision. We focus on key risks

which could impact the achievement of our

strategic goals and therefore the performance

of our business. Risks are considered at every

level of the business including when approving

corporate transactions, property acquisitions

and disposals and whenever undertaking

refurbishment and redevelopment projects.

We have created a positive culture within

Workspace which encourages open

communication and engagement. This enables

staff from all areas of the business to feel free

to raise risks or opportunities, no matter how

small, to their managers and teams. This

culture means that information is

communicated across the business well. We

make every effort to engage staff with

risk-related issues, particularly those which are

new and emerging so that we are managing

our lower-level risks as well as the more

strategic ones.

The Board assesses and monitors the principal

risks of the business and considers how these

risks could best be mitigated, where possible,

through a combination of internal controls and

risk management.

EMERGING RISKS

Emerging risks are discussed monthly and are

promptly escalated to the Board as required.

Emerging risks considered during the year

included insolvency of large construction

companies, geopolitics including political

changes in the US, the Employment Rights

Bill and budget changes to national

insurance, the ongoing war and instability

in Ukraine and the Middle East, an increasing

number of our large customers vacating units,

the macroeconomic environment, such as

inflation, interest rate expectations and the

potential impact on property valuations and

operating performance.

FINANCIAL POSITION

The Group continued to control costs and

manage capital expenditure to protect its

strong financial position. Management

regularly reviewed performance reports and

forecasts to understand the impact on cash

flows and debt covenants.

During the year we refinanced £135m of our

bank debt facilities out to November 2028

and the remaining £200m of bank debt

facilities by a further 12 months to December

2026. We also took out an £80m term loan

with two of our syndicate banks to cover the

repayment of the £80m private placement

maturing in August 2025 with no further

material debt maturities until August 2027.

InMay 2025, the £200m bank debt facility

was refinanced out to June 2029, further

extending our average debt maturity.

As of 31 March 2025, the Group had cash and

undrawn credit facilities of £260m along with

substantial headroom on its financial covenants

and met all loan covenants throughout the year.

EMPLOYEES

Employee health, safety and wellbeing

remains a top priority. For the majority of our

employees, we are able to offer a flexible

working environment to enable a healthy

work-life balance alongside a competitive

benefits package for all.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Workspace recognises that climate change

ishaving, and will continue to have an

increasing impact on our business. Similar

toother owners of real estate, our properties

are at risk from physical climate-related

issues including changes in temperature

extremes leading to increased cooling and

heating loads, changes in precipitation

leading to flash flooding, and physical

damage to buildings from extreme weather

events, which in turn can lead to greater

stresses on our properties.

It is now widely recognised that climate

change issues present a financial risk to the

global economy. To improve transparency,

the Task Force on Climate-related Financial

Disclosures ('TCFD') framework sets out

recommendations and recommended

disclosures for reporting on climate-related

financial risks and opportunities. The

Group’s TCFD disclosures can be found

on pages 99 to 106.

The TCFD framework includes risk

management. The Head of Sustainability

manages a separate risk register for climate

change-related risks. Details of the risks

considered are provided on pages 104 to 105.

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial

Disclosures ('TNFD') framework sets out

recommendations and guidance on

disclosures for reporting on nature-related

financial risks and opportunities. The Group's

first TNFD disclosures can be found pages

112 to 117.

The financial year has seen continued risks

tothe UK economy with political instability,

inflation and the ongoing disruption from

tariffs weakening consumer confidence

and leaving macroeconomic conditions

challenging. This has led to softer demand and

coincided with an increasing supply of flexible

space across London which means the

challenges we face are intensifying.

Overall however, key risks that could affect

the Group’s medium-term performance and

the factors that mitigate these risks have not

materially changed from those set out in the

Group’s Annual Report and Accounts 2024.

As a business, we are also at risk from the

transition to a net zero carbon economy in the

form of increasing regulation and changes in

customer demand. We are actively managing

our climate change risk and have put in place

mitigation measures for the most material

impacts. We have included Taskforce on

Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

in the Annual Report on pages 99 to 106 as

well as Taskforce on Nature-related Financial

Disclosures (TNFD) which can be found on

pages 112 to 117.

Further details of the risk management

framework can be found on page 185.

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

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Customer demand

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PROBABILITY SCALE

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Possible 50-79%

Low 21-49%

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8

9

10

PossibleLow

Medium High

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES CONTINUED

HOW WE EVALUATE RISK

Risk is measured by using impact and

probability within a five-year period. Principal

risks are identified and then mapped on the

risk matrix.

The low, moderate, high risk severity score is

determined using the following calculation:

Impact x Impact x Probability, which provides

a weighted impact scoring. The impact is

determined on a scale from 1 (low) to 4

(severe) based on revenue, property valuation,

health and safety and reputational

consequences. Probability is determined

onascale from 1 (unlikely) to 4 (probable),

considering the likelihood of the risk

materialising within a five-year period.

There has been no significant changes to the

principal risks this year. The principal risks are

reviewed in detail bi-annually.

IMPACT CRITERIA

IMPACT 1 – LOW 2 – MEDIUM 3 – HIGH 4 – SEVERE

Revenue/Cash Revenue <£2m

Cash <£1m

Revenue £2m-£15m

Cash £1m-£5m

Revenue £15m-£25m

Cash £5m-£15m

Revenue >£25m

Cash >£15m

Property valuation <2% unexpected

reduction

2-5% unexpected

reduction

5-10% unexpected

reduction

>10% unexpected

reduction

Hazard/Health & Safety  Minor injury/first aid

required

Minor reportable injury/

RIDDOR report required

Major reportable injury Large scale injuries

Reputational Third-party

communications with no

lasting impact on

reputation

Adverse local media

attention which could

lead to a small number of

complaints and damage

the brand locally

Adverse national publicity

resulting in short-term

damage to public and/or

political confidence

Adverse sustained national

publicity resulting in loss

of public and/or political

confidence

87

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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IMPACT

Severe

PROBABILITY (POST-MITIGATION)

Unlikely

CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR

No change, with the risk impact from inflation and interest

rate rises lower than last year but still remaining elevated

compared to recent history

RISK APPETITE

Low

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

RELEVANT KPIS

Financial

2. Trading profit after

interest

4. Dividend per share

9. Total shareholder return

Principal risk

There may be a reduction in the availability

of long-term financing due to an economic

recession, which may result in an inability to

grow the business and impact Workspace’s

ability to deliver services to customers.

Risk impact

– Inability to fund business plans and invest

in new opportunities

– Increased interest costs as we refinance

long term fixed debt

– Negative reputational impact amongst

lenders and in the investment community

Mitigation

– We regularly review funding requirements

for business plans, and we have a wide

range of options to fund our forthcoming

plans. We also prepare a five-year business

plan which is reviewed and updated

annually. Further detail is provided in the

Viability Statement on pages 94 and 95

– We have a broad range of funding

relationships in place and regularly review

our refinancing strategy

– We maintain a specific interest rate profile

via the use of fixed rates on the majority

of our debt facilities so that our interest

payment profile is broadly stable. We also

had a £100m interest rate hedge in place

throughout the year to further fix our

interest costs

– Loan covenants are monitored and reported

to the Board on a monthly basis and we

undertake detailed cash flow monitoring

and forecasting

– In November 2024 we refinanced the £135m

RCF to November 2028 and extended the

£200m RCF by a further 12 months to

December 2026 as well as taking out an

£80m term loan, providing further certainty

over our funding position going forwards

– In May 2025 the £200m bank debt facility

was refinanced out to June 2029 further

extending our average debt maturity

FINANCING

2

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES CONTINUED

IMPACT

Severe

PROBABILITY (POST-MITIGATION)

Possible

CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR

No change

RISK APPETITE

Medium

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

RELEVANT KPIS

Financial

1. Net rental income

2. Trading profit after

interest

5. Like-for-like rent roll

growth

6. Like-for-like occupancy

7. Property valuation

8. Total property return

Non-financial

1.  Customer enquiries

2. Viewings

3. Lettings

4. Renewals

Principal risk

Opportunities for growth could be missed

without a clearly differentiated brand

positioning strategy and products to meet

the evolving demands of target customers.

Macroeconomic factors including political

instability and geopolitical tensions, weak

economic growth, inflationary pressures, and

higher interest rates as well as increased

supply of flexible space, could also impact

our customers.

Risk impact

– Fall in occupancy levels at our properties

– Reduction in rent roll

– Reduction in property valuation

Mitigation

– Broad mix of buildings across London with

different space offerings, at various price

points to match customer requirements

– Pipeline of refurbishment and redevelopments

to further enhance the portfolio

– Enhanced market insight, segmentation,

data and reporting to track customer

trends, optimise sales performance and

develop new propositions

– Increased accountability for centre staff

to maintain ongoing relationships with our

customers, understand their requirements

and implement change to meet their needs

– Business plans are stress tested to assess

the sensitivity of forecasts to reduced levels

of demand and implement contingency

measures

– Targeted marketing creates demand for

Workspace and drives conversion to

viewings, with advertising content and

messaging regularly reviewed and updated

CUSTOMER DEMAND

1

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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IMPACT

High

PROBABILITY (POST-MITIGATION)

Possible

CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR

No change

RISK APPETITE

Medium

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

RELEVANT KPIS

Financial

3. EPRA NTA per share

7. Property valuation

8. Total property return

9. Total shareholder return

Principal risk

Inadequate appraisal and due diligence of a

new acquisition could lead to paying above

market price leading to a negative impact

onvaluation and rental income targets.

Risk impact

– Negative impact on valuation

– Impact on overall shareholder return

Mitigation

– We have an acquisition strategy determining

key criteria such as location, size and potential

for growth. These criteria are based on the

many years of knowledge and understanding

of our market and customer demand

– A detailed appraisal is prepared for each

acquisition and is presented to the

Investment Committee for challenge and

discussion prior to authorisation by the

Board. The acquisition is then subject to

thorough due diligence prior to completion,

including capital expenditure and risks

associated with ESG concerns

– Workspace will only make acquisitions that

are expected to yield a minimum return

andwill not knowingly overpay for an asset

– We undertake appropriate property,

financial and tax due diligence including

areview of ESG when required

ACQUISITION PRICING

4

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES CONTINUED

IMPACT

High

PROBABILITY (POST-MITIGATION)

Possible

CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR

No change, with the risk impact from inflation and interest

rate rises lower than last year but still remaining elevated

compared to recent history

RISK APPETITE

Medium

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

RELEVANT KPIS

Financial

3. EPRA NTA per share

5. Like-for-like rent roll

growth

7. Property valuation

8. Total property return

9. Total shareholder return

Principal risk

Macroeconomic uncertainty, reductions in

occupancy or pricing, or failure to meet ESG

legislation targets could have an impact on

asset valuations. With a decrease in net

income and ERV and an increase in property

yield, valuations fall. This may result in a

reduction inreturn on investment and

negative impact on covenant testing.

Risk impact

– Financing covenants linked to loan to value

(‘ LT V’) ratio

– Impact on share price

Mitigation

– Market-related valuation risk is largely

dependent on independent, external factors.

We maintain a conservative LTV ratio which

can withstand a severe decline in property

values without covenant breaches

– We monitor changes in sentiment in the

London real estate market, yields and

pricing to track possible changes in

valuation. CBRE, a leading full-service real

estate services and investment organisation,

provides twice yearly independent

valuations of all our properties

– We manage and invest in our properties,

planning and undertaking upgrades where

necessary, to ensure they are compliant

with current Minimum Energy Efficiency

Standards ('MEES') for EPCs

– Alternative use opportunities, including

mixed-use developments, are actively

pursued across the portfolio

VALUATION

3

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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IMPACT

High

PROBABILITY (POST-MITIGATION)

Possible

CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR

No change

Principal risk

A cyber attack could lead to a loss of access

to Workspace systems or a network disruption

for a prolonged period of time. This could

damage Workspace’s reputation and inhibit

our ability to run the business.

Risk impact

– Inability to process new leases

and invoice customers

– Reputational damage

– Increased operational costs

Mitigation

– Cyber security risk is managed using a

mitigation framework comprising network

security, IT security policies and third-party

risk assessments. Controls are regularly

reviewed and updated and include technology

such as next-generation firewalls, multi-layered

access control through to people solutions

such as user awareness training, mock-

phishing emails and cyber attack simulations

– Assurance over the framework’s performance

is gained through an independent maturity

assessment, penetration testing and network

vulnerability testing, all performed annually

– We are committed to continue the adoption

of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to

enhance our cyber security maturity. This

adoption will strengthen risk management,

improve controls, fortify incident response,

and ensure consistent protection and

recovery, validated through external

independent assessments

CYBER SECURITY

6

RISK APPETITE

Low

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

RELEVANT KPIS

Financial

2. Trading profit after

interest

4. Dividend per share

8. Total property return

9. Total shareholder return

Non-financial

1.  Customer enquiries

3. Lettings

4. Renewals

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES CONTINUED

IMPACT

High

PROBABILITY (POST-MITIGATION)

Possible

CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR

No change

RISK APPETITE

Low

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

RELEVANT KPIS

Financial

1. Net rental income

2. Trading profit after

interest

4. Dividend per share

8. Total property return

9. Total shareholder return

Principal risk

Uncertainty remains around the

macroeconomic environment. Although

inflation and interest rates have reduced

during the period, given the broader

geopolitical climate and recent increases to

living wage and national insurance costs, there

remains a risk of an economic downturn which

could put pressure on rent collection figures.

Risk impact

– Negative cash flow and increasing

interest costs

– Breach of financial covenants

Mitigation

– Rent collection and customer payment

levels have remained strong throughout the

year, however, the economic environment

remains challenging

– The risk continues to be mitigated by strong

credit control processes and an experienced

team of credit controllers, able to make

quick decisions and negotiate with

customers for payment. In addition, we

hold a three-month deposit for the majority

of customers

– Centre staff maintain relationships with

customers and can identify early signs of

potential issues

CUSTOMER PAYMENT DEFAULT

5

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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IMPACT

High

PROBABILITY (POST-MITIGATION)

Low

CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR

No change

Principal risk

Ineffective succession planning, recruitment

and people management could lead to limited

resourcing levels and a shortage of suitably

skilled individuals to be able to achieve

Workspace objectives and grow the business.

Inadequate resourcing may also result in

management being spread too thinly and

a decline in effectiveness.

Risk impact

– Increased costs from high staff turnover

– Delay in growth plans

– Reputational damage

Mitigation

– We have a robust recruitment process

to attract new joiners and established

interview and evaluation processes with a

view to ensuring a good fit with the required

skill set and our corporate culture

– We have diversified our recruitment pools,

including the launch of a new

apprenticeship programme to ensure we

have a diverse talent pool

– Various incentive schemes align employee

objectives with the strategic objectives of

the Group to motivate employees to work

in the best interests of the Group and its

stakeholders. This is supported by a formal

appraisal and review process for all

employees

– Our HR and People teams run a broad

training and development programme

designed to ensure employees are

supported and encouraged to progress

withlearning and study opportunities

RESOURCING

7

RISK APPETITE

Medium

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

RELEVANT KPIS

Financial

1. Net rental income

2. Trading profit after

interest

4. Dividend per share

5. Like-for-like rent roll

growth

6. Like-for-like occupancy

8. Total property return

9. Total shareholder return

Non-financial

1.  Customer enquiries

2. Viewings

3. Lettings

4. Renewals

9.   Inclusivity  score

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES CONTINUED

– We have an in-house Recruitment Manager

who oversees the entire recruitment process

and ensures that we have a diverse and

wide-ranging talent pool

– The HR team utilises a candidate applicant

tracking system to track the source of

applications. This allows us to manage the

process better and diversify our talent from

various application sources. At the same

time, we have revised our internal

application process for existing employees

with 31 individuals being internally promoted

during this period and 63% of new starters

being recruited directly without recruitment

agencies

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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IMPACT

High

PROBABILITY (POST-MITIGATION)

Low

CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR

No change

IMPACT

Medium

PROBABILITY (POST-MITIGATION)

Low

CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR

No change

Principal risk

Poor performance from one of Workspace’s

key contractors or third-party partners could

result in an interruption to or reduction in the

quality of our service offering to customers or

could lead to significant disruptions and delays

in any refurbishment or redevelopment projects.

Risk impact

– Decline in customer confidence

– Increased project or operational costs

– Fall in customer demand

– Weaker cash flow

– Reputational damage

Principal risk

A failure to keep up to date and plan for

changing regulations in key areas such as

health and safety and sustainability, could

lead to fines or reputational damage.

Risk impact

– Increased costs

– Reputational damage

Mitigation

– Health and safety is one of our primary

concerns, and strong leadership promotes

aculture of awareness throughout the

business. We have well-developed policies

and procedures in place to help ensure that

any workers, employees, or visitors on site

comply with strict safety guidelines, and

wework with well-respected suppliers who

share our high-quality standards in health

and safety. This year saw the recruitment

of a new role (Health and Safety Manager)

Mitigation

– Workspace has a robust tender and

selection process for key contractors and

partners. Contracts contain service-level

agreements that are monitored regularly,

and actions are taken in the case of

underperformance

– For key services, Workspace maintains

relationships with alternative providers so

that other solutions would be available if the

main contractor or third party was unable to

continue providing their services. Processes

are in place to identify key suppliers and

understand any specific risks that require

further mitigation

– Workspace remains committed to being

London Living Wage compliant

for all service providers

tosupport our commitment to Health

andSafety throughout the business

– Health and safety management systems are

updated in line with changing regulations

and regular audits are undertaken to

identify any potential improvements

– Sustainability requirements are becoming

increasingly important for the Group, and

we take this responsibility seriously. We

have committed to becoming a net zero

carbon business and being climate resilient.

We undertake an annual review of all ESG

regulations and our policies and procedures

to ensure compliance. We also closely monitor

and manage physical risk arising from climate

change, with details of our mitigation

strategy provided on pages 104 to 105

– Workspace has a robust legal framework in

place, managed by the Company Secretary

and Head of Legal, to ensure full compliance

with applicable laws, regulations, and

corporate governance

THIRD-PARTY RELATIONSHIPS

8

REGULATORY

9

RISK APPETITE

Low

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

3. Innovate to create future options

RELEVANT KPIS

Financial

1. Net rental income

2. Trading profit after

interest

4. Dividend per share

5. Like-for-like rent roll

growth

6. Like-for-like occupancy

8. Total property return

9. Total shareholder return

Non-financial

3. Lettings

4. Renewals

RISK APPETITE

Low

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

RELEVANT KPIS

Financial

2. Trading profit after

interest

4. Dividend per share

7. Property valuation

9. Total shareholder return

Non-financial

3. Lettings

4. Renewals

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES CONTINUED

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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IMPACT

Medium

PROBABILITY (POST-MITIGATION)

Possible

CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR

No change

Principal risk

Failure to recognise that climate change

presents a financial risk to our business,

alongside our customers’ increasing

expectations for the sustainable operation

ofour properties, could have a significant

impact on the business.

Risk impact

– Loss of rent roll

– Negative impact on value

– Reduced occupancy levels

– Reputational damage

Mitigation

The inherent risk from climate change

isuniversal, with a high likelihood of risk

materialising in the near future resulting in

a potentially material impact on businesses

ingeneral. For Workspace, our risk is lower

when compared to many other real estate

businesses, in particular our exposure to

physical risk. However, transition risk is an

industry-wide risk and is impacting all real

estate businesses due to the environmental

impact associated with the sector. As a result,

the regulatory requirements continue to

become more stringent. In response to this,

Workspace has been proactively managing its

risk exposure. Our mitigation strategy includes:

– Periodic assessment of our climate risk

exposure, using climate modelling every

time the portfolio changes

– Bi-annual review of control measures

and their effectiveness by our Risk

CLIMATE CHANGE

10

RISK APPETITE

Low

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

RELEVANT KPIS

Financial

1. Net rental income

2. Trading profit after

interest

7. Property valuation

8. Total property return

Non-financial

3. Lettings

5. Emissions reduction

6. EPC A/B rated portfolio

7.  Customer ESG score

Management Group and the Environmental

Committee

– Active management of acute physical

risks such as floods and storms across the

portfolio through emergency preparedness,

site maintenance surveys and business

continuity planning

– Delivery of net zero carbon and EPC

upgrades across the portfolio to manage

transition risk

– Embedding of climate-related objectives

linked with remuneration, to incentivise

focused action

– Active management of our energy and raw

materials costs via efficiency measures and

design optimisation

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES CONTINUED

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

Assessment of prospects

The Group assesses its prospects primarily

through the annual strategic review process.

This includes an assessment of the

macroeconomic environment, consideration

of the Group’s principal risks and a review

of the Group’s five-year plan. Particular

attention is given to existing refurbishment

and redevelopment commitments, long-term

financing arrangements, compliance with

financing and REIT covenants and key

financial metrics of the business.

The most recent strategy day was held in

September 2024. An updated business plan

for the five years to 31 March 2030 was

reviewed by the Board in April 2025.

Macroeconomic and geo-political issues,

including the impact of US tariffs on UK

business, persistent higher levels of inflation

and slow growth continue to give rise to

concerns around the UK economy meaning

there is continuing risk of an economic

downturn. Consideration has been given

to a number of downside assumptions

covering the period to 31 March 2030.

We have modelled a severe, yet plausible

downside scenario based on the following

key assumptions:

– A stalling of the UK economy, with low

levels of GDP growth and inflationary

pressure, resulting in a reduction in

customer demand over the next two

years, compared to current levels

– Like-for-like occupancy reduces by

c.3% to 80% over the next 18 months,

with associated increase in void costs

and downward pressure on pricing of

new lettings, and thereafter a gradual

recovery to c.87% by 31 March 2030

The Group’s activities, strategy and

performance are explained in the

Strategic Report on pages 1 to 117.

Further detail on the financial performance

and financial position of the Group is provided

in the financial statements on pages 243

to 269.

The Directors have conducted an extensive

review of the appropriateness of adopting

the Going Concern basis of accounting.

More details can be found on page 246.

Following this review and having made

appropriate enquiries, the Directors have a

reasonable expectation that the Group and

the Company have adequate resources and

sufficient headroom on the Group’s bank

loan facilities to continue for at least the next

twelve months. For this reason, the Directors

believe that it is appropriate to continue to

adopt the Going Concern basis in preparing

the Group’s accounts.

– New lettings at below the average price per

sq. ft. of vacating customers resulting in an

overall reduction in average rent per sq. ft.

until like-for-like occupancy levels recover

to c.86%

– Elevated levels of counterparty risk,

with bad debt significantly higher than

pre-pandemic levels

– Elevated levels of cost inflation

– Increased SONIA rate impacting the cost

of variable rate borrowings

– Estimated rental value reduction in-line with

the decline in average rent per sq. ft. and

outward movement in investment yields

resulting in a lower property valuation

The Group’s activities, strategy and

performance are explained in the Strategic

Report on pages 1 to 117, including a

description of the Group’s strategy and

business model on pages 34 to 58 and 2 to 9.

Assessment of time period

The Board has selected a review period

of five years for the following reasons:

a) The Group’s strategic review assesses

a five-year forecast period

b) Our current project pipeline spans five

years, covering the time for the currently

planned major refurbishments and

redevelopments to progress from initiation

to completion

c) It covers the period to maturity for the

majority of the Group’s committed facilities

Although financial performance is assessed

over a period of five years, the strategy and

business model are considered with the

longer-term success of the Group in mind.

The Directors believe they have no reason

to expect a significant adverse change in

the Group’s viability immediately following

the end of the five-year assessment period.

Assessment of viability

The Board has considered the key risks

and mitigating factors that could impact

the Group, details of which can be found on

pages 86 to 93. Those risks that could have

an impact on the ongoing success of the

Group’s strategy, particularly in light of the

current geopolitical situation, were identified

and the resilience of the Group to the impact

of these risks in a severe, yet plausible

downside scenario has been evaluated.

Sensitivity analyses have been prepared to

understand the impact of the identified risks

on solvency and liquidity. The specific risks

which were evaluated are shown in the

following table.

GOING CONCERN VIABILITY STATEMENT

94

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SPECIFIC RISK  RISK CATEGORY SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

Demand for space falls

dramatically impacting

occupancy and pricing

levels, or customer

default increases

leading to a breach

of loan covenants

– Customer demand At the point in the scenario modelled

where Interest Cover Rates (‘ICR’) is

at its lowest, net rental income would

need to decrease by 12% compared

to the year to 31 March 2025. This

represents a 12% reduction from the

net rental income included in the

severe scenario modelled.

Property values are

adversely impacted by

the uncertainty in the

economy leading to a

breach of covenants

– Valuation At the point in the scenario modelled

that LTV is at its highest, the property

valuation would need to fall by 37% to

breach the covenant, compared to the

valuation as at 31 March 2025 (adjusted

for planned disposals).

Changes in the economic

UK environment result

in further increases in

SONIA rates

– Financing At the point in the scenario modelled

where ICR is at its lowest, SONIA rates

would need to have increased by

350bps from March 2026 compared

to 31 March 2025.

Changes in the economic

and regulatory UK

environment impact the

availability and pricing

of debt

– Financing The majority of the Group’s committed

facilities will need to be refinanced

during the viability assessment period.

The Group has successfully completed

£335m of debt refinancing over the

last twelve months, has a low LTV of

34%, maintains good relationships with

funders and is confident in its ability

to refinance these facilities as

they mature.

Risk sensitivity analyses

The Group benefits from a largely freehold

property portfolio and a flexible business

model that allows the business to adapt to

the changing requirements of its customer

base. This, coupled with a strong balance

sheet, means the Company can withstand

a significant downturn in the economy

and demand.

In the scenario tested, the most significant

impact on the viability of the Group would

be on liquidity headroom resulting from an

inability to refinance existing debt facilities as

they fall due. To mitigate this risk, the Group

regularly reviews funding requirements and

maintains a close relationship with existing

and potential funding partners to facilitate

the continuing availability of debt finance.

The maturity of debt facilities is spread over

a number of years to avoid a concentration

of risk in one period and gearing is relatively

low with LTV of 34% as at 31 March 2025.

There are a number of mitigating factors that

were not considered in the scenarios tested

but which could be actioned if required:

– Additional asset disposals

– Cancellation or significant reduction

in dividend

– Reduction in refurbishment capex

programme

Conclusion

The sensitivity and stress analyses outlined

above indicate that the Group will have

adequate means to maintain headroom

in its facilities and covenants to continue

operations for the period under review. On

this basis, the Directors have a reasonable

expectation that the Group will be able to

continue in operation and meet its liabilities

as they fall due over the five-year period to

31 March 2030.

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As we have fewer than 500 employees, the non-financial and sustainability information statement (‘NFSIS’) requirements contained in Sections 414CA and 414CB of the Companies Act 2006 do

not apply to us. However, due to our commitment to promoting transparency in our reporting and business practices, we have elected to provide further information in the table below. The time

periods for reporting on the matters set out below have been informed by applicable law and prevailing market practice, taking into account the Group’s particular circumstances and the nature

of its business. The description of our business model can be found on pages 2 to 9 and the description of our non-financial key performance indicators can be found on pages 62 to 64. Many of

the policies referenced below can be found at: https://www.workspace.co.uk/investors/sustainability/our-policies.

POLICIES OUTCOMES OF POLICIES AND IMPACTS OF ACTIVITIES

RELATED PRINCIPAL RISKS

(Pages 86 to 93)

CLIMATE AND

ENVIRONMENTAL

MATTERS

– Environmental Policy

– Climate Change Policy

– Net zero carbon pathway

– Green Finance Framework and allocation report

– TCFD Report – pages 99 to 106

– TNFD Report – pages 112 to 117

– SECR disclosure – pages 107 to 109

– Climate and environmental activities during the year –

pages 76 to 80 and 186 to 191

– Climate-related financial disclosures – pages 99 to 106

Risk 10 – Climate change

SOCIAL MATTERS  – Social Impact Strategy

– Real Living Wage Commitment

– Social-related activities during the year – pages 81 to 85

– Social Impact programme – page 58

Social matters are

not deemed to be a

principal risk for the

Group; however, we are

continuing to focus on

social matters through

our Social Impact

Strategy

EMPLOYEES  – Employee Code of Conduct

– Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy

– Sexual Harassment Policy

– Hybrid Working Policy

– Parental Leave policies

– Carer’s Leave Policy

– Diversity and inclusion – pages 162 to 171

– Training & development – pages 20 and 168

– Employee wellbeing – page 81

– Employee engagement – pages 18 to 20 and 134 to 135

Risk 7 – Resourcing

COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS CONTINUED

NON-FINANCIAL AND SUSTAINABILITY INFORMATION STATEMENT

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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HEALTH & SAFETY  – Health & Safety Policy   – Our Health and Safety Policy was formally reviewed in

January 2025

– The Group’s Health & Safety Committee meets twice per year

– The Board receives regular reports and reviews our health

and safety processes at least annually, and the Executive

Committee receives monthly reports

– Workspace continues to invest in our Computer Aided

Facilities Management (‘CAFM’) systems. All planned

and reactive work is recorded in our CAFM system

– We train our employees so that they are competent and

confident to carry out their jobs in a safe and professional

manner. Each new starter is given in-house induction training

targeted to the health and safety responsibilities they will

hold, with ongoing training provided via toolbox talks and

regular formal meetings with managers and the Head of

Health and Safety

– We closely manage our contractors’ activities and the

associated risks to the health and safety of customers and

visitors, particularly where building works are being carried

out in close proximity to common parts and customer-

occupied areas

– Our comprehensive and robust auditing arrangements

include a rolling programme of internal site health and safety

audits. All Workspace premises are subject to such audits.

These arrangements are supplemented with random

inspections and site visits. Workspace periodically

commissions external providers to review our health

and safety processes, procedures and internal auditing

arrangements. The information gathered is used to evaluate

the effectiveness of our arrangements and controls. During

this year, the Head of Health & Safety undertook a full review

of the Group’s health and safety arrangements. The

recommendations of this review were presented to, and

approved by, the Executive Committee in April 2024,

following which an action plan was developed to address

the recommendations, including improvements to the

accident and near-miss reporting processes and roll

out of fire warden training for head office staff

Risk 9 – Regulatory

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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POLICIES OUTCOMES OF POLICIES AND IMPACTS OF ACTIVITIES

RELATED PRINCIPAL RISKS

(Pages 86 to 93)

HUMAN RIGHTS

AND MODERN

SLAVERY

– Human Rights Policy

– Anti-Slavery Policy

– Modern Slavery Statement

– Supplier Code of Conduct

– We take a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and

other breaches of fundamental human rights (as stated in

the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the ILO

Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work)

– No incidences of human rights abuse or modern slavery have

been identified (2024: Nil)

Risk 7 – Resourcing

Risk 8 – Third-Party

Relationships

Risk 9 – Regulatory

ANTI-BRIBERY

AND CORRUPTION

– Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy

– Gifts and Hospitality Policy

– Conflicts of Interest Policy

– Anti-facilitation of Tax Evasion Policy

– Supplier Code of Conduct

– We take a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption

and we are committed to implementing and to enforcing

effective systems to counter bribery

– No incidences of bribery or corruption have been identified

(2024: Nil)

– All conflicts of interest are recorded on a central register

and we have procedures in place for managing conflicts

of interest

– During the year, no Director had any beneficial interest

inacontract significant to the Group’s business, other than

contract of employment (2024: Nil)

Risk 9 – Regulatory

POLITICAL AND

CHARITABLE

DONATIONS AND

EXPENDITURE

– Our policy is not to make any political donations or incur any

political expenditure

– We only make charitable donations that are legal and ethical

– The Group did not make any political donations or incur

any political expenditure during the year (2024: Nil)

Risk 9 – Regulatory

DATA PRIVACY  – Data Protection Policy

– CCTV Policy

– Data Breach Policy

– Subject Rights Policy

– Data Protection Impact Assessment Policy (‘DPIA’)

– Regular reports are provided to the Executive Committee

and the Board

– Mandatory data protection training is provided to all staff at

induction and annual online refresher training is conducted

via the learning management portal

– More tailored, role-specific training is provided to staff where

appropriate (for example, training for the marketing team

on direct marketing rules)

– Data privacy is a key consideration whenever new projects

are contemplated or changes to existing arrangements

are proposed

Risk 9 – Regulatory

WHISTLEBLOWING  – Whistleblowing Policy   – An open and transparent culture means any concerns

are raised directly to the HR team or members of the

Executive Committee

– Employees also have access to a telephone line for

anonymous reporting of concerns

– During the year under review, we did not receive any

whistleblowing messages to the telephone line (2024: Nil)

– The Board receives an annual update each year confirming

the number of whistleblowing reports received (if any)

Risk 7 – Resourcing

Risk 9 – Regulatory

COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS CONTINUED

NON-FINANCIAL AND SUSTAINABILITY INFORMATION STATEMENT CONTINUED

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS CONTINUED

Workspace considers climate change to be a

principal risk and a material issue. In line with

the ‘Task Force on Climate-Related Financial

Disclosures’ (‘TCFD’) recommendations,

we have provided information to our

stakeholders on our climate-related risks

and opportunities, in turn helping them

to make informed decisions.

We have assessed our material climate risks

and opportunities, and their potential impact

using a number of climate change scenarios.

This assessment has provided us with an

in-depth view of the levels of risks across the

portfolio and helped us test the resilience of

our strategy. We also have a more robust

understanding of the opportunities to

Workspace, arising from the transition to

a low-carbon economy. We have used the

findings of this assessment to update our

approach to risk management, implement

a strategy to mitigate material risks and

maximise the opportunity. Aligned to this

is our net zero carbon target, which ensures

we are closely managing our transition risks

and building resilience.

The following section includes our

climate-related financial disclosures for

purposes of the UK Listing Rules, including

details on climate change scenarios and

how they may affect our business in the

short, medium and long term. As required

by the UK Listing Rules (UKLR 6.6.6R),

we confirm that this report is consistent

with all of the TCFD recommendations and

recommended disclosures, taking into

account Section C of the TCFD Annex

entitled ‘Guidance for All Sectors’ and

(where appropriate) Section E of the TCFD

Annex entitled ‘Supplemental Guidance for

Non-Financial Groups’.

TCFD PILLAR AND

RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDED DISCLOSURES

COMPLIANCE

STATUS PROGRESS TO DATE 2025/26 OBJECTIVES

1. GOVERNANCE

Disclose the

organisation’s

governance around

climate-related risks

and opportunities.

– Describe the Board oversight of climate-related

risks and opportunities

Achieved

– Board ESG Committee

oversees climate-related

risks, opportunities and goals

– Joint Audit and ESG meeting

held in January 2025 which

reviewed ESG policies and

related assurance

– Executive ownership of

climate-related objectives,

with performance linked

to their remuneration

– Board ESG

Committee to

continue monitoring

climate-related risks

and opportunities

– Emission reduction

objectives in line with

updated science-

based targets to be

included in relevant

teams’ objectives

– Describe management’s role in assessing

and managing climate-related risks

and opportunities

Achieved

2. STRATEGY

Disclose the actual

and potential impacts

of climate-related risks

and opportunities on

the organisation’s

businesses, strategy

and financial planning

where such information

is material.

– Describe the climate-related risks and

opportunities the organisation has identified

over the short, medium and long term

Achieved

– In-depth assessment of

climate-related risks and

opportunities undertaken

against 4°C and 1.5°C global

temperature rise scenarios

(see pages 101 to 102)

– A disclosure on potential

impact and resilience

of strategy on pages 102

to 103

– Whilst we expect

minimal changes in

physical risks, annual

re-assessment of

transition risks

(specifically from

regulation) will

be carried out

– Describe the impact of climate-related risks

and opportunities on the organisation’s

businesses, strategy and financial planning

Achieved

– Describe the resilience of the organisation’s

strategy, taking into consideration different

climate-related scenarios, including a 2°C

or lower scenario

Achieved

3. RISK MANAGEMENT

Disclose how the

organisation identifies,

assesses, and manages

climate-related risks.

– Describe the organisation’s processes for

identifying and assessing climate-related risks

Achieved

– Risks identified using climate

models, academic research

and expert advice

– Based on probability and

impact scale, risk level

assessed as low, moderate or

high

– Utilising enterprise risk

management framework

to capture, document and

manage risks

– Climate risk is

identified as a

principal risk and

will continue to

be assessed as

part of the overall

risk management

framework, including

a bi-annual review

of effectiveness of

controls

– Describe the organisation’s processes

for managing climate-related risks

Achieved

– Describe processes for identifying, assessing,

and managing climate-related risks and

integrating them into the organisation’s

overall risk management

Achieved

4. METRICS AND

TARGETS

Disclose the metrics

and targets used to

assess and manage

relevant climate-

related risks and

opportunities where

such information

is material.

– Disclose the metrics used by the

organisation to assess climate-related risks

and opportunities in line with its strategy

and risk management process

Achieved

– Annual publication of energy

consumption, renewable

energy generation and

procurement, carbon emissions

(from fuels, waste, water),

recycling rates, EPC split,

voluntary green certifications,

energy efficiency projects,

portfolio flood exposure

– Emissions reduction targets

were updated to be in line with

latest SBTi criteria

– Key metrics to

continue being

tracked on a monthly

basis and presented

to the Board

– Disclose scope 1, scope 2, and if appropriate,

scope 3 greenhouse gas (‘GHG’) emissions

and the related risks

Achieved

– Describe the targets used by the organisation to

manage climate-related risks and opportunities

and performance against targets

Achieved

TCFD

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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The role of the Board

Our Chief Executive Officer has the highest

level of responsibility for climate-related risks

and opportunities and, together with the rest

of the Workspace Board, ensures we maintain

close oversight of climate-related issues.

Climate-related issues are regularly

considered by the Board as part of broader

decision-making processes regarding

strategy, risk management, budgeting,

business planning and overseeing the Group’s

performance objectives. To do this

effectively, the Board has set up an ESG

Committee comprising of all members of the

Board – the Board Chair, the five independent

Non-Executive Directors, the Chief Executive

Officer and the Chief Financial Officer. The

ESG Committee receives a detailed update on

our sustainability and climate-related goals

three times a year, from members of the

Executive Committee and the Head of

Sustainability.

During the year, the ESG Committee

considered the following climate-related

issues: approved the proposal to update net

zero targets in line with latest SBTi guidance,

approved interim emissions reduction

milestones and inclusion of relevant KPIs as

performance targets for Executive Directors,

endorsed the launch of Leroy House as our

first net zero building and reviewed the

effectiveness of our climate-related policies.

See page 189 for further details of climate-

related responsibilities of the Board and its

Committees (including the Audit and

Remuneration Committees). The Board also

received a technical briefing on three topics

as part of the ongoing upskilling drive,

including net zero carbon, nature and

biodiversity and evolving sustainability

legislative requirements.

Climate change risk and opportunity

As a responsible business, we consider

climate-related risks and opportunities across

our portfolio and business wide activities.

We have identified the physical and transition

risks arising from climate change and are

committed to actively managing these risks.

Due to the nature of our business model,

Workspace is also in a position to capture

several opportunities arising from the

transition to a low-carbon economy.

Since 2022, we have worked with Willis

Towers Watson (‘WTW’) to identify and

assess the impact of climate-related risks

through quantitative and qualitative scenario

analysis, considering short (current, 2025),

medium-term (2025-2030) and long-term

(to 2050 and beyond) time horizons. These

short-term and medium-term time horizons

align with our portfolio strategy and financial

planning. Our portfolio strategy categorises

projects that are live and will be completed

in the short term (1 year) and a medium-term

development pipeline that extends out to

2030. We accordingly do our budgeting

for short and medium term. Aligned to this

strategy, we are aiming to decarbonise our

portfolio by 2030, where feasible. Anything

beyond 2030 is considered long term given

the regulatory and market uncertainty involved.

The assessment we have conducted is

based on two pre-defined climate scenarios

– a 4°C global temperature rise scenario in

line with the Intergovernmental Panel on

Climate Change (‘IPCC’) Representative

Concentration Pathway (‘RCP 8.5’) and

a 1.5°C global temperature rise scenario

in line with RCP 2.6.

Climate risk remained a principal business

risk this year and the Board reviewed the

mitigation strategy and effectiveness of

controls as part of the principal risk register

review. This information is provided to the

Board and the Executive Committee via the

Risk Management Group, comprising of

senior members from different parts of the

business. The Risk Management Group meets

monthly and is responsible for monitoring

and implementing risk management

activities, including climate risk.

We have also linked climate-related

performance measures to the Executive

Directors’ LTIP grants this year, accounting

for 25% of weighting. These targets are also

incorporated into wider team objectives.

The Board received regular reports tracking

progress against these goals. See pages 186

to 191 for further details.

Management responsibility

The Head of Portfolio Management was

nominated as the Executive owner of our

climate strategy and reports to the Board

ESG Committee on all climate-related issues.

They are supported by the Head of

Sustainability and members of the

Environmental Committee in the day-to-day

management and delivery of climate-related

initiatives. The Environmental Committee is

made up of cross-functional members who

head up various business departments, such

as development, asset management, facilities

management, investment and support

functions. The Committee includes a number

of other Executive Committee members, which

ensures senior level ownership and oversight

of implementation plans and also streamlines

communication to the wider Executive team

and the Board. The Environmental Committee

meets bi-monthly and is responsible for

operationalising our climate-related objectives,

and hence is well positioned to manage,

report, communicate and inform our

approach on climate-related issues.

The 4°C warming scenario assumes that

markets, governments and society will

continue business as usual with increasing

adoption of energy and resource intensive

lifestyles and abundant exploitation of fossil

fuels. There will be limited action taken to

mitigate climate change in this scenario and

hence as a result in the period after 2030, the

physical effects of climate change will begin

to intensify rapidly.

The 1.5°C warming scenario assumes

proactive and sustained action to reduce

carbon emissions over the next 30 years

to build a low-carbon economy, in the form

of stringent Government policies on stricter

energy efficiency building codes and carbon

taxes. There will also likely be significant

public and private sector investment in low

emissions technologies to help the global

economy achieve net zero goals by 2050.

Overall, this scenario would result in higher

transition risk in the short and medium term.

Given the warming over pre-industrial levels

is going to be limited, the extent of physical

risk will only be slightly higher than it is today.

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Our assessment considered all plausible climate-related risks and opportunities that are

applicable for real estate businesses. These are identified in the table below. The impact of

physical risks is mainly in the form of direct damage to property, business interruption or supply

chain disruption. Impact of transition risks is mainly in the form of increased cost of business,

property obsolescence or failure to meet customer expectations.

RISKS RELATED TO THE PHYSICAL IMPACTS OF CLIMATE

ACUTE CLIMATE RISKS CHRONIC CLIMATE RISKS

Winter storm Heat stress

Tornado Precipitation

River flood Drought

Flash flood Fire weather

Coastal flood Sea level rise

Hailstorm

Lightning

RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO THE TRANSITION TO A LOWER-CARBON ECONOMY

POLICY AND LEGAL RISKS/OPPORTUNITIES  – Pricing of GHG emissions

– Proposed MEES requirements

(EPC B by 2030)

– Climate Change litigation

– Enhanced emissions reporting obligations

– Increasingly stringent planning

requirements

TECHNOLOGY RISKS/OPPORTUNITIES  – Substitution of existing technology

to lower emissions options

MARKET RISKS/OPPORTUNITIES  – Change in customer demands

– Increased cost of raw materials

– Increased cost and availability of electricity

– Cost of capital

– Emissions offset

REPUTATION RISKS/OPPORTUNITIES  – Investment risk

– Employee risk

We have worked with WTW since 2022 to

conduct an asset by asset exposure analysis

for a range of climate risks (as shown in the

table to the left) at the present day, as well as

for future years under the selected scenarios.

This analysis was last repeated in 2023 as we

had a significant change in portfolio during

that time. Data used for the analysis includes

state of the art models and databases within

the insurance industry (including WTW Global

Peril Diagnostic, MunichRe hazard database,

SwissRe CatNet amongst others), climate

models, published research and information

from IPCC. The assessment was further

supplemented with local information

and data that we hold on the assets.

To assess the transition risks, we conducted

scenario analysis using the guidance issued

by TCFD. The scenario used for the analysis

aligns with projections to keep global warming

below 1.5°C above pre-industrial temperatures

and it was constructed based on a variety of

sources including RCP 2.6 scenario from IPCC,

International Energy Agency (‘IEA’) and the

Network for Greening the Financial System

(‘NGFS’). NGFS has also been used as a

primary source for carbon price estimates.

Potential transition risks to Workspace were

identified and articulated using academic

research and discussions with Workspace

teams (as shown in the table on the

bottom left).

All the identified risks were assessed

in terms of impact and probability via a

series of subject matter expert interviews

with Workspace teams (such as finance,

investment, technology, legal, development,

HR and leasing). Where the risk criteria

allowed for quantification, financial impacts

were estimated using assumptions and

likelihood assessed and aligned to our

Enterprise Risk Management (‘ERM’) risk rating

criteria (details of our ERM framework can

be found on page 185). This helped us narrow

down the material risks and opportunities

applicable to Workspace as shown on

page 44, along with risk levels.

Our analysis showed that all of London and

the South East could be exposed to a mix

of acute and chronic climate risks such as

flooding, windstorm, drought and heat stress,

thereby affecting our properties as well. The

analysis showed that the chronic risk would

become more evident in the long term,

but the impact level will still be low and

manageable under the 1.5°C scenario. The

impact level is deemed moderate under the

4°C scenario, arising from failure to transition.

Acute risk, on the other hand, could be felt

today. Using catastrophe models such as

Property Quantified and KatRisk, we

simulated thousands of acute climate events

to estimate the level of impact in terms of

property damages and business interruption.

Taking this probabilistic view and accounting

for actual vulnerability of our locations has

further provided rigour to our risk level

projections. Overall, we estimate the level

of impact from acute risks (such as flooding,

flash floods and wind storms) is low.

On transition risk, the impact is evident

even now, and could be significant under

the 1.5°C warming scenario due to stringent

policy requirements, increasing customer

expectations and expected raw materials

price increases. We have estimated the risk

level to be moderate, considering impact

in terms of increased cost, property

obsolescence and customer demand.

However, through our sustainable business

model we hold an advantage over our peers

and have made a net zero carbon commitment

in line with the UK’s commitment in Climate

Change Act 2008 (2050 Target Amendment)

Order 2019, thereby minimising our risk.

We are also well positioned to capture the

transition opportunities, such as operational

cost efficiencies, lower cost of capital and

changing customer demands.

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The table below shows the summary of material risks and opportunities, applicable to Workspace, across the various time horizons and considering the two warming scenarios.

CURRENT / SHORT TERM (2025) MEDIUM TERM (2025-2030) LONG TERM (TO 2050+)

1.5°C SCENARIO Moderate transition risk resulting from:

– Proposed MEES requirements for all

commercial buildings to be EPC B by 2030,

requiring investment in energy efficiency

upgrades across the portfolio

– Changing customer demands on

sustainability, requiring swift adaptation

of our older buildings to meet high

sustainability standards

Moderate transition risk resulting from:

– Proposed MEES requirements

– Increase in planning requirements,

resulting in higher upfront investment

in energy efficiency or offsetting

– Increased costs of raw materials

– Increased costs associated with

offsetting of scope 3 emissions

Low transition risk in the long term,

assuming the UK economy has already

transitioned to a low-carbon world.

Transition opportunity arising from:

– Operational cost savings and efficiencies

from upgraded EPCs and implementation

of low-carbon technologies

– Enhanced customer attractiveness due

to our ability to meet their expectations

on sustainability across many of our new

and refurbished buildings

– Access to green finance

Transition opportunity continues to exist

due to operational cost savings, customer

expectations and access to green finance.

Low transition opportunity in the long

term, assuming the UK economy has already

transitioned to a low-carbon world.

Low physical risk

– Existing exposure to windstorm across

the portfolio (unrelated to changing

temperature). The impact in terms of

physical damage and business disruption

is low considering asset vulnerability

– Flood risk exposure at three buildings and

risk of localised flash flooding due to heavy

precipitation across 10 buildings. The

impact in terms of physical damage and

business disruption is low considering

asset vulnerability

Low physical risk with no significant changes

to current risks profile, other than the already

existing exposure to windstorm and flood risk.

Low physical risk, mainly due to smaller

manageable changes in chronic risks such

as drought and heat stress. The main impact

from droughts is water scarcity and impact

on green areas. Heat stress can impact

running costs and customer wellbeing. On

acute risk, windstorm continues to pose risk.

However, the impact in terms of physical

damage and business disruption is low

considering asset vulnerability.

4°C SCENARIO Transition risk non-existent in this scenario,

in the current / short term

Transition risk non-existent in this scenario,

in the medium term

Moderate physical risk arising from failure

to transition:

– Continued exposure to windstorm, flood

risk at three buildings and localised flash

flooding across 10 buildings

– Increased drought risk across all buildings

– Increased heat stress across all buildings

Low physical risk, due to already existing

exposure to windstorm (unrelated to changing

temperature), flood risk at three buildings and

localised flash flooding across 10 buildings.

The impact in terms of physical damage and

business disruption is low considering asset

vulnerability.

Low physical risk with no significant changes

to current risks profile, other than the already

existing exposure to windstorm and flood risk.

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Strategy and financial planning

Our sustainability strategy has a key focus

on climate change mitigation and adaptation,

ensuring we are minimising the environmental

impact of our portfolio and building resilience

for the long term. We are delivering on

this ambition by embedding climate

considerations in financial and strategic

decisions across the life cycle of our

properties: Development, Investment

and Asset Management and the services

we deliver to our customers.

Development: As a business, our primary

focus is on repurposing old buildings to higher

standards and hence inherently our activity is

less carbon intensive than some of our peers.

However, we continue to focus on further

minimising our environmental and carbon

impact, ensuring what we build is fit for the

future. Our sustainable development brief

requires all our development and

refurbishment projects to meet high energy

and carbon specifications, thereby minimising

our exposure to risks such as proposed MEES

requirements, stringent planning

requirements, raw material costs and

increased customer demands. We also ensure

that we test our design brief against physical

risks such as heat stress and flooding.

Investment: Climate considerations inform all

our investment decisions, whether it’s spending

capex on building upgrades or acquiring new

properties. We conduct sustainability due

diligence, taking into account a number of

warming scenarios, prior to acquisition to

assess climate-related risks associated with

the building and forward plan the investment

and interventions required to mitigate any

material risks.

Asset management: Our flexible business

model allows us to implement a rolling

programme of refurbishments across the

existing portfolio, to ensure we continue to

improve the energy and carbon performance

of all our buildings and remain compliant with

legislation. Our flood risk assessment has also

helped us prioritise adequate defences and

mitigation plans for exposed assets.

Services to customer: Climate considerations

are fully embedded in our operational platform,

ensuring our site teams are delivering customer

services sustainably. This includes initiatives to

manage whole building energy consumption,

raising awareness with our customers to

reduce carbon and manage our waste

sustainably. We are also actively upgrading

our portfolio to be more sustainable, in line

with changing customer expectations.

Financial planning: Climate considerations

inform our business financial reporting and

planning. The Board deem there is no material

financial impact from climate-related issues,

considering valuation of properties, going

concern and viability of the Group and the

capital expenditure required. The Board

reviewed the investment plan to transition our

portfolio to net zero carbon and upgrade EPC

to A and B, where feasible, (see pages 76 to 77)

and this has enabled us to forward plan

investments on interventions such as energy

efficiency technology, decarbonising heat,

onsite renewables and sustainable materials

and construction practices. To ensure we have

access to capital at competitive rates, our

financing is also linked to climate-related

criteria (£300m Green Bond, £335m ESG-

linked revolving credit facility and a £65m

loan from Aviva).

Resilience of strategy

The climate scenario assessment has enabled

us to test the resilience of our strategy and

revealed that our overall exposure to climate-

related risks is moderate, mainly arising from

transition risk under 1.5°C scenario (see table

on pages 104 to 105). The geographic

concentration of our portfolio in London and

low vulnerability of assets to acute risks

means that the overall exposure to physical

climate risks is low, even under a 4°C scenario.

Our strategy and financial planning effectively

addresses the transition risk identified in

the 1.5°C scenario. Our sustainable business

model, whereby our carbon and energy

intensity is lower compared to the industry

average and our focus on repurposing older

buildings to meet high sustainability standards

ensures we are building resilience across the

business in the near to medium term. Our

robust operational platform allows us to

proactively manage environmental

performance of our assets and mitigate

both physical and transition risks.

Given our long-term ownership of buildings,

coupled with our flexible lease model which

allows us to invest across our portfolio in a

timely manner and actively address climate

risks, we are confident that our strategy is

resilient against plausible climate scenarios.

Further, our pathway to become net zero

carbon (see pages 53 to 55), ensures we are

aligning our business to a 1.5°C warming

scenario and mitigating any potential risks.

Our updated net zero targets,

aligned with latest SBTi guidance,

ensure we actively mitigate any

potential transition risk.

Identifying and assessing risk

We have an established Risk Management

Framework in place to help us capture,

document and manage risks facing our

business, including climate-related risks.

The Audit Committee along with the full

Board have overall responsibility for risk

management. See our Risk Management

Framework on page 185 along with our

criteria for determining risk scoring.

We identify risks across two key areas:

Principal Business (Strategic) risks and

Operational risks. Climate-related risks have

been factored in to both these categories.

The scenario analysis conducted with WTW

helped us assess the level of exposure to

climate risk, its likelihood (taking into

account both existing and emerging

regulatory and market risks), and determine

its financial materiality using a structured

template (see impact criteria on page 87)

to capture any impact on revenue, costs or

property valuation. This allowed us to map

our risk levels as low, moderate or high, using

our risk scoring matrix (page 87). In our case,

we observed no significant change in risk

profile between various time horizons and

hence the mitigation strategy is focused on

short to medium-term actions, covering our

response out to 2030, including delivery

of our net zero carbon commitment.

Depending on the extent of planned

mitigation measures in place, as already

captured in our net zero pathway and

existing business processes, we were able to

narrow down the material risks which had a

level of residual impact that we will continue

to manage effectively. These are captured

in the tables on pages 104 to 105 along with

current mitigation strategy for the two

climate scenarios we have assessed.

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RISK EVALUATION OF RESIDUAL RISK MITIGATION STRATEGY

TRANSITION RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CURRENT/SHORT AND MEDIUM TERM – 1.5°C WARMING SCENARIO

POLICY AND LEGAL – EPC

RATING REQUIREMENTS

– 21% of the Workspace portfolio is rated C and 19% is rated D and E.

Additional investment of £40-50m will be required to meet EPC A/B

across the portfolio by 2030 (c.£8-10m annually)

– However, taking into account the annual maintenance capex for ongoing

refurbishments throughout the year, the actual additional investment

required will be much lower than c.£4-5m annually

– Opportunity: There will be an opportunity arising from higher operational

savings due to upgraded environmental performance

– Target set to upgrade a significant proportion of the portfolio to EPC A/B each

year. We successfully upgraded 8% of the portfolio to EPC A/B this year

– A rolling programme of EPC and net zero audits is being undertaken to

identify asset level upgrade plans and a process is in place to upgrade a unit

once vacant

– A detailed investment plan is created for annual budgeting purposes

– Central register created to track EPC compliance status monthly

POLICY AND LEGAL –

INCREASINGLY STRINGENT

PLANNING REQUIREMENTS

– Workspace is able to meet London Plan requirement of 35% emissions

reduction over Part L, of the building regulations

– If the requirements were to get more stringent in future (say 50% reduction

or inclusion of offsetting for upfront carbon at planning stage), we would

need to design buildings differently, which could raise project costs

– By implementing our net zero design brief, we are able to achieve 35%

reduction at minimal incremental cost

– Continual tracking of planning requirements to inform our design brief

– Strategy in place to minimise whole life carbon through responsible design

and material choices

MARKET – CHANGE IN

CUSTOMER DEMANDS

– Based on a recent survey, over 25% of London SMEs factor in sustainability

as one of the top five criteria in their choice of office space

– We are rapidly decarbonising our portfolio in line with our net zero pathway,

ensuring we are well placed to meet changing customer expectations and

capture more market share by being ahead of our peers. In the interim, there

is some risk to our older properties which are not in the top tier of energy/

carbon performance and are awaiting upgrades

– Opportunity: There will also be an opportunity from increased customer

demands (i.e. successful lettings, high occupancy) for our newly refurbished

or developed buildings that meet high sustainability standards

– Our net zero pathway ensures we continue to enhance our portfolio to meet

changing customer demands

– Through continual collection of customer preferences and data, we intend

to proactively manage customer expectations

– Improved communications with customers on our sustainability efforts

further strengthen customer satisfaction

MARKET – INCREASED COST

OF RAW MATERIALS

– We expect the costs of carbon intensive raw materials (such as cement,

steel) will increase in the future

– The resulting impact will depend on our build activity in a year and the

percentage of cost passed on by suppliers

– Our focus on repurposing limits our exposure to raw materials and associated

cost increased

– Continued efforts to explore new materials and technologies will help further

reduce embodied carbon of our developments

MARKET – EMISSIONS OFFSET

– Our current emissions are around 20,565 tonnes of CO

2

e. In line with our

net zero pathway, we expect to reduce our emissions by 90% by 2040

from a 2020 baseline (31,631 tonnes of CO

2

e)

– Applying UCL projected cost of carbon at $100 per tonne

1

worst case

scenario, this could cost us up to £240k annually from the point we

achieve our net zero carbon target

– Continue to drive progress on our net zero pathway by upgrading our

properties to eliminate scope 1 and 2 emissions

– Continue efforts to explore new materials and technologies to reduce

embodied carbon of our developments, driving our scope 3 emissions down

– Continue engaging with tier 1 suppliers to implement the newly established

supply chain decarbonisation roadmap, requiring top 50 suppliers to report

carbon data annually and setting their own net zero targets

1.  Source: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2021/jun/ten-fold-increase-carbon-offset-cost-predicted.

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RISK EVALUATION OF RESIDUAL RISK MITIGATION STRATEGY

PHYSICAL RISKS IN THE CURRENT/SHORT AND MEDIUM TERM – 1.5°C WARMING SCENARIO

WINDSTORM

– Most of our buildings could be exposed to risk of windstorm and missile

impact from flying debris. However, given the solid façade and relatively

lower height of our buildings, we estimate level of impact in property

damages and business interruption to be low (less than £1m, assuming

worst case scenario). The risk profile will likely remain within the current

levels of variability, with changing temperatures

– Business continuity and emergency response planning measures in place

to minimise potential impact in case of storm warnings

– Protection against portable and not secured items in building vicinity

is being incorporated

RIVER FLOOD

– Flood defences provide an adequate level of protection however, there

are some local areas at risk which exposes three of our buildings. The

impacts could be water ingress, damage in lower floor and some level of

interruption to the business. Taking into account our flood mitigation

strategy and emergency preparedness plans, we estimate level of impact

in property damages and business interruption to be low (less than £2m,

assuming worst case scenario). The risk profile only moderately changes

with time or changing temperatures

– Comprehensive flood risk management plans created for exposed assets

– Business continuity and emergency response planning measures put in place

in case of flooding

– Flood mitigation measures being incorporated in design of new projects

– Insurance protection in place in case of physical damage or interruption

LOCALISED FLASH FLOODING

– Whilst the precipitation stress due to heavy rainfall is likely to stay the same,

10 of our buildings could be exposed to localised flash flooding due to local

terrain features which could cause water ingress and damage in lower floors.

A deeper dive of these buildings has revealed lower vulnerability to localised

flash flooding and hence we estimate level of impact in property damages

and business interruption to be low (less than £1m, assuming worst case

scenario). The risk profile is not likely to change with time or changing

temperatures

– Comprehensive flash flood risk assessment being undertaken across

the portfolio

– Business continuity and emergency response planning measures put

in place to minimise impact in case of high precipitation warning

– Regular drainage survey being undertaken across select buildings to

ensure sufficient water attenuation on site

– Flood mitigation measures being incorporated in design of new projects,

including blue roofs and rain water harvesting systems

PHYSICAL RISKS IN THE LONG TERM – 4°C WARMING SCENARIO

1

DROUGHT

– Under this climate scenario, London and the South East of the UK could

be exposed to drought stress, affecting all our properties in the long term.

Whilst our water consumption is not material, this would result in slightly

increased utility costs and impact on green areas

– We are installing water efficient fittings across our buildings

– Our landscaping has been designed to bear warmer climates in mind

HEAT STRESS

– In this scenario, by the end of the century, London and the South East of the

UK could be exposed to medium level of exposure to heat stress resulting

in the number of heatwave days increasing to 20 days per year, thereby

affecting all our properties. On average, there will be an increase in our

cooling demand. The scenario will also result in milder winters, which

would in turn reduce our heating demand on average. In the current/short

term, heat stress will not be a significant issue despite slight increase in

heatwave days

– A rolling programme of air conditioning is being implemented across

the portfolio to ensure customers are comfortable in high temperatures

– Additional measures such as outdoor greenery and shade being incorporated

to provide ‘refuges’ in hotter weather conditions

– Review of current heating and cooling usage being undertaken to ensure

we continue to optimise consumption, in response to outdoor temperatures

1.  Note: Under the 4°C warming scenario – windstorm, flood risk and flash flood risk will exist as well, and potentially could edge further. However, the risk profile will not change significantly. The mitigation strategy listed above will continue to be effective.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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Metrics used to assess climate-related risks

and opportunities

To understand our climate-related impact

and performance we report on a wide range

of consumption and intensity metrics relating

to energy, carbon, waste and water, such as:

– Total energy consumption (page 107).

– Total electricity consumption, including

proportion generated from renewables

(page 107).

– Proportion of electricity sourced from

renewable sources (page 110).

– Total fuel consumed on site (page 107).

– Building emissions intensity by floor area

(page 107).

– Total emissions from water consumption

(page 107).

– Total emissions from waste, waste recycled

and diverted from landfill (page 107).

– EPC split of the portfolio by floor area

(page 77).

– Number of buildings with sustainability

certification (page 77).

– Number of energy efficiency projects

implemented and associated capital

expenditure (page 108).

– Number of buildings exposed to flooding

(page 105).

– ESG metrics linked to remuneration and

performance against these (pages 63, 64, 221).

– Internal carbon price of $100/tonne

(page 104).

Pages 75 to 80 provide further detail on

targets we have set against all climate-related

metrics and progress made to date.

Scope 1, 2, 3 GHG emissions and related risks

Carbon emissions represent one of our largest

environmental impacts and we are actively

working to reduce our sources of carbon

where possible (see our net zero carbon

pathway on page 54). Significant contributors

to our operational carbon emissions are the

electricity and gas consumed within our

buildings and by improving the energy

efficiency of our buildings and electrifying the

heating systems we aim to reduce our overall

carbon footprint. Following an in-depth

analysis of our scope 3 emissions, we now

have a much better understanding of the

emissions associated with our development

and refurbishment activities which make up

a significant portion of our scope 3 emissions.

We are also implementing a supply chain

decarbonisation roadmap to accurately assess

and reduce our supply chain emissions. Refer

to page 107 for our scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse

gas emissions data and year-on-year changes

(calculated using GHG protocol).

Targets used to manage climate-related

risks and opportunities

To reduce our carbon emissions, we continue

to focus on designing low-carbon buildings

and implementing energy efficiency

initiatives throughout the portfolio, whilst

actively engaging our customers and

suppliers to reduce scope 3 emissions.

Our main goal is to significantly decarbonise

our business (see pages 54 to 55 for the scope

of our net zero carbon commitment, aligned

to latest SBTi guidance). This is underpinned

by the following emissions reduction targets:

– Aim to reduce our total greenhouse gas

emissions by 90% by 2040, from a 2020

baseline.

– Aim to significantly decarbonise heating

from our portfolio by 2030 where feasible.

– Aim to source 100% energy from renewable

sources.

– Undertake whole life carbon assessment of

all development and refurbishment projects.

We use the following KPIs to assess progress

against these targets:

– Reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions.

– % of our property portfolio that is EPC

A/B rated.

See page 63 for further details.

COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS CONTINUED

TCFD CONTINUED

90%

REDUCTION IN TOTAL

GREENHOUSE GAS

EMISSIONS BY 2040,

FROM 2020 BASELINE

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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GREENHOUSE GAS (‘GHG’) EMISSIONS AND ENERGY USE DATA FOR STREAMLINED ENERGY & CARBON REPORTING (‘SECR’)

1

Source of emissions

2019/20 2023/24 LfL 2023/24 2024/25 LfL 2024/25

2024/25

vs 2023/24

% change

LfL 2024/25 vs

2023/24

% change

2024/25 vs

2019/20

% change

Scope 1 (Direct)  3,451   2,248   2,118   1,912   1,883  -15% -11% -45%

Gas (tCO

2

e) 2,620 1,711

2

1,645 1,473 1,445 -14% -12% -44%

Fugitive Emissions (tCO

2

e) 828 537 473 438 438 -18% -7% -47%

Vehicle Emissions (tCO

2

e) 3 0 0 0 0 N/A N /A -86%

Scope 2 Location-based (Energy Indirect)  7,144   6,470   6,492   6,259   6,112  -3% -6% -12%

Scope 2 Market-based (Energy Indirect)  123   166   166   179   179  8% 8% 45%

Electricity (Location-based) (tCO

2

e) 7,02 1 6,304 6,326 6,080 5,933 -4% -6% -13%

Electricity (Market-based) (tCO

2

e) 0 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0%

Purchased Heat (Location-based) (tCO

2

e) 123 166  166  179 179 8% 8% 45%

Purchased Heat (Market-based) (tCO

2

e) 123 166 166 179 179 8% 8% 45%

Vehicle Emissions (tCO

2

e) – Location-based 0 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4 29% 29% NA

Vehicle Emissions (tCO

2

e) – Market-based 0 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4 29% 29% NA

Total Scope 1 & 2 (Location-based)  10,595   8,718   8,610   8,171   7,995  -6% -7% -23%

Energy consumption used to calculate above emissions (kWh) 42,429,912 40,721,536 40,462,672 38,415,694 37,546,760 -6% -7% -9%

Intensity Ratio: Net Lettable Area tCO

2

e/sq. ft. 0.00268 0.00168 0.00194 0.00175 0.00180 5% -7% -35%

Intensity Ratio: Gross Internal Area tCO

2

e/sq. ft. 0.00191 0.00123 0.00138 0.00125 0.00128 2% -7% -35%

Scope 3 (Other Indirect) 21,036 15,251 N/A 12,393 N/A -19% N/A -41%

Fuel and Energy-Related Activities (tCO

2

e)  961

3

868

3

N/A 823 N/A -5% N /A -14%

Customer Direct Energy (tCO

2

e) 2,928 2,760 1,678 1,683  1,588  -39% -5% -43%

Water Supply (tCO

2

e) 91 44 N /A 33 N /A -25% N /A -64%

Water Treatment (tCO

2

e) 187 51 N /A 40 N /A -20% N /A -78%

Waste Management (tCO

2

e) 82 56 N /A 20 N /A -65% N /A -76%

Embodied carbon in development projects (tCO

2

e) 8,982  4,495   N/A   3,974   N/A  -12%  N/A  -56%

Purchased goods and services (tCO

2

e) 7,647  6,574   N/A   5,396   N/A  -18%  N/A  -29%

Employee Commuting (tCO

2

e) 84  374  N /A  394   N/A  5% N /A 369%

Business Travel (tCO

2

e) 74 29 N /A 30 N /A 4% N /A -59%

Total Scope 1, 2 & 3 (tCO

2

e) 31,631  23,969  N/A  20,565   N/A  -14% N/A -35%

Total energy consumption – whole building (kWh) 55,120,583 53,935,038  50,158,529   45,680,866   47,028,144  -15% -6% -17%

Total gas use – whole building (kWh) 15,617,931 10,626,937  11,628,536   8,167,827   10,626,937  -23% -9% -48%

Total electricity use – whole building (kWh) 38,801,849 42,386,431  37,608,323   36,518,439   35,406,607  -14% -6% -6%

Total purchased heat – whole building (kWh) 700,803 921,670  921,670   994,600   994,600  8% 8% 42%

Self-generated renewable electricity (kWh) 129,533  217,782   217,782  218,594  218,594  0.4% 0.4% 69%

1.  Note: All figures reported relate to emissions and energy consumed in the United Kingdom.

2. The gas figure for FY 23/24 has been restated, as noted in page 109.

3.  Figure restated due to inclusion of well to tank emissions from gas and heat use.

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Reporting period:

1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025

Reporting Frequency – Annual, aligned

with financial reporting

Regulatory:

Schedule 7 of the Large and Medium-sized

Companies and Groups (Accounts and

Reports) Regulations 2008

Boundary:

Our GHG emissions have been prepared

using the ‘operational control’ approach,

in compliance with the Greenhouse Gas

Protocol guidance. Scope 1 and 2 emissions

include customer consumption where we

procure gas, electricity or heat on their

behalf. Where electricity is directly purchased

by our customers (c.28% of NLA as at April

2024), we have estimated usage and

corresponding emissions have been included

under our scope 3 reporting.

In cases where a property has been acquired

or sold during the reporting period, we report

its greenhouse gas emissions up to the sale

date or from the acquisition date. We exclude

properties from greenhouse gas reporting for

the duration of any major refurbishment or

construction project.

Reporting standards:

World Resources Institute/World Business

Council for Sustainable Development

Greenhouse Gas Protocol: A Corporate

Accounting and Reporting Standard, Revised

Edition (the GHG Protocol). World Resources

Institute/World Business Council for

Sustainable Development Greenhouse Gas

Protocol: Corporate Value Chain (scope 3).

We have also aligned our reporting with:

– EPRA ‘Sustainability Best Practice

Recommendations’ (‘SBPR’). Published

in the sustainability performance section

of our investor website.

– Sustainability Accounting Standards

Board (‘SASB’) real estate metrics.

Pages 110 to 111.

– Global Reporting Initiative (‘GRI’) 2021

Standard. Published in the sustainability

performance section of our investor website.

Verification:

Bureau Veritas were appointed for

independent third-party verification of our

carbon data. The verification has been

performed to the international standard

ISAE3410 Specification. Limited level of

assurance, based upon a 5% materiality

threshold has been carried out. The full

assurance statement can be found in the

sustainability performance section of our

investor website. Further, our social value

data has been verified by Social Value Portal.

Other:

When reporting totals, the location-based

emissions are used. All our portfolio market-

based emissions are backed by Renewable

Energy Guarantees of Origin (‘REGOs’).

Any questions about the reported

information, please contact:

info@workspace.co.uk

Performance against targets and KPIs

We achieved a 6% reduction in scope 1 and

scope 2 emissions across the portfolio

compared to FY 23/24. This is underpinned by

a 6% reduction in Workspace procured energy

consumption (14% reduction in gas and 4%

reduction in electricity). On a like-for-like

basis, which only includes properties that have

been owned for the entirety of the April 2023

to March 2025 period, we achieved a 7%

reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions.

The reduction in energy use was driven

by investment in high efficiency heat pump

installation across a number of properties and

optimisation of controls and setpoints. We

also rolled out a number of energy efficiency

upgrades across the portfolio such as LED

lighting, presence detection sensors, a smart

Building Energy Management System

(‘BEMS’) and ran several energy awareness

sessions with customers. In addition, granular

energy data enabled us to monitor and

optimise real time energy demand.

In line with common practice in the property

sector, we use a carbon intensity metric of

tCO

2

e/sq. ft. This year, we have delivered

savings of 7% in our emissions per sq. ft. of Net

Lettable Area (‘NLA’), across the like-for-like

portfolio. It is worth noting that on an absolute

basis we witnessed a 5% increase in emissions

per sq. ft. NLA, due to the sale of several assets

on FRI leases which didn’t contribute to scope 1

and 2 emissions.

Our market-based electricity figure is zero

because all of the electricity we purchase for

our portfolio is now on a renewable energy

contract backed by Renewable Energy

Guarantees of Origin (‘REGOs’), including the

power purchase agreement with a solar plant

in Devon.

Energy efficiency actions

taken during 2024/25

We have proactively identified and delivered

a range of energy efficiency projects across

our portfolio (invested £10m across 45

properties), such as LED and PIR lighting

upgrades, installation of secondary glazing

and a rolling programme of high efficiency

heat pumps. We have also benefited from

improved data management and customer

engagement initiatives across a number

of our buildings.

We have continued to roll out our BEMS,

Optergy, which is a smart metering technology

that has enabled real-time energy monitoring

at the building level right down to individual

plant equipment. The data provided by the

BEMS is used by our in-house Facilities

Management teams to improve energy

management practices and reduce GHG

emissions. The Optergy portal is now fully

enabled at 53 sites and enables us to view

and monitor our energy consumption profiles,

down to the unit level. See the case study on

page 53 for further details on energy efficiency

measures implemented during the year.

Method for data collection

We collect utility data across our portfolio

from manual meters, automated meters and

invoices, which are all collated on our energy

reporting and billing platform. Our site teams

are responsible for reading manual meters and

log consumption data onto our energy and

billing platform on a monthly basis. To remove

reliance on manual meter reading, we

continuously look at upgrading to automatic

meters, which are currently in place across the

majority of our main incomers. Our in-house

energy analyst reviews the accuracy of energy

data and analyses monthly performance

trends to help prioritise properties for energy

efficiency improvements.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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We estimate electricity consumption data

where customers have their own utility

supplier. Where this relates to units in a

building where we otherwise have access to

energy consumption, we estimate ‘Customer

direct’ electricity usage based on the energy

usage of the rest of the building, using a floor

area pro-rating method. Where this relates

to a FRI building, energy consumption is

estimated based on the average energy usage

of the building type in the portfolio. Whilst

our ‘Customer direct’ gas consumption is very

low, we have included estimations for gas

consumption where we have been made

aware of customer managed gas supplies.

GHG emissions calculated from ‘Customer

direct’ electricity and gas consumption are

included in our scope 3 reporting. Every time

a unit becomes vacant and we take over the

‘Customer direct’ supply, we transition the

associated energy use to our scope 1 and 2

emissions.

This year, we made the decision to restate

our 2023/24 emissions data, specifically gas

usage and renewable energy generation

following significant improvements in the

accuracy of our historical data. We have also

restated emissions from fuel and energy

related activities for FY 23/24 and FY

2019/20, to account for well-to-tank emissions

associated with gas and heat. On page 107, we

have also reported like-for-like figures, which

include properties that have been owned for

the entirety of the April 2023 to March 2025

period. Given we took over a significant

number of ‘customer direct’ supplies during the

course of the year, the data for these meters

have been back dated for the 2023/24 period

to enable a like-for-like comparison.

On page 107, we present the energy use

intensity for each building in our portfolio.

The energy use is normalised by the total

internal area of each asset, revealing the

relative performance of individual buildings

and allowing us to benchmark it against

industry best practice. This normalisation

using total internal area allows us to take

into account extensive usage of common areas

provided as amenity spaces for our customers,

ensuring a comprehensive assessment of

energy performance of our buildings.

Fugitive emissions stem from the use of

refrigerants and have been calculated based

on refrigerant leak event schedules provided

by our air conditioning contractors.

Vehicle emissions are calculated from the

use of our company cab.

Waste data is captured by our waste

contractor, who weighs recycled and general

waste across the portfolio at each waste

collection and provides us with a monthly

tonnage report.

Embodied carbon in development projects

relates to GHG emissions stemming from our

construction and refurbishment activities.

Since 2021, we systematically carry out

whole-life carbon analysis for all

developments and major refurbishment

projects, and therefore have project specific

embodied carbon data on our most recent

projects. Whilst there is no standardised

carbon emission factor for calculating

embodied carbon emissions from smaller

refurbishment projects, embodied carbon

factors advised by our consultant’s research

team have allowed us to estimate embodied

carbon emissions for small projects,

representative of standard market practice

(196 kgCO

2

e/m

2

for office retrofits involving

heat decarbonisation, 77kgCO

2

e/m

2

for light

office retrofits).

Purchased goods and services relate to the

upstream emissions from the business’ use

of products and services. Emissions were

calculated using a combination of spend-

based and activity-based method, applying

carbon factors from the BEIS database and

supplier reported emissions, respectively.

We intend to continue to move towards an

activity-based method for our upstream

emissions as more supply chain data becomes

available. This will provide greater accuracy of

the purchased goods and services emissions.

Business travel data includes flights and

car mileage claimed for business purposes

by our employees.

Emissions from commuting include carbon

emissions from homeworking in addition to

office commuting. For this year’s reporting,

we assumed the Head Office employees to be

working in the office three days a week and at

home two days a week. All site employees are

assumed to be working on-site five days a

week. Assumption on modes of transportation

used by commuters came from the

Department of Transport statistics.

On advice of our sustainability consultants,

we have expanded the scope of our Fuel and

Energy Related emissions to include well-to-

tank emissions from gas, heat, business travel

and employee commuting. This information

has been back dated to previous years as well.

With the exception of embodied carbon and

purchased goods and services, GHG emissions

were calculated using DEFRA (Department

for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs)

2024 factors.

Close monitoring and reporting

ofour impact not only ensures high

transparency in disclosure, but also

empowers us to take meaningful

action informed by real insights.

Sonal Jain

Head of Sustainability

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ENERGY

MANAGEMENT

Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage

of total floor area, by property subsector

IF-RE-130a.1 The energy consumption reported on page 107, falling within our scope 1 and 2 emissions,

covers 75% for our office portfolio and 39% of our industrial portfolio’s total nettable floor area,

as at 1 April 2024, and corresponds to the areas where Workspace have operational control.

Energy data falling outside of our procurement control is estimated and corresponding carbon

emissions are reported under scope 3 on page 107. A portion of this consumption is associated

with the industrial assets in the portfolio which are on FRI lease.

(1)  Total energy consumed by portfolio area with

data coverage

(2)  Percentage grid electricity

(3)  Percentage renewable, by property subsector

IF-RE-130a.2 (1)   See ‘Energy Consumption used to calculate above emissions (kWh)’ on page 107.

(2) 99% of electricity consumed was purchased from the grid, the rest was self-generated

by on-site solar panels.

(3) 100% of electricity procured was from certified renewable sources (REGO-backed).

Additionally we have 15 sites that are equipped with solar panels. Refer to page 77 for more

information on our renewable electricity procurement.

Like-for-like percentage change in energy consumption

for the portfolio area with data coverage, by property

subsector

IF-RE-130a.3 Refer to Ele-LfL, Fuel-LfL and DH&C-LfL metrics in our EPRA report.

Percentage of eligible portfolio that

(1)  Has an energy rating and

(2)  Is certified to ENERGY STAR, by property subsector

IF-RE-130a.4 Refer to Cert-Tot metric in our EPRA report. Energy Performance certificates (‘EPCs’) and

BREEAM certification have been used as the relevant UK alternative to ENERGY STAR.

Description of how building energy management

considerations are integrated into property investment

analysis and operational strategy

IF-RE-130a.5 Energy management is identified as one of the key material issues for the business and

underpins the delivery of our net zero carbon pathway. As a result, stretching greenhouse gas

emissions reduction targets directly influence Executive remuneration. Refer to pages 44 to 55

and 75 to 78 in this report for more information on our strategy and approach to energy

management, along with impact delivered.

WATER

MANAGEMENT

Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of

(1)  Total floor area and

(2)  Floor area in regions with High or Extremely High

Baseline Water Stress, by property subsector

IF-RE-140a. (1)   Our water consumption data coverage amounts to 94% of our portfolio.

(2)  100% of our office properties and 74% of our industrial properties are located in areas

classified as under high water stress according to the World Resource Institute’s (‘WRI’)

Water Risk Atlas tool.

(1)  Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data

coverage and

(2)  Percentage in regions with High or Extremely High

Baseline Water Stress, by property subsector

IF-RE-140a.2 (1)  Refer to Water-Abs metric in our EPRA report.

(2)  100% of our office properties 100% of our industrial properties are located in areas

classified as under high water stress according to the World Resource Institute’s (‘WRI’)

Water Risk Atlas tool.

Like-for-like percentage change in water withdrawn for

portfolio area with data coverage, by property subsector

IF-RE-140a.3 Refer to Water-LfL metric in our EPRA report.

Description of water management risks and discussion

of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks

IF-RE-140a.4 We include emissions associated with water supply and water treatment in our scope 3

footprint and intend to address it as part of our net zero carbon pathway. Our climate risk

assessment also indicated water stress as a key risk in the long term and we have put in place a

mitigation strategy in the form of water efficient design brief and adaptive landscaping around

our sites (page 79). We are also rolling out metering to gain better coverage of our water data.

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IMPACTS

(1)  Percentage of new leases that contain a cost

recovery clause for resource efficiency related

capital improvements

(2)  Associated leased floor area, by property subsector

IF-RE-410a.1 Our new leases are inclusive of rent and all bills, including utilities. A responsible energy

consumption clause has been included in those leases, which allows us to charge an excessive

usage fee in instances of consistent high energy consuming behaviour. Those inclusive leases

represented 61% of our total sales volume in 2024/25.

(1)  Percentage of tenants that are separately metered

or submetered for grid electricity consumption

(2)  Percentage of tenants that are separately metered

or submetered for water withdrawals, by property

subsector

IF-RE-410a.2 (1) 60% of tenant spaces are submetered for grid electricity consumption (as at 1st April 2024)

(2)  Customers are billed for water usage on a floor area pro rating basis. A small number

of tenants manage their own water meter (gyms and restaurant units) in addition to

single-let properties’ tenants.

Discussion of approach to measuring, incentivising,

and improving sustainability impacts of tenants

IF-RE-410a.2 Our operational platform allows us to maintain a close working relationship with our customers

and collaborate on whole building initiatives. We have a multi-faceted customer engagement

strategy on sustainability, which includes sending quarterly sustainability newsletters to

customers across all of our properties, share building-level sustainability performance data,

along with practical guidance on how to operate buildings more sustainably. This year we

delivered over 40 sustainability-themed customer events ranging from energy savings

awareness to recycling and zero-waste environmental workshops.

CLIMATE CHANGE

ADAPTATION

Area of properties located in 100-year flood zones,

by property subsector

IF-RE-450a.1 1,601,363 sq. ft. of lettable area are located in a 100-year flood zone according to the

Environment Agency flood map.

Description of climate change risk exposure analysis,

degree of systematic portfolio exposure, and strategies

for mitigating risks

IF-RE-450a.2 Refer to the TCFD section of this report on pages 99 to 106.

ACTIVITY METRIC AS AT 1ST APRIL 2024 CODE COMMENT

Number of assets, by property subsector IF-RE-000.A 71 offices

3 industrial assets

1 other (leisure)

Leasable floor area, by property subsector IF-RE-000.B 4,508,235 sq. ft. of offices

147,136 sq. ft. of industrial assets

98,255 sq .ft. of leisure assets

Percentage of indirectly managed assets, by property subsector IF-RE-000.C 2% of office space floor area is indirectly managed

41% of industrial floor area is indirectly managed

Average occupancy rate, by property subsector (average for FY24/25) IF-RE-000.D 81% average occupancy rate across offices

71% average occupancy rate across industrial assets

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS CONTINUED

TNFD

TNFD PILLAR AND RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDED DISCLOSURES

ALIGNMENT

WITH DISCLOSURE

REQUIREMENTS

1. GOVERNANCE

Disclose the organisation’s

governance of nature-related

dependencies, impacts, risks

and opportunities.

A. Board oversight of nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities Fully aligned

B. Management’s role in assessing/managing dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities Fully aligned

C. Human rights policy and engagement activities in assessment of dependencies, impacts,

risks and opportunities

Fully aligned

2. STRATEGY

Disclose the effects of nature-

related dependencies, impacts,

risks and opportunities on the

organisation’s business model,

strategy and financial planning

where such information is

material.

A. Dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities for short, medium and long term Partially aligned

B. Effect on business model, value chain, strategy, financial planning, transition plans Partially aligned

C. Business’ strategy resilience against various scenarios N/A

D. Interface with priority locations Partially aligned

3. RISK MANAGEMENT

Describe the process used by

the organisation to identify,

assess, prioritise and monitor

nature-related dependencies,

impacts, risk and

opportunities.

A. Process for identifying, assessing and prioritising dependencies, impacts, risks and

opportunities in direct operations and value chain

Partially aligned

B. Process for monitoring dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities Partially aligned

C. Integration into overall risk management Partially aligned

4. METRICS AND TARGETS

Disclose the metrics and

targets used to assess and

manage material nature-

related dependencies, impacts,

risks and opportunities.

A. Metrics used to assess and manage risks and opportunities Fully aligned

B. Metrics used to assess and manage dependencies and impacts Partially aligned

C. Description of targets (and performance monitoring) to manage dependencies, impacts,

risks and opportunities

Partially aligned

INTRODUCTION

Workspace considers nature and biodiversity

to be a material issue, intrinsically linked to

several of our other priority areas, including

climate resilience, customer expectations,

wellbeing, and regulatory compliance.

Recognising the growing urgency of nature

loss and its implications for our business

and stakeholders, we are committed to

understanding and addressing our nature-

related impacts and dependencies.

In line with the recommendations of the

Taskforce on Nature-related Financial

Disclosures (TNFD), we are pleased to present

our inaugural TNFD report. This disclosure

provides transparency on the nature-related

risks and opportunities we face, supporting

stakeholders in making informed decisions.

We intend to build on this foundation, refining

and expanding our approach annually as we

deepen our assessment of nature-related

issues and embed them more fully into our

strategic planning and risk management

processes.

The need for action is clear. Globally, wildlife

populations have declined by nearly 70%

over the past 50 years (Source: WWF’s living

planet report). In the UK, one in six species

is now at risk of extinction (Source: State of

nature report 2023). London is not immune

to these pressures. Urban development and

rising temperatures are straining natural

habitats, with far-reaching consequences for

public health, community resilience, and

quality of life.

As the owner and manager of 67 sites across

18 London boroughs and the South East,

Workspace is well-positioned to enhance

access to green space, improve local

biodiversity, and deliver positive outcomes

for communities. In recognition of this

opportunity, we have launched our first

Nature and Biodiversity Strategy, Make Space

for Nature, available on our website.

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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS CONTINUED

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Through this strategy, we are setting

ambitious, measurable targets to enhance

the ecological value of our operational and

development portfolios—ensuring nature is a

core consideration in the design, construction,

and management of our spaces.

With a portfolio comprising of

4.2m sq. ft. of space, Workspace is

uniquely positioned to support local

biodiversity and increase access to

nature in the city.

Ariane Ephraim

Senior Sustainability Manager

Board Oversight

Our Chief Executive Officer has the highest

level of responsibility for nature-related risks

and opportunities and together with the rest

of the Workspace Board, ensures we maintain

oversight of nature-related issues. The Board

ESG Committee, comprising of our Chair, five

Non-Executive Directors, Non-Executive

Directors, our CEO and CFO receives a

detailed update three times a year on our

sustainability strategy, including nature-related

issues, from members of the Executive

Committee and the Head of Sustainability.

This year, the Board ESG Committee reviewed

and approved Workspace’s first nature and

biodiversity strategy, taking into account our

nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks

and opportunities. The strategy includes

measurable targets for our developments and

existing portfolio, which are now fully integrated

into key performance metrics, and monitored

by the Board ESG Committee annually.

The Committee also received a detailed

ESG regulatory update from the Executive

Committee and Head of Sustainability during

the year, including changes to national and

local nature-related regulations.

Management’s Role

The Head of Portfolio Management was

nominated the Executive owner of our nature

strategy and reports to the Board ESG

Committee on all nature-related issues. They

are supported by the Head of Sustainability

and members of the Environmental

Committee in setting our nature and

biodiversity strategy and mobilising delivery.

Nature-related targets set out in our strategy

are now fully embedded into the objectives

of relevant team members.

To ensure effective learning from the outset,

a smaller group within the Environmental

Committee has formed a dedicated

Biodiversity Taskforce. Meeting monthly,

the taskforce includes representatives from

asset management, facilities management,

and development, providing focused oversight

of nature enhancement projects and tracking

progress against our nature and biodiversity

goals as outlined in the Make Space for

Nature strategy.

Human rights and engagement

As a property business, we recognise that

nature-related impacts often intersect with

the rights and wellbeing of local communities.

We integrate human rights considerations

into our governance of nature-related risks,

particularly when developing or managing

properties that may affect local ecosystems,

contribute to deforestation, or limit public

access to natural assets. We engage with

customers, suppliers, and local stakeholders

to identify and address all risks, ensuring our

activities support equitable and sustainable

development in line with international human

rights and environmental standards.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS CONTINUED

TNFD CONTINUED

Nature-related Dependencies and Impacts

Workspace recognises the vital connection

between a thriving natural environment and

the long-term success of its business. As a

provider of flexible workspaces across a

densely urbanised city, we both depend on

and impact key ecosystem services, including

climate regulation, stormwater management,

and air purification. Our reliance on nature’s

provisioning services is especially

pronounced in our value chain, notably in

construction, which demands significant

volumes of natural raw materials.

Shifting regulatory and market expectations

present both risks and opportunities.

Increasingly, local and national regulations

require greater attention to greening and

biodiversity in development projects. At the

same time, evolving customer expectations

are a key driver of action. Our recent London

SME survey revealed that access to greenery

is a significant factor in office space selection.

We’ve seen highly positive responses to the

greening of our sites, highlighting a clear

opportunity to expand this across our

portfolio and enhance customer satisfaction.

In collaboration with nature and biodiversity

experts, and through engagement with

internal teams, we have undertaken an initial

mapping of our nature-related risks and

opportunities associated with our direct

operations. Building on this foundation, we

plan to conduct a comprehensive double

materiality assessment of our direct and

indirect impacts, dependencies, risks, and

opportunities related to nature. This will

be guided by the TNFD’s LEAP (Locate–

Evaluate–Assess–Prepare) approach.

2. STRATEGY

NATURE-RELATED RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES

CATEGORY

NATURE-RELATED RISKS /

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

EFFECT ON BUSINESS MODEL,

VALUE CHAIN, STRATEGY AND

FINANCIAL PLANNING IMPACT

Physical Risk Biodiversity degradation near

urban sites

Reduced ecosystem services

(e.g. pollination, shading, air quality)

impacting customer wellbeing and

quality of life

Diminished attractiveness of

our portfolio Low

Physical Risk Climate stress from loss of

natural safeguards

Lack of green space exacerbates

urban heat island effect and

flood risk

High operational costs due to

heat stress and flood damage

remediation

Moderate

Physical Risk Drought risk Water scarcity causing

operational issues

High operational costs Low

Transition Risk Regulatory compliance

(e.g., Biodiversity Net Gain,

local planning requirements,

nature-related disclosure)

Additional planning restrictions,

cost increases, or delays for

non-compliance

Compliance risk, development

cost increase due to delays Low

Transition Risk Stakeholder expectation

misalignment

Reputational risk due to lack of

appropriate response to nature

degradation

Reduced brand attractiveness and

customer recommendation levels Low

Transition Risk Access to capital Increased scrutiny on nature and

biodiversity KPIs as part of lending

requirements

Increase cost of capital

Low

Transition Risk Cost of raw materials Degraded provision of ecosystem

services causing lack in supply of

raw materials, such as timber.

Construction cost increase

Low

Opportunity Enhanced asset value from

green spaces

Nature-enhanced assets may

command higher rents and

customer retention

Increased and sustained

rental income Low

Opportunity Customer wellbeing and

productivity

Access to nature linked to improved

customer satisfaction and wellness

Reputational benefits and

increased tenant retention

and attraction

Low

Opportunity Alignment with urban

planning and resilience

strategies

Supporting local climate/nature

goals can streamline approvals

and community goodwill

Facilitating planning approvals

and portfolio growth Low

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS CONTINUED

TNFD CONTINUED

While we have mapped our operational

portfolio against priority biodiversity

locations - confirming that none of our sites

fall within designated areas – we have not yet

conducted a comprehensive assessment of

our broader value chain. This is a priority we

intend to address in due course. Similarly,

we have not undertaken dedicated nature-

related scenario analysis, primarily due to the

current lack of robust and widely accepted

methodologies. However, several risks and

opportunities identified through our existing

TCFD climate scenarios are directly linked

to nature, such as surface water flooding.

ADDRESSING OUR NATURE-RELATED

IMPACTS, DEPENDENCIES, RISKS

AND OPPORTUNITIES

Our ‘Make Space for Nature’ strategy aims

to address our nature-related risks and

opportunities via three primary objectives:

1. Achieve ambitious Biodiversity Net Gain

The statutory metric (BNG) provides

a quantifiable and verifiable method to

assess our habitat creation efforts and

environmental impact, which also helps

to meet regulatory requirements. The aim

is to achieve quantifiable biodiversity net

gains, which exceed minimum compliance

standards, for all new developments, major

refurbishments and existing assets. This

includes enhancing habitats for priority

species and implementing green

infrastructure across all assets where

opportunity exists. Quantifying habitat

enhancement and creation also allows

us to incorporate nature and biodiversity

performance consideration into financial

planning both at design stage of

development/refurbishment projects and

into annual asset management budgeting.

2. Health and wellbeing engagement

The increase in urban density can constitute

a barrier to accessing nature, a crucial

contributor to physical and mental health. As

an actor of urban transformation, Workspace

recognises that people’s connection to nature

is essential to their wellbeing and needs to be

preserved. By creating sizeable and inviting

green spaces as part of each project, we are

committed to meeting our customers’

expectations and enhancing their

wellbeing and that of local communities.

3. Ecosystem service provision

and resilience

We recognise that the evolving climate

presents low to moderate risks to our

business, manifesting as extreme weather

events such as flooding, and chronic

challenges like heat and drought stress. By

integrating nature-based solutions into the

design of our buildings effectively help to

mitigate against these risks. The creation of

blue and green spaces contribute to reducing

the Urban Heat Island effect, and outdoor

greenery offers shaded spaces that help

mitigate the effects of heat stress. Green

infrastructure on site also helps managing

surface water by increasing the amount of

permeable ground across our properties.

To measure our progress, we have baselined

our contribution to local biodiversity and set

measurable targets (see Metrics and Targets

on page 117).

2. STRATEGY CONTINUED

15%

AIM FOR BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN

BY 2030, AGAINST 2024 BASELINE

115

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS CONTINUED

TNFD CONTINUED

Given the central role of nature-based

solutions in climate change adaptation

and mitigation, nature and climate-related

risks are deeply interdependent. As such,

Workspace integrates nature-related risks

into its broader climate risk management

approach through its enterprise risk

management framework (see page 103

in the TCFD section for further detail).

As outlined in the Strategy section, the three

objectives of our ‘Make Space for Nature’

strategy (biodiversity net gain, wellbeing,

climate resilience) together address our

direct nature-related risks and opportunities.

To mitigate against the risks, we have

incorporated the strategy, along with clear

action plans, into the objectives of relevant

teams, both for our operational portfolio

and development projects.

Operational portfolio:

Following a comprehensive biodiversity

baselining exercise of our portfolio, we have

identified enhancement opportunities across

our operational portfolio and created a

pipeline of greening projects which were

prioritised based on site needs, customer

expectations and space availability.

To ensure any enhancement or addition of

green spaces across our portfolio addresses

our three strategic objectives, we have

developed a Biodiversity Design Guide to

inform and support decision making. This

guide provides clear green infrastructure

specifications, including species selection

and is used by both our asset management

and development teams to inform project

specification.

This guidance also includes maintenance

regimen, horticultural best practice, cost

estimations and links to ecosystem

service provision.

Developments:

Our Sustainable Development Framework

has guided our development teams in

translating Workspace’s sustainability

ambitions consistently into project designs.

Building on this existing process, we have

incorporated our latest nature-specific targets

into the Framework to ensure meaningful and

measurable contributions to local biodiversity

are achieved at project level (exceeding the

minimum compliance requirements), whilst

maximising customer wellbeing. This also

places nature-based solutions at the heart

of our climate-related adaptation and

mitigation strategy.

The table on the right outlines our mitigation

strategy against each of the nature-related

risks.

3. RISK MANAGEMENT

MITIGATING STRATEGY FOR NATURE-RELATED RISKS

CATEGORY NATURE-RELATED RISKS/OPPORTUNITY:  MITIGATION STRATEGY

Physical Risk Biodiversity degradation near urban

sites > Reduced ecosystem services

(e.g. pollination, shading, air quality)

impacting customer wellbeing and

quality of life

– Rolling programme of greening

projects, informed by Biodiversity

Design Guide, to enhance onsite

biodiversity

– All major projects incorporate a

minimum BNG target, exceeding

minimum compliance requirements

Physical Risk Climate stress from loss of natural

safeguards > Lack of green space

exacerbates urban heat island

effect and flood risk

– Biodiversity Design Guide

encourages implementation of

sustainable drainage systems and

enhancement in vegetative cover,

including tree planting

Physical Risk Drought risk > Water scarcity

causing operational issues

– Specification of drought resistant

planting and water efficient fittings

to minimise our water consumption

Transition Risk Regulatory compliance > Additional

planning restrictions, cost increases,

or delays for non-compliance

– All major projects incorporate a

minimum BNG target, exceeding

minimum compliance requirements

Transition Risk Stakeholder expectation

misalignment > Reputational

risk due to lack of appropriate

response to nature degradation

– ‘Make Space for Nature’ strategy

communicated to all stakeholders

with public reporting of progress

and TNFD disclosure to ensure our

approach and response is widely

understood

Transition Risk Access to capital > Increased

scrutiny on nature and biodiversity

KPIs as part of lending

requirements

– Incorporation of BNG target as a

key sustainability KPI, with a long

term measurable goal

– TNFD disclosure ensures lenders are

informed of progress being made

Transition Risk Cost of raw materials > Degraded

provision of ecosystem services

causing lack in supply of raw

materials, such as timber

– Focus on refurbishment minimises

reliance on raw materials

– Plans to update procurement

policies to take into account

nature-related considerations

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS CONTINUED

TNFD CONTINUED

4. METRICS AND TARGETS

To measure our nature-related impact

and dependency, we are now tracking and

reporting on a number of metrics such as:

– Biodiversity Net Gain achieved on

each development project

3

– Urban Greening Factor achieved on

new development project

3

– Number of ecosystem services uplifted

on new development project

3

– Annual Biodiversity Net Gain uplift across

our operational portfolio (page 117)

– Number of additional greening projects or

greenery condition improvement projects

carried our annually (page 77)

– Number of customer and employee nature

awareness events delivered (page 117)

– Instances of surface flooding affecting

our buildings (page 79)

– Waste generated and disposal (page 107)

– Water use (page 107)

The table on the right provides further detail

on targets we have set against nature-related

risks and opportunities.

SMALL PROJECTS MAKE BIG WINS

This year we delivered external greening

projects across 5 buildings, carefully

designing the space to enhance local

biodiversity and access to nature. These

projects resulted in a biodiversity net gain

of 0.4 Biodiversity Units – a 2.4% increase

from our baseline of 16.76 Biodiveristy Units.

We intend to continue to drive progress at

pace, in line with our 2030 target.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ON NATURE

Meeting customer expectations around

nature is a key driver of our strategy. Just

as importantly, we believe that fostering

awareness and connection to the natural

environment will deepen the impact and

long-term success of our approach. To mark

the launch of our ‘Make Space for Nature’

strategy and involve our customers from the

outset, we hosted a bulb planting workshop

at our Kennington Park centre. Fifteen

customers took part, learning planting

techniques and creating their own planters,

which are now proudly displayed on the

shared terraces.

1.  Where the baseline value of site is one biodiversity unit or above.

2. Where the baseline value of site is less than one biodiversity unit.

3.  Nature and Biodiversity metrics for new developments (see table to the

right) are not reported this year as no new development project has been

designed since the publication of the ‘Make Space for Nature’ strategy.

NATURE & BIODIVERSITY TARGETS

TARGET PROCESS

Existing

portfolio

1.   Achieve 15% BNG across the

operational portfolio (based

on habitat units) by 2030

from a 2023/24 baseline.

– We will seek to green our buildings

where feasible.

– We will implement adequate

‘biodiversity actions’ (such as

planters, trees, etc) where feasible.

– We aim to monitor and report against

the targets every two years including

verification from a third party.

New

Developments

1.   Achieve 25% BNG, for sites with

existing greening

1

OR achieve

2 BU/ha, for dense urban sites

with little greening

2

.

2.  Achieve a Urban Greening Factor

(‘UGF’) of 0.3.

3.  Achieve an uplift in at least five

ecosystem services, as assessed

via the Environmental Benefits

for Nature (‘EBN’) Tool.

– We will apply the ‘Biodiversity

Requirements’ for new developments

during the design process, to provide

process-led environmental net gain

on each site.

– We will monitor and report against

the targets from RIBA Stage 3

onwards.

Business-wide

commitment

1.   Communicate  response

externally via TNFD disclosure

2.  Update procurement policies

to include nature-related

considerations.

– We will continue to evolve our TNFD

disclosure as the strategy evolves

beyond direct operations.

– We will build on existing sustainable

procurement policy to consider

embodied ecological impact of

materials and information on

suppliers’ nature impacts.

CASE STUDY

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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IN THIS SECTION

OVERVIEW

119 Governance highlights in 2024/25

120 Chair’s introduction to Governance

124 UK Corporate Governance Code 2018

BOARD LEADERSHIP AND COMPANY PURPOSE

126 CEO introduction

127 Our Board

130 Board activities 2024/25

139 Section 172(1) statement

DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

143 Company Secretary introduction

144 Board roles and responsibilities

146 Our governance framework

147 How we govern

COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION AND EVALUATION

153 Chair of the Nominations Committee

introduction

155 Nominations Committee Chair’s letter

156 The role of the Nominations Committee

157 Nominations Committee activities in 2024/25

162 Diversity and inclusion

AUDIT, RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROL

172 Chair of the Audit Committee introduction

174 Audit Committee Chair’s letter

177 The role of the Audit Committee

179 Significant matters considered

by the Committee

182 External audit

184 Risk management and internal controls

ESG COMMITTEE REPORT

186 Chair of the ESG Committee introduction

188 ESG Committee Chair’s letter

191 ESG policies, procedures and related

assurance

REMUNERATION

192 Chair of the Remuneration Committee

introduction

195 Remuneration Committee Chair’s letter

197 Summary of Executive Directors’ Total

Remuneration

200 Consideration of the experience of our

stakeholders

202 Aligning our remuneration principles with

our purpose and strategy and the experience

of all our stakeholders

206 Our Remuneration Policy

211 Annual report on remuneration

DIRECTORS REPORT AND RESPONSIBILITY

STATEMENT

231 Report of the Directors

234 Statement of Directors’ responsibilities

in respect of the annual report and the

financial statements

STRONG GOVERNANCE IS A

STRATEGIC ENABLER, WHILE

OUR INCLUSIVE CULTURE IS A

CATALYST FOR INNOVATION,

TRUST AND COLLABORATION,

FORMING THE FOUNDATION

FOR LONG-TERM VALUE

CREATION FOR ALL OUR

STAKEHOLDERS.

Embedding and monitoring

our culture

Pages 122 to 123

Diversity and inclusion

Pages 162 to 171

118

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTS IN 2024/25

EMBEDDING AND MONITORING CULTURE

Through ongoing employee surveys,

wegather the feedback necessary to

continuously monitor and embed our culture.

By nurturing a stronger culture,

the Board has aimed to create

an environment where every

employee feels seen, supported

and driven by a shared sense

of purpose and values.

Duncan Owen

Non-Executive Chair

Lawrence Hutchings was appointed as CEO

on 18 November 2024, succeeding Graham

Clemett, who retired from the role of CEO on

the same date but remained on the Board as

an Executive Director until his retirement on

31 January 2025.

Read more about the transition

Page 157

DIVIDEND

28.4p

REFINANCING

£215m

REFINANCED CREDIT FACILITIES

Read more about the refinancing

Pages 142

CREATING SOCIAL VALUE

£1.02m

OF SOCIAL VALUE GENERATED

2025 1.02m

827k

604k

2024

2023

-7%

REDUCTION IN SCOPE 1 AND 2 EMISSIONS

IN THE LIKE-FOR-LIKE PORTFOLIO COMPARED

TO FY 23/24

Read more about embedding

and monitoring our culture

Pages 122 to 123

Read more about how we

create social value

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76%

STAFF AGREE OUR VALUES MATCH OUR

CULTURE (2025 STAFF SURVEY)

DIVIDEND CEO TRANSITION

REDUCING OUR IMPACT

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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CHAIR’S INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNANCE

Robust governance provides the

discipline and direction behind

our strategy, while our inclusive

culture accelerates innovation,

strengthens trust, and enhances

collaboration. Together, they

are key drivers of long-term

performance and value for all

our stakeholders.

Duncan Owen

Non-Executive Chair

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Board leadership and company purpose 126

Division of responsibilities 143

Composition, succession and evaluation 153

Audit, risk and internal control 172

ESG Committee report 186

Remuneration 192

Report of the Directors 231

Statement of Directors’ responsibilities 234

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CHAIR’S INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNANCE CONTINUED

Dear shareholder,

I am pleased to present Workspace’s corporate

governance report for the 2024/25 year.

The Board and I recognise that strong

governance is fundamental to building trust

and driving long-term value for both our

shareholders and our people. This year, we

were proud to see our efforts acknowledged

through several industry accolades, including

Reporting in the FTSE 350 and Remuneration

Reporting in the FTSE 350 at the PwC Building

Trust Awards. These achievements reflect our

commitment to transparency, accountability,

and high performance, and we remain

focused on maintaining these standards.

Board changes and succession planning

One of the Board’s key priorities this year has

been to ensure a smooth and effective CEO

transition. On 18 November 2024, we were

pleased to welcome Lawrence Hutchings as

our new Chief Executive Officer. Lawrence

has already brought fresh perspectives and

energy to Workspace, delivering resilient

results, with trading profit at £66.8m, and

developing a refreshed strategy. We look

forward to working closely with him as we

continue to deliver on our strategic ambitions.

Read more about Lawrence on page 127.

Graham Clemett retired as CEO on

18 November 2024, remaining on the Board

as an Executive Director until 31 January

2025 to support a seamless handover. On

behalf of the Board, I would like to sincerely

thank Graham for his significant contribution

to Workspace over the years and wish him

all the best in his retirement.

I’m also pleased to welcome Jess Berney

to the Executive Committee, who will take

on the role of Head of Portfolio Management

from 1 July 2025. Jess has a strong track

record from her senior management role at

Schroders Capital, and we look forward to the

expertise and leadership she will bring to this

important position.

Focus on strategy

During the year, the Executive Committee,

led by Lawrence and supported by the Board,

have been developing a revised strategy, based

on operational excellence and an evolution of

our flexible offer. The new approach prioritises

agility and our ability to adapt to changing

market conditions. Read more about our

refreshed strategy on pages 34 to 58.

Embedding culture

We are committed to setting the tone from

the top, championing a culture that is open,

inclusive, and aligned with our values. The

Board plays an active role in embedding this

culture by engaging directly with employees

through Chair engagement lunches, reviewing

insights from employee surveys, and listening

to feedback across the organisation.

These insights are central to shaping how

we understand, communicate, and embed

our culture at every level of the business.

Sustainability

In addition to launching our first net zero

carbon building, we introduced a new social

impact programme, designed to enhance

skills and create employment opportunities

within our local communities. Read more

on pages 58 and 187.

The Board discussed the updated target –

setting criteria issued by the Science Based

Target initiative, which requires a 90%

reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in order

to claim net zero, and approved a change in

the Company’s targets to align with the new

criteria. Read more on page 54.

Diversity & inclusion

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive

workforce and in support of our ongoing

commitment to inclusivity, we established

a Diversity Action Group during the year, a

dedicated staff forum aimed at promoting

dialogue and progress across all aspects of

diversity. This is chaired by Richard Swayne,

our Investment Director, and attended by

employees from across the business, and

its remit is to suggest and drive forward

employee led initiatives. Read more on

page 171.

Internal Board performance review

Following the external Board performance

review conducted by Fidelio last year, the

Board conducted an internal performance

review this year. It concluded that the Board

and its Committees remain effective,

delivering strong oversight through informed

decision making, strategic input, and

consistent support for the Executive team.

Read more about the internal performance

review on pages 159 to 160.

New Corporate Governance Code

During the year, we considered the forthcoming

amendments contained in the UK Corporate

Governance Code 2024, which applies to

Workspace for financial years starting from

1 April 2025 (except for provision 29 in relation

to risk management and internal controls,

which will be effective from 1 April 2026).

We were pleased to be recognised

at this year’s PwC Building Trust

Awards with the judges highlighting

our visually engaging stakeholder

led disclosures, affirming our

commitment to clear, transparent

and impactful reporting.

The main changes in the 2024 Code focus

on internal controls, requiring boards to

monitor and review all material controls and

to make a declaration on their effectiveness

in the annual report. The Board has reviewed

the requirements, and the plans to ensure the

Company is compliant with the new provisions.

Looking forward

It has been a busy and productive year, with

significant focus by the Board on refining our

strategy and implementing an operational

structure aligned to deliver on our strategic

objectives. This foundational work has

positioned us well for the future. As we move

forward, continued attention will be given to

strengthening governance and enhancing the

effectiveness of Board operations, ensuring

we remain well-equipped to support the

organisation’s growth and long-term success.

Duncan Owen

Non-Executive Chair

4 June 2025

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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Q&A

EMBEDDING AND MONITORING

OUR CULTURE

WHY WE DO IT

An engaged and motivated workforce helps

us deliver value.

HOW WE DO IT

The Board uses a variety of methods to

monitor our culture and how it is embedded.

CHAIR’S INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNANCE CONTINUED

IN CONVERSATION WITH OUR

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Q

Why is culture so important to the Board

and how do you set our culture?

Lesley-Ann Nash (Lesley-Ann)

Fostering

the right culture is vital to ensuring Workspace

delivers value to its stakeholders. As a

collective, the Board is aligned on wanting

an open and inclusive culture at Workspace,

where all staff are motivated and aware of

the value their work brings to delivering our

economic, environmental and social value.

Rosie Shapland (Rosie)

Promoting an

inclusive workplace begins with setting clear

expectations around conduct and behaviour.

As a Board, we regularly review and approve

the Group’s core employment and compliance

policies to ensure they remain robust and

aligned with our values. We recently approved

an updated and consolidated Employee

Handbook and Code of Conduct, which was

communicated to all employees. We also

reviewed the Group’s new Sexual Harassment

Policy, which sets out the clear steps the

Company will take to protect employees

and uphold a zero-tolerance approach

to harassment in the workplace.

Q

How does diversity & inclusion fit in with

culture?

Nick Mackenzie (Nick)

A diverse workforce

plays a vital role in shaping a positive, inclusive,

and high-performing culture. By bringing

together a rich variety of backgrounds,

experiences and perspectives, it not only

drives creativity and innovation but also

supports more well-rounded, effective

decision-making across the organisation.

David Stevenson (David)

An inclusive

environment helps employees feel respected

and valued, which strengthens engagement,

enhances collaboration, and contributes to

a stronger, more cohesive team performance

throughout the Company.

Q

How does the Board directly monitor our

culture and make sure it is embedded?

Manju Malhotra (Manju)

Our two Executive

Board members, our CEO and CFO, are at

the heart of the business day-in and day-out.

They set the ‘tone from the top’ and constantly

see our culture in action. We hear from them

at every Board meeting and it is always

invaluable for us to hear their perspectives

on Workspace’s culture and the feedback

they have received.

Rosie

As Non-Executive Directors, we

believe it’s essential to step out of the

boardroom and engage directly with staff

to gain firsthand insights. Duncan, our Chair,

takes his role as the designated Director for

Employee Engagement very seriously. He has

been particularly committed to ensuring that

all Board members have the opportunity to

hear directly from staff. This year, several of us

Non-Executive Directors have joined Duncan

at staff lunch sessions, which have proven to

be an invaluable way for us to monitor and

understand the company culture.

Q

Why are the lunchtime sessions so valuable?

Rosie

The lunchtime sessions allow us

to speak to staff in a relaxed environment,

without the formality they might feel in

a meeting at head office. It fosters an

atmosphere where staff can freely speak.

David

I attended my first lunch session in

October 2024 and I was immediately struck by

the knowledge our staff have of the business

and our customers, and the many ideas they

have for improvements. One theme in the

session I attended was a clear desire to hear

and understand more about the Company’s

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strategy. Following this, the Executive

Committee have started holding regular

sessions with senior managers and their wider

teams to update them on strategy discussions.

Q

How do you make sure that the Board is

engaging with our centre teams as well as

head office teams?

David

As part of my induction as a new

Non-Executive Director, I met with several

members of staff at our head office, and

visited a number of our sites where I was

able to speak to the centre teams on-site and

hear their perspectives. I saw first-hand the

impact that our centre teams make on

customer experience.

Nick

We’ve made a conscious effort to

ensure that the Board’s focus extends beyond

our headquarters in Kennington. This year,

we held Board meetings at Centro Buildings,

The Print Rooms and Salisbury House, giving

us the chance to observe our teams in action

and engage with them while enjoying our

morning coffee. These visits provide valuable

opportunities to connect with staff and gain

adeeper understanding of their roles and

interactions with customers.

Lesley-Ann

And of course, the staff lunch

sessions are held at various locations to give

every member of staff the opportunity to

attend one that is convenient for them.

Q

Do you hear the results of the annual

staff survey?

Manju

Yes we do! The annual staff survey

is one of our most important opportunities

to hear the honest views of Workspace staff.

The survey is always anonymous because

we understand some staff may not feel

comfortable giving feedback directly,

especially constructive feedback.

Nick

Once the survey results are in, we

receive an in-depth presentation of the results

from the Director of People & Culture and

discuss them in detail. We also review and

discuss the proposed actions that come out

of the survey and then we regularly invite the

Director of People & Culture back to the

boardroom to update us on progress.

Lesley-Ann

One of the focus areas of the

annual survey is always remuneration and

benefits. As Chair of the Remuneration

Committee, I am particularly conscious of our

responsibility to consider the remuneration of

the wider workforce when setting Executive

pay, especially given the continual increase

in the cost of living. Feedback from the survey

on the remuneration and benefits was a key

reason for the decision to enhance our family

leave policies and introduce a new scheme

which allows staff to buy extra annual leave.

Q

How else do you monitor culture?

Lesley-Ann

We make sure that we

communicate regularly with all members

of the Executive Committee. Sometimes

the informal feedback that our Executive

Committee members hear day-to-day can be

the most insightful and give us a really good

barometer of how staff are feeling.

Manju

One of the ways the Executive

Committee receive feedback is the online staff

suggestion box that was introduced a few years

ago. One of the suggestions received from a

centre manager was to send out an end-of-year

newsletter to customers summarising what

key events and achievements took place in

their centre that year. This excellent idea was

implemented in March 2025.

Nick

We’ve heard that one of the things

staff value most is the ‘town hall’ style events,

held several times a year and hosted by

members of the Executive Committee and

other senior leaders in the business. This gives

staff the chance to get together and hear

business updates in a communal setting.

Questions from staff are always encouraged

(anonymously or not!) and as a Board we hear

feedback from the Executive Committee on

the questions asked and thoughts raised.

David

One of the themes raised this year,

in common with the matters discussed at staff

lunches, was communication about strategy.

Q

Do you think Workspace has a culture

where staff feel able to raise concerns

about misconduct?

Rosie

It’s vital that staff are able to let

us know if they are concerned about any

misconduct at work. Each year the Audit

Committee reviews Workspace’s

Whistleblowing Policy to ensure it continues

to reflect best practice. In particular, we

ensure that there is a way for staff to report

matters anonymously if they feel they need to.

Manju

One of the most important parts of

the Whistleblowing Policy is the section on

‘no reprisals’, where we reassure staff that

no-one who makes a genuine report will be

subject to any negative consequences as a

result. This is reinforced in an annual reminder

that is sent to all staff.

Q

What more do you want to do in the

coming year?

Manju

In the coming year, the Board

is committed to actively monitoring and

responding to the insights gathered from the

recent staff survey. The results, which were

presented to the Board in April, highlighted

key areas where we can improve and

strengthen our culture and employee

experience. As a result, the Board will closely

monitor progress on initiatives aimed at

addressing these areas, including enhancing

communication, promoting professional

development opportunities, and ensuring

that our work environment continues to

be inclusive and supportive. We remain

dedicated to listening to our staff and

fostering a workplace where every employee

feels valued and empowered to contribute

tothe Company’s success.

RESPONDING TO STAFF FEEDBACK IN 2024/25

What did we hear? Where did we hear it? What action have we taken?

Staff want to hear more

about our strategy

Employee Lunch

Session/Town Halls

Started holding strategy update sessions

for senior managers and wider teams

Staff want to see ongoing

improvements to

employee benefits

Staff survey Reviewed and enhanced our family leave policies

and introduced a new scheme where employees

can buy additional annual leave

Staff want to see more

opportunities for career

development

Staff survey Increased our offering of apprenticeships

Rolled out coaching and mentoring training

for line managers

Staff thought it would be

useful to send a year-end

newsletter highlighting

positive developments

at centres

Online suggestion box This idea has been implemented, with the first

newsletter being sent in March 2025

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CHAIR’S INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNANCE CONTINUED

EMBEDDING AND MONITORING OUR CULTURE CONTINUED

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UK CORPORATE

GOVERNANCE CODE 2018

Compliance statement

The Board confirms that, for the year ended 31 March 2025,

we have complied with all of the provisions of the UK

Corporate Governance Code 2018 other than Provision 32

ofthe Code. Lesley-Ann Nash was appointed as Chair of the

Remuneration Committee with effect from 10 September

2021 and on appointment had served nine months as a

member of the Remuneration Committee. While we note the

requirement of Provision 32 that remuneration committee

chairs should have served on a remuneration committee for

at least 12 months prior to their appointment, Lesley-Ann has

now served on the Remuneration Committee for over three

years and the Board continues to have every confidence that

Lesley-Ann has the skills and experience to carry out the role.

The application of the Code’s Principles is evidenced

throughout the Annual Report and the tables to the right

andbelow show how the Governance section has been

structured around the Code Principles (A to R).

Further information on the Code can be found on the

Financial Reporting Council’s website at www.frc.org.uk.

During the year, the Board and its Committees have spent

time reviewing the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024, the

majority of which will apply to Workspace from 1 April 2025

(except for Provision 29 in relation to risk management and

internal controls, which will be effective from 1 April 2026).

Aprogramme of work to ensure our continuing compliance

was progressed during the year.

BOARD LEADERSHIP AND COMPANY PURPOSE

Pages 126 to 142

The Board provides the essential

leadership needed to drive sustained

and resilient performance.

Lawrence Hutchings

Chief Executive Officer

Principle A

A successful company is led by an effective

and entrepreneurial board, whose role is

to promote the long-term sustainable

success of the company, generating value

for shareholders and contributing to

wider society.

Our Board

Pages 127 to 129

CEO transition

Page 157

Board performance

review

Pages 159 to 161

Principle B

The board should establish the company’s

purpose, values and strategy, and satisfy

itself that these and its culture are aligned.

All directors must act with integrity, lead by

example and promote the desired culture.

Purpose, values

and culture

Page 132

Strategy

Page 34

Business model

Page 2

Principle C

The board should ensure that the necessary

resources are in place for the company to

meet its objectives and measure performance

against them. The board should also establish

a framework of prudent and effective

controls, which enable risk to be assessed

and managed.

Our governance

framework

Page 146

Risk management

and internal controls

Page 184

Principal risks

and uncertainties

Page 86

Principle D

In order for the company to meet its

responsibilities to shareholders and

stakeholders, the board should ensure

effective engagement with, and encourage

participation from, these parties.

Our stakeholders

Pages 14 to 26 and

133 to 136

Section 172(1)

statement

Pages 139 to 142

Principle E

The board should ensure that workforce

policies and practices are consistent with the

company’s values and support its long-term

sustainable success. The workforce should

be able to raise any matters of concern.

Purpose, values

and culture

Page 132

Employee engagement

Pages 18 to 20,

134 and 214

Whistleblowing Policy

Page 98

DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Pages 143 to 152

Clear separation of roles enables

us to maintain the highest standards

of integrity and governance.

Carmelina Carfora

Company Secretary

Principle F

The chair leads the board and is responsible

for its overall effectiveness in directing the

company. The chair should demonstrate

objective judgement throughout their tenure

and they should promote a culture of

openness and debate. In addition, the chair

facilitates constructive board relations and

the effective contribution of all non-executive

directors, and the chair ensures that directors

receive accurate, timely and clear information.

Board roles and

responsibilities

Page 144

Chair’s introduction

to governance

Page 120

Board performance

review

Pages 159 to 161

Principle G

The board should include an appropriate

combination of executive and non-executive

(and, in particular, independent non-executive)

directors, such that no one individual or small

group of individuals dominates the board’s

decision making. There should be a clear

division of responsibilities between the

leadership of the board and the executive

leadership of the company’s business.

Board roles and

responsibilities

Page 144

Non-Executive

Directors

Page 147

The relationship

between the Board

and the Executive

Committee

Page 149

Principle H

Non-executive directors should have sufficient

time to meet their board responsibilities.

They should provide constructive challenge,

strategic guidance, offer specialist advice

and hold management to account.

Board roles and

responsibilities

Page 144

Non-Executive

Directors

Page 147

Principle I

The board, supported by the company

secretary, should ensure that it has the

policies, processes, information, time and

resources it needs in order to function

effectively and efficiently.

Our governance

framework

Page 146

Information flow

to the Board

Page 151

CHAIR’S INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNANCE CONTINUED

124

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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REMUNERATION

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AUDIT, RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROL

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COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION AND EVALUATION

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The Committee has maintained its

focus on overseeing the Group’s financial

reporting, external audit, internal controls

and risk management.

Rosie Shapland

Chair of the Audit Committee

Principle M

The board should establish formal and

transparent policies and procedures to

ensure the independence and the

effectiveness of internal and external audit

functions. The board should satisfy itself

on the integrity of financial and narrative

statements.

Audit Committee

Report

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Principle N

The board should present a fair, balanced

and understandable assessment of the

company’s position and its prospects.

Fair, balanced and

understandable

reporting

Page 182

Principle O

The board should establish procedures to

manage risk, to oversee the internal control

framework, and to determine the nature and

the extent of the principal risks the company

is willing to take in order to achieve its

long-term strategic objectives.

Our governance

framework

Page 146

Risk management

and internal controls

Page 184

Principal risks

and uncertainties

Page 86

Our purpose is to design remuneration

arrangements that not only align with

the Company’s goals and objectives but

also reflect our culture and core values.

Lesley-Ann Nash

Chair of the Remuneration Committee

Principle P

Remuneration policies and practices

should be designed to support strategy

and promote long-term sustainable success.

Executive remuneration should be aligned to

company purpose and values, and be clearly

linked to the successful delivery of the

company’s long-term strategy.

Remuneration

Committee

Chair’s letter

Page 195

Remuneration

at a glance

Page 199

Our remuneration

policy

Page 206

Principle Q

A formal and transparent procedure for

developing policy on executive remuneration

and determining director and senior

management remuneration should be

established. No director should be involved

in deciding their own remuneration outcome.

Remuneration

Committee Chair’s

letter

Page 195

Our remuneration

policy

Page 206

Principle R

Directors should exercise independent

judgement and discretion when authorising

remuneration outcomes, taking account

of company and individual performance,

and wider circumstances.

Remuneration

Committee

Chair’s letter

Page 195

Our approach

to fairness and

wider workforce

considerations

Page 214

We are committed to cultivating a

diverse mix on the Board, ensuring

a balanced approach that supports

sustainable long-term success.

Duncan Owen

Chair of the Nominations Committee

Principle J

Appointments to the board should be

subject to a formal, rigorous and transparent

procedure, and an effective succession plan

should be maintained by the board and by

senior management. Both appointments and

succession plans should be based on merit

and objective criteria and, within this

context, should promote diversity of gender,

social and ethnic backgrounds, cognitive

and personal strengths.

CEO transition

Page 157

Diversity and

inclusion

Page 162

Principle K

The board and its committees should have

a combination of skills, experience and

knowledge. Consideration should be given

to the length of service of the board as a

whole and membership regularly refreshed.

Board composition

Page 158

Principle L

Annual evaluation of the board should

consider its composition, diversity and

how effectively members work together

to achieve objectives. Individual evaluation

should demonstrate whether each director

continues to contribute effectively.

Board performance

review

Pages 159 to 161

£2.368bn

PROPERTY VALUATION

6%

DECREASE IN MEDIAN HOURLY

GENDER PAY GAP COMPARED TO 2023

13%

ETHNIC MINORITIES IN EXECUTIVE AND

SENIOR MANAGEMENT AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

125

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

CHAIR’S INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNANCE CONTINUED

UK CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE 2018 CONTINUED

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The Board provides the

strong leadership required

for Workspace to deliver

resilient performance for

its stakeholders.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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BOARD LEADERSHIP AND COMPANY PURPOSE CONTINUED

DUNCAN OWEN

Non-Executive Chair

LAWRENCE HUTCHINGS

Chief Executive Officer

DAVE BENSON

Chief Financial Officer

Appointed

Board: July 2021. Chair: July 2023

Appointed

November 2024

Appointed

April 2020

Current external appointments

Duncan is Chair of Link PLC, Asia’s largest REIT.

He is Chair of their Nominations Committee and

the Finance and Investment Committee as well as

a member of the Remuneration and Sustainability

Committees. He is currently Chair of Sellar, the

large-scale London developer and asset manager of

schemes such as the Shard andPaddington Square,

and he will be stepping down from this role in

November 2025. Duncan isalso chair of the Oxford

Science Park Ltd.

Current external appointments

Lawrence does not have any current

external appointments.

Current external appointments

Dave does not have any current

external appointments.

Relevant skills, business experience

and contribution

Duncan has over 35 years’ of global experience

in the real estate investment and development

sector. He has a deep understanding of the central

London Office sector and listed capital markets,

including leadership of IPO and corporate

acquisitions. He was previously a director of LaSalle

Investment Management, on the board of Insight

Investment, co-founder of Gatehouse Investment

Management Limited, CEO of Invista Real Estate

Investment Management plc and Global Head

of Real Estate at Schroders PLC. Up until 2023,

he was also CEO of Immobel Capital Partners.

He was previously a member of the Board of

Governors of the Church Commissioners and Chair

of its Real Assets Investment Committee, and is

a council member of the Royal College of Music.

He is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered

Surveyors, sat on the policy committee of the BPF

(British Property Federation) for 14 years and

studied at INSEAD.

Relevant skills, business experience

and contribution

Lawrence was Chief Executive Officer at Capital &

Regional PLC from 2017-2024. Prior to that, hewas

an Advisor and then Managing Director at Blackstone

in Australia for five years, Managing Director, UK

Retail at Hammerson PLC and Director (Property)

European Retail at Henderson Global Investors.

Lawrence brings an extensive background in all

facets of property management, development,

leasing, asset and fund management combined

with corporate experience spanning his 30-year

career, the majority of which has been spent in

the UK and Europe.

Relevant skills, business experience

and contribution

Prior to joining Workspace, Dave was the Corporate

Finance Director of Whitbread PLC. He previously

held senior finance roles at Kier Group plc and

Keller Group plc, having qualified as a Chartered

Accountant with Deloitte. He has strong financial

skills, having gained experience in a series of

dynamic businesses as well as agood

understanding of technology and itscommercial

applications plus strong communication and

leadership skills.

He has experience in strategy development,

infrastructure and development projects, corporate

transactions, acquisitions and integrations, investor

relations and detailed knowledge of risk

management and internal control systems.

NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board meeting attendance

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Composition, skills and diversity

of the Board

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OUR BOARD

Led by our Chair, Duncan Owen, the Board

provides strategic leadership and direction

for the Company. Collectively accountable

to shareholders, the Board oversees the

Company’s long-term success, ensuring

alignment with our purpose, values, culture,

strategy, and governance. It is responsible

for setting the Company’s strategic aims,

providing the leadership to put them into

effect, supervising the management of the

business, and reporting to shareholders on

their stewardship.

Details of individual attendance at Board

meetings held during the year are set out

on page 129.

More information on the skills and the

experience of the Board members can

be found on page 163.

Committee membership key

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Executive

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Audit

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Remuneration

N

Nominations

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ESG

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Investment

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Disclosure

Denotes chair of a committee

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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ROSIE SHAPLAND

Senior Independent Non-Executive Director

LESLEY-ANN NASH

Independent Non-Executive Director

MANJU MALHOTRA

Independent Non-Executive Director

NICK MACKENZIE

Independent Non-Executive Director

Appointed

November 2020

1

Appointed

January 2021

1

Appointed

January 2022

1

Appointed

January 2022

Current external appointments

Rosie is a Non-Executive Director at Foxtons Group

plc, where she is Senior Non-Executive Director,

Chair of their Audit Committee, and a member

of their Remuneration, Nomination and ESG

Committees. She is a Non-Executive Director

at PayPoint plc, where she is Chair of their Audit

Committee and a member of their Nomination

and Remuneration Committees.

Current external appointments

Lesley-Ann is a Non-Executive Director on the

board of Homes England where she chairs their

Nominations and Remuneration Committee,

anda Non-Executive Director on the board

oftheConfederation of British Industry.

Current external appointments

Manju is a Non-Executive Director at abrdn UK

Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc, where she

is Audit Committee Chair and a member of their

Nomination Committee and a Non-Executive

Director atSmiths News plc, on their Audit,

Nominations and Remuneration Committees. She is

also a Non-Executive Director at London & Partners,

an international trade and investment agency

for London.

Current external appointments

Nick is CEO at Greene King, the pub retailer

and brewer.

Relevant skills, business experience

and contribution

Rosie is a Chartered Accountant and was previously

an audit partner at PwC. She has many years’

experience of operating within the finance sector

as well as a broad range of public company board

experience, in addition to experience of

governance, risk management, investment and

corporate transactions and strong financial skills.

1.  Rosie was appointed Senior Independent Director

in February 2022 and Chair of the Audit Committee

in July 2021.

Relevant skills, business experience

and contribution

Lesley-Ann was previously a Director in the Cabinet

Office of HM Government and a Managing Director

at Morgan Stanley, as well ashaving previously

worked at UBS and Midland Bank. She has deep

global capital markets experience on both buy and

sell sides, extensive knowledge of central and local

government and experience of policy development,

procurement and major programme delivery and

a track record of promoting inclusion and diversity

and delivering meaningful cultural change, as well

as public company board experience. She also has

deep financial fluency gained as a fellow of the

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

(CIMA). She was also previously on the board

of BusinessLDN, a Non-Executive Director of

St. James’s Place plc and on the board of North

London Hospice.

1.  Lesley-Ann was appointed Chair of the Remuneration

Committee in September 2021.

Relevant skills, business experience

and contribution

Manju was CEO at Harvey Nichols until 31 December

2023. Manju joined Harvey Nichols in 1998 and

progressed through various roles, including CFO and

co-COO, before her appointment as CEO. She has

extensive experience in customer-focus, developing

a values-led culture, strategy, operations, finance

and technology. She is a Chartered Accountant.

1.  Manju was appointed Chair of the ESG Committee

on 1 April 2024.

Relevant skills, business experience

and contribution

Prior to joining Greene King, Nick spent 17 years at

Merlin Entertainments plc, having started his career

in pubs at Bass plc and Allied Domecq. He was also

previously a Non-Executive Director at Daniel

Thwaites plc. He has significant expertise in

strategy, real estate and business development

and experience of public company boards. Nick

is Chair of British Beer & Pub Association, on the

advisory board of WiHTL and has sat on various

Government councils representing the pub and

hospitality sector.

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DAVID STEVENSON

Independent Non-Executive Director

Appointed

June 2024

Current external appointments

David is a Non-Executive Director at listed funds

Gresham House Energy Storage, Aurora and

Castelnau. He is also a director at investor relations

specialist Doceo.tv.

Relevant skills, business experience

and contribution

David has been an investment columnist for the

Financial Times for over 15 years and also writes

regular columns for Citywire and Moneyweek, as

well as for Investment Week and the Investor’s

Chronicle in previous years. In addition, David has

built up a number of media businesses, including

corporate comms business The Rocket Science

Group, fintech news service AltFi and most

recently, www.etfstream.com, a fast-growing

brand focused on the ETF industry.

BOARD MEMBERS MEETING ATTENDANCE

Board Audit Remuneration Nominations ESG

Duncan Owen 7/ 7 – 5/5 1/1 4/4

4

Lawrence Hutchings

1

2/2 – – – 2/2

4

Graham Clemett

2

5/6 – – – 2/4

4

Dave Benson 7/ 7 – – – 4/4

4

Rosie Shapland

5

7/ 7 4/4

4

4/5 1/1 4/4

4

Lesley-Ann Nash 7/ 7 4/4

4

5/5 1/1 4/4

4

Manju Malhotra 7/ 7 4/4

4

– 1/1 4/4

4

Nick Mackenzie 7/ 7 – – 1/1 4/4

4

David Stevenson

3

5/5 – – 0/0 3/3

4

1.  Lawrence Hutchings was appointed CEO with effect from 18 November 2024.

2. Graham Clemett stepped down as CEO on 18 November 2024 and stepped down from the Board on 31 January 2025.

Graham did not attend the Board or ESG Committee meetings in January 2025.

3.  David Stevenson was appointed as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 June 2024.

4.  The Audit Committee meeting in January 2025 was a joint meeting with the ESG Committee.

5.  Rosie Shapland was unable to attend one of the Remuneration Committee meetings due to personal reasons.

Appointed

March 2010

Carmelina is Secretary to the Board and its

Nominations, Remuneration, Audit and ESG

Committees. She monitors compliance with

procedures and provides advice on governance

matters. At the direction of the Chair, she is

responsible for making sure the Board receives

accurate, timely and relevant information. She also

coordinates the induction of new Board members

and the provision of ongoing training and

development of the Board. Carmelina’s other

responsibilities include corporate governance,

compliance with legislation andthe administration

of share schemes.

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CARMELINA CARFORA

Company Secretary

N

G

Workspace’s governance

framework forms the foundation

of all Board decisions, including

our approach to strategic

planning, risk management

and operational execution.

It ensures transparency,

accountability and alignment

with our long-term goals.

Carmelina Carfora

Company Secretary

Diversity and Inclusion at Workspace

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Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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STRATEGY

ANNUAL STRATEGIC

REVIEW

Relevant stakeholders

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CUSTOMERS

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PEOPLE

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INVESTORS

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PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS

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COMMUNITIES

•

ENVIRONMENT

The Board held its annual

strategic review in

September 2024. Members

of the Executive Committee

participated in the session,

and external speakers were

invited to present on

selected topics of interest.

The review covered elements

of the Group’s strategy

including brand

communications and the

composition of the

investment portfolio.

APPROVAL OF

REFRESHED STRATEGY

Relevant stakeholders

•

CUSTOMERS

•

PEOPLE

•

INVESTORS

•

PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS

•

COMMUNITIES

•

ENVIRONMENT

Following Lawrence

Hutchings’ appointment

as CEO in November 2024,

Lawrence and the Executive

Committee held a series of

workshops and meetings to

review the Group’s strategy

and consider potential

improvements or

refinements. The outcomes

of these discussions were

presented to the Board in

March 2025. The refreshed

strategy was formally

approved by the Board and

was shared with the market

alongside the year-end

results on 5 June 2025.

7

BOARD MEETINGS

Our strategy

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Strategy 130

Operations 131

Purpose, values and culture 132

Stakeholders 133

Finance 137

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STRATEGY CONTINUED

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Relevant stakeholders

•

CUSTOMERS

•

INVESTORS

•

PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS

The Board receives

regular updates on asset

management and leasing

activity across the portfolio.

This year, there has been a

particular focus on targeted

initiatives to enhance the

customer experience.

Read more about our

customer engagement

on pages 16 to 17 and 49.

PORTFOLIO VALUATION

Relevant stakeholders

•

INVESTORS

The Board reviewed and

approved the full and

half-year valuations of the

Group’s property portfolio

inMay and November 2024

respectively.

VALUER ROTATION

Relevant stakeholders

•

INVESTORS

The Board reviewed and

approved the appointment

of Knight Frank as one of

Workspace’s valuers. In line

with the RICS policy on

valuer rotation, Knight Frank

will work alongside CBRE

and, subject to a successful

onboarding process, Knight

Frank will begin formal

valuations on a portion of the

portfolio as part of the half

year results in October 2025.

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Relevant stakeholders

•

CUSTOMERS

•

PEOPLE

•

INVESTORS

•

PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS

•

COMMUNITIES

•

ENVIRONMENT

The Board has been kept

informed on planned

refurbishment and

development projects across

the portfolio. This year, key

development projects have

included Leroy House, The

Biscuit Factory and The

Chocolate Factory. Read

more about these projects

on pages 7 and 70.

During the year the Board also

approved the disposals of a

number of non-core assets.

OPERATIONS

Sustainability performance

Pages 74 to 85

SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA

Relevant stakeholders

•

CUSTOMERS

•

PEOPLE

•

INVESTORS

•

PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS

•

COMMUNITIES

•

ENVIRONMENT

The Board ESG Committee

serves as a dedicated forum

for oversight and discussion

of environmental, social

and governance matters.

This year, the Committee’s

agenda included the launch

of Leroy House, progress

against the Group’s science-

based targets on the path to

net zero carbon, social value

creation and a review of

upcoming ESG-related laws

and regulations.

Throughout the year, the

Board received regular

updates from the

sustainability team on

the Group’s sustainability

initiatives and reviewed

assurance plans relating to

ESG policies and procedures.

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BOARD LEADERSHIP AND COMPANY PURPOSE CONTINUED

BOARD ACTIVITIES 2024/25 CONTINUED

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PURPOSE, VALUES AND CULTURE

PURPOSE

Relevant stakeholders

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CUSTOMERS

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PEOPLE

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INVESTORS

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PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS

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COMMUNITIES

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ENVIRONMENT

Our purpose is to give

businesses the freedom to

grow. The Board sets the

Group’s strategy, makes

decisions and engages with

stakeholders through the

lens of our purpose.

The Board has continued to

monitor how our purpose is

articulated and understood

by our stakeholders. This

is achieved through regular

engagement using surveys,

town halls and other means,

more information on which

can be found on pages 122

to 123. The Board also

approves the Group’s key

policies and practices to

ensure they align with and

support our purpose. The

Executive Committee is

responsible for

communicating and

embedding these policies

throughout the business.

VALUES

Relevant stakeholders

•

CUSTOMERS

•

PEOPLE

•

INVESTORS

•

PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS

•

COMMUNITIES

•

ENVIRONMENT

Our purpose informs our

values: ‘know your stuff’,

‘show we care’, ‘find a way’

and ‘make it fun’.

The Board encourages all

employees to live our values

in their day-to-day work,

especially in how they

interact with one another

and with our stakeholders.

Our CEO, Lawrence

Hutchings, is part of the

judging panel for our

employee recognition

programmes, such as the

Workspace Winners, where

employees are celebrated

and rewarded for

demonstrating one or more

of our core values. This year,

employees were awarded for

going above and beyond to

resolve issues for customers

or help other teams during

busy periods.

CULTURE

Relevant stakeholders

•

CUSTOMERS

•

PEOPLE

•

INVESTORS

•

PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS

•

COMMUNITIES

•

ENVIRONMENT

Our culture is built on

integrity, transparency,

and openness, encouraging

independent thinking and

initiative. The Board

recognises the vital role our

culture plays in the Group’s

success and sets the ‘tone

from the top’ by modelling

and promoting values-driven

behaviour. It also oversees

how the Executive

Committee is embedding

this culture throughout

theorganisation.

Read more about how we

monitor and embed culture

on pages 122 to 123.

Our values

Page 19

During a particularly busy

period, I stepped in to support

our energy team, working

closely with them to identify

some £40,000 of potential

rebates. It was a great

example of cross-team

collaboration and gave

me the opportunity to learn

more about their work while

providing meaningful support

when it was needed most.

Aoife Murphy

Company Secretarial Assistant

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STAKEHOLDERS

INVESTOR RELATIONS CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2024/2025

Investor events Investor meetings Investor tours

2024

April – Q4 business update

0

May – Kempen European real

estate conference

6

June – Full-year results

– Investor roadshow

– Morgan Stanley European

real estate conference

27

July – AGM & Q1 update

4

August

1

September

0

October – Q2 business update

2

November – Half-year results

– Investor roadshow

24

December

4

2025

January – Q3 business update

– Global real estate

conference

8

February

2

March – Global real estate

conference

11

INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT

Relevant stakeholders

•

INVESTORS

Market engagement

We regularly engage with

existing and prospective

shareholders through an

active investor relations

programme. The Board

reviews a detailed bi-monthly

investor relations report

which includes notable views

expressed by shareholders

and wider market

participants, alongside share

register movements, broader

sector and peer news and

progress on various investor

relations initiatives.

Our Investor Relations team

manages a comprehensive

calendar of engagement.

This includes formal

announcements, the AGM,

results presentations and

roadshows, ad hoc equity

and debt investor meetings

(including institutional,

private client and retail

investors), equity sales team

meetings, conferences,

analyst and investor site

tours, Capital Markets Days,

business media outreach,

andindustry events. In

addition we maintain ad hoc

contact with stakeholders

to ensure our strategy and

approach to value creation

are well understood by the

market and wider

stakeholder community.

See page 21 for details of the

topics raised by investors.

During 2024/25, we engaged

with 215 institutional

investors via one-to-one and

group meetings; most were

held in person,

supplemented by virtual

meetings. Investor meetings

are attended by various

senior executives, including

the CEO, CFO, Chair and

Executive Committee

members, as well as the

Corporate Communications

and Investor Relations team

and Group Financial

Controller. Key investor

engagement during the year

included the following:

– 89 investor meetings

(in-person and virtual)

– Eight sell-side analyst and

buy-side investor site tours

– 13 real estate conferences

attended globally

– AGM

Following his appointment

as CEO, Lawrence Hutchings

undertook a programme of

engagement with our major

shareholders to introduce

himself and understand their

views on the Company and

its strategy.

Duncan Owen has regularly

engaged with shareholders

following his appointment as

Chair. All Committee Chairs

are available to engage with

shareholders as appropriate.

If shareholders have any

concerns, which cannot be

resolved through the usual

channels of communication

with the CEO, CFO or Chair,

or where such contact may

be inappropriate, then our

Senior Independent Director,

Rosie Shapland, is available

to address them. Contact

details for our Investor

Relations team, Company

Secretary and Company

Registrars can be found at

the back of this Report as

well as on our website.

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Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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Investor meetings

BOARD LEADERSHIP AND COMPANY PURPOSE CONTINUED

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year. Our website also

outlines our company

strategy, business model,

property portfolio and it has

a detailed section covering

our ESG activities.

AGM

Our 2024 AGM was held

on 25 July 2024 and all

resolutions passed with over

95% of votes in favour. Our

2025 AGM will be held at the

Company’s Eventspace

venue at Salisbury House,

114 London Wall, EC2M 5QD

on Wednesday 16 July 2025

at 11.00am and we look

forward to welcoming our

shareholders there. The

Notice of Meeting, together

with an explanation of the

business to be dealt with at

the Meeting, is included as

a separate document sent

to shareholders who have

elected to receive hard copies

of shareholder information

and it is also available on the

Company’s website.

Following shareholder

engagement, since 2019

we have sought approval

for a resolution authorising

political donations up to

£20,000 in aggregate. This

year we are again proposing

a resolution with an upper

limit of £20,000 in

aggregate. This resolution

is proposed as a precaution

to prevent the Company’s

normal business activities

being inadvertently caught

by the broad definitions used

in the relevant provisions of

the Companies Act 2006.

It remains the Company’s

policy not to make political

donations or incur political

expenditure within the

ordinary meaning of those

terms and the Board has no

intention of using the

authority for that purpose.

In addition, and in line with

the resolution approved at

last year’s AGM, the Directors

are again proposing a single

resolution disapplying

pre-emption rights for the

2025 Annual General Meeting

that would apply only in

very limited circumstances.

The proposed disapplication

resolution is limited to

allotments and/or sales:

(i) in connection with

pre-emptive offers and

offers to holders of equity

securities other than ordinary

shares (if required by the

rights of those securities or

as the Directors otherwise

consider necessary); and

(ii) in connection with the

terms of any employees’

share scheme.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Relevant stakeholders

•

PEOPLE

The Board recognises the

critical role our employees

play in the success of the

Group. By actively listening

to our people, we not only

support their needs and

wellbeing, but also gain

valuable insights into our

customers. Throughout the

year the Board engages with

a broad range of employees

across the business and

reviews feedback, including

the results of our annual

employee survey. The Board

and the Executive

Committee review and

approve key policies, practices

and strategic decisions,

making sure that they reflect

our culture and align to the

Group’s key values and

purpose. See pages 122 to

123 for further details of how

the Board monitors and

embeds our culture.

Duncan Owen is our

designated Non-Executive

Director responsible for

employee engagement, as

the Board considers this the

most effective method to

ensure the employee voice

is heard at the very top of

the organisation. This year,

we held three lunch sessions

with employees. Duncan

attends these sessions with

one or more additional

Non-Executive Directors.

See pages 18 and 135

for further details of the

Chair lunch sessions and

topics raised.

Duncan and the other

Non-Executive Directors in

attendance report back to

the Board after every session

to ensure the feedback

gained from our staff is

effectively communicated

to the Board as a whole.

Throughout the year, the

Board holds its meetings

across the Company’s

portfolio. The Strategy Day

in September 2024 was held

at The Print Rooms, the

Board meeting in April was

held at Centro Buildings and

the Board meeting in July

was held at Salisbury House.

Employee engagement

Pages 18 to 20

Investor engagement

Page 21

134

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

BOARD LEADERSHIP AND COMPANY PURPOSE CONTINUED

BOARD ACTIVITIES 2024/25 CONTINUED

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STAKEHOLDERS CONTINUED

LISTENING TO THE

EMPLOYEE VOICE

WHY WE DO IT

Our people deal with our customers on a

daily basis so their perspective is invaluable.

HOW WE DO IT

Our staff lunch sessions with the

Non-Executive Directors are an important

opportunity for members of the Board

to hear directly from employees.

Our staff lunch sessions are an

invaluable opportunity for me and

my fellow Non-Executive Directors

to engage directly with colleagues

in an informal, open setting. These

conversations allow us to better

understand the views and

experiences of our people and

help to demystify the role of the

Board and Non-Executive Directors.

This year, we heard a clear interest

from staff inlearning more about

our strategy. We shared that

feedback with the Board and

Executive Committee, and it was

encouraging to hearthat staff

have since felt communication has

improved. I always value the diverse

perspectives our employees bring

– each one offers aunique insight

into life atWorkspace.

Duncan Owen

Non-Executive Chair

I joined the lunch with Duncan

Owen and Rosie Shapland at

Leather Market in March 2025.

The small group and relaxed setting

made it much easier for me to

speak up than Iwould have at a

larger or more formal event – it felt

more like a chat. I was able to share

insights on what I am seeing in the

market, and we discussed what

prospective customers are looking

for. It genuinely made me feel that

the Board values my perspective

and the views of all staff.

George Rawlings

Sales Manager

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BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP

ENGAGEMENT

COMMUNITY AND

ENVIRONMENT

ENGAGEMENT

Relevant stakeholders

•

CUSTOMERS

•

PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS

Positive relationships with

our customers, suppliers and

other business partners are

essential to the Group’s

ongoing success. Customer-

facing teams provide daily

feedback from customers

while views from suppliers

and partners are captured

by dialogue with the relevant

business team. These views

are collated and fed back to

the Board, and incorporated

into decision making.

Relevant stakeholders

•

COMMUNITIES

•

ENVIRONMENT

All new Board members

undergo an induction to

understand the Group’s

commitment to

sustainability. Our Board-

level ESG Committee creates

a dedicated space for

discussions on our progress

towards sustainability goals

and for reviewing key

updates from the

sustainability team.

Additionally, the Board is

regularly informed about

ourwellbeing initiatives,

community impact projects,

and fundraising efforts for

our charity partners, which,

during the year, was Single

Homeless Project (SHP). Our

fundraising efforts for SHP

have raised almost £245,000

over four years, afantastic

achievement that we’re

incredibly proud of.

This year, we reviewed and

approved the Company’s

new social impact strategy.

For more details see

page 58.

Workspace staff litter picking in Kennington Park

Truly hearing and understanding

the views of our local

communities is the foundation

ofbuilding meaningful and

lasting social value for all.

Sonal Jain

Head of Sustainability

Community engagement

Page 23 to 26

Business relationship

engagement

Pages 16 to 17 and 21 to 22

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FINANCE

STRUCTURE, FORECASTS,

BUDGETS

DIVIDEND

PAYMENTS

Relevant stakeholders

•

INVESTORS

The Board regularly reviews

the Group’s financial structure

and rolling forecasts, as well

as discussing monthly

performance information at

each Board meeting. In April

2024, the Board approved

the Group’s 2024/25 budget.

Relevant stakeholders

•

INVESTORS

The Board recommended the

payment of the final dividend

which was distributed to

shareholders in August 2024

and also approved the

payment of the interim

dividend paid toshareholders

in February 2025.

FINANCING

Relevant stakeholders

•

INVESTORS

The Board discussed

arrangements relating to the

refinancing of the Group’s

RCF and term loan. See

page 72 for further details.

REPORTING RISKS

PRINCIPAL RISKS

Relevant stakeholders

•

CUSTOMERS

•

PEOPLE

•

INVESTORS

•

PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS

•

COMMUNITIES

•

ENVIRONMENT

The Board discussed the

Group’s principal risks

thatcould affect the

implementation of the

Group’s strategy and

requested updates from

the Chair of the Audit

Committee on the key

risk areas discussed during

the year.

EMERGING RISKS

Relevant stakeholders

•

CUSTOMERS

•

PEOPLE

•

INVESTORS

•

PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS

•

COMMUNITIES

•

ENVIRONMENT

The Board heard updates in

November 2024 and March

2025 from the Chair of the

Audit Committee and the

CFO on emerging risks

which have been highlighted

and debated during

meetings of the Audit

Committee, including any

new controls that have been

identified and introduced

to mitigate them.

FULL, HALF-YEAR AND

TRADING STATEMENTS

VIABILITY AND GOING

CONCERN STATEMENTS

Relevant stakeholders

•

INVESTORS

The Board considered

and approved the full and

half-year results and trading

statements. The Board also

reviews the Annual Report,

and in particular considers

whether the Report as a

whole is fair, balanced and

understandable.

Relevant stakeholders

•

INVESTORS

The Board reviewed the

Company’s viability over the

next five years and approved

both the viability and going

concern statements.

Viability statement

Pages 94 to 95

Going concern statement

Page 94

Principal risks

Page 86

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Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

BOARD LEADERSHIP AND COMPANY PURPOSE CONTINUED

BOARD ACTIVITIES 2024/25 CONTINUED

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SUCCESSION

INTERNAL PERFORMANCE

REVIEW

Relevant stakeholders

•

CUSTOMERS

•

PEOPLE

•

INVESTORS

•

PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS

•

COMMUNITIES

•

ENVIRONMENT

The Board participated in an

internal Board performance

review, assisted by Fidelio.

Read more on page 159.

NED FEES

During the year, the

Nominations Committee

reviewed the fees payable to

Non-Executive Directors.

Following careful

consideration, the

Committee concluded that

there should be no increase

in Non-Executive Director

fees this year.

More details can be found

on page 227.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

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•

PEOPLE

•

INVESTORS

The Board discussed and

approved the Company’s

gender pay gap report,

which was published in

March 2025 and can be

found at https://www.

workspace.co.uk/investors/

about-us/governance/

our-policies/gender-pay-

gap-report. This year, our

median hourly pay gap

decreased by 6% to 21.01%

and our mean hourly pay

gap decreased by 5.2%

to 29.39%.

The Board reviewed and

discussed the Company’s

progress towards achieving

its target of 16% ethnic

diversity among the

individuals within its

Executive Committee

and senior managers,

by December 2027, in line

with the Parker Review.

See page 166 for more detail.

The Board also discussed the

formation of the Group’s new

Diversity Action Group. See

page 171 for more details.

REGULATORY AND LEGAL

UPDATES

Relevant stakeholders

•

INVESTORS

The Company’s legal

advisers attended a meeting

of the Board to provide an

update on recent regulatory

developments, which the

Board discussed and

considered. They will

continue to attend Board

meetings as required to

provide relevant legal and

regulatory updates.

The Board also received

regular legal and governance

updates from the Company

Secretary, including briefings

on the amendments to the

UK Listing Regime, the new

UK Corporate Governance

Code 2024, the new duty to

prevent sexual harassment

in the workplace and the

forthcoming introduction

of the new corporate offence

of failure to prevent fraud.

The sustainability team

provided the Board with

updates including, briefings

on upcoming ESG-related

regulatory changes.

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

AND TERMS OF REFERENCE

Relevant stakeholders

•

INVESTORS

During the year, the Board

considered the structure of

its Committees as part of the

Board performance review.

The Board also considered

the schedule of matters

reserved to the Board (see

page 149) and the terms of

reference applicable to each

Committee.

WORKFORCE POLICIES

AND PRACTICES

Relevant stakeholders

•

PEOPLE

The Board is responsible for

approving all key policies and

practices that may affect our

employees and shape

organisational behaviour. As

part of this process, policies are

regularly reviewed to ensure

they align with the Group’s

purpose, culture and values.

The Board recently reviewed

and approved a refreshed

version of the Employee

Handbook and Code of

Conduct, which consolidates

key policies and procedures

applicable to all staff and

reinforces the standards of

behaviour expected across

the business.

The updated Handbook

andCode of Conduct were

distributed to employees

in2025.

The Board recognises that

effective and honest

communication is essential

to maintain our business

values, and we encourage

our employees to speak

out if they witness any

wrongdoing. This stance

is reinforced in our

whistleblowing procedures.

Further information on the

Group’s key compliance

policies can be found

on pages 96 to 98.

All policies are available to

employees on the Group’s

intranet. All new employees

are provided with training

on our policies at induction

sessions and we provide

annual refresher training to

all staff in key areas such as

anti-bribery, data protection

and cyber security.

GOVERNANCE

CEO SUCCESSION

Relevant stakeholders

•

CUSTOMERS

•

PEOPLE

•

INVESTORS

•

PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS

•

COMMUNITIES

•

ENVIRONMENT

Lawrence Hutchings joined

the Board as CEO on

18 November 2024. On the

same date, Graham Clemett

stepped down as CEO, but

continued to serve as an

Executive Director until

31 January 2025 to facilitate

a smooth transition.

Diversity and inclusion

Pages 162 to 171

138

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The need to act fairly

as between members

of the Company

The desirability of the

Company maintaining

a reputation for high

standards of business

conduct

The impact of the

Company’s operations

on the community and

the environment

The need to foster the

Company’s business

relationships with suppliers,

customers and others

The interests of the

Company’s employees

The likely

consequences of

any decision in the

long term

SECTION 172(1) STATEMENT

The Board of Workspace Group PLC

(‘the Board’) is required to act in good faith

to promote the long-term success of the

Company (and its Group) for the benefit of

itsshareholders, while having due regard to

the matters set out in Section 172(1) of the

Companies Act 2006.

The Board has identified the Company’s

key stakeholders to be its shareholders,

employees, customers, suppliers, and local

communities. The Board also considers the

impact of operations on the environment

tobe of key importance.

Key Board decisions

Pages 141 to 142

A. B. C. D. E. F.

Community and environment

engagement

Pages 23 to 26

Sustainability performance

Pages 74 to 85

TCFD

Pages 99 to 106

TNFD

Pages 112 to 117

Employee engagement

Pages 18 to 20 and 134 to 135

Diversity and inclusion

Pages 162 to 171

Customer proposition

Page 3

Customer and supplier

engagement

Pages 16 to 17, 21 to 22 and 136

Anti-bribery & corruption

and modern slavery

Page 98

Purpose, values and culture

Pages 2, 19 and 122 to 123

Our business model

Pages 2 to 9

Our strategy

Pages 34 to 58

Dividend

Page 68

Compliance policies

Pages 96 to 98

Purpose, culture and values

Pages 2, 19 and 122 to 123

Whistleblowing

Page 98

Risk management

and internal controls

Pages 184 to 185

Shareholder engagement

Pages 21 and 133 to 134

AGM

Page 134

139

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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BOARD LEADERSHIP AND COMPANY PURPOSE CONTINUED

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BOARD INFORMATION BOARD DISCUSSION AND DECISION MAKING MONITORING

– All members of the Board

are aware of the Board’s

responsibilities and their

individual duties as

Directors and the need

to consider Section 172(1)

factors, which are

embedded in the Matters

Reserved to the Board

and Committee terms

ofreference.

– The Board receives

regular updates from

the sustainability team

on ESG matters

(see pages 186 to 191).

– The Board engages

directly with employees

and investors, and also

receives feedback from

the CEO and CFO on

their meetings with

investors, analysts and

debt finance providers

(see pages 133 to 134).

– Regular updates are

provided to the Board

by the Executive

Committee and external

advisers on engagement

with a broader range

of stakeholders

including shareholders,

customers, suppliers

and the wider community

(see page 133 to 136).

– Duncan Owen, Chair

of the Board, alongside

other Non-Executive

Directors, holds focus

groups with employees in

his role as the designated

Non-Executive Director

for employee engagement

(see page 135).

– A stakeholder impact

analysis is conducted for

key strategic decisions,

outlining the anticipated

effects on different

stakeholder groups and

identifying measures to

mitigate any potential

negative impacts.

This analysis informs the

Board’s discussions and

decision-making process.

– Board decision making is

supported by a range of

inputs, including

information presented to

the Board, the knowledge

and experience of its

members, and regular

updates from executive

management and external

advisers. The Board holds

an annual strategy day

focused on the Group’s

long-term direction,

emerging opportunities

and risks, market trends,

and strategic priorities.

Where relevant, external

speakers are invited to

provide expert insight and

context on specific topics.

This session supports

informed, forward-looking

discussion and alignment.

Further details can be

found on page 130.

– The Board regularly

considers the Company’s

purpose, values and

policies related to business

conduct (see page 132).

– The Board and the Audit

Committee oversee the

Company’s risk

management framework

and the actions that are

inplace to mitigate risk

inthe short, medium and

long term (see pages 184

to 185).

– The Board considers

stakeholder interests

when determining the

level of dividend.

– The Board monitors

the short, medium

and long-term impact

of key decisions through

regular updates from the

Executive Committee.

– Feedback and

engagement from

stakeholder groups

is collated and used

to inform future

decision making.

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BOARD LEADERSHIP AND COMPANY PURPOSE CONTINUED

SECTION 172(1) STATEMENT CONTINUED

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KEY BOARD DECISIONS

IN 2024/25

STRATEGY APPRENTICESHIPS ROTATION OF VALUERS

DECISION

The Board approved the Group’s

refreshed strategy in April 2025.

The strategy targets operational

excellence, with a focus on agility

and adaptation to changing

market conditions, to ensure

Workspace can prepare for

emerging opportunities to drive

income and capital growth.

DECISION

We made the decision to support

16 apprenticeships during the year,

reinforcing our commitment to

fostering the growth and

development of emerging talent. By

investing in these opportunities, we

are not only helping individuals build

valuable skills but also contributing

to the future of our industry.

DECISION

The Board is committed to

ensuring the Group remains in

line with legal and regulatory

requirements and guidance. In line

with the RICS policy on valuer

rotation, this year the Board

approved the appointment of

Knight Frank as Workspace’s

valuer, alongside CBRE.

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INVESTORS

BALANCING STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS

The Board considered all

stakeholders when discussing

and approving the new strategy.

The refreshed approach focuses

first on customer retention and

acquisition, driving occupancy and

building a competitive platform

that will allow the business to

scale over the long term.

BALANCING STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS

The initial investment needed

for apprenticeships and training

is far outweighed by the long-term

benefits it brings to stakeholders. It

creates development opportunities

for current employees and

supports our local communities

by encouraging applications from

a broader range of backgrounds.

Over time, a diverse, skilled and

motivated workforce will enable us

to better serve our customers and

generate greater social value.

BALANCING STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS

In assessing the results of the

tender process, the Board

concluded that including Knight

Frank on our panel of valuers

achieved the appropriate balance

between providing assurance

to investors on the integrity

and robustness of our valuation,

while retaining CBRE who have

an extensive understanding of

the business.

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand

the core business

2. Transform and prepare for

emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand

the core business

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand

the core business

2. Transform and prepare for

emerging opportunities

Read more on page 34

Some of the key decisions considered by

the Board in 2024/25, and how the Board

had regard to Section 172(1) matters when

discussing them, are outlined to the right

and on the following page.

A

F

E

D

C

B

A

The likely consequences of any decision

in the long term.

B

The interests of the Company’s

employees.

C

The need to foster the Company’s

business relationships with suppliers,

customers and others.

D

The impact of the Company’s operations

on the community and the environment.

E

The desirability of the Company

maintaining a reputation for high

standards of business conduct.

F

The need to act fairly as between

members of the Company.

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Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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REFINANCING  DISPOSALS

DECISION

The Board is focused on ensuring

that the Group maintains the

appropriate level of debt financing

to achieve its strategy. This informed

the Board decision this year to

approve the refinancing of our

£135m revolving credit facility

and £80m term loan.

DECISION

Maintaining the right mix of

buildings in the portfolio is vital to

ensuring we meet the needs of our

customers. Throughout the year, the

Board approved the sale of several

low conviction assets.

RELEVANT S172(1) DECISION CRITERIA RELEVANT S172(1) DECISION CRITERIA

A

F

E

D

C

B

A

F

E

D

C

B

RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS

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INVESTORS

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DEBT FINANCE PROVIDERS

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EMPLOYEES

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CUSTOMERS

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BALANCING STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS

The refinancing provided additional

liquidity to fund our strategy for the

benefit of all stakeholders as well as

increasing the average maturity of

debt. The loans continue to have

an ESG-linked margin adjustment,

re-affirming our commitment to

sustainable growth.

BALANCING STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS

This decision balanced the impacts

of a change of ownership on staff,

customers, and suppliers at those

sites, with the overall benefit to all

stakeholders of investing in our

higher conviction properties and

maintaining an optimal mix of

buildings in our portfolio.

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand

the core business

2. Transform and prepare for

emerging opportunities

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

2. Transform and prepare for

emerging opportunities

IN-DEPTH: LEROY HOUSE

The Board supports the Group’s net zero carbon

pathway. The launch of Leroy House this year, our first

net zero carbon building, demonstrates the Board’s

commitment to this target.

RELEVANT S172(1) DECISION CRITERIA

A

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B

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EMPLOYEES

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LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

2. Transform and prepare for emerging opportunities

SUSTAINABILITY IN

EVERYTHING WE DO

FOCUS ON NET ZERO

Developing Leroy House as a Net Zero

building

Developing a fully net zero building involved

a greater degree of investment than other

buildings, but the Board were clear that Leroy

House would be likely to have a significant

positive impact on our stakeholders in the

long term.

BALANCING STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS

Environment – By opting to retrofit rather than

rebuild, and making thoughtful choices in design and

materials, the project reduced embodied carbon by

40% compared to industry best practices. As a result,

Leroy House is a net-zero carbon in construction

building, demonstrating our commitment to

sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Customers – Preserving 90% of the existing structure,

the development allowed the architectural heritage

and character to be blended with the modern space

our customers want. 90% of our customers view

sustainability as key to their business and over 75%

have set their own emissions reduction targets.

The customer-led design of Leroy House harnesses

natural ventilation to reduce energy consumption and

enhance temperature control for customer comfort,

while the smart building energy management system

and well planned waste management system allows

customers to actively manage their energy

consumption and eliminate single-use items.

Suppliers – Over 25% of the project spend was

directed to local suppliers.

Communities – Leroy House is designed to be a

vibrant community hub, with a large public amenity

space and café, which is open to both customers and

members of the local community. A collaboration with

The eXceL Project charity delivered a community

upskilling programme which included youth work

provisions, mentoring and job readiness training.

Investors – Given how key sustainability is to

Workspace’s customers, Leroy House is designed

to meet customer demand and occupancy for the

long term.

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DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The clear separation of executive

and non-executive roles is a key

pillar of our governance framework.

It ensures independent oversight

at Board level, while also creating

space for the voices of employees

to be heard. This structure supports

well-informed, balanced decision

making and helps us maintain the

highest standards of integrity,

transparency and governance.

Carmelina Carfora

Company Secretary

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NON-EXECUTIVE

CHAIR:

DUNCAN OWEN

– Leading the effective

operation and governance

of the Board.

– Setting agendas which

support efficient and

balanced decision making.

– Ensuring the Board plays

a full and constructive part

in the development of the

Group’s strategy and

making sure that there

is sufficient time for

boardroom discussion.

– Ensuring effective Board

relationships and fostering

a culture that supports

constructive debate.

– Facilitating the effective

contribution of the

Non-Executive Directors and

monitoring that all Directors

receive accurate, timely

and clear information.

– Overseeing the annual

Board performance review

and identifying key actions

required.

– With the Nominations

Committee, ensuring the

Board remains

appropriately balanced

to deliver the Group’s

strategic objectives and

confirming that the

Nominations Committee

meets the requirements

of good corporate

governance.

– Promoting effective

engagement with the

Group’s shareholders and

other key stakeholders.

– Leading initiatives to assess

the culture across

Workspace and ensuring

that the Board sets the

correct tone.

– Reviewing, with the Board,

diversity and inclusion

initiatives.

– The Chair is not involved

in an executive capacity

with any of the Group’s

activities.

DESIGNATED NON-EXECUTIVE

DIRECTOR FOR EMPLOYEE

ENGAGEMENT:

DUNCAN OWEN

– Representing the Board,

alongside other Non-

Executive Directors, in

discussions with employees

and communicating Board

decisions on specific

matters.

– Developing, implementing

and reporting back on

employee engagement

initiatives in conjunction

with management.

– Communicating to

employees the outcomes

and the developments

made by the Board on

specific matters.

SENIOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR:

ROSIE SHAPLAND

– Providing an alternative

communication channel

for shareholders and other

stakeholders, if required,

and being available to meet

with investors on request.

– Providing a sounding board

for the Chair.

– If necessary, deputises

for the Chair in his absence

and counsels all Board

colleagues.

– Acts as an intermediary for

Non-Executive Directors

when necessary.

– At least annually,

leads a meeting of the

Non-Executive Directors

without the Chair present,

to appraise the Chair’s

performance and to

address any other matters

which the Directors might

wish to raise. The outcomes

of these discussions are

then conveyed to the Chair.

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE

DIRECTORS:

ROSIE SHAPLAND,

LESLEY-ANN NASH,

MANJU MALHOTRA,

NICK MACKENZIE AND

DAVID STEVENSON

– Constructively challenging

and assisting in the

development of strategy.

– Scrutinising, measuring and

reviewing the performance

of the Executive Directors

and senior management

against agreed

performance objectives.

– Promoting the highest

standards of integrity and

corporate governance.

– Reviewing the succession

plans for the Board and

key members of senior

management.

– Determining appropriate

levels of remuneration for

the senior executives.

– Reviewing the integrity

of financial reporting and

the effectiveness of risk

management systems

and internal controls.

– Serving on or chairing

various Committees

of the Board.

DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The roles and responsibilities of the Chair and the Chief

Executive Officer are separate, with a clear division of

responsibilities between them. The Chair is responsible for

the leadership of the Board, and the Chief Executive Officer

manages and leads the business.

Our governance framework can be found on page 146. In

addition, the role specifications described on the following

pages set out the clear division of responsibility between

Executive and Non-Executive members of the Board.

BOARD ROLES

AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Board of Director’s

biographies

Pages 127 to 129

Duncan Owen

Non-Executive Chair

Lawrence Hutchings

Chief Executive Officer

Dave Benson

Chief Financial Officer

Rosie Shapland

Non-Executive Director

Lesley-Ann Nash

Non-Executive Director

Manju Malhotra

Non-Executive Director

Nick Mackenzie

Non-Executive Director

David Stevenson

Non-Executive Director

Carmelina Carfora

Company Secretary

144

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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EXECUTIVE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER:

LAWRENCE HUTCHINGS

– Proposing and directing

the delivery of strategy,

as agreed by the Board,

through leadership of the

Group’s Executive

Committee.

– Responsible for leading

and managing the business

and accountable to the

Board for the financial and

operational performance

of the Group.

– Leading the Group’s

Executive Committee in

the day-to-day running

of the Group’s business in

order to execute objectives

successfully.

– Reviewing the Group’s

organisational structure

and recommending

changes as appropriate.

– Setting overall policies for

recruitment, management,

staff development and

succession planning and

providing updates to the

Remuneration Committee.

– Overseeing employee

initiatives, diversity and

inclusion, and employee

wellbeing.

– Together with the Chair

and the CFO, representing

the Company to its

customers, suppliers,

shareholders and other

stakeholders.

– Leading on the Group’s

sustainability strategy

and the Group’s net zero

carbon pathway.

– Corporate communications

and the IR strategy.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER:

DAVE BENSON

– Supports the CEO in

developing the strategic

direction of the Group and

works closely with the CEO

and the Board to develop

and implement the Group’s

strategy.

– Provides financial

leadership to the Group

and aligns the Group’s

business and financial

strategy and management

of the Company’s capital

structure.

– Responsible for financial

planning and analysis,

treasury and tax.

– Leads and monitors the

effectiveness of the key

finance functions and

facilitates the appropriate

development of the

finance team.

– Responsible for the IT

function and coordinates

and delivers IT projects

to support the growth

and strategic priorities

of the Group.

COMPANY SECRETARY:

CARMELINA CARFORA

– Secretary to the Board and

to the Board’s Committees.

– Responsible for ensuring

compliance with Board

procedures and for

supporting the Chair.

– Advising and keeping

the Board updated on

corporate governance

developments.

– Ensuring that the Board

has high-quality

information, adequate time

and the appropriate

resources.

– Considering the Board’s

effectiveness in

conjunction with the Chair.

– Facilitating the Directors’

induction programmes

and assisting with their

professional development.

– Providing advice, services

and support to all Directors

as and when required.

– Responsible for organising

the Annual General

Meeting.

Executive Committee

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Reviews succession plans

for the Board and its

Committees and considers

its structure, size,

composition and diversity

–

Su

pports the development

of an inclusive and diverse

talent pipeline, and reviews

supporting initiatives to

increase diversity

– Monitors that the Board

has the appropriate

knowledge, skills and

experience to operate

effectively and deliver

our strategy

– Recommends to the Board

the appointment of a

Non-Executive Director for

employee engagement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Oversees the Group’s

financial reporting

– Maintains and manages

the relationship with the

External Auditor, including

monitoring their

performance and

reappointment

– Reviews and monitors

management of risks other

than those related to real

estate, development and

valuation, which are

reviewed by the Board

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Oversees the Group’s

ESG strategy

– Monitors ESG risk and

opportunities

– Sets ESG objectives and

monitors progress against

the objectives

–

En

sures reporting of ESG

issues is in line with market

best practice

– Evaluates the

establishment and

effectiveness of

appropriate ESG-related

policies and procedures

–

In

forms the workings of

other Board Committees

with ESG considerations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Determines the

Remuneration Policy for

Executive Board Directors

and considers whether

there is a clear link between

performance and

remuneration

–

Con

siders senior

management remuneration

presented by the CEO

– Reviews workforce

remuneration and related

policies

–

Re

views remuneration

policies and practices to

ensure they support clarity,

simplicity, transparency and

alignment with culture

Pages 153 to 171 Pages 172 to 185 Pages 186 to 191Pages 192 to 230

The terms of reference of each

Board Committee are available

on the Company’s website at

www.workspace.co.uk/investors/

about-us/governance/committee-

terms-of-reference.

DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is accountable for

executing the Company’s strategy and

the day-to-day management of the business.

Disclosure Committee

Identifies and controls inside information or information

that could become inside information and determines how

and when that information is disclosed in accordance

with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Supporting Committees

The Executive Committee operates a number of operational and supporting Committees that provide oversight

on key business activities and risks, ensuring effective governance and strategic decision making.

Board of Directors

The role of the Board is to drive the long-term success of Workspace by defining a clear purpose

and setting the Group’s strategy to deliver sustained value to our shareholders and other stakeholders.

The Board delegates certain matters to its four principal Committees:

Our governance framework

supports the development

of good governance

practices across the Group.

The Board has overall

responsibility for governance

within the Group.

The Board delegates certain

of its responsibilities to its

Nominations, Audit, ESG and

Remuneration Committees.

Further details of the work,

composition, role and

responsibilities of these

Committees are provided

in separate reports on

pages 153, 172, 186 and 192.

Each of the Committees has

terms of reference which were

reviewed by the Committees

and the Board during the

year. The performance of

each of the Committees is

assessed annually as part

of the performance review

process described later

in this report.

The Board delegates

responsibility for day to day

operational matters to the

Executive Committee,

except for matters

specifically reserved to

the Board. The schedule

of matters reserved for the

Board is reviewed at least

annually and is available on

the Company website at

https://www.workspace.

co.uk/investors/about-us/

governance/board-

responsibilities.

Further information on the

matters reserved and the

relationship between the

Board and the Executive

Committee can be found

on page 149.

OUR GOVERNANCE

FRAMEWORK

Nominations Committee

Chaired by Duncan Owen

MEMBERSHIP

6

Non-Executive

Directors

Audit Committee

Chaired by Rosie Shapland

MEMBERSHIP

3

Non-Executive

Directors

ESG Committee

Chaired by Manju Malhotra

MEMBERSHIP

8

Directors

Remuneration Committee

Chaired by Lesley-Ann Nash

MEMBERSHIP

3

Non-Executive

Directors

146

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

The Non-Executive Directors

have a broad mix of business

skills, knowledge and

experience gained across

a range of businesses. This

diverse expertise enables

them to provide independent

and external perspectives

to Board discussions.

The Non-Executive Directors

play a vital role in providing

constructive challenge to the

Executive team. They

actively contribute to

shaping the Company’s

strategy and play a key role

in monitoring performance,

ensuring accountability and

alignment with long term

objectives.

Independence of

Non-Executive Directors

During the year, the Board

considered the

independence of all the

Non-Executive Directors,

save for the Chair who was

deemed independent by the

Board at the date of his

appointment. The Board

has reconfirmed that the

Non-Executive Directors

remain independent from

executive management and

that the Non-Executive

Directors are free from any

business or other relationship

which could materially

interfere with the exercise

of their independent

judgement.

This independence is

protected by a number

of mechanisms including:

– Meetings between the

Chair and the Non-

Executive Directors,

individually and

collectively, without the

Executive Directors being

present. These meetings

are typically held before

each Board meeting and

they are used to discuss

areas relevant to the

operation of the Board

and the Group in a more

private setting. This year,

seven of these meetings

were held.

– Separate and clearly

defined roles for the Chair,

as head of the Board, and

the Chief Executive Officer,

as head of executive

management, as set out

on pages 144 to 145.

Time commitment and

external appointments

The expected time

commitment of the Chair

and the Non-Executive

Directors is agreed and set

out in writing in the letter of

appointment to the position.

At the time of appointment

the existing external

demands on an individual’s

time are assessed to confirm

that individual’s capacity to

take on the role. Further

appointments which could

impair the ability to meet the

expected time commitment

(including appointments to

other public company

boards) can only be

accepted following approval

of the Board. When

evaluating additional public

company directorships that

a Non-Executive Director

may wish to take on, the

Board considers the number

of existing public company

directorships held by the

individual and the

anticipated time

commitment for those roles

(see pages 127 to 129).

Board biographies

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NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS CONTINUED

ELECTION AND RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Executive Directors may

accept a non-executive role

at another company with the

approval of the Board.

In both cases, the Board

considers guidance

published by institutional

investors and proxy advisers

as to the maximum number

of public appointments

which can be managed both

effectively and efficiently.

The Board is satisfied that

each of the Non-Executive

Directors can devote

sufficient time to the

Company’s business

to discharge their

responsibilities effectively.

The Non-Executive Directors

offer strategic guidance to

Board discussions and they

provide independent input

to their respective Board and

Committee duties (see the

table on page 129 for Board

meeting attendance).

In accordance with the

Code, all of the Directors

will submit themselves for

election or re-election at

the AGM on 16 July 2025.

Following the Board

performance review, detailed

on pages 159 to 160, and

taking into account the

Directors’ skills and

experience (set out on page

163) and the reasons why

their contributions are

important for the Company’s

long-term sustainable

success, the Board believes

that the election or

re-election (as applicable)

of the Directors is in the best

interests of the Company.

The Board has considered

their commitments and it

has concluded that the

Non-Executive Directors

have sufficient time to meet

their Board responsibilities.

The explanatory notes in the

Notice of Meeting for the

AGM also state the reasons

why the Board believes that

the Directors proposed for

election or re-election at the

AGM should be reappointed.

Mr Hutchings and Mr Benson

each have service contracts,

details of which can be

found on page 228.

None of the Non-Executive

Directors have service

contracts. The Non-

Executive Directors are

given letters of appointment.

The appointments of Rosie

Shapland, Lesley-Ann Nash,

Manju Malhotra, Nick

Mackenzie and David

Stevenson may be

terminated by either the

Company, or any one of

them, giving three months’

notice in writing. The

appointment of Duncan

Owen may be terminated by

either him or the Company

giving six months’ notice

in writing.

The terms and conditions

of appointment of the

Non-Executive Directors,

including the expected time

commitment, are available

for inspection at the

Company’s registered office.

Annual General Meeting

Page 134

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DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

HOW WE GOVERN CONTINUED

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DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

HOW WE GOVERN CONTINUED

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board is responsible for contemplating market

trends and their impact on our strategy, assessing

appropriate levels of risk and setting the objectives for

the business, including the approach to ESG matters.

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee is responsible for managing

the business, making day-to-day operational decisions

and delivering the strategy set by the Board.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Review and approval of the Group’s strategy, business

objectives and annual budgets.

– Approval of the Group’s dividend policy and the payment

and recommendation of interim and final dividends.

– On the advice of the Audit Committee, approval of

full-year and half-year results, including the review and

approval of the going concern basis of accounting and

the viability assessment.

– Review of the health and safety performance across

the Group.

– On the advice of the Nominations Committee, reviewing

succession plans for the Board and the senior

management team.

– Review and approval of corporate transactions.

– Setting the Group’s purpose, values and standards.

– Approval of decisions likely to have a material impact on

the Company or Group from any perspective, including,

but not limited to, financial, operational, strategic

or reputational.

– Setting the risk appetite and tolerance of the Group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Develop the Group’s strategy and budget for approval

by the Board.

– Receive regular feedback from centre staff and take

responsibility for implementing suggestions for

improvements.

– Collectively responsible for the day-to-day running

of the business.

– Analyse and review initiatives of particular interest

to the Group and present these to the Board

as appropriate.

– Monitor operational and financial results against

plans and budgets.

– Review and approve capital expenditure within the

authorities delegated by the Board.

– Develop leadership skills and the future talent of the

business so that strong succession plans are in place

as the Group develops.

– Discuss updates on the Group’s sustainability strategy.

– Consider regulatory developments.

– Focus on the effectiveness of risk management

and control procedures.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE BOARD AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Board considers there

to be an appropriate balance

between Executive and

Non-Executive Directors

required to lead the business

and safeguard the interests

of shareholders.

As at 31 March 2025, the

Board comprised the Chair,

five Non-Executive Directors

(all of whom are independent)

and two Executive Directors.

This composition meets the

requirement of the Code

for at least half the Board,

excluding the Chair, to be

independent Non-Executive

Directors.

The Board delegates all

operational matters to the

Executive Committee except

for the matters reserved to

the Board.

Executive Committee –

managing the business

Chaired by Lawrence

Hutchings, the Executive

Committee supports the

Board by overseeing the

implementation of

Workspace’s strategy

and managing the Group’s

day-to-day operations. This

structure ensures effective

execution of strategic

objectives and operational

efficiency.

The Executive Committee

is accountable to the Board

for implementation of the

agreed strategy.

Our strategy

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Female 3

Male 5

OUR STRATEGYAS AT THE DATE OF THIS REPORT, THE BOARD COMPRISES EIGHT PEOPLE

The Chair, five Non-Executive Directors and two Executive Directors

2.

Transform and

prepare for

emerging

opportunities

Pages 46-55

3.

Innovate to

create future

options

Pages 56-58

EMBEDDING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

1.

Enhance and

expand the

core business

Pages 36-45

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

HOW WE GOVERN CONTINUED

WILL ABBOTT

CHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER

CLAIRE DRACUP

DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & CULTURE

PAUL HEWLETT

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY &

CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT

RICHARD SWAYNE

INVESTMENT DIRECTOR

Specific responsibilities:

Marketing, brand

development, digital strategy

and customer engagement.

Specific responsibilities:

HR, training and staff

development, internal culture,

health and safety, management

of the customer experience

improvement programme,

management of the head office,

personal assistants and admin

teams, Chair of the Social

Sustainability Committee and

responsible for delivery of all

social sustainability initiatives.

Specific responsibilities:

Corporate strategic initiative

development and execution;

investor relations strategy.

Specific responsibilities:

Investment strategy,

acquisitions and disposals,

and valuations.

Background and relevant

experience:

Will joined Workspace in

2020, having spent over 20

years in marketing roles across

a diverse range of businesses.

After beginning his career in

advertising, Will moved to

BSkyB before working in

digital media, FMCG, financial

services and travel sectors.

Prior to Workspace, Will was

Marketing Director at Insurer

Hiscox, and latterly was Chief

Marketing officer of Neilson

Active Holidays.

Background and relevant

experience:

Claire joined Workspace

in 1995, initially as a Centre

Manager before progressing

to Portfolio Manager. In 2008,

Claire became Head of Support

Services and she was

responsible for facilities

management, security, health

and safety and business centre

support, which included

recruitment, training and

improvements to service and

quality control. Claire joined

the Executive Committee in

April 2020.

Background and relevant

experience:

Paul joined Workspace

as Director of Strategy

& Corporate Development

in 2021. He was previously

Executive Director of the UK

Investment Banking Real Estate

team at J.P. Morgan Cazenove.

Paul has over 20 years of

Corporate Finance advisory

and Corporate Broking

experience, advising

companies across the real

estate sector on corporate

strategy and a wide variety

of transactions, most notably

focused on Mergers &

Acquisitions and Equity

Capital Markets.

Background and relevant

experience:

Richard joined Workspace

in November 2014 as an

Investment Manager. He was

promoted to Head of

Investment in October 2017

and to Investment Director

in April 2020. Prior to joining

Workspace, Richard worked

for Cushman & Wakefield

Investors and LFF Real Estate

Partners. He is qualified as a

Chartered Surveyor and holds

the Investment Management

Certificate.

CARMELINA CARFORA

COMPANY SECRETARY

DAVE BENSON

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

LAWRENCE HUTCHINGS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

COMPOSITION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

For full details of Lawrence, Dave

and Carmelina’s responsibilities

and experience, go to

Pages 127 to 129

Board skills and diversity

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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BOARD PRESENTATIONS

Employees below Board level are

regularly invited to present to the

Board on operational topics. This year,

this included:

– Presentations on the Group’s

strategy, presented by the Head of

Portfolio Management, Director of

Strategy and Corporate Development

and Chief Customer Officer;

– A number of updates on investor

relations by our Director of Strategy

& Corporate Development;

– Updates on our brand strategy

from our Chief Customer Officer;

– Updates on our social impact

programme from the Director

of People & Culture;

– Feedback from our annual customer

survey, presented by our Customer

Insight Manager;

– Sustainability updates from

our Head of Sustainability; and

– Updates on IT systems and

cyber security.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

The Chair, alongside other Non-

Executive Directors, held several

meetings with staff as part of his role

as Non-Executive Director responsible

for employee engagement.

Our annual employee survey also

collected feedback from staff during

the year, and the Executive Committee

reported to the Board on key themes.

Further details on these and the

Group’s other employee engagement

initiatives during the year can be found

on pages 18, 134 to 135 and 214.

Feedback from these initiatives was

then presented to the Board.

The CEO also sends out weekly

emails to all staff, providing updates

on initiatives and activity across

the Company.

DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

HOW WE GOVERN CONTINUED

Information and support

to the Board

The Board and its

Committees receive

comprehensive papers

in a timely manner, ensuring

members are well prepared

for formal meetings and

other key discussions.

The CEO and CFO keep the

Board appraised of business

matters relating to the Group

on a timely basis. They

provide various updates to

the Board on many aspects

of the business, ranging

from trading performance,

progress being made

on our refurbishment and

redevelopment projects, the

rationale for acquisitions and

disposals and how these are

aligned to strategy. The CEO

and CFO also inform the

Board on the discussions

held with analysts, investors

and other stakeholders.

The Chair of each Committee

separately engages with

Executive Committee

members and other staff

relevant to their roles, and

relevant external advisers.

The Company Secretary and

external advisers periodically

update the Board on

regulatory changes. This

year, these have included

implementation of the new

2024 UK Corporate

Governance Code,

amendments to the UK

Listing Rules, the new duty

to prevent sexual

harassment of employees

and the new corporate

offence of failure to prevent

fraud, as well as updates

on forthcoming ESG laws,

regulations and guidance.

Slaughter and May also

provided an update to the

Board in March 2025 on

several matters including

cyber security and the

market abuse regime.

The Board utilises an

electronic Board paper

system which provides

immediate and secure

access to Board papers

and materials. Prior to each

Board meeting, the Directors

receive the agenda and

supporting papers through

this system meaning that

they have the latest and

most relevant information

in advance of the meeting.

After each Board meeting, the

Company Secretary operates

a comprehensive follow-up

procedure to enable actions

to be completed as agreed.

The Directors have access to

the advice of the Company

Secretary, Carmelina Carfora.

Her biography can be found

on page 129. At the direction

of the Chair, Carmelina is

responsible for advising the

Board on matters of

corporate governance and

compliance with Board

procedures.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT MEETINGS

SCHEDULED BOARD INPUTS 2024/2025

One-to-one meetings are held between

new Directors and senior management

as part of the induction process. The

CEO and the CFO also regularly meet

with senior management individually

and at team meetings to discuss

operations and performance, after

which the CEO and/or the CFO will

report back to the Board on matters

that require discussion.

7Board meetings 12Presentations 3

Staff breakfast and lunch

sessions

INFORMATION FLOW TO THE BOARD

AD HOC BOARD INPUTS IN 2024/25

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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The Board discharges its

responsibilities through an

annual programme of Board

and Committee meetings

which are scheduled

throughout the year, with

main meetings timed around

the Group’s financial

calendar. Additional

meetings are convened to

consider an annual cycle of

topics, including the annual

strategy day, key

management and financial

updates, review of risk as

well as the approval of

acquisitions and

refurbishment programmes.

In the year ended 31 March

2025, the Board met formally

on eight occasions, including

a strategy day in September

2024. Supplementary

meetings or conference calls

are held between formal

Board meetings as required.

During the year, the Board

engaged with the Group’s

advisers. Presentations were

delivered by the Group’s

brokers Stifel in July 2024

and JP Morgan in September

2024. In addition, the Group’s

corporate legal advisers,

Slaughter and May, provided

an update on key trends and

developments in March 2025.

The Group’s property

valuer, CBRE, presented

to the Board in May 2024

and November 2024.

The CBRE presentation

covered the valuation of the

property portfolio and the

wider market in which the

Group operates.

Directors are expected to

attend all meetings of the

Board, the Committees on

which they serve and the

AGM. They are also expected

to dedicate sufficient time to

the Group’s affairs, to enable

them to effectively discharge

their responsibilities

as Directors.

Should the Directors be

unable to attend meetings,

they would be provided with

papers to allow them to make

their views known to the

Chair ahead of that meeting.

Prior to each Board meeting,

and periodically, the Chair

meets the Non-Executive

Directors without the

Executive Directors present,

and maintains regular

contact with the CEO, CFO

and other members of the

management team.

If any Director has concerns

regarding the running of

the Group or any proposed

actions that cannot be

resolved, these concerns are

documented in the Board

minutes. No such concerns

were raised during the year

under review.

DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

HOW WE GOVERN CONTINUED

With the ever-changing

environment in which

Workspace operates, it is

important that the Board

maintains a good working

knowledge of the property

industry and how the Group

operates within its sector,

as well as remaining aware

of recent and upcoming

developments in the wider

legal and regulatory

environment.

Directors attend external

seminars and briefings in

areas considered

appropriate for their own

professional development.

This training is designed to

build upon the diverse range

of experience that each

Director brings to the Board.

The Company Secretary

provides regular updates

on legal, regulatory and

corporate governance

matters. As required,

Workspace invites external

professional advisers to

provide training and updates

on their specialist areas.

Updates and training are not

solely reserved for legislative

developments but they aim

to cover a range of issues

including, but not limited to,

market trends, the economic

and political environment,

ESG, technology and social

considerations.

The Directors are invited

to identify areas in which

they would like additional

information or training,

following which the Company

Secretary will arrange for

the necessary resources to

be put in place. The resulting

sessions may be internally

or externally facilitated.

Over the course of this year,

the Directors have been

provided with updates

on the following areas:

– Governance and regulatory

developments, including

the new Corporate

Governance Code 2024,

the amended UK Listing

Rules, the new duty to

prevent sexual harassment

of employees and the new

corporate offence of

failure to prevent fraud.

– Cyber security, digital

resilience and data

privacy regulation.

– Executive remuneration

trends and best practice,

including ESG in

remuneration.

– Diversity and inclusion.

– Conflicts of interest.

– Emerging market

developments and

industry trends.

HOW THE BOARD DISCHARGES ITS RESPONSIBILITIES TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Directors are committed to attending

all Board meetings and dedicating

the necessary time to the Group’s

affairs, ensuring they can effectively

discharge their responsibilities and

contribute to the Group’s strategic

objectives and long-term growth.

Carmelina Carfora

Company Secretary

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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BOARD TRAINING SESSIONS

AND UPDATES IN 2024/25

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MEMBER SINCE MEETINGS ATTENDED

Duncan Owen (Chair) 2021

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Rosie Shapland 2020

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Lesley-Ann Nash 2021

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Manju Malhotra 2022

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Nick Mackenzie 2022

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David Stevenson

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1.  David Stevenson joined the Board and became a member of the

Nominations Committee on 1 June 2024.

More information on the skills and

experience of all Committee members

Pages 127 to 129

Board skills and diversity

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MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE AT

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE MEETINGS

KEY TOPICS CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE DURING THE YEAR

COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION AND EVALUATION CONTINUED

KEY TOPIC ACTIVITY OUTCOME

CEO TRANSITION During the year, the Committee focused

on ensuring a smooth transition between

Graham Clemett and Lawrence Hutchings.

Lawrence started as CEO on 18 November

2024. Graham stepped down as CEO on

the same date, but remained an Executive

Director until 31 January 2025. Lawrence

received a comprehensive induction. Read

more about Lawrence’s induction process

on page 157.

APPOINTMENT OF A NEW

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Following last year’s external Board

performance review, the Committee

identified an opportunity to strengthen

the Board through the addition of a new

member with expertise in capital markets

and digital capabilities.

David Stevenson joined the Board as a

Non-Executive Director on 1 June 2024.

Read more about David Stevenson on

page 129.

SUCCESSION PLANNING The Committee has continued its focus on

succession planning and the development

of a strong pipeline of talent.

Jess Berney was appointed as Head

of Portfolio Management and will join

Workspace on 1 July 2025. Read more

on page 155.

INTERNAL BOARD

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

As part of the Board’s three-year

performance review cycle, this year the

Board and its Committees undertook an

internal performance review. The review

assessed the overall effectiveness of the

Board and its Committees, with a particular

focus on their role in shaping and driving

strategy, as well as overseeing the Group’s

culture and governance practices.

The Board, its Committees, the individual

Directors and the Chair were all collectively

recognised for working effectively. Read

more about the performance review and

recommendations on pages 159 to 161.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION The Board and Committee reviewed the

Group’s progress towards achieving its

target of 16% ethnic diversity within the

Executive Committee and senior

management by December 2027.

In addition, the Board also continued

to monitor the Group’s advancements

in gender diversity and other key areas

of inclusivity.

The Board and Committee were pleased

to note a positive increase in the

representation of ethnic minorities within

the Company’s Executive Committee and

senior management, rising from 12.5% as of

31 March 2024 to 13% as of 31 March 2025.

Read more on page 166.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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NOMINATIONS

COMMITTEE

CHAIR’S LETTER

Board skills and experience

Pages 127 to 129

This year, the Committee’s

efforts have centred on

ensuring a well-managed

leadership transition, with

Lawrence Hutchings stepping

into the CEO role at a pivotal

moment for the Group’s growth

and strategic evolution,

positioning the business to

adapt, innovate and lead in

a changing market landscape.

Duncan Owen

Chair of the Nominations Committee

COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION AND EVALUATION CONTINUED

Dear shareholder,

I am pleased to present this review of the

activities of the Nominations Committee for

the financial year ended 31 March 2025.

This year, the Committee’s primary focus

has been on ensuring a smooth leadership

transition between Graham Clemett and

Lawrence Hutchings. Details on the

appointment process for Lawrence were

included in last year’s Annual Report.

Lawrence assumed the role of CEO on

18 November 2024. Graham stepped down

as CEO on the same date, but continued as

an Executive Director until 31 January 2025,

ensuring a thorough and effective handover.

Lawrence also received a detailed induction,

details of which can be found on page 157.

On 1 June 2024, David Stevenson also joined

the Board as Non-Executive Director. Details

of his appointment process and induction

were outlined in last year’s Annual Report.

David brings with him extensive experience

in capital markets, digital capabilities and

knowledge of SMEs, further strengthening

the Board’s collective experience.

The Committee has also continued its focus

on succession planning and the development

of a strong pipeline of talent. This year, those

discussions included the appointment of Jess

Berney to the Executive Committee. Jess will

join Workspace as Head of Portfolio

Management on 1 July 2025, after thirteen

years at Schroders Capital, where she is Fund

Manager, UK Strategic Partnerships, with

responsibility for growth of the UK real estate

business. Her extensive property experience

will give us a fresh perspective as we

implement our refreshed strategy.

The Committee continues to recognise that

abroad range of backgrounds, skills, and

experiences across the business is essential

to delivering our strategy. Following Jess’s

appointment, the proportion of women on the

Executive Committee will increase to 37.5%.

At Board level, we continue to focus on

maintaining a well-balanced Board, capable

of approaching issues from a wide range of

perspectives. Read more about our Board

diversity on page 163. The Committee

remains dedicated prioritising a diverse

pipeline when considering future appointments.

We have also continued to advance our

inclusivity initiatives across the wider

organisation. As reported last year, we are

targeting 16% ethnic minority representation

within our Executive Committee and senior

management team by December 2027, in line

with the Parker Review recommendations.

We are pleased to report progress, with

representation increasing from 12.5% in

March 2024 to 13% in March 2025.

As part of our three-year Board performance

review cycle, an internal evaluation was

carried out this year, with a particular focus

on the Board’s strategic contribution and

oversight of culture. The review concluded

that the Board and its Committees continue

to operate effectively. Additional information

is available on pages 159 to 161.

Looking ahead, the Committee remains

focused on robust succession planning at

both Board and senior leadership levels, to

ensure Workspace is equipped with the right

capabilities to support long-term growth and

deliver on its strategic ambitions.

Duncan Owen

Chair of the Nominations Committee

4 June 2025

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The Nominations Committee plays a key

role in ensuring that the Board, its

Committees and Workspace’s senior

leadership team collectively bring the right

blend of skills, experience and business

insight – both to meet the demands of

today and to steer the organisation

successfully into the future.

THE ROLE OF THE

NOMINATIONS

COMMITTEE

The Nominations Committee

delivers its role through robust

succession planning, proactive

talent development, and a clear

understanding of the evolving

skills and capabilities required

to support the Group’s strategy,

purpose, vision, culture, and

values. Details of how the

current Board composition

reflects this approach can be

found on page 158.

The Committee plays a key role

in advancing inclusion and

diversity across Workspace, and

the Board was pleased with the

progress made this year in

furthering initiatives in this area.

Notable achievements include

the continued success of our

diversity hiring and

apprenticeship programmes,

which have contributed to a more

balanced and representative

employee population.

In addition, the Committee was

pleased with progress on the

Group’s initiatives to enhance

unconscious bias training across

the business, ensuring that

inclusion remains a key focus

at all levels of the organisation.

During the year, the Board and

the Committee reviewed the

effectiveness of these initiatives

and explored new ways to

deepen our commitment to

creating an inclusive culture

where all employees feel valued

and empowered.

The Committee is also responsible

for recommending candidates

for the role of Non-Executive

Director designated for employee

engagement. To further

strengthen employee

engagement, the Committee

introduced a practice where an

additional Non-Executive

Director joins the Chair at these

sessions. This initiative not only

increases the Board’s visibility

within the organisation but also

fosters stronger relationships and

deeper understanding between

the Board and employees,

providing mutual insight and

enhancing communication.

While all Directors are seasoned

professionals who take ownership

of their own development, the

Committee recognises that

specific areas of training may

be more relevant depending

on the individual’s role and the

contribution they make to the

overall effectiveness of the

Board. Directors are encouraged

to pursue training in areas that

align with their responsibilities,

ensuring that each Director

continues to grow in ways that

best support their contribution

to the Board’s work. Nonetheless,

all Directors receive the same

core training throughout the year,

with programmes coordinated

by the Company Secretary to

ensure consistency in knowledge

across the Board.

How the Committee operates

The Committee held one meeting

during the year, focused primarily

on supporting the CEO transition.

This meeting also included

a review of the executive

leadership assessment.

In addition, the Board appointed

Fidelio Partners to support the

internal Board performance

evaluation and subsequently

reviewed the outcomes of that

review at its Board meeting in

March 2025. This provided an

opportunity for collective

reflection on Board effectiveness,

strategic contribution and

oversight of culture.

The meetings are usually held

immediately prior to or following

a Board meeting, although the

Committee also meets on other

occasions on an ad hoc basis,

as required.

Only members of the Committee

have the right to attend

meetings. However, an invitation

to attend Committee meetings is,

on occasion, extended to the

Chief Executive Officer, in order

to understand his views,

particularly on key talent within

the business.

All Directors can, for the purpose

of discharging their duties, obtain

independent professional advice

at the Company’s expense. No

Director had reason to use this

facility during the year.

Nominations Committee

responsibilities

The Nominations Committee

is responsible for reviewing the

structure, size, and composition

of the Board, its Committees,

and the Executive Committee.

It also plays a key role in assessing

the overall effectiveness and

performance of the Board.

In relation to senior leadership,

the Committee receives input

from the CEO on key roles within

the business, including members

of the Executive Committee and

other individuals regarded as

part of the senior management

team. The Committee’s

responsibilities include:

– Leading the process for new

Board appointments and

reviewing succession for

Directors and senior

management.

– Regularly reviewing the

structure, size and composition

of the Board and its

Committees, including the

Executive Committee.

– Facilitating a performance

review of the Board, its

Committees and Directors.

– Reviewing the time commitment

expected from the Chair and

Non-Executive Directors.

– Recommending the election

and re-election by shareholders

of the Directors, having due

regard to their performance

and ability to continue to

contribute to the Board, taking

into consideration the skill,

experience and knowledge

required along with the need

for progressive refreshing

of the Board and alignment

to strategic objectives of

the business.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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Performance of the Nominations Committee 158

Board composition 158

Board performance review 159

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

ACTIVITIES IN 2024/25

Lawrence Hutchings joined the Company as CEO on 18 November 2024. On the same date,

Graham Clemett stepped down as CEO but remained with the Company as an Executive

Director until 31 January 2025 to support a well-managed transition.

This planned crossover period enabled a comprehensive and effective handover process.

In addition, Lawrence completed a thorough induction programme, details of which can

be found below.

Lawrence Hutchings’

induction commenced

shortly after he joined

the Company as CEO on

18 November 2024, and

encompassed the following

key elements:

– One-to-one meetings

with the Chair, each of the

Non-Executive Directors,

the CFO and each member

of the Executive

Committee, providing a

comprehensive overview

of the Group’s strategy,

operational and financial

performance and other

business priorities.

– Briefings led by the

Company Secretary

and Head of Corporate

Communications covering

legal governance matters

and shareholder relations.

These were followed up by

in depth sessions with the

Company’s brokers and

external advisers to

provide further context

and insight.

– Briefings from senior

managers across key areas

of the business and

operations, including

marketing, asset

management, investment,

brand development,

ESG and technology.

– Access to a suite of

reference materials

including key information

on the Group’s governance

framework, recent financial

performance, investor

relations and the Group’s

business practices,

including share dealing

policies, the conflicts of

interest procedure and

Director’s duties.

– Tours of properties within

the portfolio with the

relevant asset

management teams.

CEO TRANSITION

INDUCTION OF LAWRENCE HUTCHINGS

Each newly appointed Director participates in a comprehensive induction programme,

carefully designed to provide a thorough understanding of the business and its operations,

as well as their duties and responsibilities as a member of the Board.

COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION AND EVALUATION CONTINUED

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION AND EVALUATION CONTINUED

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES IN 2024/25 CONTINUED

The performance of the

Nominations Committee

was evaluated during the

year as part of the internal

Board performance review,

supported by Fidelio.

The feedback received

confirmed that the

Committee is operating

effectively and fulfilling

its responsibilities

appropriately.

See pages 159 to 161 for

further details of the internal

Board performance review.

Reviewing the Board and

Committee composition

As part of the Board’s annual

performance review,

described on pages 159 to 161,

the Committee considers the

composition of the Board

and its Committees in

terms of balance of skills,

experience, length of

service and wider diversity

considerations. While no

changes to the Board’s

composition are expected

to arise directly from the

2024/2025 performance

review, the Nominations

Committee will draw on

feedback received to inform

its broader approach to

Non-Executive Director

succession planning.

The Board and its

Committees continue to

benefit from a strong mix of

experience, from individuals

who bring external

perspectives, and provide

constructive challenge in

reviewing the Group’s

strategy. The Nominations

Committee is satisfied that

each Director continues to

make an effective contribution

to the Board and remains

committed to promoting the

success of the Company.

Furthermore, the respective

skills of the Directors were

found to be complementary,

enhancing the overall

effectiveness of the Board.

The Board has carefully

considered the guidance

criteria regarding the

composition of the Board

under the UK Corporate

Governance Code. In the

opinion of the Board, the

Chair and all the Non-

Executive Directors bring

independence of judgement

and character, a wealth and

diversity of experience and

knowledge, and the

appropriate balance of skills.

The Directors give sufficient

time to enable them to carry

out effectively their

responsibilities and duties

to the Board and the

Committees on which they

sit. They are sufficiently

independent of management

and are free from any other

circumstances or

relationships that could

interfere with the exercise

of their judgement.

With effect from the close

of the 2025 AGM, no

Non-Executive Directors will

have been on the Board for

more than six years.

As at 31 March 2025, the

Board comprised of the Chair,

two Executive Directors and

five Non-Executive Directors.

Further details on the

independence of the

Directors and their election

and re-election can be found

on pages 147 to 148 and

on pages 3 to 4 of the

2025 Notice of Annual

General Meeting.

In accordance with the Code,

all the Directors will retire

and offer themselves for

election or re-election by

shareholders at the 2025

Annual General Meeting.

The biographies of all

members of the Board,

outlining the skills and

experience they bring to

their roles, are set out on

pages 127 to 129.

Time commitments

The Directors have

demonstrated a strong

commitment to their roles

on the Board and its

Committees. The Directors

attended meetings of the

Board and Committees

scheduled in 2024/25 as well

as additional ad hoc Board

meetings as required. For

further details of attendance

at meetings see page 129.

The Non-Executive Directors

also meet with the Executive

Directors and members of

senior management during

the year.

The Directors have carefully

considered their external

commitments to ensure they

are able to dedicate

sufficient time to their roles

on the Board. For each of

the Directors, the Board

considers that the time

commitment that he or she

is required to devote to those

external roles does not

compromise their role at

Workspace. The Nominations

Committee reviews Directors’

time commitments and

confirmed that they were

fully satisfied with the

amount of time each Director

devoted to the business.

The Committee recognises

the value Non-Executive

Directors can gain from

holding positions on other

boards, whether in executive

or non-executive roles, as

such experience can broaden

their perspectives and

enhance their contributions

to the Board. During the year,

the Nominations Committee

considered Manju Malhotra’s

proposed appointment as

a Non-Executive Director

of Smiths News plc, and

concluded that the role

would not conflict with

or compromise her role

at Workspace.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION AND EVALUATION CONTINUED

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES IN 2024/25 CONTINUED

As part of our three-year

Board performance review

cycle, an internal review of

Board performance was

conducted for the 2025

reporting year. This followed

an externally facilitated

review by Fidelio in 2024 and

an internal review in 2023.

The outcomes of these

reviews are detailed on

pages 160 to 161.

Having facilitated the

external performance review

in 2024, as well as the

internal reviews in 2023 and

2022, Fidelio were appointed

to support this year’s internal

performance review. Fidelio

are accredited by the FTSE

Women Leaders Review

and are signatories of the

Standard Voluntary Code

of Conduct.

The performance review

assessed the overall

effectiveness of the Board,

with a particular focus on

its contribution to strategy

and oversight of culture.

The Board evaluated its

performance positively,

concluding that is continues

to operate effectively.

Fidelio have no other

connection with the

Company or individual

Directors save for in

connection with certain

director recruitment

activities (see page 164).

AN ESTABLISHED REVIEW CYCLE WITH INCREMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS MADE EACH YEAR

This internal performance

review covered the

effectiveness of the

Workspace Board, and

how this had developed

over the preceding year.

Looking ahead, it had a

clear focus on the Board’s

contribution to strategy

and horizon-scanning.

The 2023/24 external Board

performance review was

conducted against the

backdrop of a new Board

Chair. The external

performance review focused

on Board oversight in the

development of the leadership

team and implementation of

the Company’s strategy.

This internal performance

review assessed the overall

effectiveness of the Board,

with particular focus on the

recent CEO transition in

November 2024. Key themes

included the Board’s

contribution to strategy

and oversight of culture.

This year’s internal Board

performance review confirmed that

the Board continues to operate

effectively, with members

demonstrating strong engagement,

robust oversight and a clear focus

on long-term value creation and

organisational success.

2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025

BOARD PERFORMANCE REVIEW

INTERNAL BOARD

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

EXTERNAL BOARD

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

INTERNAL BOARD

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Key outcomes of the review

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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BOARD INTERNAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS

COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION AND EVALUATION CONTINUED

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES IN 2024/25 CONTINUED

TIMELINE: NOVEMBER 2024

FOCUSED QUESTIONNAIRE OUTCOMESFINDINGS DISCUSSED

TIMELINE: JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2025 TIMELINE: MARCH 2025 TIMELINE: MARCH 2025

A discussion was held by the Board

to consider key subject areas for this

internal review

Fidelio developed a tailored survey

reflecting all aspects of the work of

the Board

Findings presented to the Board and

implementation plan agreed

Key outcomes agreed

Key questions:

– What more can the Board do to assess,

challenge and enhance its own

performance?

– What is the Board’s role in ensuring that

Workspace has and implements a

compelling strategy and how can the

strategy process be further strengthened?

– How effective is the Board at overseeing

culture within Workspace and how does

it know the culture has been embedded?

– What is the quality of the Board’s dynamic

and communication?

– How well does the Board carry out its role

in shareholder engagement?

Focus areas:

– The quantitative section of the questionnaire

enabled the Board to provide feedback

across all key areas of its work. The results

were broadly comparable with previous

internal reviews and offered an opportunity

to monitor progress over time.

– The qualitative section of the questionnaire

enabled a deep dive on three key areas:

– Board performance;

– strategy; and

– culture.

– The format was broadly in line with previous

reviews and the overall positive scoring

indicated that the Board saw good progress.

Discussion points:

– The Board discussed the points raised

by the review.

– It was noted that particular strengths were

the Board’s grasp of accountability and

governance, the quality of the Board’s

dynamic and communication as well

as the role of the Chair.

– The Board agreed that the key areas for

further development included the role of

the designated Non-Executive Director for

employee engagement and the quality of

the Board’s oversight of the people agenda.

Development themes:

– Continue to enhance Board focus on the

Company’s performance.

– Agree criteria by which Board performance

can be measured after meetings, including

the quality and type of challenge, individual

contribution and allocation of Board time.

– Develop clear alignment between the

Board and Executive Committee in the

strategy process.

– Review whether the current framework

of employee engagement provides the

Board with the insights and understanding

it requires.

– Consider whether the Board’s

understanding and insight into Executive

culture provides a good means of ensuring

that culture cascades through the business.

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COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION AND EVALUATION CONTINUED

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES IN 2024/25 CONTINUED

PROGRESS AGAINST THE EXTERNAL BOARD EFFECTIVENESS REVIEW CONDUCTED IN 2024

ITEM DISCUSSED

BY THE BOARD FOCUS AREA PROGRESS

STRATEGY Continue to maintain the

focus and pace of the

strategy process.

The Board continues to consider the Group strategy at each Board meeting. An annual strategy day was held in September 2024

and this was attended by members of the Executive Committee and external presenters. Actions from the strategy day were

then circulated to the Board, followed by further presentations by members of the Executive Committee to develop our strategy.

The Board reviewed progress on the strategy development at its meeting in March 2025, and approved the refreshed strategy

in April 2025. Read more about the development of the strategy on page 130.

BOARD COMPOSITION Continue to align Board

composition to the needs

of the business.

Following last year’s external Board performance review which highlighted the need for additional expertise in capital markets

and digital capabilities, David Stevenson was appointed as a Non-Executive Director in June 2024 to help strengthen the Board

in these areas.

EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT Support the executive

development programme.

This year, the Board was updated on, and discussed, the appointment of a new member of the Executive Committee,

Jess Berney. Jess will join the Company as Head of Portfolio Management, with effect from 1 July 2025.

Jess will bring a fresh perspective and additional skills to the Executive Committee with her extensive property experience.

PEOPLE

Increase focus on the people

agenda and continue focus

on effective workforce

engagement.

During the year, the Board continued with a programme of events outside of Board meetings at which members of the Board

and the Executive Committee can build relationships on a more informal basis.

The Chair also held feedback meetings with staff during the year. This year, other Non-Executive Directors joined the Chair

at these meetings. Further details can be found on pages 122 to 123 and 134 to 135.

The CEO provides the Board with oversight of the broader people agenda, including succession planning, staff development and

workforce changes across the business. This includes updates from town hall meetings, including analysis of results, and action

plans developed, from the annual staff survey.

INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT Ensure firm understanding of

the shareholder perspective.

At the Board strategy day in September 2024, the Board discussed and outlined a clear plan for how strategy and the Company’s

differentiated model are communicated to stakeholders. The Board also discusses regular updates on investor sentiment.

BOARD LEARNING Continuous learning for

Board members to enhance

understanding of the

Company and the business

it operates in.

The Board strategy day offers an opportunity for members of the Board to hear from internal and external speakers on a variety

of topics, including market trends and developments as well as strategic planning across areas of the business. The Board also

takes part in regular site visits where they are able to engage with centre staff and see our buildings. This year, the Board visited

The Print Rooms, Salisbury House and Centro Buildings.

Whilst the approach to Board learning will be kept under review, we shall continue to develop a dynamic programme of relevant

subject areas to be covered that reflect strategic priorities or challenges.

Regular Board updates on compliance and regulatory matters will also continue, as appropriate. Board members also have

a responsibility to stay up to date in their relevant areas of expertise.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

AT WORKSPACE

WHY WE DO IT

A diverse workforce will contribute

to our long-term success and help

us achieve our strategy.

HOW WE DO IT

Read all about our diversity initiatives

on the following pages.

COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION AND EVALUATION CONTINUED

OVERVIEW

We embrace diversity in all its forms and

strive to foster an environment where

talented individuals can excel, regardless of

gender, gender reassignment, race, ethnicity,

age, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual

orientation, marital or civil partnership status,

disability, education, or social background.

A diverse organisation gains from the varied

perspectives and inclusivity these differences

bring, along with a range of skills, industry

experience and personalities.

Workspace’s purpose is to give businesses

freedom to grow. We recognise that having a

Board, Executive Committee, and workforce

with diverse backgrounds and experiences is

crucial to deliver our strategy and make sure

It All Happens at Workspace for the long term.

Our Equal Opportunities and Dignity

at Work Policy is applicable to the Board,

its Committees, and the broader business.

We also have a Board-specific diversity and

inclusion policy, outlined on page 164.

With a rich mix of perspectives

across our Board, Executive

Committee and workforce,

Workspace is set to deliver

lasting impact and shape

a successful future.

Achieving a diverse and inclusive pipeline

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION AND EVALUATION CONTINUED

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT WORKSPACE CONTINUED

BOARD DIVERSITY

BOARD AND COMMITTEE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 31 MARCH 2025

BOARD INDEPENDENCE

31 MARCH 20254

LENGTH OF TENURE FOR THE BOARD 31 MARCH 2025

Men (including those self-identifying as men)

62.5%

Women (including those self-identifying as women)

37.5%

Non-Executive Chair

1

Executive Directors

2

Independent Non-Executive Directors

5

GENDER DIVERSITY OF THE BOARD

31 MARCH 2025

AGE DIVERSITY OF THE BOARD

31 MARCH 2025

ETHNIC DIVERSITY OF THE BOARD

31 MARCH 2025

Identify as ethnic minority

25%

Do not identify as ethnic minority 75%

8

50-59

Workspace is committed to Board-level diversity,

recognising that varied perspectives strengthen corporate

culture and drive improved performance.

BOARD EVOLUTION

3.1 years

AVERAGE TENURE AS OF 31 MARCH 2025

Executive

leadership

Property and

Real Estate

Financial

Corporate

governance

Customer and

Marketing

People

ESG

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Executive Directors

Lawrence Hutchings

Dave Benson

Non-Executive Directors

Duncan Owen

Rosie Shapland

Lesley-Ann Nash

Manju Malhotra

Nick Mackenzie

David Stevenson

163

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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BOARD DIVERSITY, PRINCIPLES AND PROGRESS

We acknowledge that a diverse group of Board Directors brings varied perspectives and effectively challenges debates and decisions. When recruiting new Board members, the Nominations

Committee follows the policy and the principles outlined below. These principles are designed to enhance diversity within our Board and its Committees while developing a pipeline of high-potential,

diverse leaders and senior managers.

COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION AND EVALUATION CONTINUED

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT WORKSPACE CONTINUED

BOARD DIVERSITY CONTINUED

PROGRESS AGAINST OBJECTIVESIMPLEMENTATIONPRINCIPLES

Ensure the Board comprises an appropriate balance of skills and

diverse characteristics including gender, ethnicity, skills, experience,

cognitive diversity and background. This diversity helps bring

fresh perspectives, enriches our business and contributes to our

long-term success.

Ensure the recruitment process, including advertisements and use

of recruitment agencies, allows for a diverse group of potential

candidates to be identified.

The Board and Nominations Committee will only engage with

executive search firms that have signed up to the Standard Voluntary

Code of Conduct for Executive Search Firms.

Board attention and focus is given to initiatives designed to develop

a pipeline of talented, high potential employees and senior managers

from a diverse range of backgrounds including in terms of gender,

ethnicity, skills, experience and background.

The diversity of the Board, in its broadest sense, is regularly reviewed

by the Nominations Committee throughout the year, and at least

annually by the full Board as part of its yearly performance review.

This ensures the Board maintains a diverse balance of perspectives

and experience.

The Board places importance on ensuring the recruitment process

is fair and is based solely on individual merit. The Board instructs

executive search firms to assist with sourcing the best candidates for

the role. When instructing an executive search firm, the Board will

explicitly request that a diverse mix of individuals is identified for

the role.

The Board will continue to engage executive search firms that have

signed up to the Standard Voluntary Code of Conduct.

The HR team has been tasked with continuing to progress our existing

initiatives to support development of a diverse pipeline of talent (see

page 170 for further details) as well as delivering the new initiatives

detailed on pages 167 to 169.

As always, diversity formed an important part of the discussion of this

year’s internal Board performance review, conducted in February

2025. No concerns were raised in connection with the diversity of the

Board. For more information on the outcomes of the internal Board

performance review, please see page 160.

As at 31 March 2025, there is 37.5% female representation on our

Board (2024: 42.9%) and 25% ethnic minority (2024: 28.6%). We

recognise that, due to the appointment of David Stevenson in June

2024, female representation on our Board has fallen slightly below

the 40% target set by the UK Listing Rules and FTSE Women Leaders

Review. Gender diversity will be a consideration of the Nominations

Committee when considering future appointments.

This year saw the appointment of David Stevenson as a new

Non-Executive Director, and Lawrence Hutchings as the Group’s

new CEO. David and Lawrence both bring different experience and

skills to the Board from their backgrounds in capital markets and

customer-centric real estate respectively.

A thorough recruitment and selection process was undertaken for

each and the executive search firms involved were instructed to

identify a diverse mix of individuals to be considered for each role.

During 2023/24 and 2024/25, Heidrick & Struggles and Fidelio were

each engaged by the Board as executive search firms (for Lawrence

Hutchings and David Stevenson respectively). Both Heidrick &

Struggles and Fidelio are signatories to the Standard Voluntary Code

of Conduct. Heidrick & Struggles have no other connection with the

Company or individual Directors. Fidelio provided support for the

2024/25 Board performance review but have no other connection

with the Company or individual Directors.

During the year, we continued to introduce and progress a number of

initiatives aimed at achieving a diverse and inclusive pipeline of talent.

See page 169 for more details on the progress on our diversity

initiatives during this year.

In particular, this year saw the formation of our new Diversity Action

Group, a forum formed of twelve employees and chaired by our

Investment Director, Richard Swayne. Read more on page 171.

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GENDER AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY OF THE BOARD AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION AND EVALUATION CONTINUED

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT WORKSPACE CONTINUED

The Board continues to support the recommendations of both

the FTSE Women Leaders Review and the Parker Review, and

of the targets set out in UKLR 6.6.6R(9). A group that is

diverse in nature, across gender, ethnicity, skills, experience

and background, brings a range of perspectives that enrich

debate and strengthen decision making.

The tables to the right set out the numerical data required

to be disclosed in accordance with UKLR 6.6.6R(9), as at

31 March 2025.

The Board is aware that as of 31 March 2025, the Company is

just short of the target of 40% female representation, with

37.5% of the Board being women. Board positions are, by their

nature, limited in number meaning vacancies are less common,

but when vacancies do become available the Board will

continue to recruit in a manner which attracts a diverse mix

of candidates and to shortlist an equal number of men and

women wherever possible.

The data contained in the disclosures to the right were

self-reported by members of the Board and Executive

Committee. The Executive Committee were asked to specify

their gender identity and ethnic origin via our HR system, with

each question using a dropdown menu with options to select.

The Board were separately each asked the same questions

with the same options.

Lawrence Hutchings and Dave Benson are members of both

the Board and the Executive Committee and therefore are

included in both the calculations relating to the Board and

those relating to executive management.

PROGRESS AGAINST

UKLR 6.6.6R(9) TARGETS

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

At least one of the

senior Board positions

should be held by a woman

Status: Achieved

ROSIE SHAPLAND IS SENIOR

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

At least one member of

the Board should be from

an ethnic minority

Status: Achieved

2

MEMBERS OF THE WORKSPACE

BOARD ARE FROM A MINORITY

BACKGROUND

At least 40% of

individuals on the Board

should be women

Status: Not currently met

37.5%

OF THE WORKSPACE

BOARD ARE WOMEN

GENDER

Number of

Board

members

Percentage of

the Board

Number of

senior

positions on

the Board

(CEO, CFO,

SID and Chair)

Number in

executive

management

Percentage of

executive

management

Men (including those

self-identifying as men) 5 62.5% 3 6 75%

Women (including those

self-identifying as women) 3 37.5% 1 2 25%

Non-binary 0 0% 0 0 0%

Not specified/prefer not to say 0 0% 0 0 0%

ETHNICITY

Number of

Board

members

Percentage of

the Board

Number of

senior

positions on

the Board

(CEO, CFO,

SID and Chair)

Number in

executive

management

Percentage of

executive

management

White British or other White

(including minority-white

groups) 6 75.0% 4 8 100%

Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 0 0% 0 0 0%

Asian/Asian British 1 12.5% 0 0 0%

Black/African/Caribbean/

Black British 1 12.5% 0 0 0%

Other ethnic group 0 0% 0 0 0%

Not specified/prefer not to say 0 0% 0 0 0%

Further information on the

composition of the Board can

be found on pages 127 to 129 and

on the composition of the Executive

Committee on page 150

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EVOLUTION

5 years

AVERAGE TENURE AS OF 31 MARCH 2025

BOARD AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DIVERSITY

165

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION AND EVALUATION CONTINUED

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT WORKSPACE CONTINUED

The tables below set out the gender and

ethnic diversity of the individuals comprising

our Executive Committee and senior managers.

In line with the FTSE Women Leaders Review

and the Parker Review, we consider senior

managers to be those employees deemed to

be senior managers of the Group who report

directly to an Executive Committee member.

In respect of the UK Corporate Governance

Code 2018 (which was the version of the Code

applicable to the Company during the year

under review), we consider the Executive

Committee to be our ‘senior management’

as defined by the Code.

GENDER DIVERSITY OF EXECUTIVE

COMMITTEE AND SENIOR MANAGERS

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

PARKER REVIEW TARGET

In line with the guidance published by the

Parker Review, in the 2024/25 financial year

the Board set a target of 16% minority ethnic

representation within the group comprising

our Executive Committee and senior

managers, as defined by the Parker Review,

by 31 December 2027.

GENDER DIVERSITY OF ALL EMPLOYEES

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

The charts below show the gender, ethnicity

and age diversity of all our employees.

This disclosure is made in accordance with

section 414C(8)(c)(iii) of the Companies Act

2006. The Board breakdown required by

section 414C(8)(c)(i) of the Companies Act

2006 is set out on page 163.

In addition, for the purposes of disclosure

under section 414C(8)(c)(ii) of the Companies

Act 2006, the Group had four male and two

female senior managers as at 31 March 2025,

calculated in accordance with sections 414C(9)

and (10)(b) of the Companies Act 2006.

AGE DIVERSITY OF ALL EMPLOYEES

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

ETHNIC DIVERSITY OF ALL EMPLOYEES

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

ETHNIC DIVERSITY OF EXECUTIVE

COMMITTEE AND SENIOR MANAGERS

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

2025

Female: 183

56.8%

Male: 139

43.2%

2025

18–29: 98

30.4%

30–39: 115

35.7%

40–49: 72

22.4%

50–59: 24

7.5%

60–69: 13

4.0%

70–79: 0

0%

2025

Female

39.1%

Male

60.9%

2025

Minority ethnic

13.0%

White

87.0

%

2025

White: 230

71.4%

English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British 47.5%

White – Irish 3.1%

White – Other  20.8%

Black: 22

6.8%

Black/African/Caribbean/Black British –

Caribbean

3.4%

Black/African/Caribbean/Black British – African 2.8%

Black/African/Caribbean/Black British – Other 0.6%

Asian: 40

12.4%

Asian/Asian British – Indian 5.0%

Asian/Asian British – Bangladeshi 1.2%

Asian/Asian British – Pakistani 1.2%

Asian/Asian British – Chinese 1.0%

Asian/Asian British – Other 4.0%

Mixed: 26

8.1%

Mixed – White and Black Caribbean 1.2%

Mixed – White and Black African 1.6%

Mixed – White and Asian 1.0%

Mixed – Other 4.0%

Mixed 0.3%

Other ethnic group: 4

1.2%

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND SENIOR MANAGER DIVERSITY WIDER WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

13.0%

MINORITY ETHNIC REPRESENTATION WITHIN

THE GROUP COMPRISING OUR EXECUTIVE

COMMITTEE AND SENIOR MANAGERS

AS OF 31 MARCH 2025

PROGRESS AGAINST PARKER REVIEW TARGET

31 MARCH 2024 31 MARCH 2025

TARGET

31 DECEMBER 2O27

12.5% 13.0% 16%

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– Every employee has the

right to be treated with

respect and dignity

throughout their

employment with us and

not to be discriminated

against. We have a zero

tolerance attitude to

bullying, harassment or

victimisation of any kind.

This year we introduced

a new Sexual Harassment

Policy to reinforce our

zero tolerance approach

to unprofessional or

inappropriate behaviour

from our staff and from

third parties who interact

with our business.

– Our recruitment and

selection, training and

development,

performance reviews and

promotion processes are

all based solely on

individual merit and are

free from bias. The HR

team oversee these

processes to ensure that

they remain fit for purpose

and eliminate bias.

– We monitor and analyse

the diversity of our

employees so that we can

track and progress our

diversity initiatives.

– Our Board and Executive

Committee are regularly

updated on our progress

with diversity initiatives

and external guidance and

recommendations for

improving diversity.

– We offer flexible working

options (including hybrid

working) to support

employees with family

and/or caring

commitments.

– We have an employee

support network aiming

to provide a forum for

parents and carers,

including how Workspace

can better support them.

– We provide training for all

employees and line

managers on areas such

as unconscious bias and

harassment to ensure that

our values and standards

are understood. This

year we introduced

neurodiversity training

for managers and staff.

Diversity at all levels of our organisation is crucial to

providing a variety of thoughts, skills and experiences that

will support the achievement of our long-term strategy by

fostering innovation and better decision making. While it

remains our policy to appoint the best person for each role,

we are committed to ensuring that our processes and

initiatives actively encourage a diverse group of candidates

for roles at all levels and build a diverse pipeline of talent

for senior positions. Our initiatives to achieve this are

detailed to the right and overleaf, and further details on

Board and Executive level succession planning can be

found on page 155.

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INTERNAL PROMOTIONS

IN 2024/25

7

DAG MEETINGS IN 2024/25

16

APPRENTICES SUPPORTED

IN 2024/25

17

NEURODIVERSITY TRAINING

SESSIONS IN 2024/25

CULTURE

Innovation thrives on

diverstiy. It is the unique

perspectives, experiences

and voices at the table

that spark bold ideas

and meaningful progress.

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT WORKSPACE CONTINUED

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION AND EVALUATION CONTINUED

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT WORKSPACE CONTINUED

– We promote progressive

career development

through encouraging

lateral job moves where

opportunities arise.

– We hold bi-monthly

meetings between the HR

team and senior managers

with a view to identifying

opportunities for staff

development.

– During our annual

appraisal process, we

identify employees who

have strong potential for

development, and put

training and development

plans in place for them.

– We provide a Group-wide

internal training

programme to offer

employees opportunities

to learn and develop skills

such as organisation,

people management and

managing difficult

situations.

– We offer Institute of

Leadership & Management

training for line managers

and are developing

training for managing

difficult conversations.

– We support employee

development by

sponsoring external

learning and further study

opportunities where

appropriate.

– We have implemented

‘career pathways’, for our

centre team roles and

facilities management

team roles, to make it

clearer to staff how they

can progress their careers

at Workspace.

– We have introduced

apprenticeship

programmes to widen

access to the professions

within our organisation.

Empowering our people

to achieve their best

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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

– Our Recruitment team

oversees all recruitment

activities and processes

in accordance with our

policy, which ensures fair,

transparent and consistent

hiring practices.

– We review and change job

titles where appropriate,

and we review job

specifications to ensure

we consistently use

inclusive language that

encourages both male

and female candidates.

– We use software to track

the sources of candidate

applications and

implement CV

anonymisation to help

eliminate unconscious

bias in the recruitment

process.

– We provide all hiring

managers with training

in unconscious bias and

interview skills to support

fair and effective

recruitment practices.

– Guidance and support

notes are provided to

hiring managers to

promote fair and

thorough processes.

– We advertise all vacancies

internally before

undertaking any external

advertisement, to

encourage internal

applications.

– When we do advertise

externally, we have

increased our use of social

media and other direct

recruitment methods in

order to reach a wider

pool of talent, including

encouraging applications

from people who may be

returning to work and from

local communities via local

job centres, universities

and schools. We also

partner with organisations

such as Sapphire Partners

and the White Ensign

Association to promote

social mobility.

– Where recruitment

agencies are engaged, we

ensure they demonstrate

a strong commitment to

diversity and a proven

track record in diverse

appointments.

– When a senior role

becomes available,

we actively encourage

applications from diverse

candidates and aim to

shortlist an equal number

of men and women

wherever possible.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION AND EVALUATION CONTINUED

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT WORKSPACE CONTINUED

OUR PROGRESS FROM LAST YEAR

WHAT WE SAID WE WOULD FOCUS ON OUR PROGRESS

Continue to widen the pool of candidates from which we

recruit by introducing apprenticeship schemes, encouraging

staff recommendations, and working with job centres,

charities and universities to reach candidates that may not

come through more traditional recruitment methods.

– We started working with Sapphire Recruitment, a charity that has individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and

throughout this year they have helped us with finding candidates for certain roles. We have also partnered with the White Ensign

Association, an organisation that helps military veterans find employment, other charities and social enterprises such as Spear

Lambeth and London & Partners, and the Job Centre to help promote our vacancies to those who are not currently employed.

– We promote our vacancies through these channels and will continue to explore ways to enhance our engagement with these

or similar minded organisations.

– In October 2024 we launched the apprenticeship scheme business wide. We have also expanded the range of apprenticeships

we offer across the business. All junior roles that become available will now be advertised as apprenticeships wherever

appropriate. In the year under review, we supported 16 apprentices.

Use our new recruitment software to produce and analyse

more detailed information, and to implement new recruitment

initiatives such as standardising language used in job adverts

and anonymising CVs.

– Our new recruitment system has enabled us to anonymise CVs, promote vacancies to a wider audience and gain more detailed

insights into the recruitment experience, including how our candidates have learned about the roles.

– We have also enhanced our recruitment experience to ensure we continue to attract and retain the best talent, and we have

started conducting on-boarding surveys to obtain feedback from new starters to enable us to improve and ease the process

of on-boarding.

Continue our focus on internal development and promotions,

including further development of our career progression

pathways and implementing a new learning management

system to enhance our training and development provision.

– Last year, we continued our efforts in relation to internal development opportunities and promotions. We had 34 internal

movements across the business. We also continue to offer career development pathways within our Customer Experience

and Facilities Management Teams. We will continue to explore with other teams as to whether we can expand our career

pathways further.

– Our new learning management system launched in February 2024 and this year we have launched six learning courses to staff

via the new system.

Continue to improve awareness of diversity at all levels, by

rolling out enhanced diversity and inclusion training for the

Executive Committee, hiring managers and all staff and

increasing the use of external speakers to bring different

perspectives.

– Throughout the course of the year, we have rolled out specific training for both employees and line managers. New courses

around mental health and neurodiversity awareness have been trialled.

– We have also run awareness sessions on menopause and breast cancer for our employees and our employee network

‘Supporting Others’ continues to meet regularly.

Introduce a diversity working group to provide a forum

for discussion of ideas with staff representatives from across

the organisation, with feedback to be elevated to the

Executive Committee.

– We launched the Diversity Action Group (DAG) in July 2024. The DAG is chaired by Richard Swayne, our Investment Director,

and comprises twelve representatives from different areas of the business. The DAG reports into the Group’s Social

Sustainability Committee, which in turn reports to the Executive Committee. Read more on page 171.

Implementing recommended changes to our parental leave

policies following completion of our benchmarking exercise

this year.

– Following a benchmarking exercise, we have enhanced our family friendly leave entitlements. Employees may now receive

up to 26 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption or shared parental leave, depending on length of service. For paternity leave,

up to four weeks of full pay is also available, subject to service eligibility.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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OUR FUTURE PLANS

Our key aims for next year

include:

– Continue to focus

on ensuring job adverts

use non-discriminatory

language, in particular

by making use of AI tools.

– Minimise reliance on

recruitment agencies and

broaden our talent pool

by actively encouraging

apprenticeship hires

for junior roles.

– Focus on employee

retention and

development by

implementing career

pathways for additional

roles within the business.

– Sign the Armed Forces

Covenant to demonstrate

our commitment to

supporting former members

of the Armed Forces.

– Enhance the awareness of

Workspace among potential

job applicants by showcasing

employee stories and our

internal culture via our

social media channels.

– Issue updated best practice

guidelines and provide

regular updates to line

managers, encouraging

them to engage in regular

check-ins and career

conversations with

their teams.

– Design and launch a paid

internship programme for

individuals aged 16 and over.

– Further promote our newly

introduced policy on

buying additional annual

leave and how it can be

used to split the cost of

unpaid leave over a longer

period, in particular to

employees with caring

commitments.

– Externally benchmark

our employee benefits

to ensure they remain

competitive.

– We continue to actively

promote our ‘Supporting

Others’ network and

encourage the development

of additional employee

networks, for example

BAME or LGBT+ networks.

– Implement a series of

‘lunch and learn’ sessions

to help line managers and

staff to better understand

different perspectives.

– Enhance the functionality

of our Learning

Management System to

expand and improve our

training and development

opportunities.

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT WORKSPACE CONTINUED

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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Q

What prompted the formation of the DAG

as a forum comprising staff members?

A

Our best ideas often come from our

people, and we believe diversity and inclusion

is no exception. In the same way that our

Board benefits from diversity of skills,

experiences and backgrounds in order to

achieve Workspace’s overall strategy, the

same applies to achieving our diversity and

inclusion aims and initiatives. We have also

heard from past employee surveys that it is

something very important to our staff.

The DAG comprises twelve members of staff

from a range of teams and role levels and

with diverse backgrounds. All DAG members

are passionate about diversity and inclusion

and bring the energy needed to contribute

new ideas.

Q

What drew you to being Chair of the DAG?

A

Diversity and inclusion are not just

corporate buzzwords to me, they are deeply

personal values. I believe that our differences

make us stronger and drive innovation, and

Iwant to play a key role in driving further

diversity at Workspace.

Q

Will the DAG focus primarily on diversity

among Workspace staff?

A

The DAG’s remit is much wider than that.

Obviously our staff are very important

stakeholders and promoting diversity and

inclusion within our workforce is a key

priority. But the DAG will also be looking

athow Workspace can help drive diversity

among our customers and suppliers, as well

as how we can make our buildings a safe

space for all who visit them.

Q

What are the main objectives for the DAG

next year?

A

We have begun to consider many

objectives but the focus next year is likely

to target two specific areas.

Firstly, for the people within our business,

the aim is to pilot a mentorship programme

to allow staff to meet with a senior member

of the organisation to foster growth and

professional development.

And secondly, across our portfolio

of properties, accessibility is a priority.

We are developing a plan to capture

customer accessibility information so

we can better support all people using our

spaces. Alongside this, we are starting to

instruct external accessibility surveys with

a third-party provider to understand how

our buildings can support a diversity of

accessibility for customers, staff and all

visitors to our building.

Q&A

A DEDICATED FORUM TO

PUSH OUR DIVERSITY AND

INCLUSION FORWARD

Richard Swayne

Investment Director

Chair of Diversity Action Group (DAG)

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The Committee has continued

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MEMBER SINCE MEETINGS ATTENDED

Rosie Shapland 2020

4/4

Lesley-Ann Nash 2021

4/4

Manju Malhotra 2022

4/4

1.  In accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code 2018, the Board

considers that Rosie Shapland has significant recent and relevant financial

experience.

2. Following Board discussions on the structure of its Committees, it was

agreed that from 21 April 2022, the Committee will consist of three

members, Rosie Shapland, Lesley-Ann Nash and Manju Malhotra. Other

Non-Executive Directors are welcome to attend meetings should they wish

to do so. All Non-Executive Directors attended meetings held in May and

November 2024 as well as March 2025 to review the full and half-year results

and the joint meeting of the Audit and ESG Committee meeting held

in January 2025.

3.  The Audit Committee meeting in January 2025 was a joint meeting with the

ESG Committee.

MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE

AT AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETINGS

AUDIT, RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROL CONTINUED

KEY TOPIC ACTIVITY OUTCOME

PORTFOLIO

VALUATION

– Considered the objectivity and

independence of the external valuers.

– Discussed the presentation of the portfolio

valuation by the external valuers.

CBRE continued to value the entire portfolio for the year

ending 31 March 2025.

FINANCIAL

AND

NARRATIVE

REPORTING

– Reviewed the interim reporting and

the Annual Report and Accounts.

– Considered key judgements, estimates

and assumptions in the preparation

of the financial statements.

The Committee recommended to the Board that the Annual

Report and Accounts as a whole was fair, balanced, and

understandable.

The Committee concurred with management’s key

judgements, estimates and assumptions. Where appropriate,

the Committee challenged management assumptions such

asbad debt provisions and downside scenarios for viability.

EXTERNAL

AUDIT

– Reviewed and discussed reports from BDO,

summarising their findings arising from the

2024/25 audit and the half-year review for

thesix months ended 30 September 2024.

– Assessed the independence and objectivity

ofthe External Auditors.

The Committee was satisfied with the effectiveness of the

audit and confirmed that there were no matters impacting

theauditor’s independence or objectivity.

CHANGES

TOPRINCIPAL

RISKS

– Reviewed and discussed the Group’s

principalrisks.

There were no new principal risks added during the year but,

in line with previous years, a full review of these was carried

out at the March Board meeting.

INTERNAL

CONTROLS

AND RISK

MANAGEMENT

– Reviewed the effectiveness of the

Company’s control environment and the

process for self-certification of the operating

effectiveness of controls.

– Discussed progress on actioning Grant

Thornton’s recommendations from their

post-implementation review on the Group’s

new finance system.

– Discussed an update from the Group’s Head

of Technology and Group Financial Controller

on progress with recommendations relating

to IT general controls, highlighted by BDO

during the course of theiraudit.

Control owners certified the effectiveness of controls under

their responsibility and no significant issues were identified.

The Group’s Head of Security and Risk Management continued

a programme of internal controls assurance during the year.

The Committee was satisfied with both the progress

made with optimisation of the new finance system and

management’s response to control recommendations

highlighted byBDO as part of their audit.

GOVERNANCE  – Reviewed the Committee’s terms

of reference.

– Reviewed forthcoming changes to the

UK Corporate Governance Code.

– Discussed the results of the internal

performance review.

An internal review of the Audit Committee’s performance was

conducted during the year and concluded that the Committee

continues to operate effectively.

The Committee was satisfied with the Company’s plans to ensure

compliance with Provision 29 of the Corporate Governance

Code 2024, which will apply to the Company from 1 April 2026.

KEY TOPICS CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE DURING THE YEAR

The Committee is composed entirely of Non-Executive

Directors, each bringing substantial commercial acumen and

broad industry expertise. The Committee is chaired by Rosie

Shapland. Details of individual attendance at the meetings

held during the year are set out above. More information on

the skills and the experience of all Committee members can

be found on pages 127 to 128.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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Dear shareholder,

I am pleased to present this year’s Audit

Committee Report. The report is intended to

provide shareholders with an understanding of

the broad role we have performed throughout

the year, as well as the work carried out to

provide assurance on the integrity of the

Annual Report and Financial Statements for

the year ended 31 March 2025. Much of the

work of the Committee is necessarily

targeted around the key areas of financial

reporting, external audit, internal control and

risk management, all of which is underpinned

by a robust governance framework.

External Auditor

Following the rigorous audit tender process

undertaken last year, BDO LLP (‘BDO’) was

selected as the Company’s External Auditor.

Their appointment was approved by

shareholders at the AGM on 25 July 2024.

The Committee is confident that BDO brings

the required experience and independence

to perform a robust and effective audit of the

Company’s financial statements.

The Audit Committee applies the ‘Audit

Committees and the External Audit: Minimum

Standard’ and this Report sets out how the

Minimum Standard has been applied.

Rotation of valuers

During the year the Board considered

the implications of the RICS mandatory

requirement for the periodic rotation of UK

external valuers, set to take effect in May

2026 following a two year transition period.

Read more on page 131.

The role of the Audit Committee

Pages 177 to 178

Developing a robust Viability Statement

Page 181

The Audit Committee Report

highlights how the Committee

has actively challenged and

supported management, carried

out rigorous oversight of financial

reporting, and upheld high

standards of audit quality and risk

governance throughout the year.

Rosie Shapland

Chair of the Audit Committee

AUDIT COMMITTEE

CHAIR’S LETTER

AUDIT, RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROL CONTINUED

Review of material issues

The Audit Committee has a key role in

establishing that the financial statements

provide a true and fair view of the Group’s

financial affairs. As part of this process,

weconsidered the significant financial

judgements made during the year, along

withother key financial reporting issues.

In this context and in conjunction with

the Board, we considered the twice annual

valuation of the investment portfolio, the

valuation process, the key assumptions

made by the valuers and their independence.

Following our review, we are satisfied that the

valuation process is robust, the assumptions

and estimates used in the valuation are

appropriate and that the valuers remain

independent. Further details can be found

onpage 179.

The Committee reviewed a number of other

key matters which have been considered

by management and discussed with BDO,

including uncertainties relating to the collection

of trade receivables, the classification of assets

held for sale, and accounting for disposals.

We also considered, as we do on a regular

basis, the potential for fraud in revenue

recognition, scope for management override

of controls and compliance with regulations.

We found no concerns arising from this review.

A description of the material issues that the

Committee considered during the year can

be found on page 179 to 182.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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AUDIT, RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROL CONTINUED

AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR’S LETTER CONTINUED

Cyber security

During the year the Company conducted two

table top exercises focused on responding to

cyber attacks. Insights gained from these

exercises have been incorporated into the

Company’s processes.

Viability and going concern statements

The Committee considered the going

concern statements in the interim statement

and the Annual Report, and the viability

statement in the Annual Report. This included

reviewing the work undertaken by

management, which considered plausible

downside scenarios factoring in the Group’s

principal risks and potential uncertainties,

and assessing the appropriateness of the

five-year viability assessment period.

Following this review, we were satisfied that

management had conducted robust viability

and going concern assessments and

recommended approval of these to the Board.

See our viability and going concern

statements on pages 94 to 95.

2025 Annual Report

After reviewing the reports from management,

and following discussions with the External

Auditor and valuers, the Committee is

satisfied that:

– the process used to determine the property

valuation was satisfactory.

– the financial statements appropriately

address the key judgements and the

key estimates.

– the Group has adopted appropriate

accounting policies.

– both the External Auditor and the property

valuers remain independent and objective

in their work.

The Board as a whole is responsible for

assessing the Group’s position, performance,

business model and strategy. The Committee

has a key role in checking that the Group’s

narrative reporting gives a fair, balanced and

understandable assessment of the Group’s

position and prospects. This assessment

is covered on page 182. For the year ended

31 March 2025, the Committee confirmed

to the Board it was satisfied that the Annual

Report and Accounts was fair, balanced

and understandable.

Challenging management’s assumptions

The Committee reviews and, where necessary,

challenges key management assumptions and

estimates, ensuring they are robust, well

reasoned, and supported by appropriate

evidence. This oversight forms a core part

of the Committee’s role in maintaining the

integrity of the Group’s financial reporting.

Committee effectiveness

The performance of the Audit Committee

was assessed this year through an internal

performance review. I am pleased that this

concluded we continue to operate effectively.

Risk, control and assurance

The Group has a range of processes in place

to support effective internal control. These

include self-certification of controls by risk

owners, reviews of fraud, anti-bribery and

whistleblowing policies and a risk management

framework through which controls and their

effectiveness are monitored and assessed.

SUSTAINABILITY IN

EVERYTHING WE DO

BUILDING RESILIENCE

IN THE FACE OF

CLIMATE CHANGE

Incorporating sustainability across

the business means we need to build

resilience in the face of climate change

The Group recognises that climate

change will continue to have an

increasing impact on our business and so

it is one of our principal risks. More detail

can be found on page 93.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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We do not have a formal internal audit

function, a matter which is kept under review

by the Audit Committee. However, the Head

of Security and Risk Management provides

the Committee with updates on the assurance

reviews conducted across the business.

The Committee is aware of the changes to the

UK Corporate Governance Code and has been

considering our approach to address the new

provision 29 requirements relating to the

effectiveness of material controls, with a view

to ensuring that appropriate processes are in

place and documented in advance of the new

provision becoming effective for the Group

for its financial year commencing 1 April 2026.

This has included discussions with the

management team regarding the process of

identifying and agreeing our material controls

in line with these requirements.

I hope that you find this report informative

and can take assurance from the work

undertaken by the Committee during the year

to deliver its key responsibilities.

Rosie Shapland

Chair of the Audit Committee

4 June 2025

During the year the Committee reviewed

an update on the post-implementation

controls review conducted by Grant Thornton

on the Group’s new finance and property

management system, as reported previously.

The Committee noted that the majority of

actions identified have been addressed, with

plans in place to complete the remaining items.

The Committee discussed recommendations

from BDO relating to the Group’s Information

Technology General Controls (ITGCs), which

were highlighted as part of their work in their

first year as the Group’s new auditors, and

noted that management had implemented

plans to address these recommendations

prior to the financial year end.

Together with the Board, the Audit

Committee has reviewed the effectiveness

of the Group’s risk management and internal

control systems and have not identified any

significant failings or weaknesses.

In January 2025, the Audit Committee held

a joint meeting with the ESG Committee.

During this meeting, both Committees

reviewed the Company’s policies and

procedures supporting the implementation

of our ESG strategy, as well as the assurance

programme being undertaken to ensure the

effectiveness of these policies and procedures.

Both Committees were satisfied that the

Company’s policies and procedures in this

area are operating effectively, and that

appropriate assurance procedures are

in place.

– Continue to monitor the Group’s risk

management and internal control

framework, particularly with regard to the

new UK Corporate Governance Code on

risk management and the effectiveness

of material controls.

– Continue to review management’s

progress in addressing recommendations

from BDO and Grant Thornton in relation

to IT general controls and the new

finance system.

– Focus on the Company’s protection

against cyber threats.

– Continue to focus on climate change

and its potential impact on the financial

statements and review mitigation strategies.

This includes monitoring of climate-related

risks across business decisions and

seeking assurance from Bureau Veritas

on our carbon emissions disclosures.

See page 108 for more details.

MONITORING FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

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The Audit Committee reviews and monitors the integrity

of the Group’s financial reporting in advance of its

consideration by the Board. The Committee oversees the

relationship with the External Auditor in order to assess the

effectiveness of the audit and to annually assess their

independence and objectivity. The Audit Committee also

reviews and monitors the Group’s risk management and

internal controls framework.

THE ROLE OF THE

AUDIT COMMITTEE

HOW THE COMMITTEE OPERATES

FORWARD PLANNING

Subjects include management’s response to control recommendations and reviewing and responding

to changes in the UK Corporate Governance Code

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Assess and discuss topics with senior management and the External Auditor

Regular inputs received from: Workspace management and the External Auditor

The Audit Committee is

committed to ensuring the

integrity of our financial

reporting, internal controls

and risk management systems.

AUDIT, RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROL CONTINUED

– The Audit Committee

is composed solely of

independent Non-Executive

Directors, with a wide

diversity of experience.

Rosie Shapland, as a

Chartered Accountant and

former audit partner with

over 30 years of audit

experience across multiple

sectors, satisfies the

requirement of having

appropriate recent and

relevant financial

experience. The Committee

as a whole has competence

in the sector in which the

Group operates.

– Meetings of the Audit

Committee coincide with

key dates in the financial

reporting and audit cycle.

During the year, the

Committee met on four

occasions, in May and

November 2024 and in

January and March 2025.

– The meeting in January

was a joint meeting with

the ESG Committee to

review the Group’s ESG

related policies and

procedures that support

the implementation of our

ESG strategy.

– There was a further

meeting in May 2025 when

matters relating to the

2025 Annual Report &

Accounts were discussed.

– A forward plan of agenda

items guides the business

to be considered at each

meeting and is regularly

reviewed and developed.

This pre-planning facilitates

the work of the Committee,

enabling it to give thorough

consideration to matters of

particular importance to

the Group.

– The Committee receives

information in advance

of its meetings including

information from

management and detailed

reports from the External

Auditor including the audit

report. The Committee

meets privately with the

External Auditor, at least

annually, and it liaises with

Company management

in considering areas

for review.

– The Committee regularly

invites the External Audit

lead partner, the Chair of

the Board, the Chief

Executive Officer (CEO),

the Chief Financial Officer

(CFO), the Group Financial

Controller, the Head of

Technology and the Head

of Security and Risk

Management to attend

Committee meetings.

Representatives from our

external valuers, CBRE,

attend Board meetings

twice per year to present

the half and full-year

valuation reports.

– Meetings of the Committee

are held in advance of the

Board meetings to allow

the Committee Chair to

provide a report on the

key matters discussed

to the Board, and for the

Board to consider any

recommendations made.

– The Chair of the Committee

also meets regularly with

the External Audit partner,

CFO, Group Financial

Controller and Head of

Security and Risk

Management during the

year, and specifically before

Committee meetings.

– All of this, along with

ongoing challenge, debate

and engagement, allows the

Committee to discharge its

responsibilities effectively.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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Financial reporting

– Review the year end

and interim financial

statements and monitor

the reporting process,

including key judgements,

estimates and assumptions

and the presentation of

significant transactions.

Information on significant

matters in relation to the

financial statements that

were considered by the

Committee can be found

on page 179.

– Review the appropriateness

of accounting policies and

practices.

– Review the Group’s internal

controls in relation to the

financial reporting process.

Further detail on our risk

management and internal

controls processes can be

found on pages 184 to 185.

– Advise the Board on the

Group’s viability and

going concern statements

including the assumptions

in plans, key risks

considered, and the

sensitivities tested.

More information on the

Committee’s assessment

of the Group’s viability and

going concern status can be

found on pages 94 to 95.

– Review the content of

the Annual Report and

Accounts and advise the

Board on whether, taken

as a whole, they are fair,

balanced and

understandable and

provide the information

necessary for shareholders

to assess performance,

the business model and

strategy. The Group’s

strategy and business

model are explained on

pages 34 to 58 and 2 to 9

respectively.

External audit

– Assess the work of the

External Auditor in relation

to significant financial

judgements and estimates

made by management.

More information is available

on pages 182 to 183.

– Assess the effectiveness of

the external audit process

and the ongoing

relationship with the

External Auditor. This is

done by considering their

approach to the audit and

understanding of our

business, discussing their

reporting and any issues

identified and obtaining

the views of management.

– Review and monitor

the objectivity and the

independence of the

External Auditor, including

our policy governing the

provision of non-audit

services. Refer to page 183

for more information on

our process for maintaining

their independence.

– Agree the remuneration

of the External Auditors.

– Complete a robust audit

tender process when

required, in line with the

Minimum Standard for

Audit Committees.

Portfolio valuation

– Review the External

Auditor’s assessment

of the valuation, including

an explanation as to how

the valuation is audited.

– Consider, alongside the

Board, the objectivity and

independence of the

external valuers.

– Review and challenge,

along with the Board, the

methodology, assumptions

and judgements used by

the external valuers to

ensure they are appropriate.

Internal controls and

risk management

– Review the adequacy and

effectiveness of the Group’s

overall risk management

processes that inform the

Board’s decision making,

including the design,

implementation and

effectiveness of those

processes.

– Review the Company’s

statement on internal

control systems and risk

management prior to

endorsement by the Board

– Review the effectiveness

of the Group’s control

environment, including

the adequacy of key

financial controls.

– Review whistleblowing

arrangements whereby

employees may, in

confidence, raise concerns

about possible

improprieties in financial

reporting or other matters,

to receive assurance that

there are proportionate and

independent procedures

in place. See page 98 for

more information on our

Whistleblowing Policy.

– Review the Group’s

procedures for preventing

and/or detecting fraud.

– Review the Group’s

procedures for the

prevention and detection

of bribery and monitor the

reports generated by such

procedures. See page 98

for more information on

our Anti-Bribery Policy.

– Consider whether the

Group should have an

internal audit function.

Governance, best practice

and development

– Keep up to date with

changes to the UK

Corporate Governance

Code, specifically

regarding the effectiveness

of the internal control

environment.

– Keep up to date on

investor, shareholder

and market sentiment

(with advice from the

Company’s brokers).

– Keep up to date with

regulatory and legislative

matters relevant to the

Group including

developments in

accounting standards.

– Consider ESG matters

in all decision making.

– Develop and approve the

Committee timetable and

planner which detail the

areas of focus for the

Committee each year.

– Discuss the assessment

of the effectiveness of

the Committee.

– Review and approve

changes to the

Committee’s terms

of reference.

Internal controls

Pages 184 to 185

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AUDIT, RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROL CONTINUED

THE ROLE OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CONTINUED

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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Valuation of the investment property portfolio 179

Developing a robust viability statement 181

Fair, balanced and understandable reporting 182

SIGNIFICANT MATTERS

CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE

Our properties are critical to

our business and the valuation

demonstrates the value that

we are delivering to our

shareholders. It is a measure

of how well we are managing

our buildings and driving

rental income. Furthermore,

the valuation is a major

component of Total Property

Return, which is a key

performance indicator.

The valuation of the

investment property

portfolio is inherently

subjective, requiring

significant judgement.

The valuation is conducted

externally by independent

valuers, CBRE, one of the

world’s largest commercial

real estate services firms.

Given its significance,

management, the Board and

the Committee monitor the

objectivity and independence

of the valuers, and review the

methodology and outcomes

of the valuation, challenging

the key assumptions and

judgements.

BDO met with the valuers

and they presented their

views on the valuation to

the Committee, as well as

an explanation of how the

valuation is audited. The

Board and Committee were

satisfied that the

methodology, assumptions

and judgements used by the

valuers were appropriate,

that the valuations were

suitable for inclusion in the

financial statements and the

work of the External Auditor

was appropriate.

A number of meetings

are held between key

management and CBRE

ahead of the valuation

at which the inputs and

methodology of the

valuation are discussed.

Key discussions include:

– London commercial

property market: current

trends and circumstances

expected to affect the

market are discussed.

– comparable market

evidence: recent

transactions are

considered and compared

to assumptions made in

valuing our portfolio.

– development projects:

we provide CBRE with

any updates to ongoing

or future schemes and we

discuss the assumptions

CBRE has made,

particularly for more

complex schemes where

more significant levels of

judgement are required.

– estimated rental values:

the estimated rental values

proposed by CBRE are

discussed and reviewed,

with management ensuring

that these are in line with

our recent rental activity.

– property information:

we provide CBRE with

information on any

changes to properties that

may affect the valuation.

– other inputs used by the

valuers are reviewed

and discussed.

VALUATION OF THE INVESTMENT PROPERTY PORTFOLIO

AUDIT, RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROL CONTINUED

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The Committee considers

all financial information

published in the full and

interim financial statements

and considers accounting

policies adopted by the

Group, presentation and

disclosure of the financial

information. The Committee

challenges the key

judgements and estimates

made by management in

preparing the financial

statements.

The Committee pays close

attention to matters it

considers to be important by

virtue of their impact on the

Group’s results, or the level

of complexity, judgement or

estimation involved in their

application on the

consolidated financial

statements.

AUDIT, RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROL CONTINUED

SIGNIFICANT MATTERS CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE CONTINUED

The Committee reviewed

a number of other key

matters which have been

considered by management

and discussed with BDO,

including uncertainties

relating to the collection

of trade receivables, the

classification of assets

held for sale and accounting

for disposals made during

the year.

£2.368bn

PROPERTY VALUATION

67

LOCATIONS

180

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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RESPONSIBILITY

Risk Management Group

Executive Committee

Heads of Department

The strategic and operational risks were

reviewed to identify the principal risks to

viability over the period under consideration.

The risks that would impact solvency and

liquidity, either individually or in combination

with other risks, were considered.

RESPONSIBILITY

Risk Management Group

Executive Committee

Heads of Department

For each risk, the following factors were

considered:

– our risk appetite (the level of risk the Board

is willing to take);

– the controls in place to mitigate the risk; and

– the quantum of risk.

RESPONSIBILITY

Executive Committee

Heads of Department

For those risks identified as being severe

enough to impact the viability of the Group,

sensitivity analysis was performed to

understand the potential impact on liquidity

and financial ratios.

RESPONSIBILITY

The Board

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee considered the

findings from this analysis and made their

recommendations to the Board, who were

given the opportunity to question the process

and the findings.

AUDIT, RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROL CONTINUED

SIGNIFICANT MATTERS CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE CONTINUED

As part of the Group’s Viability Statement,

the following factors were considered:

– the Group’s current financial and

operational position and the current

economic outlook;

– the Group’s cash flows, financing

headroom and financial ratios; and

– reassessment of key risks and their

potential impact on the business model.

RISK ASSESSMENT CONCLUSIONSSCENARIO SENSITIVITY ANALYSISRISK IDENTIFICATION

STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4

DEVELOPING A ROBUST VIABILITY STATEMENT

THE PROCESS WE FOLLOWED:

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AUDIT, RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROL CONTINUED

SIGNIFICANT MATTERS CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE CONTINUED

On behalf of the Board, the Committee has considered

whether, in its opinion, this Annual Report and Accounts,

taken as a whole, is fair, balanced and understandable and

whether it provides the information necessary for

shareholders to assess the Group’s position, performance,

business model and strategy.

THE PROCESS WE FOLLOWED

COMMITTEE

REVIEW

Audit Committee review

The Committee reviewed the Annual Report at

an early stage, and throughout the process, to

enable sufficient time for comment and review

and to check overall balance and consistency.

REPORT Report from the CFO and Group Financial

Controller

The Committee discussed a report from the

CFO and the Group Financial Controller

covering the financial statements within the

Annual Report and Accounts: this highlighted

the significant changes and the areas of focus

in the financial statements and commented on

any new accounting standards in the period.

ASSESS Fair, balanced and understandable assessment

A fair, balanced and understandable assessment

looking at the Annual Report and Accounts

as a whole was prepared by the management

team and circulated to the Committee. This

assessment highlights factors which support

the responsibility of the Committee.

EXTERNAL

REVIEW

External Audit Review

The External Auditor presented the results

of its audit work to the Committee.

RECOMMEND Recommendation to Board and Board’s

conclusion

The Directors consider the Annual Report and

Accounts, taken as a whole, is fair, balanced

and understandable and provides the

information necessary for shareholders to

assess the Group’s position and performance,

business model and strategy.

Following a competitive

tender process, BDO were

appointed by the shareholders

as the Workspace External

Auditor for the financial year

ended 31 March 2025.

Audit and non-audit fees

Fees payable to the External

Auditor for audit and

non-audit services are set

out in note 2 on page 251.

This year, the non-audit

services performed by BDO

included the review of the

Group’s half-year results.

Audit quality

An important part of the

Committee’s work consists

of overseeing the relationship

with, and performance of, the

External Auditor, in particular

with regards to the

independence, quality, rigour

and challenge of the external

audit process. The Committee

reviews the effectiveness of

the audit throughout the

year taking into account:

– the detailed audit strategy

for the year including

scope of work and

coverage of any risks;

– the quality, knowledge and

expertise of the audit

engagement team;

– insight around the key

accounting and audit

judgements;

– the External Auditor’s

mindset, objectivity and

approach to challenging

management’s assumptions

and judgements where

necessary;

– the quality of reporting and

discussions at the Audit

Committee meetings; and

– the outcome of the review of

effectiveness of the External

Auditor and the audit

process discussed below.

The Committee discussed

with BDO the risks to audit

quality that they identified

and how these have been

addressed, including the key

audit firm and network level

controls they relied on. The

Committee also enquired

about the findings from

internal and external

inspections of their audit

and their audit firm.

Annually, the Committee

assesses the qualifications,

expertise, resources and

independence of the Group’s

External Auditor, as well as

the effectiveness of the audit

process. This includes

reviewing the FRC AQR

results for BDO as part of the

audit strategy discussion.

The Chair of the Committee

also meets with the audit

partner during the year and

specifically, ahead of Audit

Committee meetings.

The Committee reviewed

the content of the External

Auditor’s reporting,

incorporating internal control

recommendations, and other

communications with the

Audit Committee and it

concluded it is based on a

good understanding of the

Company’s business.

The Committee considers

that the External Auditor

demonstrates professional

scepticism by critically

assessing information

provided by the Group,

assessing the reasonableness

of management assumptions

and seeking corroborative

evidence where necessary.

The External Auditor raised

challenges to management’s

assumptions and estimates

during the audit, including

those detailed on page 179.

Audit plan

During the year, the

Committee considered the

audit plan created by BDO

and were satisfied that the

plan included appropriate

responses to the risks which

had been identified.

At the Audit Committee in

May 2025, the Committee

reviewed whether the External

Auditor had met the agreed

audit plan and to understand

the reasons for any changes,

including changes in

perceived audit risks and

the work undertaken by the

External Auditors to address

those risks.

BDO did not make any

specific commitments during

the tender process in

2023/24 which required

review by the Committee.

There were no additional

areas that the Committee

required BDO to consider

other than the key audit

matters, detailed on

page 236 to 237.

FAIR, BALANCED AND UNDERSTANDABLE REPORTING

EXTERNAL AUDIT

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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AUDIT, RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROL CONTINUED

EXTERNAL AUDIT CONTINUED

As noted above, BDO was

appointed at the start of the

year following a competitive

tender process, as detailed

in the 2024 Annual Report,

and provided external audit

services to the Group for

this financial year.

The Committee has

discussed the quality

of the audit work provided

by BDO since their

appointment. A preliminary

view has been reached that

the Committee is satisfied

with their level of

competence and

professional scepticism

applied in challenging the

Group’s policies and

assumptions and the overall

quality of work.

Following the external

audit for this financial year,

a full review will be

undertaken of the audit

process and feedback

discussed with BDO.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXTERNAL AUDIT

In addition to reviewing

effectiveness, the

Committee considered

the independence and

objectivity of the External

Auditor through a

combination of assurances

provided by the External

Auditor on the safeguards

in place to maintain

independence; oversight

of the Non-Audit Services

Policy and fees paid.

BDO have confirmed to the

Committee that:

–  the audit of the

consolidated financial

statements is undertaken

in accordance with the UK

firm’s internal policies and

procedures;

– they have internal

procedures in place to

identify any aspects of

non-audit work which

could compromise their

role as auditor and to

ensure the objectivity

of their audit report;

– they believe that, in their

professional judgement,

the safeguards they have

in place sufficiently guard

against the threats to

independence;

– the total fees paid by the

Group during the year do

not represent a material

part of the firm’s fee

income; and

– they consider that they

have maintained audit

independence throughout

the year.

The Committee is satisfied

that the External Auditor

is independent.

The Audit Committee

will continue to review

the effectiveness and the

independence of the

External Auditor each year.

The Group has complied

with the Competition and

Markets Authority’s

Statutory Audit Services

Order 2014 relating to audit

tendering and the provision

of non-audit services during

the financial year ended

31 March 2025. It is the

Group’s intention to put the

audit out to tender at least

every ten years. The external

audit was last tendered in

2023 following which the

External Auditor changed

from KPMG LLP to BDO with

effect from the audit in

respect of the financial year

ended 31 March 2025.

There are no contractual

obligations which restrict

the Committee’s choice of

External Auditor or which

put in place a minimum

period for their tenure.

AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE AND OBJECTIVITY

The full review will focus

on areas such as the

effectiveness of the audit,

the delivery and execution

of the external audit

process, the efficiency and

performance of the audit

team, communication and

engagement with the

management team and

the quality and regularity

of contact.

Having considered

the quality of the external

audit and the effectiveness

and independence of the

External Auditor, the

Audit Committee has

recommended to the Board

that BDO be reappointed

as the Company’s External

Auditor for the financial

year ended 31 March 2026

and the Board has accepted

the recommendation. A

resolution proposing BDO’s

reappointment will be put

forward to shareholders

at the AGM to be held

on 16 July 2025.

As required by the

Code, the Audit

Committee has a formal

policy governing the

engagement of our External

Auditor to supply non-audit

services and to assess the

threats of self-review,

self-interest, advocacy,

familiarity and

management.

If the External Auditor

is to be considered for

the provision of non-audit

services, the scope of work

and the fees must be

approved in advance by

the Chief Financial Officer,

the Company Secretary

and the Chair of the

Audit Committee.

For larger assignments,

in excess of £100,000, this

would involve a competitive

tender process, unless there

are compelling commercial

or timescale reasons to

use the External Auditor

or another specific

accountancy firm.

SAFEGUARDING AUDITOR

INDEPENDENCE

AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT FEES (BDO)

2024–2025

£570k

Audit £503k

£67k Non-Audit

AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT FEES

(KPMG)

2023–2024

£714k

Audit £617k

£97k Non-Audit

AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT FEES

(KPMG)

2022–2023

£440k

Audit £370k

£70k Non-Audit

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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AUDIT, RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROL CONTINUED

The Committee, on behalf

of the Board, keeps under

review the effectiveness of

the Group’s risk management

and internal control systems

through management

updates and output from the

Group’s Risk Management

Group to ensure that the

controls in place are

effective. This framework is

designed to manage rather

than eliminate business risks

and to provide reasonable

assurance against material

misstatement in the financial

statements.

On the basis of the processes

outlined on this page and

having regard to the ‘Guidance

on Risk Management, Internal

Control and Related Financial

and Business Reporting’

issued by the FRC in

September 2014, the Board,

supported by the Audit

Committee, has reviewed

the effectiveness of the

risk management and

internal control systems.

No significant control

failings or weaknesses were

identified during the period

under review.

As noted on page 176,

a post-implementation

review of our new finance

and property management

system by Grant Thornton

identified a number of

opportunities to enhance

our processes and control

environment in relation to

the new system. In addition,

as also noted on page 176,

BDO highlighted a number

of recommendations relating

to the Company’s IT General

Controls, identified during

the course of their audit.

The majority of their

recommendations have been

implemented, and there is

a plan in place to remediate

the remaining items.

The Committee is satisfied

that appropriate mitigating,

monitoring and review

controls exist and a

comprehensive action plan

is in place to deliver these

enhancements.

The Directors confirm that

the processes described

below have been in place

during the 2024/25 financial

year and up to the date of

approval of the Annual

Report and Accounts.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee has

a key role in developing

appropriate governance

and challenge around risk

management and considering

processes and assurance. It

also sets the tone and culture

within the organisation

regarding risk management

and internal control.

The Board

The Board has defined its risk

appetite for strategic and

operational risks. A standard

methodology for risk

assessment is applied across

the Group to assist with

monitoring inherent and

residual risk and to assist

with comparing residual risk

against target risk.

The Group had the following

key procedures and

monitoring processes in place

during the year to provide

effective internal control:

– an ongoing process to

identify, evaluate and

manage risks, including

the self-certification of

controls by risk owners,

which is monitored and

regularly reviewed by the

Risk Management Group

and Executive team.

Significant issues are

presented to the Board

and Audit Committee;

– the Group’s key controls

include appropriate

segregation of duties

that are embedded across

the organisation;

– on behalf of the Board, the

Audit Committee reviews

fraud and anti-bribery

policies and procedures

and annual anti-bribery

training is in place for all

employees. There have been

no reported instances of

bribery or corruption during

the period under review;

– the Group has in place

a monthly process for,

reporting and reviewing

financial performance,

against its business plan;

– monthly performance

packs, including those

used to prepare annual and

half-year statements, are

approved by the CEO and

distributed to the Board;

– on behalf of the Board, the

ESG Committee reviews

the Group’s environmental

and social related risks;

– the Audit and ESG

Committees met jointly in

January 2025 to discuss

policies, procedures and

assurance; and

– the Audit Committee

reviews technology risks

including IT systems and

cyber risk, to ensure that

the Group’s IT function

effectively implements

preventative and detective

controls to monitor and

to mitigate risk.

As required by the Code,

the Board, through the Audit

Committee has carried out

a robust assessment of the

principal and emerging risks

facing the Group, including

those that could threaten its

business model, future

performance, solvency

or liquidity.

Corporate Governance

Code 2024

The Committee has

discussed the changes to the

UK Corporate Governance

Code, the majority of which

apply to the Group from the

financial year commencing

1 April 2025. In particular,

the Committee discussed

provision 29 relating to the

effectiveness of risk

management and internal

controls, which will apply

for the Group’s financial year

commencing 1 April 2026.

The Risk Management

Group is in the process

of identifying our material

controls, with a view to

ensuring that these are

agreed with the Committee

along with the relevant

processes to document their

effectiveness, well in advance

of the new provision 29

becoming effective.

RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROLS

This assessment is

further described in

the Strategic Report

Pages 86 to 93

184

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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OUR RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

The Audit Committee oversees the

Group’s risk management framework

with the Board retaining overall

responsibility for risk appetite and

strategy, in particular for risks relating

to valuation, development and real

estate. The overall risk management

framework is reflected below.

Risk owners

– Each risk identified by the Group is assigned a Risk Owner.

– Risk Owners are responsible for monitoring, managing and reporting

on their risks, as well as identifying any emerging risks.

Risk Management Group

– Chaired by the Head of Security and Risk Management and responsible

for the implementation and embedding of risk management activities.

– Reviews and challenges the risk information provided by Risk Owners.

– Reports to the Executive Committee, although the Audit Committee

has the power to request attendance or reports from the Risk

Management Group directly if it is felt this is necessary.

Executive Committee

–  Oversees and manages the Group’s day-to-day risk management

procedures.

– Reports to the Audit Committee on the operation and effectiveness

of controls.

Audit Committee

– Oversees the Group’s risk management framework.

– Reviews the Company’s annual report disclosures on internal control

systems and risk management prior to endorsement by the Board.

Board of Directors

– Sets the Group’s overall risk appetite, tolerance and strategy.

– Oversees the Group’s principal risks, including property valuation,

development and real estate risks.

– Receives advice and recommendations from the Audit Committee

and Executive Committee.

AUDIT, RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROL CONTINUED

RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROLS CONTINUED

Due to its size and lack of

complexity, the Group does

not have an internal audit

function, a matter reviewed

by the Audit Committee

during the year. The

Committee has advised

the Board that, currently,

it considers there to be no

need for an internal audit

function. The External

Auditor has confirmed this

currently has no impact on

their audit approach.

The Group has a Head of

Security and Risk

Management whose

responsibilities include

chairing our Risk

Management Group and the

ongoing maintenance of our

risk management and

control processes.

As part of our evolving

internal assurance processes,

the Head of Security and

Risk Management has

continued with a series

of departmental control

reviews across the business

with 10 completed during

the year. No significant

issues were identified from

these reviews.

To supplement reviews

of risk management

and internal control, a

programme of operational,

facilities management and

health and safety reviews

are undertaken across our

properties by qualified

senior head office personnel.

Any significant findings will

then be reported to the

Audit Committee.

In addition, all key controls

are recorded on a central

register and, every six

months, control owners

are required to certify the

effectiveness of controls for

which they are responsible

and to provide details of

further actions to address

any identified

ineffectiveness. No

significant issues were

identified during the year.

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OUR RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS

Identification

– Risks are identified when projects

are being considered or through

being raised organically by

members of staff.

– Identified risks are captured

in Risk Registers.

– A Risk Owner is assigned to each

risk and has responsibility for

assessing and monitoring that risk.

Assessment

– Each risk is assessed and scored

according to the potential impact

and likelihood of it materialising.

– Each risk is given an Inherent Risk

Score (pre-controls) and a Residual

Risk Score (post-existing controls).

– Each risk is also assigned a Target

Risk Score representing the Group’s

risk tolerance for that risk.

Response

–  Each Residual Risk Score is

compared to its Target Risk Score.

– If the Residual Risk Score is higher

than the Target Risk Score, action is

taken to reduce it towards the target.

– Controls are assigned an owner who

is responsible for monitoring whether

the controls operate effectively.

Monitoring and reporting

– Risks are regularly monitored

by the Risk Owners.

– Control owners regularly certify

that their controls continue to

operate effectively.

– The Risk Management Group

oversees this activity and escalates

significant changes and new risks

to the Executive Committee,

Audit Committee and/or Board

as appropriate.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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Sustainability is central to

Workspace’s strategy and a key

driver of value. Despite wider

ESG headwinds, our commitment

remains strong. The ESG

Committee is focused on ensuring

Workspace continues to lead the

way, deliver meaningful impact,

and build long-term resilience.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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ESG COMMITTEE REPORT CONTINUED

KEY TOPIC ACTIVITY OUTCOME

CREDIBLE CLIMATE

LEADERSHIP

– Approved the proposal to reset SBTi aligned net zero targets.

– Assessed the suitability of interim emission reduction

milestones and the inclusion of key KPIs as performance

targets for Executive Directors.

– Endorsed the launch of Leroy House as our first net zero

carbon building, with upfront embodied carbon offset using

high-quality, credible credits.

– Reviewed nature and climate interdependencies and approved

the introduction of Workspace’s nature strategy.

Workspace is committed to

climate transition, moving at pace.

The business continues to take a

proactive approach to managing

nature-related risks and

strengthening resilience to both

climate and nature challenges.

LONG-LASTING

SOCIAL IMPACT

– Reviewed Workspace’s strategy for delivering social impact

and supported the decision to develop a flagship social impact

programme aligned with the business model.

– Evaluated the methodology for measuring and reporting

social impact from direct corporate activities and across the

value chain.

– Assessed the suitability of incorporating the social value metric

and diversity and inclusion goals into Executive Directors’

targets along with the Remuneration Committee.

– Reviewed Workspace’s approach to stakeholder engagement

on ESG, identifying key priorities for the year to enhance

value creation.

Doubling down on the

commitment to generate value

for all stakeholders. Positioned to

amplify impact and value creation

through the flagship social impact

programme.

BUILDING

LONG-TERM

RESILIENCE

– Evaluated the materiality of various ESG issues, weighing risks

and opportunities for Workspace to identify priorities.

– Assessed the effectiveness of climate risk management and

internal controls.

– Received a briefing on upcoming regulatory changes and

evaluated compliance readiness.

A future-focused business

approach that is resilient to

evolving regulatory and market

risks, supported by a materiality

review that identified and

prioritised key areas of

opportunity.

LEADING THE WAY

ON CORPORATE

GOVERNANCE

AND REPORTING

– Proposed ESG objectives for Executive Directors to the

Remuneration Committee and assessed outcomes at year end.

– Collaborated with the Audit Committee to review all ESG

policies and assurance programmes for effectiveness.

– Reviewed and approved ESG disclosures, along with feedback

received, to identify opportunities for enhancing transparency

in our reporting.

A robust governance framework

for sustainability matters, with

business-wide accountability

in delivering strategic priorities.

Reaffirmation of business

commitment to transparent

practices, by championing

adoption of best practice

sustainability disclosure.

KEY TOPICS CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE DURING THE YEAR

MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE

AT ESG COMMITTEE MEETINGS

MEMBER SINCE MEETINGS ATTENDED

Manju Malhotra (Chair) 2022        4/4

1

Duncan Owen 2022        4/4

1

Rosie Shapland 2022        4/4

1

Lesley-Ann Nash 2022        4/4

1

Nick Mackenzie 2022        4/4

1

Graham Clemett

2

2022      2/4

1

Dave Benson 2022        4/4

1

Lawrence Hutchings

3

2024    2/2

1

David Stevenson

4

2024      3/3

1

1.   There were two ESG Committees held in January 2025. One meeting was

a joint meeting with the Audit Committee.

2. Graham Clemett was unable to attend the ESG Committee meetings in

January 2025, and stepped down from the Board on 31 January 2025.

3.  Lawrence Hutchings joined the Board and the ESG Committee on

18 November 2024.

4.  David Stevenson joined the Board and the ESG Committee on 1 June 2024.

As at 31 March 2025, the Committee consisted of the Board

Chair, the five non independent Non-Executive Directors,

the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer

(biographies are available on pages 127 to 129). At the request

of the Committee, members of the Executive Committee,

the senior management team and/or external advisers

may be invited to attend all or part of any meeting,

as and when appropriate.

Meetings of the ESG Committee

During the year under review, the Committee held four

meetings. These took place in April 2024, September 2024,

January 2025 and a joint ESG and Audit Committee meeting

was held in January 2025.

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ESG COMMITTEE

CHAIR’S LETTER

Dear shareholder,

I am pleased to present the ESG Committee

Report for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Since its formation in April 2022, the

ESG Committee has played a central role

in reinforcing the Board’s oversight of

environmental and social matters. Our

commitment to ESG is core to Workspace’s

strategy and success. We view ESG and

business priorities as one and the same.

Our focus on the sustainability of our

business model means that Workspace

is well positioned to lead with purpose,

drive meaningful impact, and capture the

opportunities a forward-thinking ESG

approach provides.

The Committee’s work is guided by four

strategic themes:

(i)  Credible climate leadership;

(ii)  Long-lasting social impact;

(iii)  Building long-term resilience; and

(iv)   Leading the way on corporate

governance and reporting.

Through these themes Workspace has

continued to deepen the alignment between

ESG and core business strategy. At a time

when broader sentiment around ESG is

softening, we remain resolute. We believe

that delaying action is not an option. In fact,

we see a narrowing window to capitalise on

the early mover advantage, and we remain

committed to lead from the front.

This year, the Committee has played a pivotal

role in shaping and supporting several key

outcomes across all four themes: Accelerating

our climate transition and deepening nature

resilience, advancing meaningful and

long-lasting social impact, strengthening

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stakeholder value creation and upholding

high standards of ESG governance and risk

management. Further details on these

activities can be found on page 187.

Driving environmental stewardship

As part of our commitment to climate action,

Workspace joined the Better Buildings

Partnership (BBP) Climate Commitment in

2019, pledging to deliver a net zero carbon

real estate portfolio. To reinforce this

ambition and align with the 1.5°C pathway,

the business has committed to Science-

Based Targets (recently updated to reflect

the latest Net Zero Standard) committing to

reduce emissions by 90% by 2040, against

2020 baseline. This goal demands

transformation across our entire business,

and we are making real progress.

I’m pleased to report that Workspace has

reduced its emissions by 35% since 2020

baseline year, driven by a strong focus on

operational excellence. A major milestone this

year was the launch of Leroy House, our first

net zero building, offering a tangible example

of climate leadership in action (see page 7).

Recognising the intrinsic link between climate

and nature, the Committee also reviewed

Workspace’s dependencies and impacts on

nature. As part of this work, the business

launched its ‘Make Space for Nature’ strategy,

which focuses on enhancing biodiversity and

building long-term resilience for the business

(see page 26, 117).

Delivering meaningful social impact

The ‘S’ in ESG is a vital value driver for

Workspace. As home to around 4,000 of

London’s brightest businesses and as

custodians of over four million square feet

across London, Workspace is deeply rooted

in the communities it serves. This year,

Workspace delivered over £22.8m in social

value across its operations and supply chain.

As Chair of the ESG Committee,

my focus is on ensuring

Workspace remains at the

forefront of ESG and creates

value for all stakeholders.

This can only be achieved

through the true integration of

environmental and social impact

within our business strategy.

Manju Malhotra

Chair of the ESG Committee

188

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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GOVERNANCE OF ESG MATTERS AT WORKSPACE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ESG COMMITTEE

Chaired by Manju Malhotra

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

Chaired by Duncan Owen

REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

Chaired by Lesley-Ann Nash

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Chaired by Rosie Shapland

Key responsibilities:

– Ensuring requisite strength

of Board ESG expertise

Key responsibilities:

– Integrity of ESG disclosures

and targets

– Strategic risk management,

including reputational risk

Key responsibilities:

– Detailed scrutiny and

oversight of ESG

– Ensuring adequate resource

– Driving Board focus on ESG

Key responsibilities:

– Aligning compensation with

ESG goals

– Ensuring clarity of ESG metrics

and KPIs

The role of the Board

The role of the Board is to maintain close

oversight of the ESG programme, ensuring

long-term sustainable success of the business.

An ESG Committee has been set up comprising

of all the members of the Board – the Board

Chair, the five independent Non-Executive

Directors, the Chief Executive Officer and

the Chief Financial Officer, to ensure ESG

considerations are effectively integrated

in business strategy and decision making.

The ESG Committee receives detailed update

on Workspace’s sustainability strategy and

targets three times a year, from members

of the Executive Committee and the

Head of Sustainability.

The ESG Committee also informs the working

of other Board Committees with ESG

considerations as it pertains to remuneration,

nominations and audit functions.

Management responsibility

The Executive Committee is responsible for

creating a sustainability strategy for the business

and individual Executive Committee members

are responsible for leading on the delivery of

environmental and social programmes.

The Executive Committee receives monthly

updates on ESG matters, including progress

against the annual ESG targets.

At an operational level, the day-to-day

management of ESG initiatives is managed by

the members of the Environmental and Social

Sustainability Committees, cross-function

groups comprising heads of departments

who are responsible for individual

workstreams. Both these Committees include

several Executive Committee members, which

ensures senior level ownership and oversight

of implementation plans and streamlines

communication to the wider Executive

Committee and the Board.

Ownership and accountability

ESG considerations are embedded across the

business, ensuring there is clear oversight and

accountability at each level – at Board level,

at Executive level and at operational delivery

level. Further, the core ESG targets for the

business have been translated into

performance objectives for relevant teams

and are linked to their remuneration.

Terms of Reference

The Committee’s role and responsibilities

are set out in the terms of reference, the

latest version of which are available on the

Company’s website at www.workspace.co.uk/

investors/about-us/governance/board-

committees.

Performance of the ESG Committee

As part of this year’s Board effectiveness

review, the performance of the ESG

Committee was assessed through an internal

evaluation. The review concluded that the

Committee is operating effectively. The broad

scope of environmental and social issues

considered at Committee meetings was

recognised, reflecting the growing emphasis

in ensuring long-term business resilience,

deepening understanding of organisational

culture, and aligning ESG priorities more

closely with overall business strategy.

ESG COMMITTEE REPORT CONTINUED

ESG COMMITTEE CHAIR’S LETTER CONTINUED

To deepen this impact, the Committee

steered the development of Workspace’s

flagship social impact programme, Growth

Happens at Workspace, with a focus on skills

and employment (see page 58). This

programme aligns closely with our core

business and positions Workspace as

a genuine leader in social impact.

Embedding ESG into the workings

of other Committees

To ensure the ESG agenda is not siloed,

we also identified ways in which ESG

considerations are embedded within the

workings of other Committees. We held a

joint meeting with the Audit Committee to

review the ESG policies and effectiveness

of the assurance programme in place.

The Committee worked closely with the

Remuneration Committee to set ESG linked

performance targets that are aligned to core

business priorities. ESG input also informed

discussions at the Nominations Committee

regarding requisite expertise at Board level.

Looking forward

Workspace’s ambition to grow with impact

remains unwavering. As a Committee, we

will continue to guide the business to ensure

ESG remains deeply embedded and its

impact closely measured. We will also

continue to assess key value drivers to

ensure every sustainability opportunity

is explored, strengthening Workspace’s

position as a leader and enhancing long-term

business resilience.

Manju Malhotra

Chair of the ESG Committee

4 June 2025

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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Workspace is proud to be at the forefront

of sustainable development in London,

championing a refurbishment-led approach.

By transforming existing buildings into

high-quality work spaces, we significantly

reduce our environmental impact while

enhancing long-term value. This approach cuts

emissions by 40–70% compared to new builds.

A standout example is Leroy House in Islington

– our first net-zero building. Originally a 1930s

watchmaker’s factory, 90% of its structure was

retained in its transformation into a modern

hub for London’s creative community –

blending heritage with innovation.

1.2m sq.ft.

SUSTAINABLE REFURBISHMENTS DELIVERED

OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS

We take great pride in our

refurbishment-led ethos

at Workspace. Leroy House

is evidence that retrofitting,

not rebuilding, delivers the

best outcomes for our

customers, the community

and the environment.

Lawrence Hutchings

Chief Executive Officer

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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Workspace holds an annual joint meeting

of the Audit Committee and ESG

Committee to review and approve a

comprehensive assurance programme that

assesses the effectiveness of ESG-related

policies and processes.

The table opposite outlines the policies

and procedures that support the execution

of Workspace’s ESG strategy. These

policies are designed to guide the

Company in conducting business in an

environmentally and socially responsible

manner, ensuring that sustainability is fully

integrated into the Company’s operations

and decision making.

Following a detailed review, both

Committees confirmed that all ESG policies

are being effectively implemented and are

supported by a robust assurance framework.

ESG POLICIES, PROCEDURES

AND RELATED ASSURANCE

ESG COMMITTEE REPORT CONTINUED

KEY TOPIC ACTIVITY OUTCOME

ENVIRONMENTAL

Environmental and climate

change policy

Ensures that we conduct our business in an environmentally and climate responsible way.

Net zero pathway Ensures that we have quantifiable emission reduction targets and a clear plan to achieve net zero

carbon in alignment with a 1.5°C future.

Sustainable development brief Sets minimum requirements for our development and refurbishment projects on energy, carbon, waste,

water, materials, nature and wellbeing.

Green finance framework A framework used by Workspace to issue a green debt instrument including green bonds, private

placement, and green loans.

Climate risk register and

disclosure

A climate risk register to ensure the business has a robust process to assess and manage climate risk.

The document is published externally in the form of Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures

(TCFD) in the annual report.

Nature and biodiversity strategy Ensure the business effectively manages its impact and dependency on nature and biodiversity, while

remaining resilient to the challenges posed by the climate and nature emergencies.

SOCIAL

Health and safety policy Ensures the business meets its obligations under Health and Safety legislation, reduces accidents and

controls health and safety risks to employees and others who may be affected by our activities.

Supplier code of conduct Sets out Workspace’s principles for ethical conduct and behaviour in business practices. The Supplier

Code of Conduct also ensures that our suppliers, contractors, service providers and representatives live

up to our values and standards.

Modern slavery statement Sets out a zero-tolerance stance towards slavery and human trafficking for Workspace’s operations

and amongst its suppliers.

Social impact framework Sets out Workspace’s strategy for delivering positive stakeholder impact. The framework is published

externally in the Annual Report.

Equal opportunities and dignity

at work policy

Sets out Workspace’s expectations and standards regarding equal opportunities and dignity at work.

The policy also outlines managerial and staff responsibilities to ensure the business’ principles are observed.

Diversity and inclusion Ensures the business is committed to supporting diversity and creating an inclusive culture.

Sexual harassment policy Ensures the business provides a safe environment for all Workspace employees, free from discrimination

on any ground and from harassment at work including sexual harassment.

Human rights policy Sets out Workspace’s commitment to respecting fundamental human rights, including as defined by

the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organisation’s

Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

GOVERNANCE

ESG-linked remuneration Ensures ESG is treated as a strategic priority for the business, with leadership accountability.

ESG risk register A five-step approach to ensure we have a robust process to assess and manage risks. This is used

to inform our ESG risk register, enabling us to assess, monitor and manage material ESG risks.

Anti-bribery and corruption, and

gifts and hospitality policy

Sets out standards and expectations for employees to ensure relationships with suppliers are conducted

in an ethical way which is compliant with relevant legislation and provides guidance on how to recognise

and deal with corruption issues.

Whistleblowing policy Ensures that staff are aware of how to raise serious concerns. The policy provides guidance, and it

ensures a robust process exists to enable an adequate response to the concerns raised. The policy

ensures that staff will be protected from retribution.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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Summary of Directors’ Remuneration Policy  205

Annual report on remuneration  211

Our aim is to ensure

remuneration is closely

aligned with the Company’s

purpose, culture and values

thereby maintaining a

remuneration approach

that motivates our people,

supports our strategic

goals, as well as fulfilling our

duties to our shareholders

and all other stakeholders

Lesley-Ann Nash

Chair of the Remuneration Committee

REMUNERATION

192

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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The Committee consists of Non-Executive Directors and is

chaired by Lesley-Ann Nash. Details of individual attendance

at the meetings held during the year are set out above. More

information on the skills and experience of all Committee

members can be found on page 163.

Support for the Remuneration Committee

During the year, the Committee sought external support

fromPwC and internal support from the CEO and CFO, who

attended Committee meetings by invitation from the Chair,

toadvise on specific matters raised by the Committee,

particularly those relating to the performance and

remuneration of the senior management team. The Company

Secretary attended each meeting as Secretary to the

Committee. No Director was present for any discussions

thatrelated directly to their own remuneration.

MEMBER SINCE MEETINGS ATTENDED

Lesley-Ann Nash (Chair) 2021          5/5

Duncan Owen 2023

5/5

Rosie Shapland

1

2020        4/5

1.  Rosie Shapland was unable to attend one meeting of the Committee due

to personal reasons.

MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE AT

REMUNERATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS

KEY TOPICS CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE DURING THE YEAR

KEY TOPIC ACTIVITY OUTCOME

CEO

SUCCESSION

One of the Committee’s main areas of focus

during the year was overseeing the remuneration

arrangements associated to the Chief Executive

Officer succession. Lawrence Hutchings was

appointed CEO in November 2024. Graham

Clemett stepped down from the role in the same

month and retired as aDirector of the Company

on 31 January 2025, having served his full

12 months’ notice period.

The terms of remuneration for Lawrence were outlined

inthe 2024 Remuneration Report. These arrangements

are fully in line with the Directors’ Remuneration Policy

that was approved by shareholders at the 2023 AGM.

Lawrence’s base salary was set at £560,000 on

appointment. He receives a cash allowance in lieu of

pension set at 6% of salary during his first year of

employment, increasing to 10% of salary thereafter.

Further information in respect of Lawrence Hutchings

remuneration upon his appointment as CEO is provided

on pages 206 to 209. The Committee determined that

Graham Clemett was a good leaver, and all in flight

awards will vest on their normal vesting dates, subject

to performance and time pro-rating. As Graham served

his full 12-month notice period, he was paid his contractual

salary and benefits up to his retirement on 31 January 2025.

EXECUTIVE

AND SENIOR

MANAGEMENT

REMUNERATION

FRAMEWORK

The Committee reviewed annual bonus outcomes

for 2023/24 and considered the outcome of the

2021 LTIP grant, which vested at 50% of maximum

in June 2024. Performance metrics and targets

were set in accordance with our established

remuneration framework. For the 2024/25

financial year, the Committee also reviewed the

targets for both the annual bonus and 2024

LTIP grant. The Committee also reviewed and

approved the overall remuneration package

foranew Executive Committee member, Jess

Berney, who isexpected to join the Company

in July 2025.

The performance measures and targets for the 2024

LTIP grant to Executive Directors continue to align with

Workspace’s evolving strategy. In June 2024, Restricted

Share Awards were granted to the senior team for the

second consecutive year (excluding Executive Directors),

replacing the previous performance based LTIP structure.

This approach recognises the continued contribution of

employees below Board level and aims tomotivate and

retain talent by aligning their interests with Workspace’s

share price performance.

WIDER

WORKFORCE

REMUNERATION

The Committee reviewed wider workforce

remuneration arrangements and took these into

consideration when reviewing remuneration for

the Executive Directors.

The Committee reviewed remuneration decisions across

the workforce to ensure consistency with the decisions

for the Executive Directors.

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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KEY TOPICS CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE DURING THE YEAR CONTINUED

GENDER

PAY GAP

The Remuneration Committee continues to

monitor the compliance with the Equality Act

2010, which requires employers with over 250

employees on 5 April each year (the ‘Snapshot

Date’) to publish a gender pay gap report.

Having met this threshold for the first time at

the Snapshot Date of 5 April 2022, we published

our third gender pay gap report in March 2025.

This report is available on our website:

https://www.workspace.co.uk/investors/aboutus/

governance/our-policies/gender-pay-gap-report

As of 5 April 2024, the Company employed 328

employees and was required to publish an updated

Gender Pay Gap Report in March 2025. The Committee

reviewed the data presented by the HR team, which

showed a gender pay gap exists in both hourly pay and

bonuses on mean and median measures. The primary

driver for the gap continues to be the higher proportion

of men employed in roles within the upper quartile. Over

the past few years, we have made significant efforts to

implement and advance a range of initiatives, including

inclusive recruitment policies, targeted training

programmes, and flexible working arrangements.

A higher proportion of women in the upper and middle

pay quartiles has contributed to a reduction in our gender

pay gap. This year, there was a 6.0% decrease in the

median hourly gender pay gap and a 5.2% decrease

in the mean hourly gender pay gap compared to 2023.

We are encouraged by the progress achieved and

further information is available on page 138.

COMMITTEE

GOVERNANCE

The Committee reviewed key trends in executive

remuneration and market practices, including

updates on the current executive pay landscape,

shareholder guidance and recent corporate

governance developments.

A review of the Remuneration Committee’s internal

performance review and its terms of reference was

carried out during the year. The Committee also

approved the Directors’ Remuneration Report and

Gender Pay Gap Report, and, in consultation with the

Board ESG Committee, agreed on the targets for both

the LTIP and annual bonus for FY25.

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

6.0%

DECREASE IN MEDIAN HOURLY

GENDER PAY GAP COMPARED TO 2023

5.2%

DECREASE IN MEAN HOURLY

GENDER PAY GAP COMPARED TO 2023

We are pleased to report a

decrease in our gender pay gap

this year, reflecting the positive

impact of our diversity and inclusion

initiatives in promoting a more

equitable workplace.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

CHAIR’S LETTER

£66.8m

TRADING PROFIT

AFTER INTEREST

28.4p

FULL YEAR DIVIDEND

89.8%

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Dear shareholders,

As Chair of the Remuneration Committee

and on behalf of the Board, I am pleased

to present our 2025 Remuneration Report.

The report this year is split into:

– Remuneration at a glance: highlighting

simply and transparently how executive

pay incentivises the delivery of our

strategy and promotion of our values, and

how this cascades down the organisation

– pages 199 to 204.

– A summary of our current Directors’

Remuneration Policy for Executive Directors

approved by shareholders at our 2023 AGM

– pages 205 to 210.

– The Annual Report on Directors’

remuneration explaining the remuneration

outcomes for 2024/25 and the

implementation of pay for 2025/26

– pages 211 to 230.

In producing this year’s Remuneration Report,

the Committee has sought to simplify our

disclosures to ensure we present a clear

and concise description of the key items

considered by the Committee during the

financial year, with the aim of reducing

duplication and providing a more succinct

explanation of how remuneration aligns

to our strategic priorities.

As already mentioned, this has been

atransitional year for Workspace as we

welcomed Lawrence Hutchings into the role of

CEO in November 2024. Led by Lawrence and

our Executive Team, this has led to an evolving

strategy, with operational excellence at its

heart, which the Board is confident will ensure

Workspace remains agile and able to adapt to

the ever-changing conditions in the market.

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

We are confident that the link

between pay and performance

at Workspace is clearly evident,

with a focus on how our variable

pay structures directly drive all

of our strategic priorities.

Lesley-Ann Nash

Chair of the Remuneration Committee

195

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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The Committee has spent time ensuring that

our remuneration arrangements support the

performance of the business during the year

and continues to be guided by its key

principles which are detailed on page 202

and our approved Directors’ Remuneration

Policy. The Committee intends to conduct

a more detailed review of the alignment of

our Policy to our strategy during the year

to ensure it remains fit for purpose ahead of

submitting it for renewal at our 2026 AGM.

Business performance and experience

of our stakeholders

Against the backdrop of an uncertain and

challenging macroeconomic environment,

which impacted customer activity throughout

the year, the Company has delivered a resilient

set of results. Our trading profit for the year

was £66.8m and we have continued progress

on capital recycling from the disposal of

non-core assets. However, occupancy has

been down, and a key part of our evolving

strategy is centred on ensuring we attract

and retain our customers.

Our focus on operational excellence and

business-wide accountability on sustainability

continues to drive significant progress. We

have continued to execute our rolling pipeline

of refurbishment and redevelopment projects,

and our balance sheet remains strong with

£260m of cash and undrawn facilities. We are

also continuing to deliver a climate-resilient

portfolio, evidenced by the reduction in our

energy consumption, whilst also scaling our

social impact through our lettings in kind

programme and ongoing InspiresMe

programme, providing work experience and

careers advice for students and disadvantaged

young people in our communities.

The Board is proposing a final dividend of

19.0p, resulting in a total dividend for the year

of 28.4p. However, the Board is acutely

aware of our share price performance over

the past 12 months and remains committed

to delivering returns to shareholders and

believes our evolved strategy positions us

strongly to deliver long-term success.

In reviewing the outcomes for 2024/25

remuneration for our Executive Directors,

the Committee actively considered the wider

context, including the experience of all the

Company’s stakeholders during the year,

such as our shareholders, employees,

customers and suppliers. A more detailed

summary of how the remuneration outcomes

align with the experience of our other

stakeholders is set on page 202.

Remuneration outcomes in 2024/25

The 2024/25 Annual Bonus was assessed

against financial objectives (70% of maximum

opportunity) and sustainability, operational

efficiency and customer satisfaction targets

(30% of maximum opportunity).

The strategic financial objectives relating

to reducing our large voids and our capital

recycling target were met. We also made

progress against our sustainability and

operational efficiency objectives, and met our

customer satisfaction targets. However, given

the macroeconomic challenges facing the

Company, 98% of the stretching threshold

target set for the trading profit measure was

achieved, meaning no payout under this

element. The formulaic outcome under the

bonus was therefore 43.3% of maximum.

In line with our Policy, the Committee

reviewed the outcome of each measure and

also undertook a holistic view of the outturn

versus underlying performance and value

delivered to our shareholders. We have also

considered the treatment of bonus payments

across the organisation. As a result of this

review, and in light of the trading-profit

target for the year not being met and the

misalignment between the achievement

99.8%

SUPPORT FOR OUR DIRECTORS’

REMUNERATION POLICY AT THE 2023 AGM

99.3%

SUPPORT WE RECEIVED FOR OUR 2024

DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION REPORT

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

196

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of financial and non-financial objectives,

the Committee has decided to exercise its

discretion to reduce the bonus outcome

of 43.3% by 35% for each of the Executive

Directors. This therefore means a bonus

outturn of 28% of maximum. The Committee

is comfortable this approach is fair and

proportionate in the context of the Company’s

underlying performance. Further details on

the attainment of applicable performance

conditions can be found on page 218.

Lawrence’s eligibility to participate in the

Company’s Annual Bonus Plan was at the

discretion of the Committee. It was agreed

that he should participate, with his opportunity

pro-rated to reflect the proportion of 2024/25

he was employed. He was subject to the same

performance conditions which applied to the

other Executive Directors, and the downwards

adjustment of the bonus outcome.

Vesting of 2022 LTIP

The LTIP awards granted to Executive

Directors in 2022 were subject to performance

conditions measured over the three financial

years from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025. The

vesting of 50% of this award was subject to

Total Shareholder Return (TSR) performance

relative to FTSE 350 Real Estate companies

(excluding agencies), with the remaining 50%

subject to Total Property Return (TPR) versus

IPD Benchmark.

Having tested the performance conditions,

TPR performance was above upper quartile,

meaning this element vested in full. TSR

performance, however, was below median

meaning that this element did not pay out.

Therefore, the overall formulaic outcome

was 50%.

As per our Policy, a performance underpin

applies to the LTIP which allows the Committee

to reduce vesting if the outturn is inconsistent

with the overall performance of the business.

SUMMARY OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS’ TOTAL REMUNERATION

The tables below set out a single figure for the total remuneration received by each Executive Board

Director for the year ended 31 March 2025. The full table can be found on pages 217.

2024/25

£000

Fixed pay

Base salary

208.9

Pension

1

12.5

Benefits

2

1.2

Total fixed 222.6

Variable pay

Annual bonus

3

88.2

LTIP

4,5

NIL

Other (SAYE, SIP, Buyouts)

250.0

Total variable 338.2

Total 560.8

of which share price growth 0

Fixed pay

Base salary

463.7

Pension

1

46.4

Benefits

2

18.2

Total fixed 528.3

Variable pay

Annual bonus

3

195.8

LTIP

4,5

188.4

Other (SAYE, SIP)

NIL

Total variable 384.2

Total 912.5

of which share price growth 0

Fixed pay

Base salary

400.0

Pension

1

40.0

Benefits

2

NIL

Total fixed 440.0

Variable pay

Annual bonus

3

135.1

LTIP

4,5

149.3

Other (SAYE, SIP)

NIL

Total variable 284.3

Total 724.3

of which share price growth 0

Lawrence Hutchings

6

Chief Executive Officer

(Joined 18 November 2024)

Graham Clemett

7

Outgoing Chief Executive

Officer and Director

(1 April 2024 to 31 January

2025)

Dave Benson

Chief Financial Officer

1.  Pension: During 2024/25 each of Messrs Hutchings, Clemett and Benson received a cash allowance in lieu of pension contribution.

2.  Benefits: Taxable value of benefits received in the year by Executive Directors includes a car allowance, private health insurance and death in service

cover.

3.  This is the total bonus earned in respect of performance during the relevant year. For 2024/25, the Committee set a minimum deferral requirement

of 33% of the bonus earned. This deferral was equivalent to £29,108 for Mr Hutchings, £64,607 for Mr Clemett and £44,573 for Mr Benson. For Messrs

Hutchings and Clemett their respective bonus amount have been pro-rated for time served during the year ended 31 March 2025.

4.  None of the LTIP single figure is attributable to share price growth.

5.  The 2024/25 figure includes the estimated value of 25% of the 2022 LTIP shares that vested based on performance to 31 March 2025 and the application

of the Remuneration Committee’s discretion. The share price used is the three-month average to 31 March 2025 of £4.47. This will be updated in next

year’s report to reflect the share price on the date of vesting. As allowable under the relevant plan rules and approved Policy, the Committee determined

that dividend equivalents are payable under the 2022 LTIP award – this figure therefore includes the value of dividend equivalents accrued on the shares

that are vesting over the relevant performance period.

6.  Mr Hutchings joined the Company on 18 November 2024, with a total salary of £208,889 earned up to 31 March 2025.

7.  Mr Clemett retired from the Company on 31 January 2025; his total salary earned up to that date was £463,667.

8.  Mr Hutchings was granted a buyout award upon joining the Company, to compensate for incentives forfeited from his previous employer. The value

shown in the table above relates to the first tranche of this award, which is subject to a continued employment requirement throughout the vesting

period. Further details are set out on page 223.

In reviewing this, the Committee

considered a range of factors, including

a decline in the Company’s share price over

the performance period and misalignment in

outcomes under the two LTIP measures. As a

result, the Committee has decided to exercise

its discretion to reduce the vesting outcome,

resulting in an outcome of 25% of maximum.

The Committee believes this adjustment is

appropriate, particularly as this is above the

LTIP’s 20% vesting threshold.

Proposed implementation of policy

for 2025/26

The Director’s Remuneration Policy was last

tabled to shareholders in July 2023 and this

received overwhelmingly strong support. In

light of our evolving strategy, we are making

some immediate changes to our annual bonus

and LTIP measures to improve the alignment

between our strategic priorities and

remuneration, and will conduct a further review

over the course of the year before putting

a revised Policy to vote at our 2026 AGM, in

line with the regulatory requirement to do so.

Base salary

The CEO and CFO will not receive a base

salary increase for the upcoming year.

Annual Bonus 2025/26

During the year, the Committee undertook a

review of our annual bonus measures within

the context of our evolved strategy. As a

result, it was determined that the weighting

of the operational efficiency measure be

increased to 12.5% and the sustainability

objective measure be reduced to 7.5%.

Targets for the annual bonus are set at the

beginning of the year and will be disclosed

infull at the end of the performance year.

Seepage 224 for further details.

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2025 LTIP

The Committee also reviewed the LTIP

performance measures and determined that

these measures continue to remain fit for

purpose. However, we are proposing to

change the weighting of the Total Accounting

Return (TAR) and Environmental, Social and

Governance (ESG) metrics. Therefore, the

measures that will apply to the 2025 LTIP

award are as follows: Total Shareholder

Return (TSR) relative to FTSE 350 Real Estate

companies (excluding agencies) (25%), TAR

(35%), Earnings Per Share Growth (EPS)

(25%) and Environmental, Social and

Governance (ESG) metrics (15%).

We have chosen to increase the weighting

on the TAR measure as it is a core measure

of the successful execution of our strategy,

representing the value we have created for

shareholders in the form of dividends paid

and growth in net asset value. Sustainability

remains important to how we design and

operate our buildings, as well as support our

people and local communities, and therefore

the Committee agreed that a meaningful

proportion of the LTIP should continue to be

assessed against ESG metrics. Sustainability

remains a key competitive advantage for us,

with businesses increasingly willing to pay

more for highly rated sustainable space,

which in turn delivers value to shareholders.

As with previous awards, a performance

underpin applies to this award which allows

the Committee to reduce vesting if the outturn

is inconsistent with the overall performance of

the business, individual performance or wider

considerations. The Committee will review

the impact of any windfall gains on vesting

of the 2025 LTIP Award. Further details of

the 2025 LTIP are on page 225.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Succession

In January 2024, we announced Graham

Clemett’s intention to retire from his role

as Chief Executive Officer and I would like to

thank him for his dedication and commitment

in this role. On 8 May 2024, we were pleased

to announce that Lawrence Hutchings would

become the new CEO and he took-up the role

and joined the Board on 18 November 2024.

The remuneration arrangements of the

incoming and the outgoing CEO are in line

with our Directors’ Remuneration Policy

approved by shareholders.

On appointment, Lawrence Hutchings’ base

salary was set at £560,000. The Committee

believes that this salary level is representative

of Lawrence’s skills, experience and the scope

of the role. Lawrence will receive a cash

allowance in lieu of pension of 6% of salary for

the first year of employment and 10% of salary

thereafter. The incentive opportunities remain

unchanged from the levels awarded to the

outgoing CEO: a maximum Annual Bonus

opportunity of 150% of base salary and a

maximum LTIP award of 200% of base salary.

Lawrence also received a buyout award to the

value of £500,000 in respect of outstanding

incentives that he forfeited on leaving his

former employer. Further details may be

found on page 223.

As Graham Clemett retired, the Committee

confirmed good leaver status. He was paid his

contractual salary and benefits until he retired

on 31 January 2025, providing transitional

support to Lawrence during this time. He

remained eligible for the 2024/25 Annual

Bonus, subject to Committee discretion, which

will be pro-rated for time served and subject

to deferral in line with our Policy. All unvested

Deferred Bonus Awards will continue to vest

based on their original vesting dates. Unvested

LTIP Awards will vest on their normal vesting

dates, subject to performance and time

pro-rating. Graham will also be subject to

post-cessation shareholding requirements,

and he is required to hold shares equivalent to

200% of salary for two years post-departure.

Remuneration Committee Performance Review

During the financial year, the Company was

required to undertake an internal Board

performance review to identify opportunities

to further strengthen Board performance and

contribution. Fidelio Partners assisted with

the internal Board performance review and

presented their findings to the Board in March

2025. As part of the process, Fidelio has

produced specific feedback for the

Remuneration Committee, highlighting areas

in which the Committee operates strongly and

we are responding to areas identified for

improvement. Overall it was confirmed that the

Committee continued to operate effectively.

Concluding remarks

There remains much uncertainty in the market

but I am confident that our refreshed strategy

positions us well to respond to the challenges

and seize the opportunities. The changes we

are making to the implementation of our

Policy this year, specifically in relation to the

performance conditions in our incentives, are

intended to ensure our approach to remuneration

better supports the delivery of our strategy

and align incentive outcomes with those of

our shareholders. I am looking forward to

reviewing our Policy in further detail over the

next 12 months to ensure it remains fit for

purpose. I welcome the opportunity to consult

with our shareholders on the outcomes of the

review and the new Policy, which will be

submitted for approval at the 2026 AGM.

In the meantime, I want to thank you for

your ongoing support in the year and I hope

you will join the Board in supporting our

Directors’ Remuneration Report at the

upcoming 2025 AGM.

Lesley-Ann Nash

Chair of the Remuneration Committee

4 June 2025

Workspace’s Remuneration

Report was the winner of PwC’s

2024 Building Trust Award for

remuneration reporting in the

FTSE 350.

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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1.

REMUNERATION AT A GLANCE

EXECUTIVE PAY IS STRUCTURED

TO ALIGN WITH AND INCENTIVISE

THE SUCCESSFUL EXECUTION OF

OUR STRATEGY, WHILE ACTIVELY

SUPPORTING THE PROMOTION

OF OUR CORE VALUES.

IN THIS SECTION

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1. Consideration of our stakeholders  200

2. Fair Pay at Workspace  200

3. Aligning remuneration to our purpose and strategy  202

INCENTIVISING AT ALL LEVELS

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How remuneration cascades down

the organisation

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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OUR PURPOSE, STRATEGY AND

STAKEHOLDERS

Our people

Employee engagement and wellbeing are

reflected in our sustainability objectives and

are directly linked to the bonus outcomes for

our Executive Directors and members of the

Executive Committee. In addition, the

Committee set objectives to enhance our

overall social value contribution, with a target

of generating £1m during the year. We

delivered a range of initiatives focused on

employee skills, including career pathways

and professional development and training.

This year we continued to expand our

apprenticeship programme, supporting

16apprentices across the business. We

continued to strengthen our commitment

todiversity and inclusion, rolling out several

initiatives including over 700 hours of

employee time dedicated to diversity

and inclusion training.

We are also working towards achieving gender

balance across all professional training and

internal promotion opportunities. Notably

86% of employees agreed that Workspace

is an inclusive employer in our most recent

year-end survey.

Stakeholder experiences in 2025

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CONSIDERATION OF THE

EXPERIENCE OF OUR

STAKEHOLDERS

FAIR PAY AT

WORKSPACE

Market competitive

The pay of our people is reflective

of their skills, role and function

and the external market. Salary

benchmarking is conducted for

all roles across the business on

a regular basis and we actively

manage any who fall below the

market competitive range.

Free from discrimination

When hiring for new roles, the HR

team use a recruitment software

which anonymises CVs to remove

bias and we conduct equal pay

audits to ensure any issues are

identified and addressed.

Ensure a good standard of living

We have recently enhanced our

approach to wellbeing support

including 24/7 access to our

employee assistance programme.

Share in our success

All employees have the chance

to join our SAYE scheme to share

in the success of the Company.

Provide benefits for all

A variety of benefits are offered

toall staff including a cashplan

offering, purchasing annual leave

and family-friendly policies.

Open and transparent

The Company Secretary hosted

a town hall-style event in February

2025, attended by 135 employees

both in person and virtually. The

session focused on the Company’s

overall approach to remuneration,

with particular emphasis on pay

structures, how remuneration

cascades throughout the

organisation, and the employee

share schemes, including the Save

As You Earn (SAYE) plan. More

information is on page214.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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Our customers

Our customers are at the heart of our business

and customer satisfaction remains a key

performance metric within the annual bonus

for our Executive Directors. We are continually

improving and refining the customer experience

and this year saw further upgrades to communal

areas, cafés and meeting rooms, along with

the addition of phone booths at 16sites.

We also expanded our events programme,

delivering a vibrant calendar focused on

wellbeing and networking. We areproud that

customer satisfaction remains strong, with

89% of customers stating that they are likely

or very likely to recommend Workspace.

Our communities

Creating a more inclusive and equitable

London lies at the heart of our strategy.

Our high-quality space brings employment

opportunities to local communities and helps

foster vibrant, connected neighbourhood

hubs. We are committed to supporting the

communities where we operate and firmly

believe in giving back.

This year, we provided employment support

to disadvantaged young people through

partnerships with 11 local schools, delivering

skills and employability workshops that

reached over 200 participants. Additionally,

we collaborated with our customers to offer

work placements to five students, helping

them gain valuable real-world experience.

As part of our annual bonus sustainability

metrics, we prioritised a range of social impact

initiatives. These included the promotion of

responsible business practices, wellbeing

programmes, skills development, and

activities focused on employment and

community engagement. Over the course

of the year, our employees contributed more

than 2,000 hours of volunteer time. Through

these efforts, we generated £1.02 million in

social value, exceeding our target of £1 million

for the year. See pages 85 where further

details of these initiatives can be found.

The environment

We recognise the climate emergency and

know that the real estate sector contributes

to nearly 40% of global carbon emissions.

That is why sustainability is integrated across

the business, and this is reflected in incentives

for our Executive Directors. In 2023, the

Committee approved the introduction of

ESG metrics for the LTIP. The measures have

continued to include key objectives which

directly support and deliver our strategy to

reduce our energy consumption and carbon

emissions. Sustainability objectives are also

part of our annual bonus, which ensures a focus

on our commitments to diversity & inclusion

and social value contribution. In addition, we

held a number of engagement initiatives such

as the Big Energy Race campaign (case study

on page 17), sustainability supper series and

eight sustainability master classes for our

customers to drive sustainable behaviours

and supported them with their own

sustainability aspirations. Increased

awareness on the topic has positively

impacted energy consumption across the

like-for-like portfolio, delivering over 7%

reduction in energy use compared to last year.

Our sustainability engagement continues to

be positively received by our customers, with

84% of customers agreeing that Workspace

isa socially and environmentally responsible

business, up from 79% last year.

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

REMUNERATION AT A GLANCE CONTINUED

Our investors

We are committed to maintaining an open

dialogue with our investors. The Committee

values open, two-way engagement on all

aspects of remuneration. In the latter part

of2025, the Committee will begin a

comprehensive review of the Remuneration

Policy, ahead of presenting a revised policy

to shareholders at the 2026 AGM. As part

ofthis process, we will engage with our

shareholders and the investor bodies.

Our partners and suppliers

We collaborate with a diverse network

of long-term partners and have a strong

track record of refurbishments and

redevelopments, where maintaining

positive relationships with local authorities,

communities and contractors is essential.

We require all partners and suppliers to meet

rigorous ethical and sustainability standards.

As an accredited Living Wage employer, we

are committed to ensuring that our suppliers

and partners working on Workspace

premises are paid at least the Real London

Living Wage. We also ask our suppliers to

adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct,

which sets clear expectations for ethical

behaviour and sustainable practices.

Throughout the year we continued our

engagement with our suppliers on

sustainability, specifically on employment

related initiatives. We are pleased to see

that four companies in our supply chain

hired a total of 16 apprentices, who worked

on a Workspace contract. We also engaged

with 20 key suppliers on climate transition

plans, encouraging sector wide

transformation to more sustainable

practices. We held workshops with these

suppliers on Workspace’s sustainability

ambitions, carbon reporting and to create

a decarbonisation action place, see page 22

for more information.

SUSTAINABILITY IN

EVERYTHING WE DO

ALIGNING

REMUNERATION

TO SUSTAINABILITY

HELPS US TO MEET

OUR GOALS

Over the year, we achieved a 7%

reduction in energy use intensity across

our like-for-like portfolio compared to the

previous year. This was primarily driven by

a 12% reduction in gas consumption across

the portfolio, compared to the same

period last year, largely due to ongoing

electrification efforts and operational

efficiencies.

Additionally, 60% of the portfolio has now

been upgraded to an EPC A/B rating.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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OUR PURPOSE

OUR PURPOSE IS TO GIVE BUSINESS THE FREEDOM TO GROW

EMBEDDING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

3.

Innovate to create

future options

2.

Transform and

prepare for emerging

opportunities

1.

Enhance and expand

the core business

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OUR STRATEGY DELIVERS OUR PURPOSE

OUR STRATEGY

OUR KEY REMUNERATION PRINCIPLES

ALIGNMENT WITH

OUR STRATEGY

AND PURPOSE

Workspace has worked hard to articulate and define our purpose, alongside

our established values and corporate strategy. Our remuneration is aligned

with the Group’s objectives and long-term strategy through a mix of short

and long-term performance metrics. This aligns with the ‘alignment to

culture’ principle under Provision 40 of the UK Corporate Governance Code.

A FOCUS ON RISK We design our measures to incentivise the right behaviours, that are

consistent with our strategy. Performance measures applicable to the 2025

LTIP grant have been reviewed and are based on a combination of financial,

share price, ESG and strategic measures aligned with the Company’s

strategic plan. Both the annual bonus and LTIP are subject to malus and

clawback provisions. This aligns with the ‘risk’ and ‘proportionality’ principles

under the UK Corporate Governance Code.

ACTING IN A

SUSTAINABLE WAY

Incorporating ESG into our incentive arrangements reinforces the

importance of sustainability across the business. Keeping sustainability at

the core of our business and delivering on our net zero carbon commitments

is a fundamental part of Workspace’s long-term strategy. This aligns with the

‘alignment to culture’ principle under Provision 40 of the UK Corporate

Governance Code.

TRANSPARENCY AND

SIMPLICITY FOR THE

BENEFIT OF ALL OUR

STAKEHOLDERS

The Committee ensures that the implementation of Executive remuneration

is simple and transparent. The remuneration structure is easy for both

participants and shareholders to understand, and is directly aligned with

our strategic priorities. This helps to ensure employees understand how

their remuneration is aligned with performance. This approach aligns with

the ‘clarity’, ‘simplicity’ and ‘predictability’ principles under Provision 40

of the UK Corporate Governance Code.

CONSISTENCY

OF APPLICATION

Both short-term and long-term incentive plans, implemented across the

organisation, are designed to directly reward the achievement of the

business strategy. A significant portion of these rewards is delivered in

equity, ensuring that Executives are closely aligned with shareholders.

Additionally, Executives are required to build substantial shareholdings

inWorkspace. This aligns with the ‘risk’ principle outlined in Provision 40

ofthe UK Corporate Governance Code.

Stakeholder experiences in 2025

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ALIGNING OUR REMUNERATION PRINCIPLES WITH OUR PURPOSE AND STRATEGY

AND THE EXPERIENCE OF ALL OUR STAKEHOLDERS

OUR PURPOSE, STRATEGY AND STAKEHOLDERS

Our remuneration approach is aligned to our purpose, values and strategy,

thereby incentivising the creation of long-term value for all of our stakeholders.

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

REMUNERATION AT A GLANCE CONTINUED

OUR STAKEHOLDERS

CONSIDERATION OF OUR STAKEHOLDERS INFORMS OUR STRATEGY

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Our Customers 16

Our People 18

Our Investors 21

Our Partners and suppliers 21

Our Communities 23

The Environment 25

202

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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HOW OUR VARIABLE PAY ALIGNS TO OUR STRATEGIC PILLARS

Our annual bonus and LTIP are closely aligned to our strategic priorities. They each demonstrate a clear focus on operational performance, customers and the environment.

ELEMENT OF

REMUNERATION

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO DELIVER OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

AND SUPPORT OUR STAKEHOLDERS

LINK TO DIFFERENT

STAKEHOLDERS

2025/26

ANNUAL BONUS

LINK TO STRATEGY

2025 LTIP

MEASURES

(% of award)

Financial measures

Trading profit

after interest

50%

Strategic

financial

20%

Trading profit after interest

Trading profit after interest is a

key measure for Workspace and

determines dividend growth,

and also the returns we provide

to our shareholders.

Strategic financial

Strategic financial objectives allow

us to cover key drivers of our

commercial success that would

otherwise not be captured under

trading profit after interest.

1. Enhance and expand the core business – Our investors

– Our partners &

suppliers

Operational efficiency

12.5%

Operational efficiency

Optimising value and service is an important part of our business

and a key part of our strategic pillar to deliver operational excellence.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2.  Transform and prepare for emerging

opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

– Our customers

– Our people

Customer satisfaction

10%

Customer satisfaction

Customers are at the heart of Workspace and the use of customer

satisfaction objectives demonstrates our commitment to providing

the best value to our customers.

1. Enhance and expand the core business – Our customers

Sustainability

7.5%

Sustainability

The sustainability objectives incentivise the Executive Directors

to deliver progress against our three-pillar sustainability strategy.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2.  Transform and prepare for emerging

opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

– The environment

– Our communities

– Our people

– Our partners &

suppliers

Total accounting return (TAR)

35%

Total Accounting Return (TAR)

TAR is important to Workspace as it ensures we reward the creation of value

for shareholders in the form of dividends paid and growth in net asset value.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2.  Transform and prepare for emerging

opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

– Our investors

Total Shareholder Return

(TSR) relative to FTSE 350

Real Estate companies

(excluding agencies)

25%

Total Shareholder Return (TSR) relative to FTSE 350 Real Estate

companies (excluding agencies)

TSR is paramount to Workspace because it shows the value that our

shareholders receive from investing in Workspace. We aim to create

maximum value for our shareholders therefore it is important to ensure

outcomes from the LTIP align with the experience of our shareholders,

with participants only rewarded if returns exceed those achieved

elsewhere within the sector.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2.  Transform and prepare for emerging

opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

– Our investors

Earnings per share (EPS)

growth

25%

Earnings Per Share (EPS) growth

EPS growth is a key headline measure of Workspace’s financial

performance, with outcomes better aligned to our success in active

portfolio management and investment.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2.  Transform and prepare for emerging

opportunities

– Our investors

Environmental, Social and

Governance (ESG) measures

15%

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) measures

ESG measures demonstrate our commitment to long-term Company

strategy focusing on creating sustainable environments.

1. Enhance and expand the core business

2.  Transform and prepare for emerging

opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

– The environment

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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WORKSPACE’S APPROACH TO REMUNERATION AND HOW WE INCENTIVISE AT ALL LEVELS WITHIN THE COMPANY

Salaries are set to reflect the market value of each role and to support both recruitment and retention.

Employees are eligible for a 2:1 match on employee pension contributions of 3% or 5% of salary. Payments are made through salary sacrifice.

We are committed to fostering a workplace environment that promotes healthy behaviours and supports the overall wellbeing of our employees. All staff, regardless of level,

are eligible for Company-funded healthcare, an enhanced sick pay scheme, and the option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave each year. Employees also

have access to a medical advice and information services designed to support their health and wellbeing needs. Our Employee Assistance Programme is available 24/7 at no

cost, offering confidential counselling and support to employees and their household members. In addition, all colleagues have received mental health awareness training, and

we actively guide them toward appropriate support services whenever needed.

All colleagues have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits tailored to suit different lifestyles. We have introduced two new benefits to replace our previous employee

cash plans, offering staff access to annual health checks as well as mental health and nutritional consultations. In addition, colleagues can choose from a range of deals and

discounts all year round, and have the option to donate to their chosen charities directly from their pay.

All colleagues are eligible to take part in the annual bonus scheme, which is designed to reward the achievement of targets and objectives aligned with the Group’s financial

and strategic performance each year. As part of our appraisal process, each employee agrees on individual objectives with their head of department to ensure consistency and

alignment across the business.

The deferral of a portion of the bonus into shares helps to reinforce long-term

alignment between Executive Directors and shareholders by encouraging

sustained focus on the Company’s performance and value creation over time.

Not applicable. Discretionary annual share awards are granted, vesting after three years subject to

continued employment and the achievement of specified performance conditions.

Any shares that vest are then subject to a further two-year holding period.

Not applicable. The bonus deferral arrangement applies exclusively to the Executive

Directors, reflecting the specific structure of their remuneration and the level of

responsibility associated with their roles.

Executive Directors are not eligible to receive Restricted Share Awards (RSAs),

as they participate in the Company’s Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).

Offering the opportunity to participate in our Save As You Earn (SAYE) scheme promotes employee engagement and supports our strong performance culture. It

enables all employees to share in the Company’s long-term success, while aligning their interests with those of our shareholders. This scheme allows employees to

purchase shares in Workspace at a discounted price after completing a three or five-year savings period.

The Company will award a number of shares based on an agreed value. In September 2021, the Company offered a free share award of £2,000 to all employees.

RSAs are awarded to certain senior staff and other members of staff at the discretion

of the Committee. RSA Awards ensure that senior staff are incentivised and

remunerated for delivering our strategy and creating value for stakeholders through

direct alignment with our share price.

REMUNERATION ELEMENT

ANNUAL

BONUS

SHARE

OWNERSHIP

BENEFITS

PENSION

Health and

wellbeing

benefits

Flexible

benefits

Cash

Deferral

LTIP

Restricted

Share Awards

(RSAs)

Save As You

Earn (SAYE)

Share Incentive

Plan (SIP)

Rest of employees

1

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Executive Directors

1

2

BASE SALARY

1.  Lawrence Hutchings joined as CEO on 18 November 2024. Graham Clemett remained as an Executive Director until his retirement on 31 January 2025. Consequently, there were two Executive Directors as at 31 March 2025.

ALL EMPLOYEES

ALL EMPLOYEES

ALL EMPLOYEES

ALL EMPLOYEES

ALL EMPLOYEES

ALL EMPLOYEES

ALL EMPLOYEES

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS ONLY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS ONLY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS DO NOT RECEIVE AN RSA

REST OF EMPLOYEES

CERTAIN SENIOR STAFF AND OTHER STAFF MEMBERS

REST OF EMPLOYEES

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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2.

SUMMARY OF DIRECTORS’

REMUNERATION POLICY

A SUMMARY OF OUR CURRENT

DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION

POLICY FOR EXECUTIVE

DIRECTORS AS APPROVED

BY SHAREHOLDERS AT

OUR 2023 AGM.

IN THIS SECTION

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1. Fixed components of executive pay 206

2. Variable components of executive pay 207

3. Possible payouts under the policy 210

SINGLE FIGURE SCENARIOS

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Potential remuneration to be earned

by Directors under the Policy

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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This section outlines the key components

ofthe Remuneration Policy for Executive

Directors, as approved by shareholders at

the 2023 Annual General Meeting. It also

details the operation of the Policy during

the2024/25 financial year, which was in

accordance with its intended framework,

andsets out how the Policy is expected

tobe applied in 2025/26.

You can find the full policy at

www.workspace.co.uk

OUR REMUNERATION

POLICY

REMUNERATION POLICY TABLE

The table below describes the Policy in relation to the components of remuneration for Executive Directors.

KEY ELEMENT

PENSION

To provide market

competitive

pensions.

BASE SALARY

To reflect market

value of the role

and an individual’s

experience,

performance and

contribution.

BENEFITS

To provide market

competitive

benefits.

OPERATION

OPERATION IN THE YEAR

ENDING 31 MARCH 2026

OPERATION IN THE YEAR

ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

OPPORTUNITY

Salaries are normally

reviewed annually.

Salary levels take account of:

– Role, performance and

experience.

– Business performance and the

external economic environment.

– Salary levels for similar roles

at relevant comparators.

– Salary increases across

the Group.

Directors participate in a defined

contribution pension scheme or

may receive a cash allowance in

lieu of pension contribution.

Benefits typically include car

allowance, private health

insurance, and death in service

cover. Where appropriate, other

benefits may be offered including

allowances for relocation.

In addition, Directors are eligible

to participate in all employee

share plans, currently the SAYE

and SIP.

Proposed salary:

CEO: £560,000

CFO: £400,000

Salary:

Lawrence

Hutchings (CEO):

£560,000

Graham Clemett

(Outgoing CEO):

£556,400

Dave Benson

(CFO):

£400,000

CEO: Lawrence Hutchings

joined as CEO on 18

November 2024. He will

receive a cash allowance

in lieu of pension of 6%

of salary for the first year

of employment, and

10% thereafter.

CFO: 10% of salary

Lawrence

Hutchings (CEO):

6% cash allowance

in lieu of pension

Graham Clemett

(Outgoing CEO):

10% of salary

Dave Benson

(CFO):

10% of salary

No change.Includes car

allowance, private

health insurance

and other benefits.

Neither Lawrence

Hutchings nor Dave

Benson received

a car allowance

during the year.

2024–2025

2025–2026

2026–2027

2027–2028

2028–2029

FIXED COMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE PAY

Increases are applied

in line with the

outcome of the

review. There is no

prescribed maximum.

Increases for

Executive Board

Directors will

typically be in line

with those of the

wider workforce.

Up to 10% of salary.

For individuals with

less than a year’s

service with

Workspace, this will

be 6% of salary.

Benefits may vary

by role and individual

circumstance and are

reviewed periodically.

There is no overall

maximum.

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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REMUNERATION POLICY TABLE CONTINUED

Performance is measured relative

to financial, operational and strategic

objectives in the year aligned with the

Company’s strategic plan.

Performance measures and weightings are

reviewed each year to ensure they remain

appropriate and reinforce the business

strategy. At least 60% of the total bonus

will be based on financial measures.

Bonus awards are at the Committee’s

discretion and the Committee will

consider the Company’s performance in

the round. The Committee may override

the formulaic bonus outcome within the

limits of the plan where it believes the

outcome is not reflective of performance,

to ensure fairness to both shareholders

and participants.

The annual bonus opportunity for

Graham Clemett proceeded on the usual

timetable and was pro-rated to reflect

the proportion of FY25 that was spent

in employment.

Lawrence Hutchings eligibility to

participate in the Company’s Annual

Bonus Plan was at the discretion of the

Committee, and was subject to the

attainment of the same performance

conditions applicable to other Executive

Directors. The bonus opportunity for

Lawrence has been time pro-rated to

reflect the proportion of FY25 in which

he is employed.

KEY ELEMENT

ANNUAL

BONUS

To reinforce and

reward delivery

of annual strategic

business priorities,

based on

performance

measures relating

to both Group

and individual

performance.

Bonus deferral

provides alignment

with shareholder

interests.

A portion of the annual bonus is

deferred into shares for a period

of three years. The deferral is

33% of bonus earned.

Dividend equivalents may be

accrued on deferred shares.

The Committee may apply malus and

clawback in circumstances of gross

misconduct, material misstatement

of the Group’s results, an error in

calculation, serious reputational

damage, and corporate failure up

tothe end of the deferral period.

Maximum Opportunity:

Lawrence Hutchings (CEO):

Up to 150% of salary

(Pro rated for time served)

Graham Clemett (Outgoing CEO):

Up to 150% of salary

(Pro rated for time served)

Dave Benson (CFO):

Up to 120% of salary

Performance conditions

and weightings:

(As % of award)

– Trading Profit (50%)

– Strategic Financial (20%)

– Sustainability (10%)

– Operational efficiency (10%)

– Customer satisfaction (10%)

Executive Directors awarded

bonuses (reflecting the

Committee’s discretion) of:

Lawrence Hutchings (CEO):

42.2% of salary

Graham Clemett (Outgoing CEO):

42.2% of salary

Dave Benson (CFO):

33.8% of salary

Deferral of 33% of bonus earned

See page 218 for further details

on bonus outcomes

Maximum Opportunity:

Lawrence Hutchings (CEO):

Up to 150% of salary

Dave Benson (CFO):

Up to 120% of salary

Performance conditions

and weightings:

(As a % of award)

– Trading Profit (50%)

– Strategic Financial (20%)

– Operational efficiency (12.5%)

– Customer satisfaction (10%)

– Sustainability (7.5%)

See page 224 for more details.

The Committee is of the

opinion that the targets used

for the annual bonus are

commercially sensitive and

willbe disclosed in next year’s

Annual Report.

Actual targets, performance

achieved and awards made

are published at the end of the

financial year so shareholders

can fully assess the basis for

any payouts.

OPERATION

OPERATION IN YEAR

ENDING 31 MARCH 2026

OPERATION IN THE YEAR

ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

PERFORMANCE METRICS

2024–2025

2025–2026

2026–2027

2027–2028

2028–2029

VARIABLE COMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE PAY

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

SUMMARY OF DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION POLICY CONTINUED

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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VARIABLE COMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE PAY CONTINUED

KEY ELEMENT

2024–2025

2025–2026

2026–2027

2027–2028

2028–2029

LONG TERM

INCENTIVE PLAN

(LTIP)

To reward and align

to the delivery of

sustained long-term

performance and to

align the interests

of participants

with those

of shareholders

The Committee may

grant annual awards

of Performance Shares

which vest after three

years, subject to

performance

conditions. Vested

shares are subject

to a further two-year

holding period. The

Committee has

discretion to apply

malus and clawback

(in circumstances

listed in the annual

bonus column above),

up to the end of the

holding period.

Dividend equivalents

may be accrued on

shares in respect of

the performance and

holding period.

Maximum Opportunity:

Lawrence Hutchings first ordinary course grant of an award

under the Company’s LTIP will take place in FY26. During

the year, he was granted a buyout award, split into two

tranches, each to the value of £250,000, granted under the

rules of the Company’s LTIP. Further details are set out on

page 223.

Graham Clemett (Outgoing CEO):

200% of salary

Dave Benson (CFO):

200% of salary

Performance conditions and weightings for the 2024 LTIP:

25% Total Shareholder Return (TSR) relative to FTSE 350

Real Estate companies (excluding agencies), 25%

Total Accounting Return (TAR), 25% Earnings Per Share

(EPS) Growth and 25% Environmental Social and

Governance (ESG).

The 2021 LTIP vested in the year at 50% of the award.

Grant

sizes for:

Lawrence Hutchings

(CEO):

200% of salary

Dave Benson (CFO):

200% of salary

No change to

maximum LTIP

opportunities or the

performance

conditions. However,

we are proposing to

change the weighting

of the TAR and ESG

metrics. Therefore,

the measures that

will apply to the 2025

LTIP award are as

follows: TSR relative

to FTSE 350 Real

Estate companies

(excluding agencies)

(25%), TAR (35%),

EPS (25%) and ESG

metrics (15%) to

strengthen the

alignment of the LTIP

measures with our

refreshed strategy.

OPERATION

IMPLEMENTATION

FOR 2025/26

OPERATION FOR 2024/25PERFORMANCE METRICSOPPORTUNITY

Normal maximum

award of up to

200% of salary

per annum. An

award of 300% of

salary per annum

may be made in

exceptional

circumstances.

Awards will be based on

a combination of financial,

share price and strategic

measures aligned with the

Company’s strategic plan.

A performance underpin

will apply which allows

the Committee to reduce

vesting if performance

is inconsistent with the

overall performance of

the business. The

Committee may, in the

context of the underlying

business strategy, use

different measures and/or

vary the weightings of the

measures. The Committee

would consult with major

shareholders prior to

making any significant

changes.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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VARIABLE COMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE PAY CONTINUED

2024–2025

2025–2026

2026–2027

2027–2028

2028–2029

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

SUMMARY OF DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION POLICY CONTINUED

REMUNERATION POLICY TABLE CONTINUED

OPERATION  CURRENT SHAREHOLDINGS

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SHAREHOLDING

REQUIREMENT

Shareholding guideline for Executive Directors of 200% of salary.

Post-cessation shareholding requirement of 200% of salary for

two years post-departure. In the event that a leaver has not met

the relevant shareholding requirement at the point of cessation

of employment, they would be required to retain their full

pre-cessation shareholding for the two-year period.

Lawrence Hutchings (CEO): 22% of salary. Lawrence, who joined as CEO

in November 2024, will be expected to build up and maintain a shareholding

in the Company with shares equivalent to 200% of basic salary.

Dave Benson (CFO): 162% of salary.

Graham Clemett’s shareholding at the date of leaving was 244% of salary. Graham

Clemett’s post-cessation shareholding requirement will comply with the Policy.

1.  Based on a share price of £5.42 being the average share price over the year to 31 March 2025, and

based on a salary of £560,000 for Lawrence Hutchings and £400,000 for Dave Benson. Graham

Clemett’s shareholding has been based on a price of £5.06 being the 3-month average share price

to 31 January 2025 and a salary of £556,400.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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Based on our proposed Remuneration

Policy, we set out to the right scenarios for

the potential remuneration to be earned by

our Executive Directors under the Policy

for various performance assumptions.

In line with the Companies (Miscellaneous

Reporting) Regulations 2018, we have

included the impact of a potential scenario

of a 50% share price appreciation on

the LTIP.

A high proportion of the Executive Board

Directors’ packages are made up of shares,

supporting the alignment of executive pay

with the interests of our shareholders. The

increased value in remuneration from share

price appreciation is beneficial for both

Executive Directors and shareholders.

POSSIBLE PAYOUTS

UNDER POLICY

SINGLE FIGURE SCENARIOS

Lawrence Hutchings, CEO Dave Benson, CFO

Salary as at 1 April 2025. Salary as at 1 April 2025.

Current contribution rate of 6%

cash allowance in lieu of pension,

increasing to 10% with effect from

18 November 2025 in line with

our Policy.

Current contribution rate of 10%

of salary.

As provided in the single figure

table on page 197.

As provided in the single figure

table on page 197.

Minimum – no bonus payable;

On-target – 50% of maximum

potential bonus;

Maximum – maximum potential

bonus.

Minimum – no bonus payable;

On-target – 50% of maximum

potential bonus;

Maximum – maximum potential

bonus.

Minimum – no LTIP vesting;

On-target – 20% of maximum

(threshold vesting);

Maximum – maximum LTIP vesting.

Minimum – no LTIP vesting;

On-target – 20% of maximum

(threshold vesting);

Maximum – maximum LTIP vesting.

Impact of 50% share price

appreciation over three years

(on the LTIP).

Impact of 50% share price

appreciation over three years

(on the LTIP).

BASE SALARY BASE SALARY

PENSION PENSION

BENEFITS BENEFITS

ANNUAL BONUS ANNUAL BONUS

LTIP LTIP

SHARE PRICE GROWTH SHARE PRICE GROWTH

F

ixed pay

On

-target

M

aximum

M

aximum with

50

% share price

a

ppreciation

0

3,5003,0002,5002,0001,5001,000500

£000

F

ixed pay

On

-target

M

aximum

M

aximum with

50

% share price

a

ppreciation

0

3,5003,0002,5002,0001,5001,000500

£000

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

SUMMARY OF DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION POLICY CONTINUED

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES

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How we achieved our sustainability

objectives set for the financial year

3.

ANNUAL REPORT

ON REMUNERATION

THE ANNUAL REPORT ON

DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION

EXPLAINS THE REMUNERATION

OUTCOMES FOR 2024/25 AND

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PAY

FOR 2025/26.

IN THIS SECTION

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1. How we set bonus targets 212

2. CEO pay ratio 217

3. Annual bonus payout for 2024/25 218

4. How we will apply the policy in 2025/26 224

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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This section sets out the Annual Report

on Remuneration. An advisory shareholder

resolution to approve this section, together

with the Chair’s statement on pages 195

to 198 will be put forward at the 2025 AGM

of the Company on 16 July 2025.

ANNUAL REPORT

ON REMUNERATION

WHAT WE PAID OUR DIRECTORS IN 2024/25

TOTAL TARGET COMPENSATION COMPARED TO OUR PEERS

Chart A below shows the relative position of target total compensation

for our Executive Directors compared to our peers. In setting the target

total compensation for the Executive Directors, one of the factors the

Committee considers is the competitive market for our Executive

Directors, which we believe is the FTSE 250 constituents and FTSE 350

Real Estate companies, and the size of the Company compared to

these peers.

CHART A

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LAWRENCE HUTCHINGS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Positioning of total remuneration of the

Company relative to market benchmarks.

DAVE BENSON

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Positioning of total remuneration of the

Company relative to market benchmarks.

Performance-related pay is a key element of our reward framework,

and setting stretching targets remains a core priority for the

Committee. Each year, we conduct a thorough review to ensure that

our targets are appropriately challenging, taking into account both

external market conditions and our internal performance ambitions.

The Committee reviews and sets targets at two dedicated

Remuneration Committee meetings annually.

Step 1

In January, the Committee reviews the wider market context and is

receives an early indication of how performance is tracking in the

current year. The Committee’s independent remuneration advisers

are invited to provide the Committee with a broader assessment of

the pay and governance landscapes across the markets in which

Workspace operates.

Step 2

At its April meeting, the Committee has a first look at possible

targets for the forthcoming year and provides feedback, taking

into account a number of factors, including:

– The strategic plan

– Brokers’ earnings estimates

– Wider economic expectations

– Our key competitors’ earnings estimates from several

peer groups.

Step 3

By the time the Committee convenes in May, the Board will have

approved the budgets for the upcoming year, and the performance

outcomes for the current year have been reviewed by our auditor.

The Committee takes both of these factors into account when

determining final outcomes for the prior year and conducting

its final review and approval of targets for the year ahead.

HOW WE SET THE

BONUS TARGETS

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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OVERALL LINK TO REMUNERATION AND EQUITY OF THE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Table A below sets out the single figure for 2024/25, the number of

shares held by the Director at the beginning and end of the financial

year, and the impact on the value of these shares taking the opening

price and closing price for the year.

TABLE A

Lawrence

Hutchings

Graham

Clemett

1

Dave

Benson

2024/25 single figure (£000) 560.8 912.5 724.3

Shares held at start of year 0 189,322 64,988

Shares held at end of year 0 224,077 88,903

Value of shares at start of

year (£000)

2

0 971.2 333.3

Value of shares at end of year

(£000)

3

0 929.9 368.9

Difference (£000) 0 41.3 35.6

1.  Graham Clemett retired from the Company on 31 January 2025, with a shareholding

of 224,077, and he is subject to a post cessation shareholding requirement.

2. Based on a closing share price on 31 March 2024 of £5.13.

3.  Based on a closing share price on 31 March 2025 of £4.15.

OUR SHAREHOLDING REQUIREMENTS (AUDITED)

Our Executive Directors are encouraged to hold a high number

of shares in order to align their interests to those of the shareholders,

and to encourage a long-term view of the sustainable performance of

the Company. As such, our Directors are impacted by the share price

over the year in the same way as our shareholders.

Chart B below shows that, during the year, Graham Clemett,

the outgoing CEO, met his minimum shareholding requirements.

In accordance with the Policy, he will be subject to a two-year

post-cessation shareholding requirement of 200% of salary.

The incoming CEO, Lawrence Hutchings, who joined as CEO

on 18 November 2024, is expected to build up and maintain

a shareholding in the Company equivalent to 200% ofbasic salary.

Dave Benson, the CFO joined in April 2020 and continues to build

his shareholding in the Company.

1.  All shares that are either unvested and not subject to performance or subject

to performance have been included on a net of tax basis (i.e. at a 50% discount).

2. This is based on a share price of £5.42 being the average share price over the year to

31March 2025 and salaries of, £560,000 and £400,000 for Lawrence Hutchings and

Dave Benson respectively. Graham Clemett’s shareholding has been based on a price

of £5.06 being the 3-month average share price to 31 January 2025 and a salary

of £556,400.

CHART B

OUR SHAREHOLDING

REQUIREMENT HAS BEEN MET

Owned outright or vested.

Unvested and not subject to performance.

Subject to performance.

CEO

OUTGOING CEO

CFO

% of salary

0 400%300%200%100%

MINIMUM SHAREHOLDING

REQUIREMENT

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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OUR APPROACH TO FAIRNESS AND WIDER WORKFORCE CONSIDERATIONS

When determining remuneration for

Executive Board Directors, the Committee

considers the pay structures, policies, and

practices across the wider Group.

We receive regular updates from the

Executive Board Directors and actively

monitor data on bonus payout and

share awards.

In this section, we outline the context

of Executive Board Director remuneration

by detailing our employee policies, our

commitment to fairness, and the ratio of

CEO pay to that of the broader workforce.

Communication and engagement

with employees

The Board remains committed to maintaining

open and transparent dialogue with

employees on a broad range of matters. Our

Chair, Duncan Owen, serves as the designated

Non-Executive Director responsible for

overseeing employee engagement. During

the year, Duncan held three dedicated

employee engagement meetings, which were

also attended by Manju Malhotra, David

Stevenson and Rosie Shapland. These

sessions provided valuable opportunities for

open dialogue and direct engagement with

members of the Board.

Employees are kept informed throughout the

financial year about key activities, business

performance, and the impact of strategic

initiatives introduced in the fourth quarter of

2024/25. Further details are available in the

CEO’s Review on page 12.

A variety of communication channels

supported ongoing engagement, including

the circulation of corporate announcements,

regular updates, and staff briefings. Lawrence

Hutchings, the new CEO, now sends a weekly

email to all staff, every Friday to provide

updates on activity across the business. In

addition, the CEO and other members of the

Executive team hosted town hall (‘Wrap Live’)

events, offering employees insight into

business performance and strategic priorities.

In February 2025, the Company Secretary

hosted a Wrap Live event, focusing on

elements of the remuneration structure at

Workspace, including how Executive Director

remuneration aligns with the broader

Company pay policies. The session also

provided staff with a clear explanation of the

Save as You Earn Scheme (‘SAYE’), outlining

how they can make monthly savings and

potentially benefit from share ownership in

the Company. Further information can be

found in the case study on the right.

Share schemes

Share schemes are a long-established and

successful part of our total reward package,

encouraging and supporting employee share

ownership. In particular, all employees are

invited to participate in the Company’s SAYE

and the Share Incentive Plan.

Equal opportunities

Workspace is committed to an active Equal

Opportunities Policy from recruitment and

selection, through training and development

and in performance reviews and promotion.

All decisions relating to employment

practices are objective, free from bias and

based solely upon work criteria and individual

merit. We consider the needs of all employees,

customers and the community.

We are committed to recognising and

leveraging the talents and abilities of all

individuals, actively valuing diversity in our

workforce. The Company is dedicated to

ensuring that recruitment and promotion

practices are fair, inclusive, and objective.

We promote continuous learning and

development, offering equal opportunities for

all employees. This year, we introduced career

pathways to support employee progression,

and helped 8 employees to further develop

their skills. Further information can be found

on pages 20.

Retirement benefits

The Company offers pension benefits for

themajority of its employees. In line with

previous years, pension contributions range

from 6% to 10% of an employee’s salary.

Thescheme is available to all employees

inaccordance with the Government

auto-enrolment regulations.

Family Friendly policies

During the year, the Company conducted

a review of its family friendly leave

entitlements, including maternity and

paternity policies. As a result, these policies

were updated, effective from 1 July 2024, to

increase the level of maternity and paternity

pay for employees.

The new entitlements have been introduced

to allow individuals to take time off work to

spend with their families. These revised benefits

were benchmarked against similarly sized

organisations and are designed to reflect best

practices, enhance employee wellbeing and

promote a healthy work-life balance.

Wider benefits

The Company also reviewed the wider

benefits offered to employees for example,

sick pay and annual leave entitlements.

Abuying annual leave policy was introduced

from 1 July 2024 along with an updated

Company sick pay policy.

This year, the Company Secretary hosted

a Wrap Live event, with input from the Chair

of the Committee, which focused on the

Company’s approach to remuneration and

how it is applied throughout the business.

The event was held at Vox Studios and

saw strong attendance, with 135 employees

attending both in person and virtually.

Employees were actively encouraged to

ask questions, and topics raised included

specific aspects of the SAYE scheme and the

Company’s approach to benchmarking pay.

The event received positive feedback,

and a summary of the discussion was

made available on the Company’s intranet.

Given the strong engagement and positive

response, the Company Secretary intends

tohold similar events in the future with the

Chair of the Committee, to continue to foster

transparency and employee engagement.

HOW WE

ENGAGED WITH

OUR EMPLOYEES

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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THE YEAR ON YEAR CHANGE IN OUR DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION

TABLE B

2025 2024 2023 2022 2021

Director

Salary/

fees

Taxable

benefits

Annual

variable

Salary/

fees

Taxable

benefits

Annual

variable

Salary/

fees

Taxable

benefits

Annual

variable

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fees

Taxable

benefits

Annual

variable Salary/fees

Taxable

benefits

Annual

variable

Executive Directors

Lawrence Hutchings

1

100% 100% 100% n/a n/a – n/a n/a – n/a n/a – n/a n/a n/a

Graham Clemett

2

-13% -16% -64% 3% -3% 20% 3% 4% -11% 2% 1% 157% 9% -15% -54%

Dave Benson 9% n/a -54% 3% n/a -22% 3% n/a 10% 2% n/a 157% n/a n/a n/a

Non-Executive Directors

Duncan Owen

3

25% n/a – 172% n/a – 73% n/a – n/a n/a – n/a n/a –

Rosie Shapland 3% n/a – 0% n/a – 31% n/a – 194% n/a – n/a n/a –

Lesley-Ann Nash 3% n/a – 0% n/a – 15% n/a – 345% n/a – n/a n/a –

Nick Mackenzie

4

4% n/a – 0% n/a – 491% n/a – n/a n/a – n/a n/a –

Manju Malhotra

4

24% n/a – 0% n/a – 491% n/a – n/a n/a – n/a n/a –

David Stevenson

5

100% n/a – n/a n/a – n/a n/a – n/a n/a – n/a n/a –

All other employees

6

1% 10% -28% -7% -20% -6% 19% -4% -11% 5% -24% 58% 5% -5% -5%

1.  Lawrence Hutchings joined as CEO in November 2024 and therefore the above information reflects his time in role.

2. Graham Clemett retired as CEO in November 2024 and stepped down from the Board in January 2025.

3.  Duncan Owen joined the Board in July 2021 and assumed the role of Chair in July 2023.

4.  Nick Mackenzie and Manju Malhotra joined the Board in January 2022, and therefore were paid a partial fee in the prior year.

5. David Stevenon joined the Board in June 2024.

6.  The 2024 and 2023 figures have been impacted by the acquisition of McKay.

The table below outlines the year on year changes between Director pay and average employee

pay. In line with our Policy, salary increases for Executive Directors are typically aligned with

those awarded to the wider workforce.

Table B below shows the percentage change in Director remuneration, comprising salary,

taxable benefits and annual bonus, and comparable data for the average of employees within

the Company. The comparator group is based on all employees (excluding the CEO, CFO and

Non-Executive Directors), normalised for joiners and leavers during the year. The average

number of people employed by the Company during the year was 335 (2024: 311). All employees

are eligible to be considered for an annual bonus.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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Chart C shows the single figure of

remuneration for our CEO over time,

each rebased to 2015. We have also

included our TSR performance over

this period.

FTSE 350 Real Estate Supersector Index

FTSE 250 Index

Workspace Group PLC TSR

CEO single figure

TABLE C

CEO single figure of total remuneration £000

31 Mar 2015 31 Mar 2016 31 Mar 2017 31 Mar 2018 31 Mar 2019 31 Mar 2020 31 Mar 2021 31 Mar 2022 31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2024 31 Mar 2025

Lawrence Hutchings

1

– – – – – – – – – – 560.8

Graham Clemett

2

– – – – – 1,349.9 764.4 1,080.0 1,440.3 1,495.7 912.5

Jamie Hopkins

3

3,533.1 2,262.7 2,205.6 1,674.2 1,728.2 490.9 – – – – –

Annual bonus payout

Lawrence Hutchings (% of maximum opportunity) – – – – – – – – – – 28%

Graham Clemett (% of maximum opportunity) – – – – – – 33% 83% 72% 67.1% 28%

Jamie Hopkins (% of maximum opportunity) 97.2% 95.3% 100% 100% 95.8% – – – – – –

LTIP vesting

Lawrence Hutchings (% of maximum opportunity) – – – – – – – – – – -

Graham Clemett (% of maximum opportunity) – – – – – 87.24% 0% 0% 50% 50% 25%

Jamie Hopkins (% of maximum opportunity) 100% 100% 88.7% 62.7% 50.7% 87.24% – – – – –

Ratio of single total

remuneration figure shown

to employees as a whole

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to employee lower quartile – – – – 53x 47x 23x 32x 43x 40x 39x

to employee median 128x 79x 72x 48x 33x 43x 15x 23x 29x 29x 28x

to employee upper quartile – – – – 23x 23x 11x 15x 20x 18x 17x

1.  Mr Hutchings was appointed as CEO on 18 November 2024.

2. Mr Clemett assumed the role of Interim CEO on 1 June 2019 and was appointed CEO on 24 September 2019. He stepped down as CEO on 18 November 2024, and as a Director of the Company on 31 January 2025.

3.  Mr Hopkins was appointed as an Executive Director on 12 March 2012 and stepped down from the Board on 31 May 2019.

4.  See next page for details on calculation.

CHART C

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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PAY COMPARISONS CONTINUED

SINGLE FIGURE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS (AUDITED)

Chief Executive’s Pay Ratio

The table below compares the single total

figure of remuneration for the CEO with

that of the Group employees who are paid

at the 25th percentile (lower quartile),

50th percentile (median) and 75th percentile

(upper quartile) of its employee population.

Despite voluntarily disclosing the ratio of

CEO pay to workforce pay in previous years

(see page 216), this is the third year in which

Workspace meets the requirement regarding

employee numbers as per the Companies

(Miscellaneous Reporting) Regulations 2018.

Year Methodology

25th

percentile

ratio

50th

percentile

ratio

75th

percentile

ratio

2025

2024

2023

Option A

Option A

Option A

39:1

40:1

43:1

28:1

29:1

29:1

17:1

18:1

20:1

Option A, as set out under the reporting

regulations, was used to calculate remuneration

for 2025, as well as 2024 and 2023. In line

with the regulatory requirement, we have

used the sum of Lawrence and Graham's

Single Figure as the CEO figure for the

purposes of the calculation.

The UK employees included are those

employed on 31 March 2025 and remuneration

figures are determined with reference to the

financial year ended on 31 March 2025.

We have chosen Option A as we believe

that it is the most robust methodology for

calculating these figures. The value of each

employee’s total pay and benefits was

calculated using the single figure

methodology consistent with the CEO. No

elements of pay have been omitted. Where

required, remuneration was approximately

adjusted to be full-time and full-year

equivalent basis based on the employee’s

average full-time equivalent hours for the

year and the proportion of the year they were

employed. No other adjustments were made.

The table below sets out the salary and total

pay and benefits of the employee at the lower

quartile, median and upper quartile for the

2024/25 financial year.

25th

percentile

50th

percentile

75th

percentile

Salary £36,660 £48,000 £67,252

Total pay

and benefits £39,626 £56,038 £90,452

The median pay ratio is broadly consistent

with the previous year.

There is significant volatility in this ratio,

caused by the following:

– Our CEO pay was made up of a higher

proportion of incentive pay than that of

our employees, in line with shareholder

expectations. This introduces a higher

degree of variability in his pay each year

versus that of our employees.

– Long-term incentives, which made up

a significant proportion of our CEO’s pay,

are provided in shares, and their value

on vesting, included in his single figure,

reflects the movement in share price

over the three years prior to vesting.

This outcome can add significant volatility

to the CEO’s pay and this is reflected in

the ratio.

For these reasons, we believe the median pay

ratio this year is consistent with pay, reward

and progression policies for UK colleagues.

The illustrations below set out a single figure for the total remuneration received by each

Executive Board Director for the year ended 31 March 2025 and the prior year.

Lawrence Hutchings

CEO

Graham Clemett

Outgoing CEO

Dave Benson

CFO

2024/25

£000

2023/24

£000

2024/25

£000

2023/24

£000

2024/25

£000

2023/24

£000

Fixed pay

Base salary

208.9 – 463.7 535.0 400.0 368.0

Pension

1

12.5 – 46.4 53.5 40.0 36.8

Benefits

2

1.2 – 18.2 21.8 0 0

Total fixed 222.6 – 528.3 610.3 440.0 404.8

Variable pay

Annual bonus

3

88.2 – 195.8 538.5 135.1 296.3

LTIP

4,5

NIL – 188.4 385.9 149.3 265.6

Other – SAYE, SIP

BUYOUT

6

250.0 – NIL 4.5 NIL 4.5

Total variable 338.2 – 384.2 928.9 284.3 566.4

Total 560.8 912.5 1,539.2 724.3 971.2

Of which share

price growth

7

0 – 0 0 0 0

1.  Pension: During 2024/25 each of Messrs Hutchings, Clemett and Benson received a cash allowance in lieu of pension

contribution.

2. Benefits: Taxable value of benefits received in the year by Executive Directors includes a car allowance (not for Mr Hutchings

or Mr Benson), private health insurance and death in service cover.

3.  Annual bonus: This is the total bonus earned in respect of performance during the relevant year, and for Messrs Hutchings

and Clemett pro-rated for time served during the performance period. For 2023/24 and 2024/25, the Committee set

a minimum deferral requirement of 33% of the bonus earned. For 2024/25, this deferral was equivalent to £29,108 for

Mr Hutchings, £64,607 for Mr Clemett and £44,573 for Mr Benson. Deferred shares are subject to continued service only.

4.  The 2024/25 figure includes the estimated value of 25% of the 2022 LTIP shares that vested based on performance to

31 March 2025 and the application of the Remuneration Committee’s discretion. The share price used is the three-month

average to 31 March 2025 of £4.47. This will be updated in next year’s report to reflect the share price on the date of vesting.

As allowable under the relevant plan rules and approved Policy, the Committee determine that dividend equivalents are

payable under the 2022 LTIP award – this figure includes accrued dividends on vested shares.

5.  With regards to the 2021 LTIP which vested on 24 June 2024, the 2023/2024 figures have been updated to reflect the share

price on the date of vesting on 24 June 2024 of £5.854221.

6.  Mr Hutchings was granted a buyout award on joining the Company to compensate him for awards forfeited at his previous

employer. The value set out in the table above relates to the portion of his buyout award that is subject to a requirement

to remain in employment throughout the vesting period. Further details are set out on page 223.

7.  The Committee did not exercise any discretion in relation to share price movement over the performance period.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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For 2024/25 the maximum bonus

opportunity for the Executive Directors

was 150% of salary for the CEO and 120%

of salary for the CFO. Payouts are subject

to the assessment of performance against

stretching financial, strategic and business

performance targets, and are calculated on

a straight-line basis from 0% at threshold

to 100% at maximum performance.

Lawrence Hutchings, Graham Clemett and

Dave Benson are required to defer 33% of

their bonus into Company shares for three

years. The targets are set based on our

budgeting process, which takes account of

market expectations, planned acquisitions

and disposals of assets, and aspirations

around Company growth.

The performance measures, targets and

outcomes for each measure are shown

to the right.

ANNUAL BONUS PAYOUT

IN RESPECT OF 2024/25

(AUDITED)

ANNUAL BONUS PAYOUT IN RESPECT OF 2024/25

ANNUAL BONUS

OUTCOMES UNDER THE 2024/25 ANNUAL BONUS

Measure:

Threshold

(0% payable)

Maximum

(100% payable)

Formulaic outcome and

opportunity as a % of award

Financial objectives

Trading Profit

£68.0m £71.5m

0%

50%

Actual: £66.8m

Strategic Financial

0% 100%

18.75%

20%

Actual: 93.75%

Sustainability,

operational and

customer objectives

Sustainability

0% 100%

10%

10%

Actual: 100%

Operational Efficiency

0% 100%

4.55%

10%

Actual: 45.5%

Customer Satisfaction

80% 86%

10%

10%

Actual: 89.9%

Total

43.3%

Discretionary reduction

applied to outturn of 35%

28.1%

Outcome (£000)

Lawrence Hutchings, CEO

Outturn

£88.2

£29.1

of which is

deferred bonus

Outcome (£000)

Graham Clemett, Outgoing CEO

Outturn

£195.8

£64.6

of which is

deferred bonus

Outcome (£000)

Dave Benson, CFO

Outturn

£135.1

£44.6

of which is

deferred bonus

1.  Lawrence joined as CEO on 18 November 2024. His bonus has been pro-rated to reflect his time in office.

2. Graham retired as an Executive Director on 31 January 2025 and so his bonus has been pro-rated to reflect the period he was on the Board during the performance year.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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A summary of the strategic financial,

operational efficiency and sustainability

objectives is shown below. Full details

for each performance measure are set

out on pages 220 and 221.

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STRATEGIC FINANCIAL, OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES (AUDITED)

Reduction in the large voids

Capital recycling

Raise brand awareness and familiarity

MyWorkspace rollout

Yavica Optimisation

Improved customer facilities

Employee Engagement

Reduce operational energy intensity

Increase in percentage of EPC A/B rated space

Improve customer advocacy of our sustainability

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OBJECTIVES 2024/25

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STRATEGIC FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES – OUTCOME 18.75%/20%

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Target Achievement

Reduction in large voids   – 21% to 42% reduction of the units

identified as large voids to be let

– An overall reduction of 45% in the large voids that were identified at the start of the year was achieved.

Capital recycling   – £50m exchanged or sold  – Excluding properties that were under exchange at the end of FY24, properties with a total value of £67.5 million

were exchanged or sold during FY25. Since the year end, we have also completed the sale of Q West for

£9.9 million.

Raise brand awareness

and familiarity

– Overall brand awareness score

between 13% to 15%

– Overall brand familiarity score

between 27% to 29%

– The overall brand awareness score was 13% in FY25, and in line with FY24, which was also 13%. This element

of the bonus was not payable.

– In FY25, the overall brand familiarity score reached 33%, highlighting an increase in understanding of the

Workspace brand amongst London’s SMEs.

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY OBJECTIVES – OUTCOME 4.55%/10%

Target Achievement

MyWorkspace rollout  – Roll-out of the new MyWorkspace

web portal

– Integration of the new MyWorkspace

portal with Wavenet and the new

Workspace Wi-Fi solution

– Migration of all existing Wavenet

Wi-Fi users onto MyWorkspace

– The roll-out of MyWorkspace was not completed during FY25. Although the project has been delayed, significant

progress has been made on the design and build of the portal and WiFi integration, laying the groundwork for

successful implementation.

Yavica Optimisation  – Successful optimisation based

on seven key targets

– 82% of the seven key targets set for the year were achieved. These targets spanned various areas of the business

including accounting, architecture, controls, credit control, leasing, procurement and reporting.

Improved customer facilities  – Following the customer survey, overall

satisfaction ranging from 79% to 81%

or above

– Customer surveys are conducted annually, by an independent third party. In FY25, the overall facilities

satisfaction score increased to 83%, up from 79% in FY24, based on the percentage of respondents who selected

‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’.

Employee Engagement  – Following the staff survey, overall

satisfaction ranging from 73% to 75%

or above

– The Company conducts annual staff surveys to assess employee engagement. In FY25, the overall engagement

score was 64%.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES – OUTCOME: 10%/10%

3

Target Achievement

Improve customer advocacy

of our sustainability

credentials

– 76% to 80%  – The year-end customer survey, conducted by an independent third party, revealed that 84% of customers agree

that Workspace is a socially and environmentally responsible business, an increase from 79% in the previous year.

– An enhanced customer engagement and communications workstream, staff training on ESG principles and,

ongoing operational improvements have all contributed to achieving this target.

– Customer feedback on our ESG campaigns such as the ‘Big Energy Race’, Sustainability Supper Events, and

customer ESG Master classes have been overwhelmingly positive, reflecting strong engagement and support

for our sustainability efforts.

Increase our social

value contribution

– £850k to £1.0m  – During the year, the Company generated £1.02m in social value through a range of social impact initiatives,

reflecting its continued commitment to community and social wellbeing.

– This has been driven by enhanced support provided to charities through our lettings in kind programme, skilled

volunteering support offered to our charity partners, equality diversity and inclusion initiatives, apprenticeship

training programme and directing procurement spend towards local businesses.

Champion diversity

and inclusion

– Maintain at 85% or greater  – The year-end employee survey revealed an inclusivity score of 86%, maintaining last year’s strong result of 85.5%.

– To further strengthen diversity and inclusion, several initiatives have been rolled out during the year including

over 700 hours of equality diversity and inclusion initiatives, plus a tailored session on neurodiversity.

– A Diversity Action Group was established to drive employee-led action on key themes, and to help shape

our long-term strategy.

– As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we have partnered with external organisations to find

employment opportunities for individuals who have been out of work long term, while also investing in the

development of existing employees through apprenticeship training.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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LTIP AWARD VESTING IN RESPECT OF 2024/25 (AUDITED) LTIP AWARDS MADE DURING THE 2024/25 FINANCIAL YEAR (AUDITED)

The 2022 LTIP awards measured performance over the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025.

Details of the performance targets and achievement against them are set out below.

On this basis, the overall formulaic outcome of the 2022 LTIP is 50%. As per our Policy,

a performance underpin applies to the LTIP, allowing the Committee to reduce vesting if

performance is inconsistent with the overall performance of the business. The Committee

reviewed this outcome, considering a range of factors, including the decline in the Company’s

share price performance over the performance period. The Committee has decided to exercise

discretion to reduce the vesting outcome, resulting in an outcome of 25% of maximum.

TABLE D

Measure

Threshold

(20% payable)

Maximum

(100% payable) Actual

Formulaic outcome

(% of award)

Total shareholder return

(TSR) relative to FTSE

350 Real Estate

companies (excluding

agencies)

MEDIAN UPPER QUARTILE

24th

Percentile

0%/50%

Total property return

(TPR) versus IPD

MEDIAN UPPER QUARTILE

90th

Percentile

50%/50%

LTI P (% maximum)

vesting

50%/100%

Discretionary reduction

of 50% applied to LTIP

(% maximum) vesting

25%/100%

Graham Clemett

(Retired as an

Executive Director

on 31 January

2025)

1

Dave Benson

(CFO)

Number of shares vesting

(audited)

35,911 28,447

1.  Vested awards have been pro-rated to 31 January 2025, the date on which Graham Clemett retired as an Executive Director.

Under the current Policy, conditional share awards under the LTIP are granted to a maximum of

200% of salary. Awards under the 2024 LTIP are subject to the performance conditions detailed

in Table E below measured over the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027.

TABLE E

Total Shareholder

Return relative to

FTSE 350 Real

Estate companies

(excluding agencies)

Earnings Per Share

(EPS) Growth

Total Accounting

Return (TAR)

Environmental,

Social and

Governance (ESG)

Weighting (% of award) 25% 25% 25% 25%

Threshold (20% vesting) Median 5% p.a. 4% p.a. See below

Maximum (100% vesting)

Upper

Quartile 10% p.a. 8% p.a.  See below

A holding period of two years will apply to any net vested shares under the LTIP.

To allow any payouts to be fully reflective of underlying performance, the LTIP underpin allows

the Committee to reduce vesting should the Committee believe that the performance is

inconsistent with the overall performance of the business.

ESG LTIP THREE-YEAR TARGETS

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Threshold

(20% vesting)

Maximum

(100% vesting) Weighting

Increase in percentage of EPC A or B rated space 18% 24% 50%

Reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions 24% 30% 50%

The following awards were granted during the year under the 2024 LTIP:

Performance share award

Director

Date of grant

Market price at

date of award

1

Number

of shares

Face value

£ % of salary

Graham Clemett

2

21 June 2024 £5.787 192,293 1,112,800 200%

Dave Benson 21 June 2024 £5.787 138,240 799,995 200%

1.  The share price for calculating the levels of awards was £5.787 , the average mid-market closing price over the three dealing

days 18, 19 and 20 June 2024, in accordance with the LTIP rules.

2. At vesting, Mr Clemett’s awards will be pro-rated to 31 January 2025, the date on which he retired as an Executive Director.

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On leaving his current employer, Lawrence Hutchings forfeited various incentive awards.

As a consequence, the Company, in accordance with the Director’s Remuneration Policy,

made a ‘buy-out’ award (under the rules of the LTIP), to compensate Lawrence for the loss

of his awards, granted on 28 November 2024. The buy-out award is structured as follows:

A) An award of 44,907 shares, the value of £250,000 as at the grant date of 28 November 2024.

The award is subject to a vesting period of three years from the date of commencement of

employment, 18 November 2024, and is subject to a requirement to remain in employment

throughout the vesting period until 18 November 2027.

B) An award of 44,907 shares, the value of £250,000 as at the grant date of 28 November 2024.

The award is subject to a vesting period of three years from the date of commencement of

employment, 18 November 2024. Vesting would be subject to a requirement to remain in

employment throughout the vesting period until 18 November 2027, and to the same performance

conditions that apply to awards made under the Company’s ordinary course LTIP grant to

Executive Directors for the financial year ending 2025.

LTIP AWARDS MADE DURING THE 2024/25 FINANCIAL YEAR (AUDITED) CONTINUED

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

ANNUAL REPORT ON REMUNERATION CONTINUED

Director

Date of grant

Market price at

date of award

1

Number

of shares

Face Value

£

Lawrence Hutchings 28 November 2024 £5.567 44,907 250,000

Lawrence Hutchings 28 November 2024 £5.567 44,907 250,000

1.  The market price at grant was £5.567 and calculated by reference to the average mid market closing price over the three

dealing days of 25,26 and 27 November 2024 in accordance with the LTIP rules.

Deferred shares were granted (as conditional share awards) under the 2023/24 bonus of 30,692

shares to Mr Clemett and 16,888 shares to Mr Benson (33% of bonus awarded) on 26 June 2024.

The share price on the date of grant was £5.79 which represented the average mid-market

closing price.

Director Basis of award

Face value

of award

1

Number of

shares granted

End of

deferral period

Graham Clemett 33% of bonus £177.7 30,692 26/06/2027

Dave Benson 33% of bonus £97.8 16,888 26/06/2027

1.  The share price on the date of grant was £5.79 which represented the average mid-market closing price.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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ANNUAL REPORT ON REMUNERATION CONTINUED

HOW WE WILL APPLY THE POLICY IN 2025/26

BASE SALARY

The CEO and CFO will not receive a base salary increase.

Salaries will be as follows:

CEO CFO

£560,000 £400,000

PENSION

In line with the proposed Policy set out in this report, the

Executive Directors will receive a contribution to a defined

contribution plan or a cash allowance in lieu of contribution

of10% of salary respectively.

Lawrence Hutchings will receive a cash allowance in lieu

of pension of 6% of salary for the first year of employment

and will receive 10% of salary thereafter.

ANNUAL BONUS

There is no change to the annual bonus

maximum potential in 2025/26, and this

will continue to be 150% of salary for the

CEO and 120% of salary for the CFO.

33% of the total bonus paid will be

deferred into shares for three years.

Dividend equivalents may be accrued

on deferred shares.

Whilst the Committee is of the opinion

that the targets used for the annual

bonus are commercially sensitive,

we remain committed to best practice

disclosure. We therefore set out below

some examples of the objectives that

the Committee will consider in respect

of evaluating the strategic financial and

operational efficiency and sustainability

objectives.

Operational efficiency objectives will

include elements which optimise value

and service such as the deployment of

capital and employee engagement.

Strategic financial targets will cover

key drivers of our commercial success

including capital management. ESG

metrics will continue to align to our core

sustainability focus including increasing

our social value impact and

championing an inclusive culture.

Full disclosure on the targets,

performance achieved and resulting

bonus payouts for 2025/26 will be

provided in next year’s report.

2025/26 ANNUAL BONUS AND LINK TO STRATEGY

Measure:

Financial objectives

(Trading profit after

interest (50%),

Strategic financial (20%))

Measure:

Operational efficiency

(12.5%)

Measure:

Customer satisfaction

(10%)

Measure:

Sustainability

(7. 5%)

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand

the core business

2. Transform and prepare for

emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

BONUS WEIGHTING

7.5%

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand

the core business

2. Transform and prepare for

emerging opportunities

3. Innovate to create future options

BONUS WEIGHTING

12.5%

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand

the core business

BONUS WEIGHTING

70%

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand

the core business

BONUS WEIGHTING

10%

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2025 PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND LINK TO STRATEGY

Measure:

Total Accounting

Return (TAR)

Measure:

Total Shareholder

Return (TSR) relative

to FTSE 350 Real

Estate companies

(excluding agencies)

Measure:

Earnings Per Share

(EPS) Growth

Measure:

Environmental,

Social and

Governance

(ESG) metrics

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

ANNUAL REPORT ON REMUNERATION CONTINUED

LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (LTIP)

Following careful consideration, the performance measures of the 2025 LTIP remain

unchanged, but we have decided to amend the weightings of award for the ESG and TAR

elements. We have chosen to increase the weighting on the TAR measure as it is a core

measure of our success and execution of our strategy, representing the value we have created

for shareholders in the form of dividends paid and growth in net asset value. Sustainability

remains important to how we design and operate our buildings, as well as support our people

and local communities and therefore the Committee agreed that a meaningful proportion

of the LTIP should continue to be assessed against ESG metrics.

Maximum award 200% of salary. The performance measures and targets for the four elements

are as follows:

Total Accounting

Return (TAR)

Earnings Per Share

(EPS) Growth

Total Shareholder

Return relative to

FTSE 350 Real

Estate companies

(excluding agencies)

Environmental,

Social and

Governance (ESG)

Weighting (% of award) 35% 25% 25% 15%

Threshold (20% vesting) 4% p.a. 4 p.a. Median See below

Maximum (100% vesting) 8% p.a. 8% p.a. Upper Quartile See below

A holding period of two years will apply to any net vested shares under the LTIP.

To allow any payouts to be fully reflective of underlying performance, the LTIP underpin allows

the Committee to reduce vesting should the Committee believe that the performance is

inconsistent with the overall performance of the business.

ESG LTIP THREE-YEAR TARGETS

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Threshold

(20% vesting)

Maximum

(100% vesting) Weighting (15%)

Increase in percentage of EPC A or B rated space 15% 20% 5%

Reduction in whole building energy related

emissions intensity (scope 1 and 2) 14% 27% 10%

HOW WE WILL APPLY THE POLICY IN 2025/26 CONTINUED

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand

the core business

2. Transform and prepare

for emerging

opportunities

3. Innovate to create

future options

WEIGHTING

35%

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand

the core business

2. Transform and prepare

for emerging

opportunities

3. Innovate to create

future options

WEIGHTING

25%

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand

the core business

2. Transform and prepare

for emerging

opportunities

WEIGHTING

25%

LINK TO STRATEGY

3.2.1.

1. Enhance and expand

the core business

2. Transform and

prepare for emerging

opportunities

3. Innovate to create

future options

WEIGHTING

15%

225

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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SHARE OWNERSHIP AND SHARE INTERESTS (AUDITED)

The table below shows the interests of the Directors and connected persons in shares (owned outright or vested). There have been no changes in the interests in the period between 31 March 2025

and 4 June 2025.

TABLE G

31 March

2025

31 March

2024

Chair

Duncan Owen 20,010 20,010

Executive Directors

Lawrence Hutchings Nil Nil

Dave Benson 88,903 64,988

Non-Executive Directors

Rosie Shapland Nil Nil

Lesley-Ann Nash Nil Nil

Nick Mackenzie 16,900 12,400

Manju Malhotra Nil Nil

David Stevenson 1,248 Nil

Past Directors

Graham Clemett See note 189,322

1.  Graham Clemett stepped down from the Board on 31 January 2025. As at date of leaving, Graham Clemett held 224,077 shares.

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

ANNUAL REPORT ON REMUNERATION CONTINUED

SINGLE FIGURE FOR NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS (AUDITED)

Table F below sets out a single figure for the total remuneration received by each Non-Executive Director for the year ended 31 March 2025 and the prior year:

TABLE F

Duncan Owen Stephen Hubbard Nick Mackenzie Rosie Shapland Lesley-Ann Nash Manju Malhotra David Stevenson

Non-Executive Director

2024/25

£000

2023/24

£000

2024/25

£000

2023/24

£000

2024/25

£000

2023/24

£000

2024/25

£000

2023/24

£000

2024/25

£000

2023/24

£000

2024/25

£000

2023/24

£000

2024/25

£000

2023/24

£000

Base fee 208.0 163.8 – 66.7 57.2 55.0 57.2 55.0 57. 2 55.0 57. 2 55.0 47.7 –

Additional fees – 2.8 – – – – 21.6 21.6 10.8 10.8 10.8 – – –

Total 208.0 166.6 – 66.7 57.2 55.0 78.8 76.6 68.0 65.8 68.0 55.0 47.7 –

1.  Expenses incurred by Non-Executive Directors represent the cost to the Group, being gross of taxation. In 2024/25 Nick Mackenzie, Manju Malhotra, Lesley-Ann Nash, David Stevenson and Rosie Shapland were reimbursed for out of pocket expenses

incurred in attending meetings, in connection with the discharge of their duties of £103.60, £96.70, £379.96 and £272.45 and £177.00 respectively.

2. Additional fees were paid during the year to Non-Executive Directors serving as Chairs of the Remuneration, Audit and ESG Committees. An additional fee is also paid to the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

External appointments

It is the Board’s policy to allow Executive Directors to take up one Non-Executive position on the

board of another company, subject to the prior approval of the Board. Any fee earned in relation

to outside appointments is retained by the Executive Director. Currently, none of the Executive

Directors hold any external appointments.

Relative importance of spend on pay

Chart D below shows the Company’s actual expenditure on shareholder distributions (including

dividends and share buybacks) and total employee pay expenditure for the financial years ended

31 March 2024 and 31 March 2025.

CHART D

EMPLOYEE REMUNERATION

2025

2024

DISTRIBUTION TO SHAREHOLDERS

2025

2024

£34.7m £54.5m

£34.0m £53.8m

+2.1% +1.3%

The estimated total dividend as reported in the financial statements for the year to 31 March 2025

was £54.5m.

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FEES

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

ANNUAL REPORT ON REMUNERATION CONTINUED

SHARE OWNERSHIP AND SHARE INTERESTS (AUDITED) CONTINUED

Table H below shows the Executive Directors’ interest in shares.

TABLE H

Executive Director Type

Owned

outright

or vested

2

Unvested and

not subject to

performance

3

Subject to

performance

4

Total

Lawrence Hutchings Shares Nil 44,907 44,907 89,914

Market value options

1

Nil Nil Nil Nil

Graham Clemett Shares 224,077 123,978 409,043 757,098

Market value options

1

Nil 4,556 Nil 4,556

Dave Benson Shares 88,903 89,913 287,428 466,244

Market value options

1

Nil 4,556 Nil 4,556

1.  Market value options include SAYE options outstanding and not yet matured as at 31 March 2025. The exercise price of these

was set at 80% (in accordance with HMRC and the plan rules) of the market value of a share at the invitation date.

2. The total shares owned outright or vested. This includes any shares held by connected persons or spouse.

3. This figure includes the deferred bonus shares awarded in 2022, 2023 and 2024. For Mr Clemett, the total number of deferred

bonus shares is 88,067 and for Mr Benson the total number is 61,466. For Mr Clemett and Mr Benson, it also includes the

number shares vesting pursuant to the 2022 LTIP. Following Committee discretion, 25% of the 2022 LTIP will vest. These

have been pro-rated for Graham Clemett to the 31 January 2025. The remaining in-flight LTIP awards for Mr Clemett will be

prorated on the date of vesting. The interest in shares of 44,907 for Mr Hutchings relates to the first tranche of his buyout

award which, as set out on page 223, is subject to the requirement to remain in employment during the vesting period.

4.  The interest in shares of 44,907 relates to the second tranche of Mr Hutchings buyout award that is subject to the same

performance conditions applicable to the 2024 LTIP grant made to the Executive Directors. For Mr Clemett, this consists

of 411,043 LTIP awards made in 2023 and 2024 and for Mr Benson, the interest in shares of 287,428 consists of LTIP awards

made in 2023 and 2024.

Graham’s post cessation shareholding requirement will apply in line with the policy.

The fees for Non-Executive Directors were reviewed and found to be significantly below market.

There will be no increases to these fees this year, but these will be considered as part of the

Policy review ahead of the 2026 AGM. The fees, which are effective from 1 April 2025, are set

out in the table below.

2025/26 fee 2024/25 fee % change

Chair £208,000 £208,000 0%

NED base fee £57,200 £57,200 0%

Chair of Audit Committee fee £10,800 £10,800 0%

Chair of Remuneration Committee fee £10,800 £10,800 0%

Chair of ESG Committee fee £10,800 £10,800 0%

Senior Independent Director fee £10,800 £10,800 0%

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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Service contracts of Directors serving in the year

Executive Directors are employed under contracts of employment with Workspace Group PLC.

The principal terms of the Executive Directors’ service contracts are as follows.

Notice period

Executive Director

Position Effective date of contract From Company From Director

Lawrence Hutchings Chief Executive Officer 18 November 2024 12 months 12 months

Dave Benson Chief Financial Officer 1 April 2020 12 months 12 months

Graham Clemett retired as CEO on 18 November 2024, and stepped down from the Board

as an Executive Director on 31 January 2025.

The Chair and Non-Executive Directors have letters of appointment. Dates of the Directors’

letters of appointment are set out below:

Name

Date of original appointment

(date of reappointment)

Date of appointment/

last reappointment at AGM Notice period

Duncan Owen 22 July 2021 (6 July 2023) 2024 6 months

Rosie Shapland 6 November 2020 (6 November 2023)  2024 3 months

Lesley-Ann Nash 1 January 2021 (1 January 2024) 2024 3 months

Manju Malhotra 26 January 2022 (26 January 2025) 2024 3 months

Nick Mackenzie 26 January 2022 (26 January 2025) 2024 3 months

David Stevenson 1 June 2024 (n/a) 2024 3 months

The Directors are subject to annual re-election at the AGM. Non-Executive Directors’ letters

of appointment and Executive Directors’ contracts are available to view at the Company’s

registered office.

Mr Owen, as Chair designate, signed a new letter of appointment dated 27 February 2023,

confirming his appointment for a further period of three years, which became effective at the

conclusion of the AGM on 6 July 2023. Reappointment letters for each of Nick Mackenzie and

Manju Malhotra were both dated 22 January 2025 and both took effect from 26 January 2025.

David Stevenson was appointed as a Director with effect from 1 June 2024. David was subject

to election by shareholders at the 2024 AGM.

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Payments for loss of office (audited)

The retirement arrangements for Mr Clemett are as follows.

Having served his full 12 months’ notice, Mr Clemett received salary, benefits and pension

allowance in the normal way up until 31 January 2025 when his employment ended. The

Committee has, in its discretion, determined that Mr Clemett should be treated as a good leaver

in relation to annual bonus and outstanding LTIP awards.

Mr Clemett was paid £12,840 in respect of unused holiday during the financial year in which

he retired.

Mr Clemett is eligible to receive a pro-rated bonus in respect of time spent in employment for

the financial year ended 31 March 2025. He will be paid an annual bonus of £195,780 in respect

of the year ended 31 March 2025 (see page 218 for more details). In accordance with the

Remuneration Policy, 33% of the bonus will be deferred into shares for three years and the

remainder will be paid on the normal bonus payment date.

Mr Clemett’s outstanding LTIP awards will vest on the normal vesting dates, subject to

satisfaction of the relevant performance conditions (measured over the full performance period)

and time pro-rating. In accordance with the rules of the LTIP, the net number of any vested

shares will also be subject to holding periods which end on the second anniversary of vesting

or if earlier, two years from the date that employment ends (or 31 January 2027, if earlier). Mr

Clemett’s outstanding deferred bonus share awards will vest in full on the normal vesting dates

in accordance with the plan rules and the Remuneration Policy. Malus and clawback provisions

will continue to apply to annual bonus, deferred bonus and LTIP awards. Outstanding SAYE

options and shares held under the SIP will be treated in accordance with the terms of the plan

rules. Mr Clemett will be subject to a post-employment shareholding requirement of 200% of

salary for two years following the date of cessation of employment. Shares subject to these

requirements will be held by a nominee until the end of the applicable holding periods.

Payments to past directors (audited)

There have not been any payments made to past directors.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED

Share based awards and dilution

The Company’s share schemes are funded through a combination of shares purchased in

the market and new-issue shares, as appropriate. The Company monitors the number of shares

issued under these schemes and their impact on dilution limits. The Company’s usage of shares

compared to the relevant dilution limits set by the Investment Association in respect of all-share

plans (10% in any rolling ten-year period) as at 31 March 2025 is detailed below. Despite the

Investment Association removing the limit on executive share plans (5% in any rolling ten-year

period), this continues to apply to the Company as part of the Remuneration Policy.

As of 31 March 2025, around 2.0% and 1.7% of shares have been, or may be, issued to settle

awards made in the previous ten years in connection with all-share schemes and executive share

schemes respectively. Awards that are made but then lapse or are forfeited are excluded from

the calculations.

EXECUTIVE SHARE PLANS

Limit

Actual

ALL-SHARE PLANS

Limit

Actual

5%

10%

1.7%

2.0%

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

ANNUAL REPORT ON REMUNERATION CONTINUED

Committee advisers

During the year, PwC LLP acted as independent adviser to the Committee. PwC LLP was

appointed by the Committee in 2018 following a selection process. PwC LLP is a founding

member of the Remuneration Consultants Group and voluntarily operates under the Code of

Conduct in relation to Executive remuneration consulting in the UK. The Committee is satisfied

that the PwC LLP engagement partner and team, which provide remuneration advice to the

Committee, do not have connections with the Group that may impair their objectivity and

independence. The fees charged by PwC LLP for the provision of independent advice to the

Committee during the year were £88,250 (based on hourly rates). PwC LLP provided no other

services during the financial year.

Voting at the Company’s AGM

The table below sets out the results of the most recent shareholder votes on the Policy Report

at the 2023 AGM, and the advisory vote on the 2023/24 Annual Report on Remuneration at the

2024 AGM on 25 July 2024. The Committee views this level of shareholder support as a strong

endorsement of the Company’s Policy and its implementation.

Percentage of votes cast Number of votes cast

For and

Discretion Against For and Discretion Against Withheld

1

Policy Report (2023 AGM) 99.77% 0.23% 168,571,004 396,722 2,506

Annual Report on

Remuneration (2024 AGM) 99.31% 0.69% 168,353,446 1,168,699 2,122

1.  A withheld vote is not a vote in law and is not counted in the calculation of the proportion of votes cast for and against

a resolution.

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Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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Share options

The following table shows, for the Directors who served during the year, the interests

in outstanding awards under the HMRC-approved Savings Related Share Option Plan

and SIP Awards.

Executive Director

At

01/04/2024

2

Granted

during

the year

Lapsed

during

the year

Vested

in year

At

31/03/2025

1

Exercise

price

Normal exercise date

From To

Lawrence

Hutchings – – – – –

Graham Clemett 292 – – – 292 26.03.16

107 107 18.09.18

228 – – – 228 30.08.20

233 – – – 233 05.09.22

235 – – 235 29.09.24

4,556 – – – 4,556 £3.95 31.01.25 01.07.25

Dave Benson 235 – – – 235 29.09.24

4,556 – – – 4,556 £3.95 01.09.26 01.03.27

1.  As at 31 January 2025 for Mr Clemett, which was the point he ceased to be an employee.

2. Mr Hutchings was appointed as a Director on 18 November 2024.

3.  Mr Clemett was granted awards under the Share Incentive Plan on 26 March 2013 (292) 18 September 2015 (107);

30 August 2017 (228); 5 September 2019 (233) and 29 September 2021 (235).

4.  Mr Benson was granted an award under the Share Incentive Plan on 29 September 2021 (235).

There have been no changes in Directors’ interests over options in the period between

the balance sheet date and 4 June 2025.

The Directors’ Remuneration Report has been approved by the Board of Workspace Group PLC.

By order of the Board

Lesley-Ann Nash

Chair of the Remuneration Committee

4 June 2025

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED

REMUNERATION CONTINUED

ANNUAL REPORT ON REMUNERATION CONTINUED

Outstanding LTIP awards

Details of current awards outstanding to Graham Clemett and Dave Benson are detailed below.

Executive Director

1

At 1 April 2024

Performance

3

Lapsed during

the year

Performance

Vested during

the year

Performance

Exercised during

the year

Performance

At 31 March 2025

Performance

Lawrence Hutchings

5

28/11/2024 – – – – 44,907

28/11/2024 – – – – 44,907

Graham Clemett

2

24/06/2021 117,043 58,521 58,521 – –

24/06/2022 165,350 – – – 165,350

22/06/2023  216,750 – – – 216,750

21/06/2024

4

– – – – 192,293

Dave Benson

24/06/2021 80,541 40,270 40,270 – –

24/06/2022 113,789 – – – 113,789

22/06/2023 149,188 – – – 149,188

21/06/2024

4

– – – – 138,240

1.  Awards will vest subject to the satisfaction of performance conditions detailed on page 222 over the three-year

performance period.

2. Mr Clemett retired as an employee with the agreement of the Company on 31 January 2025. As a result, Graham’s in-flight

LTIP (Long Term Incentive Plan) awards will continue and vest on the original vesting dates, subject to performance

assessment and pro-rating in accordance with the LTIP rules.

3.  LTIP awards made to the Executive Directors in June 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 awards were in respect of 200% of salary,

based on a share price at date of award of £8.6117, £6.2800, £4.9347 and £5.787 respectively. The 2022 LTIP awards vested

at 25% following Committee discretion.

4.  On 21 June 2024, LTIP awards of 192,293 and 138,240 were granted to Mr Clemett and Mr Benson respectively.

5.  As set out on page 223, both tranches of Mr Hutchings’ buyout award are subject to a requirement to remain in employment

during the vesting period, with one tranche also subject to the same performance conditions as other Executive Directors

contained within the 2024 LTIP award.

The Remuneration Committee determined that Mr Clemett was a Good Leaver and therefore

the outstanding LTIP awards will continue to vest subject to performance and time pro-ration

in accordance with the respective plans.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS

The Directors present their report on

the affairs of the Group together with the

audited financial statements for the year

ended 31 March 2025.

Workspace Group PLC is incorporated in the

UK and registered as a public limited company

in England and Wales with company number

02041612 and registered office at Canterbury

Court, Kennington Park, 1-3 Brixton Road,

London SW9 6DE. It is listed on the main

market of the London Stock Exchange.

It is the ultimate holding company of the

Group. A full list of its subsidiaries is set out

in note 27 to the financial statements on

page 269.

Where reference is made in this Directors’

Report to other sections of the Annual Report,

those sections are incorporated by reference

into this Directors’ Report. Certain disclosures

required to be contained in the Directors’

Report have been incorporated into the

Strategic Report as set out in ‘Other

information’ below.

Dividends

An interim dividend of 9.4 pence was paid

in February 2025 (2024: 9.0 pence) and

the Board is recommending the payment of a

final dividend of 19.0 pence (2024: 19.0 pence)

per share to be paid on 1 August 2025 to

shareholders whose names are on the

Register of Members at the close of business

on 4 July 2025. This makes a total dividend

of 28.4 pence (2024: 28.0 pence) for the year.

Disclosure of information to auditors

The Directors who held office at the date of

approval of this Directors’ Report confirm

that, so far as they are each aware, there is

no relevant audit information of which the

Company’s auditor is unaware; and each

Director has taken all the steps that they

ought to have taken as a Director to make

themselves aware of any relevant audit

information and to establish that the Company’s

auditor is aware of that information.

Directors’ indemnities

Under the Company’s Articles of Association

the Company may, to the extent permitted by

law, indemnify any Director, Secretary or other

Officer of the Company against any liability

and the Company may also purchase and

maintain insurance against such liability. The

Board considers that the provision of such

indemnification is in keeping with current

market practice and the Board believes that

it is in the best interest of the Company to

provide such indemnities in order to attract and

to retain high-calibre Directors and Officers.

The Company purchased and maintained

Directors’ and Officers’ liability insurance

during the year under review and at the

date of approval of the Directors’ Report.

Qualifying third-party indemnity provisions

(as defined by Section 234 of the Companies

Act 2006) were in force during the period

and these provisions remain in force in relation

to certain losses and liabilities which the

Directors may incur to third parties in the

course of acting as Directors or employees of

the Company or of any associated company.

Employment policies

Workspace recognises that a diversity of skills

and experiences in our workforce will provide

a competitive advantage. The Company has

various employment policies, including in

relation to recruitment, diversity & inclusion,

health & safety and wellbeing. We monitor

these practices to ensure that they are fair

and objective.

This includes giving full and fair consideration

to applications from prospective employees

who are disabled, having regard to their

aptitudes and abilities, and not discriminating

against employees under any circumstances

(including in relation to applications, training,

career development and promotion) on the

grounds of any disability. In the event that

an employee, worker or contractor becomes

disabled in the course of their employment or

engagement, Workspace aims to ensure that

reasonable steps are taken to accommodate

their disability by making reasonable

adjustments to their existing employment

or engagement.

Further detail on our employment policies and

how we invest in our workforce can be found

on pages 81 to 82 and 167 to 168.

Details of how we reward our employees

can be found on pages 200 and 204 and in

notes 22 and 23 to the financial statements.

Share capital

As at 31 March 2025, the Company’s issued

share capital comprised a single class of

192,143,004 ordinary shares of £1.00 each.

Details of the Company’s issued share capital

are set out on page 265.

Restrictions on transfer of shares

There are no restrictions on the transfer of

ordinary shares in the Company other than

restrictions that are imposed by law or

regulation (for example, insider trading laws).

In addition, pursuant to the Company’s Dealing

Code, Directors and certain employees of the

Group require the approval of the Company

to deal in ordinary shares of the Company.

The Company is not aware of any agreements

between shareholders that may result in

restrictions on the transfer of securities.

Substantial shareholdings in the Company

As at 31 March 2025 and 23 May 2025, the following interests in voting rights over the issued

share capital of the Company had been notified:

Shareholder

31 March 2025 23 May 2025

Number of shares Percentage held Number of shares Percentage held

The London & Amsterdam

Trust Company Limited

55,045,439 28.65% 55,045,439 28.65%

BlackRock, Inc. 23,166,428 12.06% 21,320,114 11.10%

Ameriprise/Threadneedle 9,554,960 4.97% 9,671,257 5.03%

Janus Henderson Investors 7,777,806 4.05% 6,335,553 3.30%

The Vanguard Group Inc 7,715,231 4.02% 7,774,261 4.05%

Artemis Fund Managers Ltd 7,277,715 3.79% 7,768,263 4.04%

Man Group 6,500,318 3.38% 6,656,672 3.46%

Aberforth Partners LLP 6,043,560 3.15% 6,014,360 3.13%

231

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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Articles of Association

The following description summarises

certain provisions of the Company’s Articles

of Association and applicable English law

concerning companies. Any amendment to

the Articles of Association of the Company

may be made in accordance with the

provisions of the Companies Act 2006,

by way of special resolution.

Directors

Unless otherwise determined by ordinary

resolution of the Company, the Board shall be

comprised of not less than two or more than

ten Directors. The Board may exercise all

powers of the Company, subject to the

Company’s Articles of Association, the

Companies Act 2006 and other applicable

legislation.

Directors may be elected by the members in

a general meeting or appointed by the Board.

The Company’s Articles of Association require

any new Directors to stand for election at

the next AGM following their appointment.

The Articles of Association also require each

Director to stand for re-election every three

years following their election. However,

in accordance with the UK Corporate

Governance Code and the Company’s current

practice, all continuing Directors will offer

themselves for election or re-election

(as applicable) at the AGM on 16 July 2025.

In addition to any power of removal conferred

by the Companies Act 2006, the Company

may by ordinary resolution remove any

Director before the expiry of their period

of office.

Voting and other rights

Subject to the provisions of the Companies

Act 2006, to any special terms on which

shares may have been issued or to any

suspension or abrogation of voting rights

pursuant to the Articles of Association, every

member who is present in person shall have

one vote on a show of hands or, on a poll, one

vote for each share of which they are a holder.

The Company is not aware of any agreements

between shareholders that may result in

restrictions on voting rights.

The Company may, by ordinary resolution,

declare dividends but no dividend shall

exceed the amount recommended by the

Board. Subject to the provisions of the

Companies Act 2006, the Board may also

declare and pay such interim dividends as

appears to the Board to be justified by the

profits of the Company available for

distribution. Except as otherwise provided

by the rights attached to shares, all dividends

shall be paid to shareholders according to the

amounts paid up on the shares on which the

dividend is paid.

Subject to the terms of allotment of shares,

the Board may only make calls on

shareholders in respect of any amounts

unpaid on the shares held by them. All shares

are fully paid.

Purchase of own shares and issuing shares

Under the Company’s Articles of Association,

the Company may purchase any of its own

shares. The Company was granted authority

at the 2024 Annual General Meeting to make

market purchases of its own ordinary shares.

This authority will expire at the conclusion

of the 2025 Annual General Meeting and

a resolution will be proposed to renew this

authority. No ordinary shares were purchased

under this authority during the year.

The Company was granted authority at the

2024 Annual General Meeting to allot and/or

grant rights to subscribe for, or convert

securities into, shares in the Company up to an

aggregate nominal amount as set out in the

Notice of Annual General Meeting 2024. This

authority will expire at the conclusion of the

2025 Annual General Meeting and a resolution

will be proposed to renew this authority.

Significant agreements on change of control

The Group’s borrowing facilities and other

financial instruments (details of which can be

found in note 16 to the financial statements)

are agreements that could allow

counterparties to terminate or to alter those

arrangements in the event of a change of

control of the Company.

Compensation for loss of office in the event

of a takeover

There are no agreements in place between the

Company and its employees or Directors for

compensation for loss of office or employment

that occur because of a takeover bid.

Employee Share Trusts

The Company operates an Employee Share

Ownership Trust (‘ESOT’) and a trust for the

Share Incentive Plan (‘SIP’). The trusts are

used to purchase Company shares in the

market from time to time and hold them

for the benefit of employees, including

for satisfying awards that vest under the

Company’s various share incentive plans.

The ESOT also holds some Company shares

in particular accounts for specific employees

who have options over such shares vest under

the Company’s share incentive plans but have

not yet exercised those options. The trustee

of the ESOT may vote the shares it holds in

the Company at its discretion, but where it

holds any shares in an account for particular

employees it will seek their instructions on

how it exercises the votes attached to those

shares. The trustee of the SIP trust does not

vote the rights attached to shares held in

the trust.

Information required under UKLR 6.6.1R

Interest capitalised Note 4 to the financial statements

Details of long-term incentive schemes Remuneration Report, pages 203 and 222

There is no further information required to be disclosed under UKLR 6.6.1R.

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Other information

Other information relevant to the Directors’ Report may be found in the following sections of the Annual Report:

Information Location in Annual Report

Corporate governance statement, prepared in accordance with

rule 7.2 of the Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance

and Transparency Rules

Corporate Governance Report, pages 118 to 230

Principal risks and uncertainties, pages 86 to 93

Culture, purpose, values and strategy Strategic Report, pages 34 to 58

Corporate Governance Report, pages 122 to 123 and 132

Directors Directors’ biographies, pages 127 to 129

Our Board, pages 126 to 129

Diversity & inclusion Corporate Governance Report, pages 162 to 171

Employee share schemes Note 23 to the financial statements

Engagement with employees Strategic Report, pages 18 to 20

Our stakeholders, pages 134 to 135

Section 172(1) Statement, pages 139 to 140

Engagement with suppliers, customers and others Strategic Report, pages 15 to 17 and 21 to 26

Our stakeholders, page 136

Section 172(1) Statement, pages 139 to 140

Financial risk management Note 18 to the financial statements

Principal risks and uncertainties, pages 86 to 93

Future developments Chair’s Statement, page 10 to 11

Chief Executive’s Review, page 12 to 13

Our business model, pages 2 to 9

Our strategy, pages 34 to 58

Going Concern, page 94

Greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption GHG/SECR Emissions, page 107

Political donations and expenditure Compliance Statements, page 94

Post balance sheet events Note 29 to the financial statements

Principal risks and uncertainties Principal risks and uncertainties, pages 86 to 93

Research and development The Company does not undertake research and development activities

The Directors’ Report has been approved

by the Board of Directors and signed on

its behalf by

Carmelina Carfora

Company Secretary

4 June 2025

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES IN RESPECT

OF THE ANNUAL REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Directors are responsible for preparing

the Annual Report and the Group and Parent

Company financial statements in accordance

with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the Directors to

prepare Group and Parent Company financial

statements for each financial year. Under that

law they are required to prepare the Group

financial statements in accordance with

UK-adopted international accounting standards

and applicable law and have elected to prepare

the Parent Company financial statements in

accordance with UK accounting standards

and applicable law, including FRS 101 Reduced

Disclosure Framework.

Under company law the Directors must not

approve the financial statements unless they

are satisfied that they give a true and fair view

of the state of affairs of the Group and Parent

Company and of the Group’s profit or loss for

that period. In preparing each of the Group

and Parent Company financial statements,

the Directors are required to:

– select suitable accounting policies and then

apply them consistently;

– make judgements and estimates that are

reasonable, relevant and reliable and, in

respect of the Parent Company financial

statements only, prudent;

– for the Group financial statements, state

whether they have been prepared in

accordance with UK-adopted international

accounting standards;

– for the Parent Company financial

statements, state whether applicable UK

accounting standards have been followed,

subject to any material departures disclosed

and explained in the Parent Company

financial statements;

– assess the Group and Parent Company’s

ability to continue as a going concern,

disclosing, as applicable, matters related

to going concern; and

– use the going concern basis of accounting

unless they either intend to liquidate the

Group or the Parent Company or to cease

operations or have no realistic alternative

but to do so.

The Directors are responsible for keeping

adequate accounting records that are

sufficient to show and explain the Parent

Company’s transactions and disclose with

reasonable accuracy at any time the financial

position of the Parent Company and enable

them to ensure that its financial statements

comply with the Companies Act 2006. They

are responsible for such internal control as

they determine is necessary to enable the

preparation of financial statements that are

free from material misstatement, whether

due to fraud or error, and have general

responsibility for taking such steps as are

reasonably open to them to safeguard the

assets of the Group and to prevent and detect

fraud and other irregularities.

Under applicable law and regulations, the

Directors are also responsible for preparing a

Strategic Report, Directors’ Report, Directors’

Remuneration Report and Corporate

Governance Statement that complies with

that law and those regulations.

The Directors are responsible for the

maintenance and integrity of the corporate

and financial information included on the

Company’s website. Legislation in the UK

governing the preparation and dissemination

of financial statements may differ from

legislation in other jurisdictions.

In accordance with Disclosure Guidance and

Transparency Rule (‘DTR’) 4.1.16R, the financial

statements will form part of the annual financial

report prepared under DTR 4.1.17R and 4.1.18R.

The auditor’s report on these financial

statements provides no assurance over whether

the annual financial report has been prepared

in accordance with those requirements.

Responsibility statement of the Directors

in respect of the annual financial report

We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

– the financial statements, prepared in

accordance with the applicable set of

accounting standards, give a true and

fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial

position and profit or loss of the Group

and the undertakings included in the

consolidation taken as a whole; and

– the Annual Report includes a fair review

of the development and performance of the

business and the position of the Group and

Company including the undertakings of the

consolidation taken as a whole, together

with a description of the principal risks

and uncertainties that they face.

Signed on behalf of the Board on 4 June 2025

by:

Lawrence Hutchings

Chief Executive Officer

Dave Benson

Chief Financial Officer

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WORKSPACE GROUP PLC

OPINION ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In our opinion:

– the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the Group’s and of the Parent

Company’s affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of the Group’s profit for the year then ended;

– the Group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with UK adopted

international accounting standards;

– the Parent Company financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with

United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and

– the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the

Companies Act 2006.

We have audited the financial statements of Workspace Group PLC (the ‘Parent Company’) and

its subsidiaries (the ‘Group’) for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Consolidated

Income Statement, the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated

Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Consolidated Statement

of Cash Flows, the Parent Company Balance sheet, the Parent Company Statement of Changes

in Equity and notes to the financial statements and notes to the parent company financial

statements, including material accounting policy information. The financial reporting framework

that has been applied in the preparation of the Group financial statements is applicable law and

UK adopted international accounting standards. The financial reporting framework that has been

applied in the preparation of the Parent Company financial statements is applicable law and

United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 101 ‘Reduced

Disclosure Framework’ (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

BASIS FOR OPINION

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK)

(ISAs(UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described

in theAuditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We

believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis

for our opinion. Our audit opinion is consistent with the additional report to the audit committee.

Independence

Following the recommendation of the Audit Committee, we were appointed by the Board of

Directors on 25 July 2024 to audit the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025

and subsequent financial periods. The period of total uninterrupted engagement including

retenders and reappointments is less than one year, covering the year ended 31 March 2025.

We remain independent of the Group and the Parent Company in accordance with the ethical

requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the

FRC’s Ethical Standard as applied to listed public interest entities, and we have fulfilled our other

ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. The non-audit services prohibited

by that standard were not provided to the Group or the Parent Company.

CONCLUSIONS RELATING TO GOING CONCERN

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Directors’ use of the going

concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Ourevaluation of the Directors’ assessment of the Group and the Parent Company’s ability

tocontinue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting included:

– Using our knowledge of the Group and its market sector together with the current general

economic environment to assess the Directors’ identification of the inherent risks to the Group’s

business. This covered how these might impact the Group and the Parent Company’s ability

to remain a going concern for the going concern period, being the period to 30 June 2026,

which is at least 12 months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue;

– Obtaining the Directors’ going concern assessment and obtaining an understanding of the

Directors’ process for assessing going concern including an understanding of the key

assumptions used;

– Assessing the Group’s forecast cash flows with reference to historic performance and

challenging the Directors’ forecast assumptions in comparison to the current performance

of the Group;

– Testing the inputs into the forecasts for reasonableness based on historic performance

and corroboration to contractual agreements where available;

– Agreeing the Group’s available borrowing facilities and the related terms and covenants

to loan agreements;

– Considering the Group’s plans regarding loans which are due for repayment within the going

concern assessment period;

– Obtaining covenant calculations and forecast calculations to test for any potential future

covenant breaches. We also considered the covenant compliance headroom for sensitivity

to both future changes in property valuations and the Group’s future financial performance;

– Considering board minutes and evidence obtained through the audit and challenging the

Directors on the identification of any contradictory information in the forecast cash flows

and the resulting impact on the going concern assessment;

– Analysing the Directors’ stress testing calculations and challenging the assumptions made

using our knowledge of the business and of the current economic climate to assess the

reasonableness of the downside scenarios selected; and

– Reviewing the disclosures in the financial statements relating to going concern to check that

the disclosure is consistent with the Directors’ going concern assessment.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating

to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group

and the Parent Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve

months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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In relation to the Parent Company’s reporting on how it has applied the UK Corporate

Governance Code, we have nothing material to add or draw attention to in relation to the

Directors’ statement in the financial statements about whether the Directors considered

it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Directors with respect to going concern

are described in the relevant sections of this report.

OVERVIEW

Key audit matters KAM  2025 Valuation of investment properties

Materiality Group financial statements as a whole

£24.7m based on 1% of Total Assets

AN OVERVIEW OF THE SCOPE OF OUR AUDIT

Our audit was scoped by obtaining an understanding of the Group and its environment, the

applicable financial reporting framework and the Group’s system of internal control. On the basis

of this, we identified and assessed the risks of material misstatement in the financial statements.

We also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including whether there

was evidence of bias by the Directors that may have represented a risk of material misstatement.

The Group has just a single component as it invests only in investment properties in and around

London and the South East of England, with a single finance team and a common financial

reporting system and internal control framework. The audit approach included undertaking

audit work on the key risks of material misstatement identified for the Group across the single

component. The Group audit team performed all the work necessary to issue the Group and

Parent Company audit opinion. The audit procedures performed by the Group audit team in

respect of the Parent Company audit opinion were completed to a lower level of materiality

as set out below.

Climate change

Our work on the assessment of potential impacts on climate-related risks on the Group’s

operations and financial statements included:

– Enquiries and challenge of management to understand the actions they have taken to identify

climate-related risks and their potential impacts on the financial statements and adequately

disclose climate-related risks within the annual report;

– Our own qualitative risk assessment taking into consideration the sector in which the Group

operates and how climate change affects the investment property sector;

– Review of the minutes of Board, ESG and Audit Committee meetings and other papers related

to climate change to determine if there were any climate related matters affecting the financial

statements which we are not already aware of, and evaluating the impact of these, if any; and

– We challenged the extent to which climate-related considerations, including the expected

cash flows from the initiatives and commitments have been reflected, where appropriate, in

management’s going concern assessment and in management’s judgements and estimates

in relation to the investment property valuation.

We also assessed the consistency of management’s disclosures included as Other Information

on page 99 with the financial statements and with our knowledge obtained from the audit.

Based on our risk assessment procedures, we did not identify there to be any Key Audit Matters

that were materially affected by climate-related risks.

KEY AUDIT MATTER

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance

in our audit of the financial statements of the current period and include the most significant

assessed risks of material misstatement (whether or not due to fraud) that we identified, including

those which had the greatest effect on: the overall audit strategy, the allocation of resources

inthe audit, and directing the efforts of the engagement team. These matters were addressed

inthe context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion

thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WORKSPACE GROUP PLC CONTINUED

KEY AUDIT MATTERS CONTINUED

Key audit matter How the scope of our audit addressed the key audit matter

Valuation of investment

properties

Refer to the notes to the

financial statements on

significant judgements

and critical estimates in

respect of the significant

assumptions and the

material accounting

policies note for relevant

accounting policy

information.

Refer to note 10 in

relation toinvestment

properties.

The Group has engaged CBRE as an independent

external valuer to undertake a full year end

valuation of all the properties in accordance

with RICS Valuation – Global Standards.

The valuation of investment property requires

significant judgement and the use of estimates

by the Directors and the external valuer. It is

therefore considered a significant risk due to the

subjective nature of certain assumptions inherent

in each valuation.

Any input inaccuracies or unreasonable bases

used in the valuation judgements (such as

capitalisation yields and market rent assumptions)

could result in a material misstatement of the

income statement and balance sheet.

There is also a risk that the Directors may

unduly influence the significant judgements

and estimates inrespect of property valuations

in order to achieve property valuation or other

performance or financial targets or to meet

market expectations.

This matter has required significant auditor

attention, as a result of which we consider the

valuation of the investment properties to be

a key audit matter.

Our audit work included, but was not restricted to, the following:

Group’s controls relating to the valuation of investment properties

– We evaluated the design, implementation and appropriateness of the Group’s controls relating to the valuation of

investment properties, including the processes by which the Group ensures that accurate datais provided to the

external valuer. In doing so, we performed a walkthrough of the relevant controls byobtaining evidence for the

design and implementation of the controls.

Assessment of the valuer and relevance of their work

– We assessed the competency, qualifications, independence and objectivity of the independent external valuer

engaged by the Group and reviewed the terms of their engagement for any unusual arrangements, limitations

in the scope of their work or evidence of management bias.

– Together with our internal RICS qualified auditor’s experts we read the valuation reports and confirmed thatall

valuations had been prepared in accordance with applicable valuation guidelines and were therefore appropriate

for determining the carrying value in the Group’s financial statements.

Data provided to the valuer

– We corroborated the underlying data provided to the valuer by management, which included observable inputs

such as passing rent and lease term, by agreeing a sample to executed lease agreements as part of our audit work.

Assumptions and estimates used by the valuer

With assistance from our internal RICS qualified auditor’s experts we performed the following procedures:

– Developed yield expectations for each property using available independent industry data and reports

and comparable transactions in the market around the year end.

– Attended meetings with the valuers and discussed the assumptions used and the valuation movement

in the period with the valuers.

– Where the valuation yield or market rental values, or movements in the period relating to the above, were outside

of our expected ranges, we challenged the valuer on specific assumptions and reasoning for the yields and/or

market rents applied and corroborated their explanations where relevant, including agreeing to third-party

documentation and/or market comparisons.

– Evaluated the other key valuation assumptions, being the market rental values, taking into account factors such

as the location and specifics of each property.

– Checked the data provided to the valuers by the Group to determine whether it was consistent with the

information that we audited.

Related disclosures in the financial statements

– We reviewed the appropriateness of the Group’s disclosures within the financial statements in relation to

valuation methodology, key valuation assumptions and valuation sensitivity by checking that these adhere to the

disclosure requirements of the reporting framework used.

Key observations

Based on our work we have not noted any material instance which may indicate that the assumptions adopted by

the Directors in the valuation were not reasonable or that the methodology applied was inappropriate in the context

of our audit of the financial statements as a whole.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WORKSPACE GROUP PLC CONTINUED

OUR APPLICATION OF MATERIALITY

We apply the concept of materiality both in planning and performing our audit, and in evaluating

the effect of misstatements. We consider materiality to be the magnitude by which misstatements,

including omissions, could influence the economic decisions of reasonable users that are taken

on the basis of the financial statements.

In order to reduce to an appropriately low level the probability that any misstatements exceed

materiality, we use a lower materiality level, performance materiality, to determine the extent of

testing needed. Importantly, misstatements below these levels will not necessarily be evaluated

as immaterial as we also take account of the nature of identified misstatements, and the

particular circumstances of their occurrence, when evaluating their effect on the financial

statements as a whole.

Based on our professional judgement, we determined materiality for the financial statements

asa whole and performance materiality as follows:

Group

financial statements

2025

£m

Parent Company

financial statements

2025

£m

Materiality £24.7m £16.0m

Basis for

determining

materiality

Materiality for the Group and Parent Company’s financial statements was

setat 1% of total assets. This provides a basis for determining the nature and

extent of our risk assessment procedures, identifying and assessing the risk

of material misstatement and determining the nature and extent of further

audit procedures.

Rationale for

thebenchmark

applied

We determined that the benchmark of total assets would be the most

appropriate basis for determining overall materiality because we consider

it to be the principal consideration for the users of the financial statements

in assessing the financial performance of the Group.

Performance

materiality

£14.8m £9.6m

Basis for

determining

performance

materiality

Performance materiality is set at an amount to reduce to an appropriately

low level the probability that the aggregate of uncorrected and undetected

misstatements exceeds materiality. On the basis of our risk assessment,

together with our assessment of the Group’s control environment, our

judgement was that performance materiality for the Group should be 60%

ofmateriality. We determined that the same measure as the Group was

appropriate for the Parent Company.

Rationale for

thepercentage

applied for

performance

materiality

We determined that 60% of materiality would be appropriate based on

ourrisk assessment, together with our assessment of the Group’s control

environment, the low number of components, the low value of brought

forward adjustments impacting the current year, while also acknowledging

that as it is our first year auditing the Group our understanding of the Group

is likely to be less than it otherwise would be.

Specific materiality

We also determined that for other account balances and classes of transactions that impact

themeasurement of Trading Profit after Interest a misstatement of less than materiality for the

financial statements as a whole, specific materiality, could influence the economic decisions of

users. Trading Profit after Interest comprises net rental income, administrative expenses and net

finance costs. We consider this to be a key performance measure of the Group. As a result, we

determined materiality for these items based on 5% of Trading Profit after Interest. We further

applied a performance materiality level of 60% of specific materiality to ensure that the risk

of errors exceeding specific materiality was appropriately mitigated.

Reporting threshold

We agreed with the Audit Committee that we would report to them all individual audit

differences impacting the Group in excess of £0.98m and for those items impacting the

measurement of Trading Profit after Interest, all individual audit differences in excess of £0.13m.

Regarding the Parent Company, we agreed that we would report all audit differences in excess

of £0.64m. We also agreed to report differences below this threshold that, in our view,

warranted reporting on qualitative grounds.

OTHER INFORMATION

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the

information included in the document entitled ‘Annual Report and Accounts 2025’ other than

the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements

does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our

report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to

read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially

inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit,

or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies

or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to

a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have

performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are

required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WORKSPACE GROUP PLC CONTINUED

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

The UK Listing Rules require us to review the Directors’ statement in relation to going concern, longer-term viability and that part of the Corporate Governance Statement relating to the Parent

Company’s compliance with the provisions of the UK Corporate Governance Code specified for our review.

Based on the work undertaken as part of our audit, we have concluded that each of the following elements of the Corporate Governance Statement is materially consistent with the financial

statements or our knowledge obtained during the audit.

Going concern and longer-term viability  – The Directors’ statement with regards to the appropriateness of adopting the going concern basis of accounting and any material uncertainties

identified set out on page 94;

– The Directors’ explanation as to their assessment of the Group’s prospects, the period this assessment covers and why the period is appropriate

set out on page 94; and

– The Directors’ statement on whether they have a reasonable expectation that the group will be able to continue in operation and meet its liabilities

set out on page 94.

Other Code provisions  – Directors’ statement on fair, balanced and understandable set out on page 182;

– Board’s confirmation that it has carried out a robust assessment of the emerging and principal risks set out on page 184;

– The section of the annual report that describes the review of effectiveness of risk management and internal control systems

set out on pages 184 to 185; and

– The section describing the work of the audit committee set out on pages 183 to 185.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WORKSPACE GROUP PLC CONTINUED

OTHER COMPANIES ACT 2006 REPORTING

Based on the responsibilities described below and our work performed during the course of the audit, we are required by the Companies Act 2006 and ISAs (UK) to report on certain opinions

and matters as described below.

Strategic report and Directors’ report  In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

– the information given in the Strategic report and the Directors’ report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared

isconsistent with the financial statements; and

– the Strategic report and the Directors’ report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and Parent Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have

not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the Directors’ report.

Directors’ remuneration In our opinion, the part of the Directors’ remuneration report to be audited has been properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006.

Corporate governance statement In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit the information about internal control and risk management systems in

relation to financial reporting processes and about share capital structures, given in compliance with rules 7.2.5 and 7.2.6 in the Disclosure Guidance

and Transparency Rules sourcebook made by the Financial Conduct Authority (the FCA Rules), is consistent with the financial statements and has

been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and the Parent Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit,

wehave not identified material misstatements in this information.

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit information about the Parent Company’s corporate governance code and

practices and about its administrative, management and supervisory bodies and their committees complies with rules 7.2.2, 7.2.3 and 7.2.7 of the

FCARules.

We have nothing to report arising from our responsibility to report if a corporate governance statement has not been prepared by the Parent Company.

Matters on which we are required

toreportby exception

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

– adequate accounting records have not been kept by the Parent Company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches

not visited by us; or

– the Parent Company financial statements and the part of the Directors’ remuneration report to be audited are not in agreement with the accounting

records and returns; or

– certain disclosures of Directors’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or

– we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WORKSPACE GROUP PLC CONTINUED

RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTORS

As explained more fully in the Directors’ responsibility statement, the Directors are responsible

for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and

fair view, and for such internal control as the Directors determine is necessary to enable the

preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to

fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s and

the Parent Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters

related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Directors

either intend to liquidate the Group or the Parent Company or to cease operations, or have no

realistic alternative but to do so.

AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements

asawhole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue

anauditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance,

butis not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect

amaterial misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are

considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected

toinfluence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Extent to which the audit was capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations.

Wedesign procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material

misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures

are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

Non-compliance with laws and regulations

Based on:

– Our understanding of the Group and the industry in which it operates;

– Discussion with management, those charged with governance, legal counsel and the

Audit Committee;

– Obtaining an understanding of the Group’s policies and procedures regarding compliance

with laws and regulations;

we considered the significant laws and regulations to be UK-adopted international accounting

standards, UK Listing Rules and applicable tax regulations (including compliance with the UK

REIT regime).

The Group is also subject to laws and regulations where the consequence of non-compliance

could have a material effect on the amount or disclosures in the financial statements, for example

through the imposition of fines or litigations. We identified such laws and regulations to be VAT

Regulations, employment law, environmental regulations and the Health and Safety Act.

Our procedures in respect of the above included:

– Review of minutes of meetings of those charged with governance for any instances

of non-compliance with laws and regulations;

– Involvement of tax experts in the audit;

– Review of correspondence with regulatory and tax authorities for any instances

of non-compliance with laws and regulations;

– Review of financial statement disclosures and agreeing to supporting documentation; and

– Review of legal expenditure accounts to understand the nature of expenditure incurred.

Fraud

We assessed the susceptibility of the financial statements to material misstatement, including

fraud. Our risk assessment procedures included:

– Enquiry with management, those charged with governance and the Audit Committee

regarding any known or suspected instances of fraud;

– Obtaining an understanding of the Group’s policies and procedures relating to:

– Detecting and responding to the risks of fraud; and

– Internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud.

– Review of minutes of meetings of those charged with governance for any known or suspected

instances of fraud;

– Discussion amongst the engagement team as to how and where fraud might occur in the

financial statements;

– Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that

mayindicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud; and

– Considering remuneration incentive schemes and performance targets and the related

financial statement areas impacted by these.

Based on our risk assessment, we considered the areas most susceptible to fraud to be the inputs

to the valuation of the investment properties, management override of controls, the manipulation

of revenue recognition through journal postings and the capitalisation of property expenditure.

Our procedures in respect of the above included:

Addressing the risk of management override of controls and manipulation of revenue

recognition through journal postings by:

– Testing a sample of journal entries throughout the year which met defined risk criteria

(including those specifically relating to revenue), as well as testing a sample of the residual

journal population, by agreeing to supporting documentation and evaluating whether there

was evidence of bias by management or the Directors that represented a risk of material

misstatement due to fraud; and

– Assessing significant estimates made by management for bias on key audit matters.

Addressing the risk of inappropriate capitalisation of property expenditure by:

– Testing a sample of capitalised property expenditure to supporting documentation

and evaluating whether the nature of the expenditure met the capitalisation criteria.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WORKSPACE GROUP PLC CONTINUED

Our responses to the valuation of investment properties are set out in the key audit matters

section above.

We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks

to all engagement team members who were all deemed to have appropriate competence and

capabilities and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and

regulations throughout the audit.

Our audit procedures were designed to respond to risks of material misstatement in the financial

statements, recognising that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is

higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate

concealment by, for example, forgery, misrepresentations or through collusion. There are

inherent limitations in the audit procedures performed and the further removed non-compliance

with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial

statements, the less likely we are to become aware of it.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s

website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our

auditor’s report.

USE OF OUR REPORT

This report is made solely to the Parent Company’s members, as a body, in accordance with

Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that

we might state to the Parent Company’s members those matters we are required to state to

them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law,

we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Parent Company and the

Parent Company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions

we have formed.

Richard Levy (Senior Statutory Auditor)

for and on behalf of BDO LLP, Statutory Auditor

London, UK

4 June 2025

BDO LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales

(with registered number OC305127).

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | Notes | £m | £m |
| Revenue | 1 | 185.2 | 184.3 |
| Direct costs  1 | 1 | (63. 1) | (58.1) |
| Net rental income | 1 | 122. 1 | 126.2 |
| Administrative expenses | 2 | (23.3) | (25.3) |
| Trading profit |  | 98.8 | 100.9 |
| Loss on disposal of investment properties and  assets held for sale | 3(a) | (1.5) | (2.3) |
| Other expenses | 3(b) | (3.6) | (1.2) |
| Change in fair value of investment properties | 10 | (55.9) | (251.2) |
| Impairment of assets held for sale |  | (0.4) | (4. 1) |
| Operating profit/(loss) |  | 3 7. 4 | (157 .9) |
| Finance costs | 4 | (32.0) | (34.9) |
| Profit/(loss) before tax |  | 5.4 | (192.8) |
| Taxation | 6 | – | 0.3 |
| Profit/(loss) for the financial year after tax |  | 5.4 | (192.5) |
| Basic earnings/(loss) per share | 8 | 2.8p | (100 .4p) |
| Diluted earnings/(loss) per share | 8 | 2.8p | (100 .4p) |

1.  Direct costs in 2025 includes impairment of receivables of £1.0m (2024: £0.8m). See note 1 for additional information.

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | Notes | £m | £m |
| Profit/(loss) for the financial year |  | 5.4 | (192.5) |
| Other comprehensive income: |  |  |  |
| Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss: |  |  |  |
| Change in fair value of other investments | 12 | 0.1 | 1 .1 |
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently |  |  |  |
| to profit or loss: |  |  |  |
| Change in fair value of derivatives |  | (0.3) | 0.2 |
| Other comprehensive (loss)/income in the year |  | (0.2) | 1.3 |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year |  | 5.2 | (191.2) |

The notes on pages 246 to 268 form part of these financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

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|  |  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | Notes | £m | £m |
| Non-current assets |  |  |  |
| Investment properties | 10 | 2,351.7 | 2,408.5 |
| Intangible assets |  | 1 .1 | 2.2 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 11 | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Other investments | 12 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 16(e) | – | 0.2 |
| Deferred tax |  | 0.3 | 0. 3 |
|  |  | 2,359.8 | 2,417 .4 |
| Current assets |  |  |  |
| Trade and other receivables | 13 | 32.8 | 36. 7 |
| Assets held for sale | 10 | 45.2 | 65.7 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 14 | 32.7 | 11.6 |
|  |  | 11 0.7 | 114.0 |
| Total assets |  | 2,4 70.5 | 2,531.4 |
| Current liabilities |  |  |  |
| Trade and other payables | 15 | (92.2) | (93.0) |
| Borrowings | 16(a) | (79.9) | – |
| Derivative financial instruments | 16(e) | (0. 1) | – |
|  |  | (172.2) | (93. 0) |
| Non-current liabilities |  |  |  |
| Borrowings | 16(a) | (761.4) | (854.8) |
| Lease obligations | 17 | (34.7) | (34.7) |
|  |  | (796. 1) | (889.5) |
| Total liabilities |  | (968.3) | (982.5) |
| Net assets |  | 1,502.2 | 1,548.9 |

|  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | Notes | £m | £m |
| Shareholders’ equity |  |  |  |
| Share capital | 20 | 192. 1 | 191.9 |
| Share premium | 20 | 295.6 | 296.6 |
| Investment in own shares | 22 | (0.3) | (9.9) |
| Other reserves | 21 | 71.2 | 93.0 |
| Retained earnings |  | 943.6 | 977 .3 |
| Total shareholders’ equity |  | 1,502.2 | 1,548.9 |

The notes on pages 246 to 268 form part of these financial statements.

The financial statements on pages 243 to 268 were approved and authorised for issue by the

Board of Directors on 4 June 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Lawrence Hutchings  Dave Benson

Director Director

Company registration number: 02041612

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  |  |  | Attributable to owners of the Parent |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Total |
|  |  |  |  | Investment | |  | share- |
|  |  | Share | Share | in own | Other | Retained | holders’ |
|  |  | capital | premium | shares | reserves | earnings | equity |
|  | Notes | £m | £m | £m | £m | £m | £m |
| Balance at 31 March 2023 |  | 191.6 | 295.5 | (9.9) | 91. 0 | 1,219.5 | 1,787.7 |
| Loss for the financial year |  | – | – | – | – | (192.5) | (192.5) |
| Other comprehensive  income for the year |  | – | – | – | 1.3 | – | 1.3 |
| Total comprehensive  income/(loss) |  | – | – | – | 1.3 | (192.5) | (191.2) |
| Transactions with owners: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends paid | 7 | – | – | – | – | (50.6) | (50.6) |
| Share-based payments | 23 | 0. 3 | 1 .1 |  | 0.7 | 0.9 | 3 .0 |
| Balance at 31 March 2024 |  | 191.9 | 296.6 | (9 .9) | 93.0 | 977 .3 | 1,548.9 |
| Profit for the financial year |  | – | – | – | – | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Other comprehensive loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| for the year |  | – | – | – | (0.2) | – | (0.2) |
| Total comprehensive |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| (loss)/income |  | – | – | – | (0.2) | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Transactions with owners: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Dividends paid | 7 | – | – | – | – | (54.5) | (54.5) |
| Own shares transferred |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| in prior years  2 | 22 | – | – | 9. 3 | – | (9.3) | – |
| Cost of shares awarded |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| to employees |  | – | – | 0.3 | – | – | 0. 3 |
| Share-based payments | 23 | 0.2 | (1.0)  1 | – | (0 .4) | 3.5 | 2.3 |
| Share options lapsed |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| in prior years  3 | 22 | – | – | – | (21.2) | 21.2 | – |
| Balance at 31 March 2025 |  | 192. 1 | 295.6 | (0 .3) | 71.2 | 943.6 | 1,502.2 |

1.  The movement in the year on share premium relates to the excess between the nominal value and the vested share price

on awarded shares to employees in the previous year. This has been reclassified to retained earnings in the current year.

2. In the year the Group transferred the excess amounts held in the investment in own shares reserve to retained earnings

in accordance with the carrying value of the remaining shares held. The transfer should have been made prior to the date

of the opening comparative period, but was omitted. The error is not considered material and hence it is being corrected

in the current year.

3. In the year the Group transferred amounts held in the share-based payment reserve to retained earnings In relation to share

options that had lapsed in prior years. The transfer should have been made prior to the date of the opening comparative

period, but was omitted. The error is not considered material and hence it is being corrected in the current year.

The notes on pages 246 to 268 form part of these financial statements.

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | Notes | £m | £m |
| Cash flows from operating activities |  |  |  |
| Cash generated from operations | 19 | 105.1 | 8 7. 7 |
| Interest paid |  | (28.5) | (33.8) |
| Net cash inflow from operating activities |  | 76.6 | 53.9 |
| Cash flows from investing activities |  |  |  |
| Capital expenditure on investment properties |  | (58.9) | (71.7) |
| Proceeds from government grant |  | 0.7 | 1.5 |
| Proceeds from disposal of investment properties |  |  |  |
| (net of sale costs) |  | 36.5 | 22.3 |
| Proceeds from disposal of assets held for sale |  |  |  |
| (net of sale costs) |  | 40.4 | 96.2 |
| Purchase of intangible assets |  | (0 .4) | (0.8) |
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment |  | (1.8) | (0.4) |
| Other expenses |  | – | (1.2) |
| Net cash inflow from investing activities |  | 16.5 | 45.9 |
| Cash flows from financing activities |  |  |  |
| Finance costs for new/amended borrowing facilities |  | (1.3) | (0.8) |
| Repayment of bank borrowings | 16(h) | (355.5) | (211.0) |
| Draw down of bank borrowings | 16(h) | 341.5 | 156.0 |
| Settlement of share schemes |  | (0 .4) | (0.2) |
| Dividends paid | 7 | (56.3) | (50. 7) |
| Net cash outflow from financing activities |  | (72.0) | (106.7) |
| Net Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash |  |  |  |
| equivalents |  | 21. 1 | (6.9) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of year | 14 | 11.6 | 18.5 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 14 | 32.7 | 11.6 |

The notes on pages 246 to 268 form part of these financial statements.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Workspace Group PLC (the ‘Company’) and its subsidiaries (together ‘the Group’) are engaged

in property investment in the form of letting of high-quality business accommodation to

businesses in and around London and the South East.

The Company is a public limited company, limited by shares, which is listed on the London Stock

Exchange and is incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales. The registered address of

the Company is Canterbury Court, Kennington Park, 1–3 Brixton Road London SW9 6DE.

The registered number of the Company is 02041612.

BASIS OF PREPARATION

These financial statements are presented in Sterling, which is the Company’s functional currency

and the Group’s presentation currency , and have been prepared and approved by the Directors

on a going concern basis, in accordance with UK-adopted international accounting standards.

The Company has elected to prepare its Parent Company financial statements in accordance

with FRS101; these are presented on pages 269 to 272.

The Board is required to assess the appropriateness of applying the going concern basis in the

preparation of the financial statements. Macroeconomic and geo-political issues, including the

impact of US tariffs on UK businesses and their supply chains, have heightened wider concerns

around the UK economy and mean there is a continuing risk of an economic downturn. In this

context, the Directors have fully considered the business activities and principal risks of the

Group. Further details of the principal risks can be found on pages 86 to 93.

In preparing the assessment of going concern, the Board has reviewed a number of different

scenarios over the 12-month period from the date of signing of these financial statements. These

scenarios include a severe, but realistically possible, scenario which includes the following key

assumptions:

–  A reduction in occupancy, reflecting weaker customer demand for office space.

–  A reduction in the pricing of new lettings, resulting in a reduction in average rent per sq. ft..

–  Elevated levels of counterparty risk, with bad debt significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels.

–  Continued elevated levels of cost inflation.

–  Further increases in SONIA rates impacting the cost of variable rate borrowings.

–  Estimated rental value reduction in-line with the decline in average rent per sq. ft. and outward

movement in investment yields resulting in a lower property valuation.

The appropriateness of the going concern basis is reliant on the continued availability of

borrowings, sufficient liquidity and compliance with loan covenants. All borrowings require

compliance with LTV and Interest Cover covenants. As at the tightest test date in the scenarios

modelled, the Group could withstand a reduction in Net Rental Income of 12% compared to the

March 2025 Net Rental Income and a fall in the asset valuation of 37% compared to 31 March

2025 before these covenants are breached, assuming no mitigating actions are taken.

As at 31 March 2025, the Company had significant headroom with £260m of cash and undrawn

facilities. The majority of the Group’s debt is long-term fixed-rate committed facilities comprising

a £300m green bond, £300m of private placement notes, a £65m secured loan facility and an

£80m term loan. Shorter-term liquidity and flexibility is provided by floating-rate bank facilities

which comprise of £335m of sustainability-linked revolving credit facilities (RCFs) made up of

£135m which was renewed in November 2024 to November 2028 and £200m which was

renewed in May 2025 at the current rate to June 2029. Both facilities include the potential to be

extended by a further two years subject to lender consent. The £135m has the option to increase

the facility amount by up to £120m and the £200m RCF has the option to increase the facility

amount by up to £100m, both subject to lender consent.

For the full period of assessment under the scenario tested, the Group maintains sufficient

headroom in its cash and loan facilities.

Consequently, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group and Company will

have sufficient funds to continue to meet its liabilities as they fall due for at least 12 months from

the date of approval of the financial statements and therefore the financial statements have

been prepared on a going concern basis.

Consideration of climate change

In preparing the financial statements, the Directors have considered the impact of climate

change, particularly in the context of the risks identified in the TCFD disclosure on pages 99 to

106 this year. There has been no material impact identified on the financial reporting judgements

and estimates. In particular, the Directors considered the impact of climate change in respect of

the following areas:

–  the potential impact on the valuation of our investment properties due to transition risks;

–  going concern and viability of the Group over the next three years; and

–  the capital expenditure required to upgrade our assets’ EPC ratings and deliver

our net zero targets.

Whilst there is currently minimal medium-term impact expected from climate change, the

Directors are aware of the ever-changing risks attached to climate change and will regularly

assess these risks against judgements and estimates made in the preparation of the Group’s

financial statements.

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NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS, AMENDMENTS AND GUIDANCE

a) During the year to 31 March 2025 the Group adopted the following accounting standards

and guidance:

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| IAS 1 (amended) | Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-Current; |
|  | Non-Current Liabilities with Covenants; Deferral of |
|  | Effective Date Amendment |
| IAS 7 and IFRS 7 | Disclosures – Supplier Finance Arrangements |
| IFRS 16 (amended) | Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback |

There was no material impact from the adoption of these accounting standards and

amendments on the financial statements.

b) The following accounting standards and guidance are not yet effective but are not expected

to have a significant impact on the Group’s financial statements or result in changes to

presentation and disclosure only. They have not been adopted early by the Group:

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| IAS 21 (amended) | Lack of Exchangeability |
| IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 (amended) | Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of |
|  | Financial Instruments |
| IFRS 18 | Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements |
| IFRS 19 | Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures |

SIGNIFICANT JUDGEMENTS AND CRITICAL ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting

principles requires the use of estimates and judgements that affect the reported amounts of

assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses

during the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge

of the amount, event or actions, actual results ultimately may differ from those estimates.

The Group’s material accounting policies are stated below. Not all of these accounting policies

require management to make subjective or complex judgements or significant estimates. The

following is intended to provide an understanding of the significant estimates within the accounting

policies that management consider critical because of the assumptions or estimation involved

in their application and their impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Critical Estimate: Investment property valuation

The Group uses the valuation performed by its independent valuer as the fair value of its

investment properties. The valuation is based upon the key external assumptions of estimated

rental values (ERV) and market-based yields. Whilst occupancy is one of several indicators

considered in arriving at the appropriate ERV, it is calculated at the valuation date based on

actual vacant units at that time and is therefore not subject to material estimation uncertainty.

With regard to redevelopments and refurbishments, future development costs and an appropriate

discount rate are also used. In determining fair value, the valuers make reference to market

evidence and recent transaction prices for similar properties.

Management consider the significant assumptions to the valuation of investment properties

to be estimated rental values and market-based yields. Sensitivities on these assumptions are

provided in note 10.

MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial

statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years

presented unless stated otherwise.

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company

and all its subsidiary undertakings up to 31 March 2025. Subsidiaries are all entities (including

structured entities) over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when the

Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and

has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. Subsidiaries are fully

consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group until the date that

control ceases. A list of subsidiaries has been disclosed in note 27.

Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains from intra-group transactions are

eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of

an impairment of the asset transferred.

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Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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Investment properties

Investment properties are those properties owned or leased by the Group that are held either

to earn rental income or for capital appreciation, or both, and are not occupied by the Company

or subsidiaries of the Group.

Investment property is measured initially at cost, including related transaction costs. After initial

recognition, investment property is held at fair value based on a valuation by an independent

professional external valuer at each reporting date. The valuation methods and key assumptions

applied are explained in note 10. Changes in fair value of investment property at each reporting

date are recorded in the consolidated income statement.

Investment properties acquired under leases are capitalised at the lease’s commencement at

the lower of the fair value of the leased property and the net present value of the minimum lease

payments. The investment properties acquired under leases are subsequently carried at fair value

plus an adjustment for the carrying amount of the lease obligation. The corresponding rental

obligations, net of finance charges, are included in current and non-current borrowings. Each

lease payment is allocated between liability and finance charges so as to achieve a constant rate

on the outstanding finance balance. The interest element of the finance cost is charged to the

consolidated income statement.

Properties are treated as acquired at the point which the Group assumes the significant risks

and rewards of ownership and are treated as disposed when they are transferred outside of

the Group’s control.

Existing investment properties which undergo redevelopment and refurbishment for continued

future use remain as investment property where the purpose of holding the property continues

to meet the definition of investment property as defined above. Subsequent expenditure is

charged to the asset’s carrying amount only when it is probable that future economic benefits

associated with the expenditure will flow to the Group, and the cost of each item can be reliably

measured. Certain internal staff costs directly attributable to capital/redevelopment projects are

capitalised. All other repairs and maintenance costs are charged to the consolidated income

statement during the period in which they are incurred.

Capitalised interest on refurbishment/redevelopment expenditure is added to the asset’s

carrying amount. Capitalised borrowing costs are calculated by reference to the actual interest

rate payable on borrowings or, if financed out of general borrowings, by reference to the average

rate payable on funding the assets employed by the Group and applied to the direct

redevelopment expenditure. Interest is capitalised from the date of commencement of the

redevelopment activity until the date when all the activities necessary to prepare the asset for its

intended use are substantially complete.

Investment properties are recognised as ‘assets held for sale’ when it is considered highly

probable that sale completion will take place within 12 months. This is assumed when the

property has been actively marketed for a buyer, supported by either the exchange of a contract

or agreement of terms with a buyer by the balance sheet date and it is highly probable that its

carrying amount will be recovered within one year.

Income from the sale of assets is recognised when the control has been transferred to the buyer.

In the case of sales of properties this is generally taken on completion of the contract. In the

case of a part disposal agreement, the part of the asset being disposed will be derecognised

from investment property when completion is reached or when a lease agreement is signed

(i.e. when the risks and rewards of this part of the site transfer to the developer). Profit or loss

on disposal is calculated as the consideration receivable (net of costs) less the latest valuation

(net book value) and is shown in profit/loss on disposal of assets.

Consideration can take the form of cash, new commercial buildings and a right to future overage

(generally being a share in the proceeds of any future sale of the residential development to be

constructed by the developer). Revenue is recognised in the period when all relevant criteria in

IFRS 15 are met under the five-step model.

Consideration (including overage) is measured at the fair value of the consideration received/

receivable.

Commercial property to be received is fair valued as described in note 10 and is included in

investment property. Changes in fair value are recognised through the consolidated income

statement in accordance with IAS 40.

Overage is only recognised once an agreement has been signed with a residential developer.

Overage represents a financial asset and is designated as a financial asset at fair value through

profit or loss upon initial recognition. The carrying value of overage is assessed at each period

end and changes in fair value are taken to other income/expenses.

Acquisitions

An acquisition is recognised when the control has been transferred, usually on completion of the

transaction. The acquisition method measures assets based on purchase price, which is allocated

to the property assets on a fair value basis, and includes directly related acquisition costs.

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. Any gain or bargain

purchase or acquisition-related costs are recognised in the consolidated income statement.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are stated at historical cost, less accumulated amortisation. Acquired on-premise

computer software licences and external costs of implementing or developing computer

software programmes and websites are capitalised. These costs are amortised over the

asset’s estimated useful life of five years on a straight-line basis.

Costs associated with maintaining computer software programmes including Software as a Service

(‘SaaS’) are recognised as an expense as they fall due.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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Property, plant and equipment

Equipment and fixtures are stated at historical purchase cost less accumulated depreciation

and impairment. Historical cost includes the original purchase price of the asset and the costs

attributable to bringing the asset to working condition for its intended use.

Subsequent expenditure is charged to the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate

asset only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the expenditure

will flow to the Group and the cost of each item can be reliably measured. All other repairs

and maintenance costs are charged to the consolidated income statement during the period

in which they are incurred.

Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method to allocate the cost less estimated

residual value over the assets’ estimated useful lives which range from four to ten years.

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, at

least at each financial year end. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its

recoverable amount if its carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.

Other investments

Investments in unlisted shares are accounted for under IFRS 9 at fair value, using a valuation

multiple and financial information. Changes in fair value are shown in the consolidated statement

of comprehensive income.

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured

at amortised cost less provision for impairment based on the expected credit loss, which uses

a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables based on the individual occupier’s

circumstance. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying

amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows. The provision is recorded

in the consolidated income statement.

Deferred consideration on the disposal of investment properties is included within trade

and other receivables. It is fair valued on recognition and at each year end with any movement

taken to other income/expenses.

Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently held

at amortised cost.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand, restricted cash in the form of tenants’ deposit deeds and

deposits held on call with banks and money market funds. Cash equivalents are highly liquid

investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that

are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value. Bank

overdrafts are included in current liabilities but within cash and cash equivalents for the purpose

of the consolidated cash flow statement.

Borrowings

Borrowings are recognised initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings

are subsequently stated at amortised cost, with any difference between the initial amount

(net of transaction costs) and the redemption value being recognised in the income statement

over the period of the borrowings, using the effective interest method, except for interest

capitalised on redevelopments.

Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting

The Group enters into derivative transactions in order to manage its exposure to interest rate

risks. Financial derivatives are recorded at fair value calculated by valuation techniques based

on market prices, estimated future cash flows and forward interest rates.

The Group applies hedge accounting for certain derivatives that are designated and effective

as hedges of future cash flows (cash flow hedges). The Group documents at the inception of the

transaction the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk

management objectives and strategy for undertaking various hedging transactions. The Group

also documents its assessment, both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the

derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair

values or cash flows of hedged items. The fair values of various derivative instruments used for

hedging purposes are disclosed in note 16(e). Movements on the hedging reserve in other

comprehensive income are shown in note 21.

For cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are

designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognised in the consolidated statement of other

comprehensive income. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised

immediately in the consolidated income statement within other income/expenses. Amounts

accumulated in equity are reclassified to profit or loss in the periods when the hedged item

affects profit or loss.

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue

of new shares are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

Investment in own shares

The Group operates an Employee Share Ownership Trust (‘ESOT’) and a trust for the Share

Incentive Plan (‘SIP’). When the Group funds these trusts in order to purchase Company shares,

the loan is deducted from shareholders’ equity as investment in own shares.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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Operating segments

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided

to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker is the person or group

that allocates resources to and assesses the performance of the operating segments of an entity.

The Group has determined that its chief operating decision maker is the Executive Committee of

the Company. As at 31 March 2025, the Group considers that it has only one operating segment,

being a single portfolio of commercial property providing business accommodation for rent in

and around London.

Revenue recognition

Revenue comprises rental income, service charges and other sums receivable from the Group’s

investment properties. Other sums comprise supplies of utilities, premia associated with

surrender of tenancies, commissions, fees and other sundry income.

All the Group’s properties are leased out under operating leases and are included in investment

property in the consolidated balance sheet. In accordance with IFRS 16, rental income from

leases is recognised in the consolidated income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease

term. Rent received in advance is deferred in the consolidated balance sheet and recognised in

the period to which it relates. If the Group provides significant incentives to its customers the

incentives are recognised over the lease term on a straight-line basis.

Service charges and other sums receivable from tenants are recognised on an accruals basis by

reference to the stage of completion of the relevant service or transactions at the reporting date.

These services generally relate to a 12-month period.

Direct costs

Direct costs comprise service charges and other costs directly recoverable from tenants and

non-recoverable costs directly attributable to investment properties and other revenue streams.

Exceptional items

Exceptional items are those items that, in the Directors’ view, are required to be separately

disclosed by virtue of their size or incidence and the nature of the costs being one off to enable a

full understanding of the Group’s financial performance.

Share-based payments

The Group operates a number of share schemes under which the Group receives services from

employees as consideration for equity instruments of the Company.

The fair value of the employee services received in exchange for the grant of share awards and

options is recognised as an expense over the vesting period.

Fair value is measured by the use of Monte-Carlo valuation and Black-Scholes modelling

techniques. In valuing equity-settled transactions, assessment is made of any vesting conditions

to categorise these into market performance conditions, non-market performance conditions

and service conditions.

Pensions

The Group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the

consolidated income statement on an accruals basis.

Taxation

Current income tax is tax payable on the taxable income for the year and any prior year

adjustment, and is calculated using tax rates that are relevant to the financial year.

Deferred tax is provided in full on temporary differences between the tax base of an asset or

liability and its carrying amount in the balance sheet. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates

that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets

are recognised when it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which the

deferred tax asset can be utilised.

Compliance with the Real Estate Investment Trust (‘REIT’) taxation regime

The Group is a REIT and is thereby exempt from tax on both rental profits and chargeable

gains from its UK property rental business.

In order to retain REIT status, certain ongoing criteria must be maintained. The main criteria

are as follows:

–  at the start of each accounting period, the assets of the tax-exempt business must be

at least 75% of the total value of the Group’s assets;

–  at least 75% of the Group’s total profits must arise from the tax-exempt business; and

–  at least 90% of the tax-exempt business earnings must be distributed.

Dividend distributions

Final dividend distributions to the Company’s shareholders are recognised as a liability in the

Group’s financial statements in the period in which the dividends are approved, while interim

dividends are recognised when paid.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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1. ANALYSIS OF NET RENTAL INCOME AND SEGMENTAL INFORMATION

|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  | 2025 |  |  | 2024 |  |
|  |  | Direct | Net rental |  | Direct | Net rental |
|  | Revenue | costs  1 | income | Revenue | costs  1 | income |
|  | £m | £m | £m | £m | £m | £m |
| Rental income | 144.9 | (6.7) | 138.2 | 145.0 | (4.9) | 140.1 |
| Service charges | 33.2 | (37.4) | (4.2) | 32.6 | (37.5) | (4.9) |
| Empty rates and other  non-recoverable costs | – | (11.5) | (11.5) | – | (10.2) | (10.2) |
| Services, fees, commissions |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| and sundry income | 7.1 | (7.5) | (0.4) | 6.7 | (5.5) | 1.2 |
|  | 185.2 | (63.1) | 122.1 | 184.3 | (58.1) | 126.2 |

1.  There was one property within the current period (prior period: two) that were non-rent producing. Direct costs relating to

investment properties that did not generate any rental income were nil (2024: nil).

Included within direct costs for rental income is a charge of £1.0m (2024: £0.8m) for expected

credit losses in respect of receivables from customers in the period.

All of the properties within the portfolio are geographically close to each other and have similar

economic features and risks. Management information utilised by the Executive Committee to

monitor and review performance is presented as one portfolio. As a result, for the year ended

31 March 2025, management have determined that the Group operates a single operating

segment providing business accommodation for rent in and around London.

2. OPERATING PROFIT/(LOSS)

The following items have been charged in arriving at operating profit/(loss):

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Depreciation  1  (note 11) | 1.4 | 1.7 |
| Staff costs (including share-based payment costs)  1  (note 5) | 31.9 | 30.5 |
| Repairs and maintenance expenditure on investment properties | 5.3 | 3.7 |
| Trade receivables impairment (note 13) | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Amortisation of intangibles  2 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Audit fees payable to the Company’s Auditor | 0.6 | 0.8 |

1.  Charged to direct costs and administrative expenses based on the underlying nature of the expenses.

2. During the year the amortisation charge was expensed to administrative costs and other expenses following a change

in the expected useful life of the assets (2024: amortisation charge was expensed to administrative costs).

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auditor’s remuneration: services provided by the Company’s Auditor and its | 2025 | 2024 |
| associates | £000 | £000 |
| Audit fees: |  |  |
| Audit of Parent Company and consolidated financial statements | 457 | 507 |
| Audit of subsidiary financial statements | 46 | 110 |
|  | 503 | 617 |
| Fees for other services: |  |  |
| Audit-related assurance services  1 | 67 | 97 |
| Total fees payable to Auditor | 570 | 714 |

1.  Audit-related assurance services consist of £67k for half year review (2024: £97k).

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Total administrative expenses are analysed below: |  |  |
| Staff costs | 13.8 | 14.8 |
| Equity-settled share-based payments | 2.4 | 3.1 |
| Cash-settled share-based payments | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Other | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| Total administrative expenses | 23.3 | 25.3 |

3(a). LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF INVESTMENT PROPERTIES AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Proceeds from sale of investment properties (net of sale costs) | 38.4 | 12.3 |
| Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale (net of sale costs) | 40.4 | 96.2 |
| Book value at time of sale | (80.3) | (110.8) |
| Loss on disposal | (1.5) | (2.3) |

3(b). OTHER EXPENSES

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Other expenses | (3.6) | (1.2) |
|  | (3.6) | (1.2) |

Other expenses include exceptional one-off costs relating to the replacement of our finance

and property management system and CRM system of £2.7m (2024: £1.2m), which brings the

cumulative spend to date to £5.7m with a forecast spend in the next financial year of £1.2m

in relation to the CRM system with an expected go live date in the second half of the year.

There are also one-off costs relating to the new CEO appointed in the year of £0.9m (2024: £nil).

These costs are outside the Group’s normal trading activities.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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4. NET FINANCE COSTS

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Interest payable on bank loans and overdrafts | (12.8) | (15.0) |
| Interest payable on other borrowings | (19.3) | (19.3) |
| Amortisation of issue costs of borrowings | (1.8) | (1.7) |
| Interest payable on leases | (2.1) | (2.1) |
| Interest capitalised on property refurbishments (note 10) | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Interest receivable | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Total net finance costs | (32.0) | (34.9) |

All finance costs have been calculated in accordance with IFRS 9, re-estimating the cash flows based

on the original effective interest rate with any adjustment being taken through the consolidated

income statement, with the exception of interest payable on leases which is calculated in

accordance with IFRS 16.

5. EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
| Staff costs for the Group during the year were: | £m | £m |
| Wages and salaries | 27.5 | 26.2 |
| Social security costs | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Other pension costs (note 24) | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Equity-settled share-based costs (note 23) | 2.6 | 3.1 |
|  | 34.7 | 34.0 |
| Less costs capitalised | (2.8) | (3.5) |
|  | 31.9 | 30.5 |

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
| The monthly average number of people employed during the year was: | Number | Number |
| Head office staff (including Directors) | 173 | 166 |
| Estates and property management staff | 162 | 152 |
|  | 335 | 318 |

The emoluments and pension benefits of the Directors are determined by the Remuneration

Committee of the Board and are set out in detail in the Directors’ Remuneration Report on

pages 192 to 230.

Total Directors’ emoluments for the financial year were £2,4m (2024: £2.9m), comprising

of £2.1m (2024: £2.2m) of Directors’ remuneration, £0.3m (2024: £0.6m) gain on exercise

of share options and £0.1m (2024: £0.1m) of cash contributions in lieu of pension in respect

of three Directors (2024: two).

6. TAXATION

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Current tax: |  |  |
| UK corporation tax | – | – |
| Adjustments to tax in respect of previous periods | – | – |
|  | – | – |
| Deferred tax: |  |  |
| On origination and reversal of temporary differences | – | (0.3) |
|  | – | (0.3) |
| Total taxation credit | – | (0.3) |

The tax on the Group’s profit/(loss) for the year differs from the standard applicable corporation

tax rate in the UK of 25% (2024: 25%). The differences are explained below:

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Profit/(loss) before taxation | 5.4 | (192.8) |
| Tax at standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% |  |  |
| (2024: 25%) | 1.4 | (48.2) |
| Effects of: |  |  |
| REIT exempt income | (17.2) | (19.2) |
| Changes in fair value not subject to tax as a REIT | 14.3 | 63.8 |
| Share-based payment adjustments | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Unrecognised losses carried forward | 1.0 | 2.7 |
| Other non-taxable expenses | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Total taxation credit | – | (0.3) |

The Group is a Real Estate Investment Trust (‘REIT’). The Group’s UK property rental business

(both income and capital gains) is exempt from UK corporation tax. The Group estimates that as

the majority of its future profits will be exempt from tax, future tax charges are likely to be low.

Profits arising from any residual business activities (e.g. trading activities and interest income), after

the utilisation of tax losses, are subject to corporation tax at the main rate of 25% for the period.

The Group currently has an unrecognised asset in relation to tax losses from the non-REIT

business carried forward of £8.6m (2024: £8.9m) calculated at a corporation tax rate of 25%

(2024: 25%).

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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7. DIVIDENDS

|  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | Payment date | Per share | £m | £m |
| For the year ended 31 March 2023: |  |  |  |  |
| Final dividend | August 2023 | 17 .4p | – | 33.3 |
| For the year ended 31 March 2024: |  |  |  |  |
| Interim dividend | February 2024 | 9.0p | – | 17.3 |
| Final dividend | August 2024 | 19.0p | 36.5 | – |
| For the year ended 31 March 2025: |  |  |  |  |
| Interim dividend | February 2025 | 9.4p | 18.0 | – |
| Dividends for the year |  |  | 54.5 | 50.6 |
| Timing difference on payment of withholding tax |  |  | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| Dividends cash paid |  |  | 56.3 | 50.7 |

The Directors are proposing a final dividend in respect of the financial year ended 31 March 2025

of 19.0 pence per ordinary share, which will absorb an estimated £36.5m of retained earnings

and cash. If approved by the shareholders at the AGM, it will be paid on 1 August 2025 to

shareholders who are on the register of members on 4 July 2025. The dividend will be paid

as a REIT Property Income Distribution (‘PID’) net of withholding tax where appropriate.

8. EARNINGS PER SHARE

|  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  | (Restated) |  |
|  | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Earnings used for calculating earnings per share: | £m | £m  2 | £m |
| Basic and diluted earnings | 5.4 | (192.5) | (192.5) |
| Decrease in fair value of investment properties | 55.9 | 251.2 | 251.2 |
| Impairment of assets held for sale | 0.4 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Loss on disposal of investment properties | 1.5 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Other expenses  2  (note 3(b)) | 3.6 | 1.2 | – |
| EPRA earnings | 66.8 | 66.3 | 65.1 |
| Adjustment for non-trading items: |  |  |  |
| Other expenses (note 3(b)) | – | – | 1.2 |
| Taxation | – | (0.3) | (0.3) |
| Trading profit after interest | 66.8 | 66.0 | 66.0 |

Earnings have been adjusted to derive an earnings per share measure as defined by the European

Public Real Estate Association (‘EPRA’) and an adjusted underlying earnings per share measure.

|  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  | (Restated) |  |
|  | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Number of shares used for calculating earnings per share: | Number | Number  2 | Number |
| Weighted average number of shares |  |  |  |
| (excluding own shares held in trust) | 191,997,294 | 191,676,994 | 191,676,994 |
| Dilution due to share option schemes | 1,770,841 | 1,537,856 | 1,537,856 |
| Weighted average number of shares |  |  |  |
| for diluted earnings per share | 193,768,135 | 193,214,850 | 193,214,850 |

|  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| In pence: | 2025 | 2024 (Restated) | 2024 |
| Basic earnings/(loss) per share | 2.8p | (100.4p) | (100.4p) |
| Diluted earnings/(loss) per share | 2.8p | (100.4p) | (100.4p) |
| EPRA earnings per share | 34.8p | 34.6p | 34.0p |
| Diluted EPRA earnings per share | 34.5p | 34.3p | 34.0p |
| Adjusted underlying earnings per  share  1 | 34.5p | 34.1p | 34.1p |
| Adjusted underlying earnings per share (basic) | 34.8p | 34.4p | 34.4p |

1.  Adjusted underlying earnings per share is calculated by dividing trading profit after interest by the diluted weighted average

number of shares of 193,768,135 (2024: 193,214,850).

2. The EPRA Best Practice Guidelines were updated in 2024, the new guidelines have been adopted and applied for the year

ended 31 March 2025. To ensure comparability, EPRA earnings as at 31 March 2024 have been restated in line with the new

guidelines. The key change in the guidelines is to include an additional adjustment to EPRA earnings for non-operating and

exceptional items. Other expenses (see note 3(b)) are now considered to be adjusting items for this reason.

The diluted loss per share for the period to 31 March 2024 has been restricted to a loss of

100.4p per share, as the loss per share cannot be reduced by dilution in accordance with

IAS 33 Earnings per Share.

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Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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9. NET ASSETS PER SHARE AND TOTAL ACCOUNTING RETURN

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| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
| Number of shares used for calculating net assets per share: | Number | Number |
| Shares in issue at year end | 192,143,004 | 191,910,392 |
| Less own shares held in trust at year end | (57,524) | (139,649) |
| Dilution due to share option schemes | 1,871,843 | 1,637,759 |
| Number of shares for calculating diluted |  |  |
| adjusted net assets per share | 193,957,323 | 193,408,502 |

EPRA Net Asset Value Metrics

The Group measures financial position with reference to EPRA Net Tangible Assets (‘NTA’),

Net Reinvestment Value (‘NRV’) and Net Disposal Value (‘NDV’).

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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  | March 2025 |  |  | March 2024 |  |
|  | EPRA | EPRA | EPRA | EPRA | EPRA | EPRA |
|  | NRV | NTA | NDV | NRV | NTA | NDV |
|  | £m | £m | £m | £m | £m | £m |
| IFRS Equity attributable  to shareholders | 1,502.2 | 1,502.2 | 1,502.2 | 1,548.9 | 1,548.9 | 1,548.9 |
| Fair value of derivative |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| financial instruments | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | (0.2) | (0.2) | – |
| Intangibles per IFRS balance sheet | – | (1.1) | – | – | (2.2) | – |
| Excess of book value of debt |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| over fair value | – | – | 39.9 | – | – | 59.3 |
| Purchasers’ costs | 161.0 | – | – | 166.4 | – | – |
| EPRA measure | 1,663.3 | 1,501.2 | 1,542.1 | 1,715.1 | 1,546.5 | 1,608.2 |
| EPRA measure per share | £8.58 | £7.74 | £7.95 | £8.87 | £8.00 | £8.32 |

Total accounting return

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| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
| Total Accounting Return | £ | £ |
| Opening EPRA net tangible assets per share (A) | 8.00 | 9.27 |
| Closing EPRA net tangible assets per share | 7.74 | 8.00 |
| Decrease in EPRA net tangible assets per share | (0.26) | (1.27) |
| Ordinary dividends paid in the year | 0.28 | 0.26 |
| Total return (B) | 0.02 | (1.01) |
| Total accounting return (B/A) | 0.3% | (10.9%) |

The total accounting return for the year comprises the movement in absolute EPRA net tangible

assets per share plus dividends paid in the year as a percentage of the opening EPRA net

tangible assets per share. The total return for the year ended 31 March 2025 was 0.3% (31 March

2024: – 10.9%).

10. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Balance at 1 April | 2,408.5 | 2,643.3 |
| Capital expenditure | 54.3 | 68.4 |
| Capitalised interest on refurbishments (note 4) | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Disposals during the year | (38.5) | (12.5) |
| Change in fair value of investment properties | (55.9) | (251.2) |
| Disposed properties tenant incentives recognised |  |  |
| in advance under IFRS 16 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Less: Classified as assets held for sale | (20.3) | (43.9) |
| Balance at 31 March | 2,351.7 | 2,408.5 |

Investment properties represent a single class of property, being business accommodation

for rent in and around London.

Investment properties include buildings with a carrying amount of £291.9m (2024: £317.2m)

for which there are lease obligations of £34.7m (2024: £34.7m). Investment property lease

commitment details are shown in note 17.

Disposed properties tenant incentives relate to disposed properties during the year, where there

were tenant lease incentives accounted for under IFRS 16.

Capitalised interest is included at a rate of capitalisation of 6.7% (2024: 6.8%). The total amount

of capitalised interest included in investment properties is £21.5m (2024: £18.1m).

The change in fair value of investment properties is recognised in the consolidated income statement.

Investment property held for sale

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Balance at 1 April | 65.7 | 123.0 |
| Capital expenditure | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Reclassified from investment properties in the period | 20.3 | 43.9 |
| Disposals during the year | (41.8) | (98.3) |
| Impairment of assets held for sale | (0.4) | (4.1) |
| Balance at 31 March | 45.2 | 65.7 |

Two of the properties classified as held for sale at the end of the prior year were not sold during

the year. One of these is retained within current assets as it is still expected to sell within the next

12 months to 31 March 2026. One of them exchanged during the year.

Four (2024: six) additional properties were reclassified as held for sale at year-end. Two of these

properties have exchanged for sale and all are likely to complete within the next 12 months.

The transfer value is their year-end valuation per CBRE.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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10. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES CONTINUED

Valuation

The Group’s investment properties are held at fair value and were revalued at 31 March 2025

by the external valuer, CBRE Limited, a firm of independent qualified valuers, in accordance with

the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Valuation – Global Standards. All the properties are

revalued at period end regardless of the date of acquisition. In line with IFRS 13, all investment

properties are valued on the basis of their highest and best use. For like-for-like properties, their

current use equates to the highest and best use. For properties undergoing refurbishment or

redevelopment, most of these are still being used for business accommodation in their current

state. However, the valuation at the balance sheet date includes the impact of the potential

refurbishment and redevelopment as this represents the highest and best use.

The Executive Committee and the Board both conduct a detailed review of the property

valuation to assess whether appropriate assumptions have been applied and that valuations

are appropriate. Meetings are held with the valuers to discuss and challenge the valuations,

to confirm that they have considered all relevant information.

The valuation of like-for-like properties (which are not undergoing significant refurbishment or

redevelopment) is based on the income capitalisation method which applies market-based yields

to the Estimated Rental Values (‘ERVs’) of each of the properties. Yields are based on current

market expectations depending on the location and use of the property. ERVs are based on

estimated rental potential considering current rental streams and market comparatives whilst

also considering the occupancy and timing of rent reviews at each property. Although occupancy

and rent review timings are known, and there is market evidence for transaction prices for similar

properties, there is still a significant element of estimation and judgement in estimating ERVs.

The ERVs include assumptions about future occupancy levels, these are primarily derived from

current occupancy levels adjusted as considered necessary by the valuer. As a result of

adjustments made to market observable data, the significant inputs are deemed unobservable

under IFRS 13.

When valuing properties where Workspace is carrying out a major refurbishment, the residual

value method is used. The completed value of the refurbishment is determined as for like-for-like

properties above. This is then adjusted for costs to complete and developers’ profit margin.

A discount factor is applied to reflect the time period to complete construction and make

allowance for construction and market risk to arrive at the residual value of the property.

The discount factor used is the property yield that is also applied to the estimated rental value

to determine the value of the completed building. Other risks such as unexpected time delays

relating to planned capital expenditure are assessed on a project-by-project basis, looking

at market comparable data where possible and the complexity of the proposed scheme.

Redevelopment properties are also valued using the residual value method. The proposed

redevelopment which would be undertaken by a residential developer is valued based on the

market value for similar sites and then adjusted for costs to complete, developer’s profit margin

and a time discount factor. Allowance is also made for planning and construction risk depending

on the stage of the redevelopment. If a contract is agreed for the sale/redevelopment of the site,

the property is valued based on agreed consideration.

For all methods, the valuer is provided with information on tenure, letting, town planning and the

repair of the buildings and sites.

The reconciliation of the valuation report total to the amount shown in the consolidated balance

sheet as non-current assets, investment properties, is as follows:

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Total per CBRE valuation report | 2,367.8 | 2,446.5 |
| Deferred consideration on sale of property | (0.6) | (0.6) |
| Head leases treated as leases under IFRS 16 | 34.7 | 34.7 |
| Tenant incentives recognised under IFRS 16 | (5.0) | (6.4) |
| Less: Reclassified as assets held for sale | (45.2) | (65.7) |
| Total investment properties per balance sheet | 2,351.7 | 2,408.5 |

The Group’s investment properties are carried at fair value and under IFRS 13 are required to be

analysed by level depending on the valuation method adopted. The different valuation methods

are as follows:

Level 1 –   Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the

entity can access at the measurement date.

Level 2 –  Use of a model with inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level 1) that are

directly or indirectly observable market data.

Level 3 – Use of a model with inputs that are not based on observable market data.

As noted in the significant judgements and critical estimates section, property valuations are

complex and involve data which is not publicly available and involve a degree of judgement.

All the investment properties are classified as Level 3, due to the fact that one or more

significant inputs to the valuation are not based on observable market data.

CBRE have made enquiries to ascertain any sustainability factors which are likely to impact

on value, consistent with the scope of their terms of engagement. Sustainability encompasses

a wide range of physical, social, environmental, and economic factors that can affect the value of

an asset, even if not explicitly recognised. This includes key environmental risks; such as flooding,

energy efficiency, climate, design, legislation and management considerations – as well as

current and historic land use. Where CBRE recognise the value impacts of sustainability, they

reflect their understanding of how market participants include sustainability factors in their

decisions and the consequential impact on market valuations.

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10. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES CONTINUED

Valuation continued

The following table summarises the valuation techniques and inputs used in the determination

of the property valuation at 31 March 2025.

Key unobservable inputs:

|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  |  |  | ERVs – per sq. ft. |  |  | Equivalent yields |
|  | Valuation | Valuation |  |  | Weighted |  |  | Weighted |
| Property category | £m | technique | Range |  | average | Range |  | average |
| Like-for-like | 1,755.8 | A | £24-£84 |  | £51 | 5.9%-8.6% |  | 6.8% |
| Completed projects | 167.8 | A | £25-£55 |  | £37 | 4.9%-7.6% |  | 6.9% |
| Refurbishments | 322.6 | A/B | £23-£75 |  | £36 | 5.3%-10.2% |  | 7.2% |
| South East Office | 75.8 | A | £25-£35 |  | £29 | 8.4%-12.5% |  | 10.3% |
| Tenant incentives | (5.0) | N/A |  | – | – |  | – | – |
| Head leases | 34.7 | N /A |  | – | – |  | – | – |
| Total | 2,351.7 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

A = Income capitalisation method.

B = Residual value method.

See appendices for breakdown of properties by category.

A key unobservable input for redevelopments at planning stage and refurbishments is developer’s

profit. The range is 0%–15% with a weighted average of 3%.

Costs to complete are not considered to be a significant unobservable input for refurbishments

due to the high percentage of costs that are fixed.

Sensitivity analysis:

A +/- 10% movement in ERVs or a +/- 25 basis points movement in yields would result in the

following increase/decrease in the valuation.

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| £m | +/- 10% in ERVs | +/- 25 bps in yields |
| Like-for-like | +176/-176 | -62/+67 |
| Completed projects | +17/-17 | -6/+6 |
| Refurbishments | +37/-37 | -13/+14 |
| South East Office | +8/-8 | -2/+2 |

The following table summarises the valuation techniques and inputs used in the determination

of the property valuation at 31 March 2024.

Key unobservable inputs:

|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  |  | ERVs – per sq. ft. |  | Equivalent yields |
|  | Valuation | Valuation |  | Weighted |  | Weighted |
| Property category | £m | technique | Range | average | Range | average |
| Like-for-like | 1,833.2 | A | £24-£81 | £49 | 4.9%-8.4% | 7.0% |
| Completed projects | 137.4 | A | £25-£53 | £35 | 6.6%-7.2% | 7.3% |
| Refurbishments | 318.5 | A/B | £24-£75 | £38 | 5.0%-9.9% | 7.3% |
| Redevelopments | 18.9 | A/B | £18-£30 | £19 | 4.8%-8.7% | 7.4% |
| South East Office | 72.2 | A | £25-£40 | £30 | 8.0%-11.4% | 10.4% |
| Tenant incentives | (6.4) | N/A | – | – | – | – |
| Head leases | 34.7 | N /A | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 2,408.5 |  |  |  |  |  |

A = Income capitalisation method.

B = Residual value method.

A key unobservable input for redevelopments at planning stage and refurbishments

is developer’s profit. The range is 10%–19% with a weighted average of 15%.

Costs to complete is a key unobservable input for redevelopments at planning stage

with a range of £273-£416 per sq. ft. and a weighted average of £325 per sq. ft.

Costs to complete are not considered to be a significant unobservable input for refurbishments

due to the high percentage of costs that are fixed.

Sensitivity analysis:

A +/- 10% movement in ERVs or a +/- 25 basis points movement in yields would result

in the following increase/decrease in the valuation.

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| £m | +/- 10% in ERVs | +/- 25 bps in yields |
| Like-for-like | +183/-183 | -66/+71 |
| Completed projects | +14/-14 | -5/+5 |
| Refurbishments | +35/-35 | -15/+17 |
| Redevelopments | +0/-0 | -0/+0 |
| South East Office | +27-27 | -9/+9 |

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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11. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
|  | Equipment |
|  | and fixtures |
| Cost or valuation | £m |
| 1 April 2023 | 12.5 |
| Additions during the year | 0.5 |
| Disposals during the year | (4.8) |
| Balance at 31 March 2024 | 8.2 |
| Additions during the year | 1.9 |
| Disposals during the year | (0.2) |
| Balance at 31 March 2025 | 9.9 |
| Accumulated depreciation |  |
| 1 April 2023 | 8.1 |
| Charge for the year | 1.7 |
| Disposals during the year | (4.6) |
| Balance at 31 March 2024 | 5.2 |
| Charge for the year | 1.4 |
| Disposals during the year | (0.1) |
| Balance at 31 March 2025 | 6.5 |
| Net book amount at 31 March 2025 | 3.4 |
| Net book amount at 31 March 2024 | 3.0 |

12. OTHER INVESTMENTS

The Group holds the following investments:

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| 2.0% of share capital of Wavenet Limited | 3.3 | 3.2 |
|  | 3.3 | 3.2 |

In accordance with IFRS 9 the shares in Wavenet Limited have been valued at fair value, resulting

in £0.1m movement in the financial year (2024: £1.1m), recognised in the consolidated statement

of comprehensive income.

13. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
| Current trade and other receivables | £m | £m |
| Trade receivables | 19.2 | 22.6 |
| Less provision for impairment of receivables | (3.5) | (3.9) |
| Trade receivables – net | 15.7 | 18.7 |
| Prepayments, other receivables and accrued income | 14.0 | 16.9 |
| Deferred consideration on sale of investment properties | 3.1 | 1.1 |
|  | 32.8 | 36.7 |

Receivables at fair value

Included within deferred consideration on sale of investment properties is £0.6m (2024: £0.6m)

of overage which is held at fair value through profit and loss. As the amounts receivable are

expected within the following 12 months they have been classified as current receivables.

The deferred consideration arising on the sale of investment properties relates to cash and

overage. The overage has been fair valued by CBRE Limited using appropriate discount rates,

and will be revalued on a regular basis. This is a Level 3 valuation of a financial asset, as defined

by IFRS 13. The change in fair value recorded in the consolidated income statement was £nil

(31 March 2024: £nil).

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
| Deferred consideration on sale of investment properties | £m | £m |
| Balance at 1 April | 1.1 | 11.2 |
| Cash received | – | (10.1) |
| Additions | 2.0 | – |
| Balance at 31 March | 3.1 | 1.1 |

Receivables at amortised cost

The remaining receivables are held at amortised cost. There is no material difference between

the above amounts and their fair values due to the short-term nature of the receivables. Trade

receivables are impaired when there is evidence that the amounts may not be collectable under

the original terms of the receivable. All the Group’s trade and other receivables are denominated

in Sterling.

Movements on the provision for impairment of trade receivables are shown below:

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Balance at 1 April | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| Increase in provision for impairment of trade receivables | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Receivables written off during the year | (1.4) | (1.5) |
| Balance at 31 March | 3.5 | 3.9 |

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Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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14. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

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| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 25.3 | 4.1 |
| Restricted cash | 7.4 | 7.5 |
|  | 32.7 | 11.6 |

£7.2m (2024: £6.7m) of the restricted cash relates to tenants’ deposit deeds which represent

returnable cash security deposits received from tenants which are held in ring-fenced bank

accounts in accordance with the terms of the individual lease contracts. The remaining balance

relates to restricted cash under terms of development projects’ funding.

15. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Trade payables | 6.8 | 7.4 |
| Other tax and social security payable | 3.2 | 4.8 |
| Tenants’ deposit deeds | 7.3 | 8.2 |
| Tenants’ deposits | 32.1 | 32.0 |
| Accrued expenses | 31.7 | 28.5 |
| Deferred income – rent and service charges | 11.1 | 12.1 |
|  | 92.2 | 93.0 |

There is no material difference between the above amounts and their fair values due to the

short-term nature of the payables.

16. BORROWINGS

(a) Balances

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Current |  |  |
| 3.07% Senior Notes (unsecured) | 79.9 | – |
| Non-current |  |  |
| Bank loans (unsecured) | 178.2 | 192.3 |
| Other loans (secured) | 64.3 | 64.1 |
| 3.07% Senior Notes (unsecured) | – | 79.9 |
| 3.19% Senior Notes (unsecured) | 119.9 | 119.9 |
| 3.6% Senior Notes (unsecured) | 99.9 | 99.9 |
| Green Bond (unsecured) | 299.1 | 298.7 |
|  | 761.4 | 854.8 |
| Total borrowings | 841.3 | 854.8 |

(b) Net debt

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Borrowings per (a) above  Adjust for: | 841.3 | 854.8 |
| Cost of raising finance unamortised | 3.7 | 4.2 |
|  | 845.0 | 859.0 |
| Cash at bank and in hand (note 14) | (25.3) | (4.1) |
| Net debt | 819.7 | 854.9 |

At 31 March 2025, the Group had £235.0m (2024: £141.0m) of undrawn bank facilities, a £2.0m

overdraft facility (2024: £2.0m) and £25.3m of unrestricted cash (2024: £4.1m).

The Group has a loan to value covenant applicable to the Bank Loans and Senior Debt

Borrowings of 60%, Green Bond of 65% and Aviva Loan of 55%. Loan to value at 31 March 2025

was 34% (31 March 2024: 35%).

The Group also has an interest cover covenant of 2.0x applicable to the Bank Loan and Senior

Debt Borrowings, 1.75x applicable for the Green Bond and 2.25x applicable for the Aviva Loan.

This is calculated as net rental income divided by interest payable on loans and other

borrowings. At 31 March 2025 interest cover was 3.8x (31 March 2024: 3.7x).

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Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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(c) Maturity

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| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Repayable within one year | 80.0 | – |
| Repayable between one and two years | 80.0 | 80.0 |
| Repayable between two and three years | 420.0 | 194.0 |
| Repayable between three years and four years | 200.0 | 420.0 |
| Repayable between four years and five years | – | 100.0 |
| Repayable in five years or more | 65.0 | 65.0 |
|  | 845.0 | 859.0 |
| Cost of raising finance | (3.7) | (4.2) |
| Total | 841.3 | 854.8 |

(d) Interest rate and repayment profile

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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Principal at |  |  |  |
|  | period end |  |  |  |
|  | £m | Interest rate | Interest payable | Repayable |
| Current |  |  |  |  |
| Bank overdraft due within |  |  |  |  |
| one year or on demand | – | Base + 2.25% | Variable | On demand |
| Private Placement Notes: |  |  |  |  |
| 3.07% Senior Notes | 80.0 | 3.07% | Half yearly | August 2025 |
| Non-current |  |  |  |  |
| Private Placement Notes: |  |  |  |  |
| 3.19% Senior Notes | 120.0 | 3.19% | Half yearly | August 2027 |
| 3.6% Senior Notes | 100.0 | 3.60% | Half yearly | January 2029 |
| Bank Loan | – | SONIA + 1.77%  1 | Variable | December 2026 |
| Bank Loan | 100.0 | SONIA + 1.82%  1 | Variable | November 2028 |
| Bank Loan | 80.0 | SONIA + 1.80%  1 | Half yearly | November 2026 |
| Other Loan (Secured) | 65.0 | 4.02% | Quarterly | May 2030 |
| Green Bond | 300.0 | 2.25% | Yearly | March 2028 |

845.0

1.  The base margin is dependent upon the LTV as reported in the client certificate, which is submitted twice a year. The base

margin can be adjusted further by up to 4.5bps dependent upon achievement of three ESG-linked metrics.

(e) Derivative financial instruments

The Group uses a mixture of fixed rate and variable rate facilities to manage its interest rate

exposure appropriately to provide operational and budget certainty. To manage the interest rate

risk arising on variable rate debt, £100m of the debt has been swapped to fixed rate GBP using

an interest rate swap.

The hedged item is designated as the variability of the cash flows of the specific debt instrument

arising from future changes in the SONIA rate, which is an eligible hedged item.

Hedge effectiveness is assessed on critical terms (amount, interest rate, interest settlement dates,

currency and maturity date). The critical terms of this hedging relationship perfectly matched

at origination, so for the prospective assessment of effectiveness a qualitative assessment was

performed. The interest rate swap creates an equal and opposite interest receipt and a fixed

interest payment, therefore creating an exact offset for this transaction resulting in a net fixed

interest payable. Potential sources of hedge ineffectiveness include significant change in the

credit risk of either party or a reduction in the hedged item as such will impact the economic

relationship between the fair value changes of the hedged item and the swap.

The effects of the interest rate swap hedging relationship is as follows:

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
| Carrying amount of derivative | (0.1) | 0.2 |
| Change in fair value of designated hedging instrument | (0.3) | 0.2 |
| Notional amount £m | 100 | 100 |
| Rate payable (%) | 4.285 | 4.285 |
| Maturity | 31 January 2026 | 31 January 2026 |
| Hedge ratio | 1:1 | 1:1 |

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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16. BORROWINGS CONTINUED

(f) Financial instruments and fair values

|  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 |
|  | Book value | Fair value | Book value | Fair value |
|  | £m | £m | £m | £m |
| Financial liabilities held at amortised cost |  |  |  |  |
| Bank loans | 178.2 | 178.2 | 192.3 | 192.3 |
| Other loans | 64.3 | 61.5 | 64.1 | 61.6 |
| Private Placement Notes | 299.7 | 290.5 | 299.6 | 285.4 |
| Lease obligations | 34.7 | 34.7 | 34.7 | 34.7 |
| Green Bond | 299.1 | 271.2 | 298.7 | 256.1 |
|  | 876.0 | 836.1 | 889.4 | 830.1 |
| Financial assets/(liabilities) at fair value through  other comprehensive income |  |  |  |  |
| Financial derivative | (0.1) | (0.1) | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Other investments | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
|  | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss |  |  |  |  |
| Deferred consideration (including overage) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
|  | 3.1 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 |

In accordance with IFRS 13, disclosure is required for financial instruments that are carried

or disclosed in the financial statements at fair value. The fair values of all the Group’s bank loans

and Private Placement Notes have been determined by reference to market prices and discounted

expected cash flows at prevailing interest rates and are Level 2 valuations. The Green bond is

listed on the Irish stock exchange and is measured at the quoted price using Level 1 valuations.

There have been no transfers between levels in the year.

The different levels of valuation hierarchy as defined by IFRS 13 are set out in note 10.

(g) Financial instruments by category

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
| Assets | £m | £m |
| a) Assets at fair value through profit or loss |  |  |
| Deferred consideration (overage) | 0.6 | 0.6 |
|  | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| b) Loans and receivables |  |  |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 32.7 | 11.6 |
| Trade and other receivables excluding prepayments  1 | 23.5 | 27.4 |
|  | 56.2 | 39.0 |
| c) Assets/(liabilities) at value through other comprehensive  income |  |  |
| Financial derivative | (0.1) | 0.2 |
| Other investments | 3.3 | 3.2 |
|  | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Total | 60.0 | 43.0 |

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
| Liabilities | £m | £m |
| Other financial liabilities at amortised cost |  |  |
| Borrowings | 841.3 | 854.8 |
| Lease liabilities | 34.7 | 34.7 |
| Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities  2 | 77.9 | 76.1 |
|  | 953.9 | 965.6 |

1.  Trade and other receivables exclude prepayments of £5.9m (2024: £5.0m), accrued income of £2.8m (2024: £3.7) and

non-cash deferred consideration of £0.6m (2024: £0.6m).

2. Trade and other payables exclude other tax and social security of £3.2m (2024: £4.8m) and deferred income of £11.1m

(2024: £12.1m).

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Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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(h) Changes in liabilities from financing activities

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | Bank loans and |  |
|  | borrowings | Lease liabilities |
|  | £m | £m |
| Balance at 1 April 2024 | 854.8 | 34.7 |
| Changes from financing cash flows: |  |  |
| Proceeds from bank borrowings | 341.5 | – |
| Repayment of bank borrowings | (355.5) | – |
| Finance costs for new/amended borrowing facilities | (1.3) | – |
| Total changes from cash flows | (15.3) | – |
| Amortisation of issue costs of borrowing | 1.8 | – |
| Total other changes | 1.8 | – |
| Balance at 31 March 2025 | 841.3 | 34.7 |

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | Bank loans and |  |
|  | borrowings | Lease liabilities |
|  | £m | £m |
| Balance at 1 April 2023 | 908.9 | 34.7 |
| Changes from financing cash flows: |  |  |
| Proceeds from bank borrowings | 156.0 | – |
| Repayment of bank borrowings | (211.0) | – |
| Finance costs for new/amended borrowing facilities | (0.8) | – |
| Total changes from cash flows | (55.8) | – |
| Amortisation of issue costs of borrowing | 1.7 | – |
| Total other changes | 1.7 | – |
| Balance at 31 March 2024 | 854.8 | 34.7 |

17. LEASE OBLIGATIONS

Lease liabilities are in respect of leased investment property.

Minimum lease payments under leases fall due as follows:

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Within one year | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Between one and five years | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Between five and fifteen years | 20.9 | 17.2 |
| Beyond fifteen years | 174.8 | 180.5 |
|  | 206.2 | 208.2 |
| Future finance charges on leases | (171.5) | (173.5) |
| Present value of lease liabilities | 34.7 | 34.7 |

Following the adoption of IFRS 16, lease obligations are shown separately on the face of the

balance sheet. The balance represents a non-current liability as the payment shown within one

year of £2.1m (2024: £2.1m) is offset by future finance charges on leases of £2.1m (2024: £2.1m).

All lease obligations are long leaseholds, therefore, the majority of the obligations fall beyond

fifteen years.

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18. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICY

The Group has identified exposure to the following financial risks:

–  Market risk

–  Credit risk

–  Liquidity risk

–  Capital risk management

The policies for managing each of these risks and the principal effects of these policies on the

results for the year are summarised below:

(a) Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market conditions will affect the Group’s interest rates.

Borrowings at variable rates expose the Group to cash flow interest rate risk. Borrowings at fixed

rates expose the Group to fair value interest rate risk.

The Group finances its operations through a mixture of retained profits and borrowings. The

Group borrows at both fixed and floating rates of interest. At 31 March 2025, 91% (2024: 89%)

of Group borrowings were fixed.

All transactions entered into are approved by the Board and are in accordance with the Group’s

treasury policy. The Board also monitors variances on interest rates to budget and forecast rates

to ensure that the risk relating to interest rates is being sufficiently safeguarded. As at year end,

a reasonably possible interest rate movement of +/-1.0% would have increased or decreased net

interest payable by £0.8m (2024: £0.9m).

The interest cover covenant in relation to Group borrowings is a ratio of 2.0x and the Group targets

a minimum cover of 2.5x. For the year ended 31 March 2025 interest cover was 3.8x. Interest cover

is calculated as net rental income divided by interest payable on loans and other borrowings.

(b) Credit risk

The Group’s main financial assets are cash and cash equivalents, deposits with financial

institutions and trade and other receivables.

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss if a tenant or a counterparty to a financial instrument fails

to meet its contractual obligations. The Group’s exposure to this principal risk relates to the

receivables from tenants, deferred consideration on the sale of investment property and cash

and cash equivalent balances held with counterparties.

The Group’s exposure to credit risk in relation to receivables from tenants is influenced mainly

by the characteristics of individual tenants occupying its rental properties. The Group has

around 4,744 lettable units at 67 properties with overall occupancy of 79%. The largest 10 single

tenants generate around 10.4% of net rent roll. As such, the credit risk attributable to individual

tenants is relatively low.

The Group’s credit risk in relation to tenants is further mitigated by requiring that tenants provide

a deposit equivalent to three months’ rent on inception of lease as security against default. Total

tenant deposits held are £39.4m (2024: £40.2m). The Group monitors aged debt balances and

any potential bad debts every week, the information being reported to the Executive Committee

every month as part of the performance monitoring process.

Deferred consideration (cash and overage) on the sale of investment properties is contractual

and valued regularly by the external valuer based on current and future market factors. Cash and

cash equivalents and financial derivatives are held with major UK high street banks and strict

counterparty limits are operated on deposits.

The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The maximum

exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was:

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Cash and cash equivalents (note 14) | 32.7 | 11.6 |
| Trade receivables – current (note 13) | 15.7 | 18.7 |
| Deferred consideration – current (note 13) | 3.1 | 1.1 |
|  | 51.5 | 31.4 |

(c) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they

fall due.

The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to target a minimum headroom on loan facilities

of £50.0m, so as to have sufficient funds to meet financial obligations as they fall due. This is

performed via a variety of methods including daily cash flow review and forecasting, monthly

monitoring of the maturity profile of debt and the regular review of borrowing facilities in

relation to the Group’s requirements and strategy. The Board reviews compliance with loan

covenants which include agreed interest cover and loan to value ratios, alongside review of

available headroom on loan facilities.

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Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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18. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICY CONTINUED

(c) Liquidity risk continued

To manage its liquidity effectively, the Group has an overdraft facility of £2.0m (2024: £2.0m),

two revolving loan facilities totalling £335.0m (2024: £335.0m). At 31 March 2025 headroom

excluding overdraft and cash was £235.0m (31 March 2024: £141.0m).

The following is an analysis of the contractual undiscounted cash flows payable under financial

liabilities, derivative financial instruments and trade and other payables existing at the balance

sheet date. Contracted cash flows are based upon the loan balances and applicable interest

rates payable on these at each year end.

|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  | Due | Due | Due |  |
|  |  | Due | between | between | 3 years | Total |
|  | Carrying  2 | within | 1 and 2 | 2 and 3 | and | contracted |
|  | amount | 1 year | years | years | beyond | cash flows |
| 31 March 2025 | £m | £m | £m | £m | £m | £m |
| Financial liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Private Placement Notes | 300.0 | 88.4 | 7.4 | 125.0 | 102.9 | 323.7 |
| Bank loan | 100.0 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 104.1 | 122.7 |
| Term loan | 80.0 | 5.0 | 83.3 | – | – | 88.3 |
| Green Bond | 300.0 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 306.4 | – | 320.0 |
| Other loans | 65.0 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 70.5 | 78.3 |
| Lease liabilities | 34.7 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 199.9 | 206.2 |
| Trade and other payables  1 | 77.9 | 77.9 | – | – | – | 77.9 |
|  | 957.6 | 189.0 | 108.4 | 442.3 | 477.4 | 1,217.1 |

|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  | Due | Due | Due |  |
|  |  | Due | between | between | 3 years | Total |
|  | Carrying  2 | within | 1 and 2 | 2 and 3 | and | contracted |
|  | amount | 1 year | years | years | beyond | cash flows |
| 31 March 2024 | £m | £m | £m | £m | £m | £m |
| Financial liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Private Placement Notes | 300.0 | 9.9 | 88.3 | 7.4 | 227.2 | 332.8 |
| Bank loan | 125.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 131.1 | – | 139.9 |
| Bank loan | 69.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 69.2 | – | 78.8 |
| Green Bond | 300.0 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 306.3 | 326.7 |
| Other loans | 65.0 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 72.8 | 80.6 |
| Lease liabilities | 34.7 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 201.9 | 208.2 |
| Trade and other payables  1 | 76.1 | 76.1 | – | – | – | 76.1 |
|  | 969.8 | 106.7 | 109.0 | 219.2 | 808.2 | 1,243.1 |

1.  Trade and other payables exclude other tax and social security of £3.2m (2024: £4.8m) and deferred income of £11.1m

(2024: £12.1m).

2. Excludes unamortised borrowing costs.

(d) Capital risk management

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to

continue as a going concern, and monitor an appropriate mix of debt and equity financing.

Equity comprises issued share capital, reserves and retained earnings as disclosed in the

consolidated statement of changes in equity. Debt comprises the Green Bond, a secured loan,

a Term Loan, two Revolving Credit Facilities from banks and Private Placement Notes less cash

at bank and in hand.

At 31 March 2025, Group equity was £1,502.2m (2024: £1,548.9m) and Group net debt

(debt less cash at bank and in hand) was £819.7m (2024: £854.9m). Group gearing at

31 March 2025 was 55% (2024: 55%).

The Group’s borrowings are all unsecured apart from £65.0m. The details of each loan and

the covenants are disclosed in the borrowing note 16 and the loan covenants applicable to

these borrowings are being met comfortably. Loan to value is calculated using the total CBRE

investment property valuation (as per note 10) and the current net debt (as per note 16(b)).

Our target is to maintain loan to value below 30%. This may from time-to-time be exceeded

up to a maximum of 40% as steps are taken to reduce loan to value back below 30%.

Under the terms of the debt agreements the covenants are calculated at the end of each annual

and interim reporting period. There are no indications that the Group would have difficulties

complying with the covenants when they will next be tested.

19. NOTES TO CASH FLOW STATEMENT

Reconciliation of profit/(loss) for the year to cash generated from operations:

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Profit/(Loss) before tax | 5.4 | (192.8) |
| Depreciation | 1.4 | 1.7 |
| Amortisation of intangibles | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| Letting fees amortisation | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Loss on disposal of investment properties | 1.5 | 2.3 |
| Other expenses | 0.7 | 1.2 |
| Net loss from change in fair value of investment property | 55.9 | 251.2 |
| Impairment of assets held for sale | 0.4 | 4.1 |
| Equity-settled share-based payments | 2.7 | 3.3 |
| Finance costs | 32.0 | 34.9 |
| Changes in working capital: |  |  |
| Decrease/(Increase) in trade and other receivables | 5.7 | (2.9) |
| Decrease in trade and other payables | (2.1) | (16.2) |
| Cash generated from operations | 105.1 | 87.7 |

For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include restricted cash

– tenants’ deposit deeds (note 14).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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20. SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE PREMIUM

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Issued: Fully paid ordinary shares of £1 each | 192.1 | 191.9 |

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
| Movements in share capital were as follows: | Number | Number |
| Number of shares at 1 April | 191,910,392 | 191,638,357 |
| Issue of shares | 232,612 | 272,035 |
| Number of shares at 31 March | 192,143,004 | 191,910,392 |

In the year, the Group issued 232,612 shares in relation to share schemes with net proceeds

£nil (31 March 2024: 272,035 share scheme options issued with £nil net proceeds).

|  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Share capital |  | Share premium |  |
|  | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m | £m | £m |
| Balance at 1 April | 191.9 | 191.6 | 296.6 | 295.5 |
| Issue of shares | 0.2 | 0.3 | – | 1.1 |
| Reduction of shares | – | – | (1.0) | – |
| Balance at 31 March | 192.1 | 191.9 | 295.6 | 296.6 |

The movement in the year on share premium relates to the excess between the nominal value

and the vested share price on awarded shares to employees in the previous year. This has been

recycled to retained earnings in the current year.

21. OTHER RESERVES

|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  | Equity- |  |  |
|  | Other |  | settled |  |  |
|  | investment | Hedging | share-based | Merger |  |
|  | reserve | Reserve | payments | reserve | Total |
|  | £m | £m | £m | £m | £m |
| Balance at 1 April 2023 | 0.4 | – | 25.3 | 65.3 | 91.0 |
| Share-based payments | – | – | 0.7 | – | 0.7 |
| Change in fair value of other investment |  |  |  |  |  |
| (note 12) | 1.1 | – | – | – | 1.1 |
| Change in fair value of derivative |  |  |  |  |  |
| financial instruments (cash flow hedge) | – | 0.2 | – | – | 0.2 |
| Balance at 31 March 2024 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 26.0 | 65.3 | 93.0 |
| Share-based payments | – | – | (0.4) | – | (0.4) |
| Share options lapsed in prior years  1 | – | – | (21.2) | – | (21.2) |
| Change in fair value of other investment |  |  |  |  |  |
| (note 12) | 0.1 | – | – | – | 0.1 |
| Change in fair value of derivative |  |  |  |  |  |
| financial instruments (cash flow hedge) | – | (0.3) | – | – | (0.3) |
| Balance at 31 March 2025 | 1.6 | (0.1) | 4.4 | 65.3 | 71.2 |
| 1.  In the year the Group transferred amounts held in the share-based payment reserve to retained earnings In relation to share |  |  |  |  |  |

options that had lapsed in prior years. The transfer should have been made prior to the date of the opening comparative

period, but was omitted. The error is not considered material and hence it is being corrected in the current year.

22. INVESTMENT IN OWN SHARES

The Company has an Employee Share Ownership Trust (‘ESOT’) and a trust for the Share

Incentive Plan (‘SIP’). Shares are purchased in the market for distribution at a later date in

accordance with the terms of the various share schemes. The shares are held by independent

trustees. At 31 March 2025, the number of shares held by the ESOT totalled 36,886 (2024: 84,466).

The SIP is governed by HMRC rules (note 23). At 31 March 2025, the number of shares held

for the SIP totalled 20,638 (2024: 50,290).

In the year the Group transferred the excess amounts held in the investment in own shares

reserve to retained earnings in accordance with the carrying value of the remaining shares held.

The transfer should have been made prior to the date of the opening comparative period, but was

omitted. The error is not considered material and hence it is being corrected in the current year.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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23. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

The Group operates a number of share schemes:

(a) Long Term Incentive Plan (‘LTIP’) and Restricted Share Awards (‘RSA’)

The LTIP scheme is a performance award scheme whereby shares are issued against

Group performance measures which are assessed over the three-year vesting period.

The performance measures for the 2022 scheme are:

–  Relative Total Shareholder Return (‘TSR’)

–  Total Property Return compared to the IPD benchmark

The performance measures for the 2023 and 2024 schemes are:

–  Relative Total Shareholder Return (‘TSR’)

–  Relative Earnings per share (‘EPS’) growth

–  Relative ESG metrics

–  Relative Total Accounting Return (‘TAR’)

The shares are issued at nil cost to the individuals provided the performance conditions are met.

Under the 2024 LTIP scheme, 330,533 performance shares and 412,923 restricted shares were

awarded in June 2024 and 89,814 performance shares in November 2024 to Directors and

Senior Management (2023 LTIP scheme: 365,938 performance shares and 430,962 restricted

shares were awarded in June 2023).

Details of the movements for the LTIP and RSA scheme during the year were as follows:

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
|  | LTIP & RSA |
|  | Number |
| At 1 April 2023 | 1,764,188 |
| Granted (‘LTIP ’) | 365,938 |
| Granted (‘RSA’) | 430,962 |
| Exercised | (259,497) |
| Lapsed | (276,699) |
| At 31 March 2024 | 2,024,892 |
| Granted (‘LTIP ’) | 420,347 |
| Granted (‘RSA’) | 412,923 |
| Exercised | (232,612) |
| Lapsed | (670,902)  1 |
| At 31 March 2025 | 1,954,648 |

1.  Included within the lapse figure in the year are 274,992 in relation to curtailment of service for the former CEO.

For the 2021 LTIP scheme, which vested in June 2024, the average closing share price at the date

of exercise of shares exercised during the year was £5.85 (2020 LTIP scheme: £5.30).

A binomial model was used to determine the fair value of the LTIP grant for the Relative TSR

element of the schemes.

Assumptions used in the model were as follows:

|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | November | June |  |  | November | June |
|  | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 |
|  | LTI P | LTI P | LTI P | LTI P | LTI P | LTI P |
| Share price at grant | 562p | 589p | 470p | 642p | 841p | 842p |
| Exercise price | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Average expected life (years) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Risk-free rate | 4.09% | 4.09% | 4.95% | 1.96% | 0.49% | 0.16% |
| Average share price volatility | 31.2% | 32.3% | 33.9% | 41.5% | 42.6% | 39.5% |
| Correlation | 68% | 65% | 52% | 46% | 47% | 45% |
| TSR starting factor | 1.14 | 1.15 | 0.96 | 0.85 | 1.14 | 1.11 |
| Fair value per option |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| – Relative TSR element | 375p | 383p | 294p | 333p | 446p | 475p |

The fair value of the 2024 RSA Scheme and the additional three new measures (EPS growth,

ESG metrics and TAR) for the 2024 LTIP Scheme are all measured at the grant date share price.

The Total Property Return compared to the IPD benchmark is a non-market-based condition

and the intrinsic value is therefore the share price at date of grant. At each balance sheet date,

the Directors will assess the likelihood of meeting the conditions under this element of the scheme.

The impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, is recognised in the income statement

with a corresponding adjustment to equity. There is no Total Property Return element for the

2024 or 2023 LTIP schemes, (LTIP 2022: 50% of the Total Property Return element will vest). The

assessment at year end for the performance measures included in the 2024 LTIP schemes were

50% of the relative EPS growth element will vest (LTIP 2023: 50%); 50% of the relative ESG

metrics element will vest (LTIP 2023: 50%); and 50% of the relative TAR element will vest (LTIP

2023: 50%).

The expected Workspace share price volatility was determined by taking account of the daily

share price movement over a three-year period. The respective FTSE 250 Real Estate share price

volatility and correlations were also determined over the same period. Assessment is made of

any vesting conditions to categorise these into market performance conditions, non-market

performance conditions and service conditions to value equity-settled transactions.

The risk-free rate has been determined from market yield curves for government zero-coupon bonds

with outstanding terms equal to the average expected term to exercise for each relevant grant.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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23. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS CONTINUED

(b) Employee share option schemes

The Group operates a Save As You Earn (‘SAYE’) share option scheme. Grants under the SAYE

scheme are normally exercisable after three or five years’ saving. In accordance with UK practice,

the majority of options under the SAYE schemes are granted at a price 20% below the market

price ruling at the date of grant.

Details of the movements for the SAYE schemes during the year were as follows:

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  |  | SAYE |
|  |  | Weighted exercise |
| Options outstanding | Number | price |
| At 1 April 2023 | 286,907 | £5.56 |
| Options granted | 390,739 | £4.79 |
| Options exercised | (12,538) | £5.31 |
| Options lapsed | (226,668) | £5.44 |
| At 31 March 2024 | 438,440 | £4.94 |
| Options granted | 89,629 | £4.66 |
| Options lapsed | (91,606) | £4.14 |
| At 31 March 2025 | 436,463 | £4.85 |

No SAYE share options were exercised during the year (for the three-year 2021 and the five-year

2019 schemes) and therefore, there was no average closing share price at the date of exercise

(2024: £5.31).

The fair value has been calculated using the Black-Scholes model. Inputs to the model are

summarised as follows:

|  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 |
|  | SAYE | SAYE | SAYE | SAYE |
|  | 3 year | 5 year | 3 year | 5 year |
| Weighted average share price at grant | 604p | 604p | 479p | 479p |
| Exercise price | 466p | 466p | 395p | 395p |
| Expected volatility | 32% | 32% | 34% | 36% |
| Average expected life (years) | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Risk free rate | 4% | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Expected dividend yield | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Possibility of ceasing employment before vesting | 20% | 20% | 25% | 25% |

The expected life is the average expected period to exercise. The risk free rate of return is the

yield on zero-coupon UK Government bonds of a term consistent with the assumed option life.

The expected dividend yield is based on the present value of expected future dividend

payments to expiry.

Fair values per share of these options were:

|  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  | 2025 |  | 2024 |
|  | Grant date | Fair value of award | Grant date | Fair value of award |
| SAYE – three year | 23 July 2024 | 168p | 18 July 2023 | 125p |
| SAYE – five year | 23 July 2024 | 174p | 18 July 2023 | 133p |

(c) Share Incentive Plan (‘SIP’)

All staff were granted £2,000 in August 2017, £2,000 in September 2019 and £2,000 in

September 2021. These shares are held in trust under an HMRC-approved SIP. The shares can be

exercised following three years of employment but must be held for a further two years in order

to qualify for tax advantages. No shares were granted in the year (2024: nil), 21,110 (2024: 5,400)

shares were exercised in the year and 705 (2024: 3,290) shares lapsed.

(d) Year-end summary

At 31 March 2025, in total there were 2,391,110 (2024: 2,498,583) share awards/options

exercisable on the Company’s ordinary share capital. These are analysed below:

|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  | Ordinary |  |  |  |
|  | Exercise | shares | Vested and |  |  |
| Date of grant | price | Number | exercisable |  | Exercisable between |
| LTI P |  |  |  |  |  |
| 24 June 2022 | – | 676,635 | – | 24.06.2025 | – |
| 22 June 2023 (‘LTIP’) | – | 265,671 | – | 22.06.2026 | – |
| 22 June 2023 (‘RSA’) | – | 375,098 | – | 22.06.2026 | – |
| 21 June 2024 (‘LTIP’) | – | 177,401 | – | 21.06.2027 | – |
| 21 June 2024 (‘RSA’) | – | 370,028 | – | 21.06.2027 | – |
| 28 November 2024 (‘LTIP’) | – | 89,814 | – | 18.11.2027 | – |
| SAYE |  |  |  |  |  |
| 27 July 2020 – five year | £5.31 | 1,467 | – | 01.09.2025 | 01.03.2026 |
| 23 July 2021 – five year | £6.70 | 447 | – | 01.09.2026 | 01.03.2027 |
| 27 July 2022 – three year | £5.08 | 40,088 | – | 01.09.2025 | 01.03.2026 |
| 27 July 2022 – five year | £5.08 | 472 | – | 01.09.2027 | 01.03.2028 |
| 18 July 2023 – three year | £3.95 | 276,826 | – | 01.09.2026 | 01.03.2027 |
| 18 July 2023 – five year | £3.95 | 39,943 | – | 01.09.2028 | 01.03.2029 |
| 24 July 2024 – three year | £4.66 | 70,440 | – | 01.09.2027 | 01.03.2028 |
| 24 July 2024 – five year | £4.66 | 6,780 | – | 01.09.2029 | 01.03.2030 |
| Total |  | 2,391,110 | – |  |  |

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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23. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS CONTINUED

The share awards/options outstanding at 31 March 2025 had a weighted average remaining

contractual life of: LTIP – 1.2 years (2024: 1.4 years), SAYE – 2.0 years (2024: 2.4 years),

SIP – 0 years (2024: 0.2 years). The weighted average for the SIP scheme includes the

unallocated and exercisable shares from previous awards.

(e) Cash-settled share-based payments

National Insurance payments due on the exercise of non-approved ESOS options and shares

from the LTIP are considered cash-settled share-based payments.

The estimated fair value of the National Insurance cash-settled share-based payments have been

calculated using the share price at the balance sheet date. At each balance sheet date, the Group

revises its estimate of the number of options that are expected to vest. It recognises the impact

of the revision to original estimates, if any, in the income statement.

(f) Share-based payment charges

The Group recognised a total charge in relation to share-based payments as follows:

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Equity-settled share-based payments | 2.4 | 3.1 |
| Cash-settled share-based payments | 0.2 | 0.2 |
|  | 2.6 | 3.3 |

The total liability at the end of the year in respect of cash-settled share-based schemes was

£0.5m (2024: £0.5m).

24. PENSIONS

The Group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held

separately from those of the Group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost

charge for this scheme in the year was £1.4m (2024: £1.3m) representing contributions payable

by the Group to the fund and is charged through trading profit.

The Group’s commitment with regard to pension contributions, ranges from 6.0% to 10.0%

(2024: 6.0% to 10.0%) of an employee’s salary. The pension scheme is open to every employee

in accordance with the Government’s auto-enrolment rules. The number of employees, including

Directors, in the scheme at the year end was 290 (2024: 291).

25. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Key management for the purposes of related party disclosure under IAS 24 are taken to be the

Executive Board Directors, the non-Board Executive Directors and the Non-Executive Directors.

Key management compensation is set out below:

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
| Key management compensation: | £m | £m |
| Short-term employee benefits | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Post-employment benefits | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Other long-term benefits | – | – |
| Termination benefits | – | – |
| Share-based payment benefits | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Total | 4.7 | 5.7 |

26. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

At the year end the estimated amounts of contractual commitments for future capital

expenditure not provided for were:

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
|  | £m | £m |
| Investment property construction | 24.1 | 18.8 |

For both current and prior periods, there were no material obligations for the repair or

maintenance of investment properties. All material contracts for enhancement are included

in the capital commitments.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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27. SUBSIDIARY AND OTHER RELATED UNDERTAKINGS

The Company’s subsidiary and other related undertakings at 31 March 2025, and up to the date

of signing the financial statements, are listed below.

Except where indicated otherwise, the Company owns 100% of the ordinary share capital

of the following subsidiary undertakings incorporated and operating in the UK, all of which

are consolidated in the Group’s financial statements.

UK subsidiaries

The registered address of all UK subsidiaries is Canterbury Court, Kennington Park,

1-3 Brixton Road, London SW9 6DE.

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Name | Company Number | Nature of business |
| Workspace 12 Limited | 05764838 | Property Investment |
| Workspace 13 Limited | 05834824 | Property Investment |
| Workspace 14 Limited | 05834831 | Property Investment |
| Omnibus Workspace Limited  1,2,3 | 01444827 | Non-trading |
| United Workspace Limited  1,2,3 | 01749661 | Non-trading |
| Workspace Holdings Limited  2 | 03729646 | Dormant |
| Busworks Limited  1,2,3 | 04108036 | Holding Company |
| LI Property Services Limited  2,3 | 02134039 | Insurance Agents |
| Workspace Management Limited | 02841232 | Property Management |
| Workspace 1 Limited | 03726272 | Dormant |
| Workspace 10 Limited  3 | 02985018 | Dormant |
| McKay Securities Limited | 00421479 | Property Investment |
| Baldwin House Limited  1,2,3 | 00692181 | Non-trading |
| Workspace Projects (KP) Limited | 14186009 | Property Investment |
| Glebe Three Limited  4 | 05830231 | Non-trading |

1.  100% of the ordinary share capital of this subsidiary is held by other Group companies.

2. These following subsidiary undertakings are exempt from the Companies Act 2006 requirements relating to the audit of their

individual accounts by virtue of Section 479A of the Act as Workspace Group PLC has guaranteed the subsidiary companies

under Section 479C of the Act.

3. Proceedings for dissolution of these subsidiary companies were commenced before the Balance Sheet date.

4.  A court restoration was effective from 16 April 2025 for Glebe Three Limited.

Non-UK subsidiaries

|  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Country of |  |  |
| Name | incorporation | Registered address | Nature of business |
| Workspace 17 (Jersey) Limited  2 | Jersey | 44 Esplanade, St Helier, | Holding |
|  |  | Jersey JE4 9WQ | Company |
| Workspace Salisbury Limited | Jersey | 44 Esplanade, St Helier, | Property |
|  |  | Jersey JE4 9WQ | Investment |
| Centro Property Limited  1 | Guernsey | Martello Court, Admiral Park, | Dissolved |
|  |  | St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 3HB |  |
| Stamfordham Road (IOM) | Isle of Man | 33-37 Athol Street, Douglas, | Non-trading |
| Limited  2 |  | Isle of Man, IM1 1LB |  |

1.  This subsidiary company was dissolved in the year ended 31 March 2025.

2. This subsidiary was dissolved after the Balance Sheet date.

28. LEASES

The majority of the Group’s tenant leases are granted with a rolling six-month tenant break

clause, although property acquisitions have included customer leases which are much longer,

with fewer break clauses. The future minimum rental income under leases granted to tenants

are shown below.

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2025 | 2024 |
| Land and buildings: | £m | £m |
| Within one year | 84.8 | 86.7 |
| Between one and two years | 28.6 | 21.0 |
| Between two and three years | 15.7 | 12.6 |
| Between three and four years | 6.3 | 9.8 |
| Between four and five years | 3.1 | 5.5 |
| Beyond five years | 7.3 | 12.2 |
|  | 145.8 | 147.8 |

29. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

The Group completed the sale of Q West in April 2025, for a total consideration of £10.3m, the sales

price is in line with the 31 March 2025 valuation. In May 2025, the Group’s £200m RCF bank facilities

were refinanced extending maturity to June 2029, with options to extend by up to a further two

years and an option to increase the facility amount to £300m, subject to lender to consent.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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Notes

2025

£m

2024

£m

Fixed assets

Investments C 1,058.3 1,189.6

1,058.3 1,189.6

Current assets

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year D 531.7 407.6

Cash and cash equivalents 24.7 2.5

556.4 410.1

Total assets 1,614.7 1,599.7

Current liabilities

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year E (73.1) (149.1)

Borrowings F (79.9) –

(153.0) (149.1)

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one

year

Borrowings F (697.1) (722.2)

Total liabilities (850.1) (871.3)

Net assets 764.6 728.4

Capital and reserves

Share capital 192.1 191.9

Share premium 295.6 296.6

Investment in own shares (0.3) (9.9)

Other reserves G 69.7 91.3

Retained earnings

1

207.5 158.5

Total shareholders’ equity 764.6 728.4

1.  Retained earnings for the Company include profit for the year of £109.3m (2024: £53.6m loss).

The notes on pages 270 to 272 form part of these financial statements.

The financial statements on pages 269 to 272 were approved by the Board of Directors

on 4 June 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Lawrence Hutchings  Dave Benson

Director Director

Workspace Group PLC

Registered number: 02041612

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AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

These financial statements were prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 101

‘Reduced Disclosure Framework’ (‘FRS 101’).

Basis of accounting

The financial statements are prepared and approved by the Directors on a going concern basis

under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 101

‘Reduced Disclosure Framework’ (‘FRS 101’).

In preparing these financial statements, the Company applies the recognition, measurement and

disclosure requirements of UK-adopted international accounting standards (‘Adopted IFRSs’),

but makes amendments where necessary in order to comply with Companies Act 2006 and has

set out below where advantage of the FRS 101 disclosure exemptions has been taken. The

financial statements are presented in Sterling.

a) The requirements of IAS 7 to provide a statement of cash flows and related notes for the year.

b) The requirements of IAS 1 to provide a statement of compliance with IFRS.

c) The requirements of IAS 1 to disclose information on the management of capital.

d) The requirements of paragraphs 30 and 31 of IAS 8 ‘Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting

Estimates and Errors’ to disclose new IFRSs that have been issued but are not yet effective.

e) The requirements in IAS 24 ‘Related Party Disclosures’ to disclose related party transactions

entered into between two or more members of a Group, provided that any subsidiary which

is a party to the transaction is wholly owned by such a member.

f) The requirements of IFRS 7 on financial instruments disclosures.

g) The requirements of paragraphs 91-99 of IFRS 13 ‘Fair Value Measurement’ to disclose

information of fair value valuation techniques and inputs.

The above disclosure exemptions are allowed because equivalent disclosures are included

in the Group’s consolidated financial statements.

Significant judgements and critical estimates

As a result of a reduction in the valuation of investment properties owned by certain of its

subsidiaries in the year to March 2025, the Directors performed an impairment assessment and

recognised an impairment of £9.6m in the value of its investment in subsidiaries (2024: £121.4m).

NOTES TO THE PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Notes

Share

capital

£m

Share

premium

£m

Investment

in own

shares

£m

Other

reserves

£m

Retained

earnings

£m

Total

share-

holders’

equity

£m

Balance at 31 March 2023 191.6 295.6 (9.9) 90.6 261.8 829.7

Loss for the year – – – – (53.6) (53.6)

Total comprehensive loss – – – – (53.6) (53.6)

Transactions with owners:

Dividends paid – – – – (50.6) (50.6)

Share-based payments 0.3 1.0 – 0.7 0.9 2.9

Balance at 31 March 2024 191.9 296.6 (9.9) 91.3 158.5 728.4

Profit for the year – – – – 109.3 109.3

Total comprehensive profit – – – – 109.3 109.3

Transactions with owners:

Dividends paid – – – – (54.5) (54.5)

Own shares transferred

in prior years

2

– – 9.3 – (9.3) –

Cost of shares awarded

to employees – – 0.3 – – 0.3

Share-based payments 0.2 (1.0)

1

– (0.4) 3.5 2.3

Share options lapsed

in prior years

3

G – – – (21.2) – (21.2)

Balance at 31 March 2025 192.1 295.6 (0.3) 69.7 207.5 764.6

1.  The movement in the year on share premium relates to the excess between the nominal value and the vested share price

on awarded shares to employees in the previous year. This has been reclassified to retained earnings in the current year.

2. In the year the Company transferred the excess amounts held in the investment in own shares reserve to retained earnings

in accordance with the carrying value of the remaining shares held. The transfer should have been made prior to the date

of the opening comparative period, but was omitted. The error is not considered material and hence it is being corrected

in the current year.

3. In the year the Company reversed amounts held in the share-based payment reserve in relation to share options that had

lapsed in prior years. The corresponding amounts held in investment in subsidiaries have also been reversed. The reversal

should have been made prior to the date of the opening comparative period, but was omitted. The error is not considered

material and hence it is being corrected in the current year.

The notes on pages 270 to 272 form part of these financial statements.

PARENT COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

270

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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B. PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE YEAR

As permitted by the exemption in Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the profit and

lossaccount of the Company is not presented as part of these financial statements. The profit

attributable to shareholders, before dividend payments, is £109.3m (2024: £53.6m loss). £193.7m

of dividends were received in the year from subsidiary undertakings (2024: £89.5m).

Dividend payments are disclosed in note 7 to the consolidated financial statements.

C. INVESTMENTS

Investment in subsidiary undertakings

£m

Cost

Balance at 31 March 2024 1,311.0

Additions in the year 117.5

Disposals in the year (218.0)

Share options lapsed in prior years (21.2)

Balance at 31 March 2025 1,189.3

Impairment

Balance at 31 March 2024 121.4

Impairment in the year 9.6

Disposals in the year –

Balance at 31 March 2025 131.0

Net book value at 31 March 2025 1,058.3

Net book value at 31 March 2024 1,189.6

An Impairment test has been performed at the year end by the Company. A determination of the

recoverable amount of the investments in subsidiaries was made based on the net asset value of

the subsidiaries, resulting in an impairment in the year of £9.6m (2024: £121.4m). The recoverable

amount remains sensitive to the financial performance and financial position of both the Company

and its subsidiaries, including the valuation of investment properties held by the subsidiaries

(see note 10 of the Group financial statements).

D. DEBTORS

Amounts falling due within one year

2025

£m

2024

£m

Amounts owed by Group undertakings 529.7 406.1

Corporation tax asset 2.0 1.5

531.7 407.6

Amounts owed by Group undertakings are unsecured and repayable on demand. Interest is

charged to Group undertakings. At the Balance Sheet date, there is no expectation of any

material credit losses on amounts owed by Group undertakings.

A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED

Material accounting policies

i. Investments

Investments are carried in the Company’s balance sheet at cost less impairment. Impairment

reviews are performed by the Directors when there has been an indication of potential

impairment. Impairment and reversal of impairment is taken to the profit and loss account.

ii. Share-based payment and investment in own shares

Incentives are provided to employees under share option schemes. The Company has

established an Employee Share Ownership Trust (‘ESOT’) to satisfy part of its obligation to

provide shares when Group employees exercise their options. The Company provides funding

to the ESOT to purchase these shares.

The Company has also established an employee Share Incentive Plan (‘SIP’) which is governed

by HMRC rules.

The Company itself has no employees. When the Company grants share options to Group

employees as part of their remuneration, the expense of the share options is reflected in a

subsidiary undertaking, Workspace Management Limited. The Company recognises this as

an investment in subsidiary undertakings with a corresponding increase to equity.

The disclosure requirements for share-based payments are met in note 23 of the Group’s

consolidated financial statements.

iii. Borrowings

Details of borrowings are described in note F to the Parent Company financial statements.

Costs associated with the raising of finance are capitalised, amortised over the life of the

instrument and charged as part of interest costs.

Taxation

Current income tax is tax payable on the taxable income for the year and any prior year

adjustment, and is calculated using tax rates that are relevant to the financial year.

Deferred tax is provided in full on temporary differences between the tax base of an asset or

liability and its carrying amount in the balance sheet. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates

that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets

are recognised when it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which the

deferred tax asset can be utilised.

Dividend distributions

Final dividend distributions to the Company’s shareholders are recognised as a liability in the

Group’s financial statements in the period in which the dividends are approved, while interim

dividends are recognised when paid.

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NOTES TO THE PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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E. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

2025

£m

2024

£m

Amounts owed to Group undertakings 69.3 145.2

Withholding tax – 1.8

Accruals and deferred income 3.8 2.1

73.1 149.1

Amounts owed to Group undertakings are unsecured and repayable on demand. Interest is paid

to Group undertakings.

F. BORROWINGS

Borrowings and financial instruments Interest rate Repayable

2025

£m

2024

£m

Creditors: amounts falling due

within one year

Bank overdraft due within one year

or on demand Base + 2.25% On demand – –

3.07% Senior Notes 3.07% August 2025 80.0 –

Creditors: amounts falling due after

more than one year

3.07% Senior Notes 3.07% August 2025 – 80.0

3.19% Senior Notes 3.19% August 2027 120.0 120.0

3.6% Senior Notes 3.60% January 2029 100.0 100.0

Bank Loan SONIA + 1.77%

1

December 2026 – 125.0

Bank Loan SONIA + 1.77%

1

November 2028 100.0 –

Bank Loan SONIA + 1.80%

1

November 2026 80.0 –

Green Bond 2.25% March 2028 300.0 300.0

Total borrowings 780.0 725.0

Less cost of raising finance (2.8) (2.8)

Net borrowings 777.0 722.2

1.  The base margin is dependent upon the LTV as reported in the client certificate, which is submitted twice a year. The base

margin can be adjusted further by up to 4.5bps dependent upon achievement of three ESG-linked metrics.

All the above borrowings are unsecured.

Maturity analysis of borrowings:

2025

£m

2024

£m

Repayable within one year 80.0 –

Repayable between one and two years 80.0 80.0

Repayable between two and three years 420.0 125.0

Repayable between three and four years 200.0 420.0

Repayable between four and five years – 100.0

Repayable in five years or more – –

780.0 725.0

G. CAPITAL AND RESERVES

Movements and notes applicable to share capital, share premium account, investment in

own shares, other reserves and share-based payment reserve are shown in notes 20 to 23

on pages 264 to 267 and in the statement of changes in equity.

Other reserves:

Equity-settled

share-based

payments

£m

Merger reserve

£m

Total

£m

Balance at 31 March 2023 25.3 65.3 90.6

Share-based payments 0.7 – 0.7

Balance at 31 March 2024 26.0 65.3 91.3

Share-based payments (0.4) – (0.4)

Share options lapsed in prior years

1

(21.2) – (21.2)

Balance at 31 March 2025 4.4 65.3 69.7

1.  In the year the Company corrected amounts held in the share-based payment reserve in relation to share options that had

lapsed in prior years. The corresponding amounts held in investment in subsidiaries have also been corrected. The correction

should have been made prior to the date of the opening comparative period, but was omitted. The error is not considered

material and hence it is being corrected in the current year.

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NOTES TO THE PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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2025

£m

31 March

2024

£m

31 March

2023

£m

31 March

2022

£m

31 March

2021

£m

Rents receivable 144.9 145.0 136.7 104.3 118.0

Service charges and other income 40.3 39.3 37.5 28.6 24.3

Revenue 185.2 184.3 174.2 132.9 142.3

Trading profit before interest 98.8 100.9 95.1 67.4 62.5

Net interest payable

1

(32.0) (34.9) (34.4) (20.5) (23.8)

Trading profit after interest 66.8 66.0 60.7 46.9 38.7

(Loss)/profit before taxation 5.4 (192.8) (37.5) 124.0 (235.7)

(Loss)/profit after taxation 5.4 (192.5) (37.8) 123.9 (235.7)

Basic (loss)/earnings per share 2.8p (100.4)p (19.9)p 68.2p (130.3)p

Dividends per share 28.4p 28.0p 25.8p 21.5p 17.75p

Dividends (total) 54.5 53.8 49.4 40.6 32.1

Investment properties 2,351.7 2,408.5 2,643.3 2,366.7 2,349.9

Other assets less liabilities (29.8) (4.7) 46.4 (9.4) (65.5)

Net debt (819.7) (854.9) (902.0) (557.7) (564.9)

Net assets 1,502.2 1,548.9 1,787.7 1,799.6 1,719.5

Gearing 55% 55% 50% 31% 33%

Loan to value 34% 35% 33% 23% 24%

EPRA Net Tangible Assets (NTA) £7.74 £8.00 £9.27 £9.88 £9.38

1.  Excludes exceptional items.

31 March

2025

£m

31 March

2024

£m

31 March

2023

£m

31 March

2022

£m

31 March

2021

£m

Workspace Group:

Number of estates 67 77 86 57 58

Lettable floorspace (million sq. ft.) 4.3 4.5 5.2 4.0 3.9

Number of lettable units 4,744 4,678 4,910 4,482 4,196

Average unit size (sq. ft.) 865 946 1,065 844 942

Rent roll of occupied units £139.4m £143.4m £140.1m £111.0m £103.9m

Overall rent per sq. ft. £41.50 £38.21 £32.86 £33.26 £33.90

Overall occupancy 78.5% 83.0% 81.5% 84.3% 77.8%

Enquiries (number) 8,435 9,458 10,563 11,007 8,870

Lettings (number) 1,266 1,238 1,312 1,520 1,146

EPRA Measures

EPRA Earnings per share

1

34.4p 34.0p 29.4p 26.2p 21.3p

EPRA Net Tangible Assets per share £7.74 £8.00 £9.27 £9.88 £9.38

1.  The prior years’ EPRA earnings are calculated in line with the EPRA guidelines that existed at the time and have not been

restated in line with the 2024 guidelines.

FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE (UNAUDITED)

2021–2025

PERFORMANCE METRICS (UNAUDITED)

273

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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EPRA PERFORMANCE MEASURES (UNAUDITED)

Notes 2025 2024

EPRA earnings (£m) 8 66.8  66.0

EPRA earnings per share  8 34.8  34.6

EPRA earnings per share (diluted) 8 34.5  34.3

EPRA reinstatement value  9 1,663.3  1,715.1

EPRA net reinstatement value per share 9 8.58  8.87

EPRA net tangible assets (£m) 9 1,501.2  1,546.5

EPRA net tangible assets per share 9 7.74  8.00

EPRA net disposal value  9 1,542.1  1,608.2

EPRA net disposal value per share 9 7.95  8.32

EPRA LT V  (below) 36.8% 36.9%

EPRA Vacancy Rate (below) 16.8% 13.8%

EPRA Capital Expenditure (below) 62.8  71.4

Definitions for these metrics can be found on page 277.

EP R A LT V  Notes

2025

£m

2024

£m

Loan borrowings 16a 845.0 859.0

Net payable 52.2 49.6

Cash and cash equivalents 14 (25.3) (4.1)

Net Debt 871.9 904.5

Investment properties at fair value  10  2,367.8   2,446.5

Intangibles  1.1   2.2

Total Property Value   2,368.9   2,448.7

LTV%   36.8% 36.9%

EPRA Vacancy Rate Notes

2025

£m

2024

£m

Estimated rental value of vacant space excluding

major refurbishments and redevelopments

1

A 30.8 25.3

Estimated rental value of the total portfolio

1

191.9 194.6

Less: Major refurbishments and redevelopments 8.1 11.4

Total B 183.8 183.2

EPRA Vacancy Rate A/B 16.8% 13.8%

1.  Comprising the ERV of the like-for-like portfolio and those properties currently undergoing refurbishment or redevelopment

(but only including properties at the design stage and non-core properties at their current rent roll and occupancy.

Property related capital expenditure

All figures in £m

2025

£m

2024

£m

Acquisitions – –

Major refurbishments & developments 21.6 38.3

Capitalised interest 3.4 3.0

Investment properties:

Incremental letting space – –

No incremental letting space 37.8 30.1

Tenant incentives – –

Total capital expenditure  62.8 71.4

Conversion from accrual to cash basis (1.5) (2.1)

Total capital expenditure on cash basis 61.3 69.3

EPRA like-for-like rental income

The table below sets out the like-for-like rental growth of the portfolio, in accordance with EPRA

Best Practices Recommendations.

2025

£m

2024

£m

Growth

£m

Growth

%

Net rental Income

EPRA like-for-like portfolio

1

100.7 102.8 (2.1)  (2.0)%

Refurbishments &

Redevelopments 18.9 17.2

Underlying Net Rental Income 119.6  120.0  (0.4)  (0.3)%

Acquisitions & Disposals 2.5 6.2

Net Rental Income Total 122.1  126.2  (4.1)  (3.2)%

1.  For this purpose, the like-for-like portfolio comprises properties which have been owned and consistently in operation and not

affected by development or refurbishment activity during the current and prior reporting years, in line with EPRA Best

Practice Recommendations. The valuation of the like-for-like portfolio on this basis, as valued by our external valuers, is

£1,862m. As per Note 1 of the financial statements, management have determined that the Group operates a single operating

segment.

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PROPERTY PORTFOLIO 2025 (UNAUDITED)

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sq. ft.

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LIKE-FOR-LIKE

Brickfields E2 8HD 56,441 2,813,923

Canalot Studios W10 5BN 48,336 1,325,816

Cannon Wharf SE8 5EN 32,619 602,424

Cargo Works SE1 9PG 63,874 3,534,157

Castle Lane SW1E 6DR 14,254 710,048

Centro Buildings NW1 0DU 183,102 7,654,297

China Works SE1 7SJ 68,422 2,712,453

Chiswick Studios W4 5PY 14,254 135,565

Clerkenwell Workshops EC1R 0AT 52,507 3,367,549

E1 Studios E1 1DU 39,630 1,153,647

East London Works E1 1DU 38,333 1,328,999

Edinburgh House SE11 5DP 65,861 2,645,534

Exmouth House EC1R 0JH 57,249 3,317,091

Fuel Tank SE8 3DX 35,189 666,559

338 Goswell Road EC1V 7LQ 36,904 1,296,855

Grand Union Studios W10 5AD 62,958 1,450,497

60 Gray's Inn Road WC1X 8LU 36,139 1,910,892

Ink Rooms WC1X 0DS 22,235 1,362,713

Kennington Park SW9 6DE 360,510 8,786,063

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Lettable floor area

sq. ft.

Net rent roll of

occupied units £

Lock Studios E3 3YD 54,361 1,129,262

Mare Street Studios E8 3JS 54,863 1,796,500

Metal Box Factory SE1 0HS 106,316 7,833,803

Mirror Works E15 2NH 39,965 870,643

Morie Street SW18 1SL 21,707 415,262

Old Dairy EC2A 4HT 56,983 2,656,556

Peer House WC1X 8LZ 9,739 365,063

Pill Box E2 6GG 51,358 1,377,728

Salisbury House EC2M 5QQ 220,405 12,558,793

ScreenWorks N5 2EF 62,862 1,898,999

The Frames EC2A 4PS 51,864 3,156,445

The Leather Market SE1 3ER 143,510 6,814,336

The Light Box W4 5PY 78,489 1,993,490

The Light Bulb (part) SW18 4GQ 52,700 1,144,683

The Print Rooms SE1 0LH 45,622 2,796,390

The Record Hall EC1N 7RJ 57,015 3,141,399

The Shepherds Building W14 0EE 141,228 5,006,636

Vox Studios SE11 5JH 105,515 3,712,074

Westbourne Studios W10 5JJ 50,829 1,931,299

66 Wilson Street EC2A 2BT 11,893 553,024

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Property name Postcode

Lettable floor area

sq. ft.

Net rent roll of

occupied units £

REFURBISHMENTS

Barley Mow Centre W4 4PH 77,052 2,159,474

Busworks N7 9DP 103,110 1,517,989

Centro Buildings (Atelier House) NW1 0DU 0 19,500

Chocolate Factory (part) N22 6XJ 23,292 305,629

Corinthian House CR0 2BX 33,339 815,724

Evergreen Studios TW9 1QE 17,322 584,705

Fleet Street EC4A 2DQ 41,504 1,864,578

Havelock Terrace SW8 4AS 58,814 1,170,906

Leroy House N1 3QP 55,742 375,662

Pall Mall Deposit W10 6BL 59,813 1,461,266

Parkhall Business Centre SE21 8EN 117,567 2,120,708

Portsoken House EC3N 1LJ 43,568 2,084,273

Swan Court SW19 4JS 55,785 2,123,453

The Biscuit Factory (Cocoa Studios) SE16 4DG 39,298 1,043,039

The Biscuit Factory (J Block) SE16 4DG 83,811 896,725

The Biscuit Factory (part) SE16 4DG 122,724 1,817,830

The Light Bulb (Phase 2) SW18 4GQ 16,259 303,370

The Mille TW8 9DW 92,075 2,003,073

Wenlock Studios N1 7EU 30,941 840,753

Property name Postcode

Lettable floor area

sq. ft.

Net rent roll of

occupied units £

SOUTH EAST OFFICE

Building 329 RG12 8PE 31,307 654,138

Crown Square GU21 6HR 47,526 711,398

Gainsborough House SL4 1TX 18,661 548,417

9 Greyfriars Road RG1 1NU 38,493 918,503

Prospero House RH1 1LP 48,934 1,208,782

Pegasus Place RH1 0 9AY 50,544 1,131,880

Rivergate House RG14 2PZ 60,817 1,128,643

The Switchback SL6 7RJ 36,817 717,901

NON-CORE

Q West TW8 0GP 54,813 641,127

The Shaftesbury Centre W10 6BN 12,627 310,462

The Planets GU21 6HR 98,255 –

Thurston Road SE13 7SH 7,133 112,920

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Annual Report and Accounts 2025

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Earnings per share (‘EPS’) is the profit after

taxation divided by the weighted average

number of shares in issue during the period.

Employee Share Ownership Trust (‘ESOT’) is

the trust created by the Group to hold shares

pending exercise of employee share options.

EPRA EPS is a definition of earnings per share

as set out by the European Public Real Estate

Association (‘EPRA’). It is based on operating

earnings where profit before tax is adjusted to

exclude the impact of any changes in property

valuation, gains or losses on property disposals,

fair value movements and other expenses.

EPRA LTV – Net debt plus net payables divided

by the market value of investment properties

and intangibles.

EPRA Net Asset Value (‘EPRA NAV’) is a

definition of net asset value as set out by EPRA.

It is adjusted to include investment properties

at fair value and to exclude certain items not

expected to crystallise in a long-term

investment property business model.

EPRA Net Reinstatement Value (‘EPRA NRV’)

represents the value required to rebuild an

entity, assuming that no asset sales takes place.

Assets and liabilities that are not expected to

crystallise in normal circumstances, such as

fair value movements on derivatives and

deferred tax on property valuation movements,

are excluded.

EPRA Net Tangible Assets (‘EPRA NTA’)

focuses on a company’s tangible assets and

assumes that entities buy and sell assets,

thereby crystallising certain levels of

unavoidable deferred tax.

EPRA Net Disposal Value (‘EPRA NDV’)

represents the shareholders’ value under a

disposal scenario, where deferred tax, financial

instruments and certain other adjustments are

calculated to the full extent of their liability, net

of any resulting tax.

EPRA Vacancy Rate – ERV of vacant space

divided by the ERV of the whole portfolio,

excluding major refurbishments and

redevelopments.

Equivalent yield is a weighted average of

the initial yield and reversionary yield and

represents the return a property will produce

based upon the timing of the occupancy of the

property and timing of the income receivable.

This is approximated by the reversionary yield

multiplied by the Group trend occupancy of

90%.

Estimated Rental Value (‘ERV’) or market

rental value is the Group’s external valuers’

opinion as to the open market rent which, on the

date of valuation, could reasonably be expected

to be obtained on a new letting or rent review.

Exceptional items are significant items

of income or expense that by virtue of their size,

incidence or nature are shown separately on the

consolidated income statement to enable a full

understanding of the Group’s financial

performance.

Gearing is the Group’s net debt as a percentage

of net assets.

Green Finance Framework is aligned with

ICMA’s Green Bond Principles (2018 edition) and

LMA’s Green Loan Principles (2021 edition) and

addresses UN SDGs 7, 11, 12 and 13. The

framework allows Workspace to issue a variety

of GDIs and sets out the principles for the use

and management of proceeds from GDIs.

ICMA is the International Capital Market

Association.

Initial yield is the net rents generated by

a property or by the portfolio as a whole

expressed as a percentage of its valuation.

Interest cover is the number of times net

interest payable is covered by net rental income.

Like-for-like are those properties with stabilised

occupancy, excluding recent acquisitions and

buildings impacted by significant refurbishment

or redevelopment activity.

Loan to Value (‘LTV’) is net debt divided by the

current value of properties owned by the Group

as valued by CBRE.

LMA is the Loan Market Association.

MSCI IPD MSC Inc is a company that produces

independent benchmarks of property returns

under the brand IPD.

Net Asset Value per share (‘NAV’) is net

assets divided by the number of shares

at the period end.

Net debt is the amount drawn on bank and

other loan facilities, including overdrafts,

less cash deposits. This excludes any foreign

exchange movements.

Net rents are rents excluding any contracted

increases and after deduction of inclusive

service charge revenue.

Occupancy is the area of space let divided by

the total net lettable area (excluding land used

for open storage) expressed as a percentage.

Property Income Distribution (‘PID’) a dividend

generally subject to withholding tax that a UK

REIT is required to pay from its tax-exempted

property rental business and which is taxable

for UK resident shareholders at their marginal

tax rate.

REIT is a Real Estate Investment Trust as set out

in the UK Finance Act 2006 Sections 106 and

107. REITs pay no corporation tax on profits

derived from their property rental business.

Rent roll is the annualised net rent of occupied

units for a property or portfolio of properties at

a reporting date.

Reversionary yield is the anticipated yield,

which the initial yield will rise to once the

rent reaches the estimated rental value.

It is calculated by dividing the ERV by

the valuation.

SONIA is the Sterling Overnight Interbank

Average Rate, an important interest benchmark

administrated by the Bank of England.

Total Accounting Return (‘TAR’) is the growth

in absolute EPRA net asset per share plus

dividends paid in the year as a percentage of

the opening EPRA net asset value per share.

Total Property Return (‘TPR’) is a percentage

measure calculated by MSCI IPD and defined in

the MSCI Global Methodology for Real Estate

Investment as the percentage of value change

plus net income accrued relative to the capital

employed.

Total Shareholder Return (‘TSR’) is the growth

in ordinary share price as quoted on the London

Stock Exchange plus dividends per share

received for the year, expressed as a percentage

of the share price at the beginning of the year.

Trading profit after interest is net rental

income, less administrative expenses

and net finance costs.

UN SDGs is UN Sustainable Development Goals

which are addressed in the Green Finance

Framework.

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INVESTOR INFORMATION

Registrar

All general enquiries concerning ordinary

shares in Workspace Group PLC should

be addressed to:

Computershare Investor Services PLC

The Pavilions

Bridgwater Road

Bristol

BS99 6ZY

Telephone: +44 (0)370 707 1413

Alternatively, shareholders can contact

Computershare online via their free Investor

Centre facility. Shareholders have the ability to

set up or amend bank details for direct credit

of dividend payments, amend address details,

view payment history and access information

on the Company’s share price. For more

information or to register, please visit

www.investorcentre.co.uk

Website

The Company has an investor website which

holds, amongst other information, a copy of

the latest Annual Report and Accounts, a list

of properties held by the Group and copies

of all press announcements. The site can be

found at www.workspace.co.uk/investors

Registered office and headquarters

Canterbury Court

Kennington Park

1–3 Brixton Road

London SW9 6DE

Registered number: 02041612

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7138 3300

Web: www.workspace.co.uk

Email: investor.relations@workspace.co.uk

Company Secretary

Carmelina Carfora

The Company’s advisers include:

Independent auditors

BDO LLP

55 Baker Street

London W1U 7EU

Solicitors

Slaughter and May

1 Bunhill Row

London EC1Y 8YY

Clearing bankers

NatWest

250 Bishopsgate

London EC2M 4AA

Joint stockbrokers

JP Morgan

25 Bank Street

London E14 5JP

Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited

150 Cheapside

London EC2V 6ET

278

Workspace Group PLC

Annual Report and Accounts 2025

Strategic Report Our Governance Financial Statements Additional Information

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