Upcoming Events

Join co-ops and societies from across the city at for an inspiring and informal approach to learning and networking as we build stronger relationships. Be the fresh eyes that help colleagues break through work challenges using the 'Action Learning Sets' format - a simple and effective networking framework. A big thanks goes to The Active Wellbeing Society at the Custard Factory where this meeting will be held. All we ask is attendees come prepared with a challenge you're willing to share. In return you will benefit from dedicated…

It is an exciting time for markets in London — with nearly 300 street, covered, and indoor markets spread throughout the city, and more popping up all the time! But the excitement doesn’t end there: Conference co-host Mayor of London Sadiq Khan recently launched a groundbreaking city-wide strategy‍ to ensure that markets continue to bring diverse social, cultural, and economic benefits to all Londoners. To build on this momentum, the 10th International Public Markets Conference will focus on how markets can enhance…

Beyond service charges to generative models for public and community space; sharing learnings and best practice. A free lunchtime webinar looking at alternative models for green open spaces and community assets. It will explore what are key considerations for collaborative approaches, what challenges and opportunities lie in community involvement, and key considerations for designing the governance and business models that can deliver long term stewardship of the ‘invisible structures’ in new developments See more information and sign up on our Eventbrite here…

Congress is the co-operative sector’s annual conference. A day when members and directors, activists and CEOs from co-operatives large and small come together. Our theme this year is Building Co-operative Places, focusing on the impact of co-ops on a world stage, from a UK-wide perspective, across regions, towns and cities and local communities. The packed two-day programme features international speakers from some of Europe's leading co-ops and Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham giving an update on his aim to create "the most co-operative place in the UK".…

This June, join CLES for the second annual Community Wealth Building Summit! This Summit is the UK’s only Community Wealth Building event dedicated to celebrating successes, sharing ideas, exploring challenges and building the Community Wealth Building movement. Across the UK – and beyond – people are recognising the limits of the economic development model that prizes economic growth over social and environmental need. They want to build a different kind of economy, one that is fairer, greener and works for…

It is now widely understood that high quality green infrastructure brings multiple benefits to individual people and society as a whole. But what does 'high quality' mean in practice? How can it be defined and measured? What does 'good' green infrastructure policy look like? How can councils, developers, public health teams, landscape architects, community groups, businesses and others collaborate effectively to maximise the benefits of the green infrastructure they create and maintain? This timely conference will bring together leading policy…

Join our playground for the new economy in a beautiful green field in Somerset! The Stir to Action Festival will be a unique three days of inspiring conversations, participatory theatre, virtual reality experiences, live podcasts, interactive workshops, idea surgeries, live crowdfunding, sustainable food, craft beer, and, of course, live music! Tickets You can buy a 3-day festival ticket, or one day tickets for 16,17, or 18 July. We are also offering a limited number of glamping options. What to Expect…

The national permaculture convergence is returning to the fields in 2019. We'll be at Hill End - an activity centre with 65 peaceful acres. On the outskirts of Oxford, there's camping, dormitories and lots of spaces to meet onsite. "A place of possibilities," they say on their website. The convergence is bound to be a thriving hub of ideas, networking and sharing of knowledge. There will be chances for dancing and for research and learning. We hope people from all areas…