Upcoming Events

Join us for a social evening of structured networking as we look to build stronger relationships between co-operatives large and small from across Edinburgh.  There will be an opportunity to discuss the work of your co-operative, share ideas and meet members of other local co-ops. Contact gareth.wright@uk.coop if you would like to present on the work of your co-operative or have any questions.

Social security in Brexit Britain: navigating a changing landscape This year’s conference focuses on the impact of Brexit and continuing uncertainty on EU citizens to help advisers navigate this difficult territory. It also highlights effective ways to challenge decisions, including through judicial review. As always, there will be updates on the latest developments - including the treatment of mixed-age couples and the latest position on the migration of people onto universal credit - as well as an opportunity to hear…

Another year, another celebration of the community land trust movement! Come along to our annual gathering to get an update on the movement, take part in workshops where you can learn new skills, meet great people and celebrate everything the movement has accomplished over the last 12 months.  With breakout workshops covering subjects chosen by National CLT Network members (programme coming soon), and our annual CLT awards to top it off, this is an event not to be missed.  The…

While modern Britain is a more inclusive and open society than once it was, a myriad of structural inequalities persist. These inequalities – covering race, gender, class, sexuality and health – are not always obvious, but they are embedded in our society and in our institutions in a way that fundamentally tilts the balance against too many. Tackling inequality in the UK requires a clear understanding of these structural barriers, and an appreciation of the lived experience of inequality for…

Join us for a social evening of informal networking as we look to build stronger relationships between co-operatives large and small from across London. There will be an opportunity to discuss the work of your co-operative, share ideas and meet members of other local co-ops. Contact gareth.wright@uk.coop if you would like to present on the work of your co-operative or have any questions.

Why do community businesses thrive in some deprived areas and not others? Join the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) and the Power to Change Research Institute as we launch our new report –Building an inclusive economy through community business. The report explores the role of social capital and agency in the formation of community businesses in deprived communities. Using case studies from three areas of the UK, our research seeks to determine how community businesses can support the development of a more inclusive…

The Childhood Trust and the London Child Poverty Alliance invite you to attend the 2nd London Child Poverty Summit. Please join us for an impactful one-day  summit, bringing together those who work with and care about London's disadvantaged children and young people. The summit being held during London's Challenge Poverty week will feature: Keynote speeches by the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield OBE and Debbie Weekes-Bernard, the Deputy Mayor for Social Integration, Social Mobility and Community Engagement. Presentations and…

Join co-ops and societies from across Greater Manchester for an inspiring and informal approach to learning and networking. Following the success of the last Co-op Connections event in Manchester come and be the fresh eyes once more to help colleagues and members break through challenges using the 'Action Learning Sets' format of collaborative coaching at this free event in October. A simple and highly effective framework for networking, we ask attendees to come prepared with a challenge or an issue…