The programme will be based around member submissions for workshops and activities.< /p>\n \n

We'\;ll be hosting break-out sessio ns covering some of the federation'\;s main act ivities and working groups. \;

A s always the programme will be member-led\, please add submissions to the collaborative document abo ve.

Our Thursday evening socia l will be joining in with The Holbeck&rsquo\;s wee kly pub quiz.

We'\;ll organise a table at a local restaurant if you want to grab food with others b etween the end of Thursday'\;s programme and th e evening social at 8pm.

Arrive for 7.45pm. The quiz starts a t 8pm\, 4 per team\, 40 questions and the winning team gets a £\;30 bar tab.

Thank you to Stir to Action for thei r sponsorship of this event. We are proud to be su pporting their vital 21st Century Social Clubs pro gramme.

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DESCRIPTION:For our 2026 Autumn Assembly\, we are excited to b e partnering with workers.coop member Stir to Acti on (https://www.stirtoaction.com/) and support the ir national initiative 21st century social clubs ( https://www.21stcenturysocialclubs.com/). \n \n \n \n Dates: Thursday 19th and Friday 20th November\ n \n \n \n Location: The Holbeck (https://theholbe ck.com/theholbeck/index.php) (Working Men’s Club)\ , Jenkinson Lawn\, Holbeck\, Leeds LS11 9QX\n \n \ n \n Ticket prices: Inclusive of refreshments and lunch on Thursday. Does not include accommodation. \n \n \n \n Small co-ops and individuals - £40\n \ n Larger co-ops with ten or more members - £80\n \ n Solidarity tickets to enable some bursary places - £120 \n \n \n \n Bursaries for members of worke rs.coop\n \n \n \n There is a bursary application form (https://office.workers.coop/apps/forms/s/Lg2 MszLBedJJpk4R4ApyTJYA) for members of workers.coop to apply for a bursary\, deadline 2 November and we will confirm bursary distribution 6-8 November. The Young Cooperators Network (YCN) also offer tr avel bursaries (https://ycn.coop/network-updates/s olid-fund-travel-bursaries/). Please apply to the YCN bursary for travel before you apply to workers .coop for those who are eligible.\n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n By Lajmmoore - Own work\, CC B Y-SA 4.0\,\n \n https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/in dex.php?curid=82124763\n \n \n The Autumn Assembly is a chance for members of our federation to come together and take stock of what we have built so far and join others\, whether from our local commu nities\, new generations or sectors of workers\, o r the wider co-operative movement\, to explore fut ure possibilities together.\n \n \n \n This year w e’re hosting the Autumn Assembly in a new kind of space at The Holbeck in Leeds\, a community club w hich has been serving its members and the wider co mmunity for 150 years. We are connecting with Stir to Action's 21st Century Social Club\, an essenti al\, long term initiative to revitalise member-own ed social spaces for a new generation. \n \n \n \n Preserving and growing community spaces which are democratically run by the people who use them is essential to worker cooperation. These spaces brin g us together\, foster the skills we need to parti cipate effectively in direct democracy in our work ing lives and build our capacity to advocate for w orker control.\n \n \n \n Programme\n \n \n \n The programme will be based around member submissions for workshops and activities.\n \n \n \n We'll be hosting break-out sessions covering some of the f ederation's main activities and working groups. \n \n \n \n Programme submission document (https://o ffice.workers.coop/s/TKLHM9oqMGWSef5)\n \n \n \n A s always the programme will be member-led\, please add submissions to the collaborative document abo ve.\n \n \n \n Our Thursday evening social will be joining in with The Holbeck’s weekly pub quiz.\n \n \n \n 5.30pm onwards\n \n \n \n We'll organise a table at a local restaurant if you want to grab food with others between the end of Thursday's pro gramme and the evening social at 8pm.\n \n \n \n 7 .45pm onwards\n \n \n \n Arrive for 7.45pm. The qu iz starts at 8pm\, 4 per team\, 40 questions and t he winning team gets a £30 bar tab.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Stir to Action for their sp onsorship of this event. We are proud to be suppor ting their vital 21st Century Social Clubs program me.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Conference CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T150000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_282_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Support & Development group meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

As one of two main strategic groups of workers.coop\, the Co-op Support and Development gr oup oversees specialist co-op support\, services\, training &\; networking to help grow more work er co-ops. This group was previously named the 9\;Member Learning'\; working group. \;

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This group meets every 3rd Thursday of th e month.

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How to join:

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\;Zoom M eeting link
Meeting time: 14:00-15 :30

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Purpose:
\n To be a member led space creating and del ivering our co-operative support and development m ission:

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Providing access to c oop support services and specialist training
Providing networking opportunities
Supporting coops to identify and develop new t rading and development opportunities
P roviding opportunities for those interested in coo peratives to connect to and learn from existing wo rk coops
Providing guidance and suppor t for starting\, converting to or growing working coops

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Responsible for creating o ur co-operative support and development strategy a nd work plan based on the overall strategy and bud get set by workers.coop
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Oversee the de livery of this strategy and work plan through comm issioning projects
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Create a safe and g enuinely egalitarian culture and space for support ers and worker members to explore\, decide and ove rsee our strategy and delivery of work.
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DESCRIPTION:As one of two main strategic groups of workers.coo p\, the Co-op Support and Development group overse es specialist co-op support\, services\, training & networking to help grow more worker co-ops. This group was previously named the 'Member Learning' working group. \n \n \n \n This group meets every 3rd Thursday of the month.\n \n \n \n How to join: \n \n \n \n \n Zoom Meeting link (https://tinyur l.com/wdotcoopzoom)\n Meeting time: 14:00-15:30\n \n \n Purpose:\n \n To be a member led space crea ting and delivering our co-operative support and d evelopment mission:\n \n \n \n \n Providing acces s to coop support services and specialist training \n Providing networking opportunities\n Supporti ng coops to identify and develop new trading and d evelopment opportunities\n Providing opportunitie s for those interested in cooperatives to connect to and learn from existing work coops\n Providing guidance and support for starting\, converting to or growing working coops\n \n \n Domains:\n \n \n \n \n Responsible for creating our co-operative support and development strategy and work plan bas ed on the overall strategy and budget set by worke rs.coop\n Oversee the delivery of this strategy a nd work plan through commissioning projects\n Cre ate a safe and genuinely egalitarian culture and s pace for supporters and worker members to explore\ , decide and oversee our strategy and delivery of work.\n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T140000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T153000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=282 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_306_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Every Acre\, Every Factory X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Coincid ing with our Autumn Assembly at the Holbeck Club i n Leeds\, we are pleased to be hosting a screening and discussion of Every Acre\, Every Factory. This is a public and open event.
DESCRIPTION:Coinciding with our Autumn Assembly at the Holbeck Club in Leeds\, we are pleased to be hosting a sc reening and discussion of Every Acre\, Every Facto ry (https://www.everyacre.org/en). This is a publi c and open event.\n \n CATEGORIES:Conference CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T200000 LOCATION:Jenkinson Lawn\n Holbeck\n Leeds\, WYK LS11 9QF\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=306 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_275_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Lucas Plan: an idea whose time must come X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
50 year s ago\, workers at the Lucas Aerospace arms compan y launched their pioneering Alternative Workers Pl an. Faced with threats to their jobs\, workers at Lucas Aerospace responded with a visionary\, posit ive plan that challenged economic orthodoxy.
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They proposed 150 detailed ideas for social ly useful products the company could make\, such a s heat pumps\, wind turbines and kidney machines\, instead of fighter jet parts.
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The Luc as Plan became famous worldwide\, sparking other g roups of workers to propose their own plans. In It aly today\, workers occupying the former GKN auto plant are putting those ideas into practice.
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The Lucas Plan was a political high point o f the C20th UK workers'\; movement. Even though it was killed by state inertia and owner-manageme nt opposition\, it remains an inspiration for ever yone who understands why ecological and \;usef ul production under worker-community control is th e basis for wider social change.
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This free event is organised by the New Lucas Plan grou p and you can register here.
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DESCRIPTION:50 years ago\, workers at the Lucas Aerospace arms company launched their pioneering Alternative Wor kers Plan. Faced with threats to their jobs\, work ers at Lucas Aerospace responded with a visionary\ , positive plan that challenged economic orthodoxy .\n \n \n \n They proposed 150 detailed ideas for socially useful products the company could make\, such as heat pumps\, wind turbines and kidney mach ines\, instead of fighter jet parts.\n \n \n \n Th e Lucas Plan became famous worldwide\, sparking ot her groups of workers to propose their own plans. In Italy today\, workers occupying the former GKN auto plant are putting those ideas into practice.\ n \n \n \n The Lucas Plan was a political high poi nt of the C20th UK workers' movement. Even though it was killed by state inertia and owner-managemen t opposition\, it remains an inspiration for every one who understands why ecological and useful prod uction under worker-community control is the basis for wider social change.\n \n \n \n This free eve nt is organised by the New Lucas Plan group and yo u can register here. (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk /e/an-idea-whose-time-must-come-tickets-1994125968 452)\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Conference CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T103000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T173000 LOCATION:University Place\n 176 Oxford Road\n Manchester\, M13 9PL\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=275 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_308_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Givers Gain: 'turning contacts into contracts' X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
'\;G ivers Gain'\; structured word of mouth marketin g is the most effective way to learn about each ot hers'\; businesses and commercial goals\, find partners and generate new trading opportunities. T his event is for workers.coop members\, cooperator s\, supporters and independent workers in the UK a nd internationally. It'\;s part of a programme of monthly Givers Gain referral events.
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Have yo u ever been introduced to someone who completely c hanged the trajectory of your business? Perhaps th ey were the key to securing a new contract or owne d the ideal location for your business. This struc tured networking session is designed to make these transformative connections through ethical word-o f-mouth referrals.
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The ev ent is not just another network meeting\, it'\; s a facilitated experience aimed at maximising the potential for productive business introductions. It'\;s about creating and strengthening relatio nships\, not just one off transactional deals. Usi ng a tried &\; tested method\, we will help you connect with individuals who can propel your busi ness forward.
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Reality check
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\n < p>James became the go-to architect for \;Resonance FM
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Steffi \;received &po und\;10\,000 + worth of freelance work in the firs t half of 2025 alone
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Lo u from \;Studio Lutalica \;w on an £\;8\,000+ website contract
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John from \;Sepheo \;fou nd new freelancers for their mutual support agency
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Caleb from \;Punch ard Podcast \;received one-to-one podcast training from \;The Sassy Show
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Calverts \;received a £\;40\,000 no-s trings grant to buy new machinery.
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Centre Point got an introduction that led to them becoming the UK&rsquo\;s leading provi der of accounting software to the charity sector.< /p>\n
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Faci litation
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The sessio n is designed and facilitated Siô\;n Whellens from Principle Six\, who \;provide specialist development support to cooperatives and democrati c businesses. We support groups to navigate and de velop legal structures and incorporation\, governa nce\, financial planning and understanding what it means to be a co-op\, especially member engagemen t and participation. Principle Six is especially e xperienced in supporting worker coops\, housing co ops and collective venues in and around London.
DESCRIPTION:'Givers Gain' structured word of mouth marketing i s the most effective way to learn about each other s' businesses and commercial goals\, find partners and generate new trading opportunities. This even t is for workers.coop members\, cooperators\, supp orters and independent workers in the UK and inter nationally. It's part of a programme of monthly Gi vers Gain referral events.\n \n \n \n You can join the session directly (without registering) using this link. (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84700781676) \n \n \n \n Have you ever been introduced to someo ne who completely changed the trajectory of your b usiness? Perhaps they were the key to securing a n ew contract or owned the ideal location for your b usiness. This structured networking session is des igned to make these transformative connections thr ough ethical word-of-mouth referrals.\n \n \n \n W hy Attend?\n \n \n \n The event is not just anothe r network meeting\, it's a facilitated experience aimed at maximising the potential for productive b usiness introductions. It's about creating and str engthening relationships\, not just one off transa ctional deals. Using a tried & tested method\, we will help you connect with individuals who can pro pel your business forward.\n \n \n \n Reality chec k\n \n \n \n \n \n James became the go-to archit ect for Resonance FM (https://www.resonancefm.com/ )\n \n \n \n \n Steffi (https://www.steffijoy. com/)received £10\,000 + worth of freelance work i n the first half of 2025 alone\n \n \n \n \n Lo u from Studio Lutalica (https://lutalica.studio/) won an £8\,000+ website contract\n \n \n \n \n John from Sepheo (https://sepheo.co/) found new fr eelancers for their mutual support agency\n \n \n \n \n Caleb from Punchard Podcast (https://www. workers.coop/podcasts/punchcard/) received one-to- one podcast training from The Sassy Show (https:// www.thesassyshow.com/)\n \n \n \n \n Calverts ( https://www.calverts.coop/) received a £40\,000 no -strings grant to buy new machinery.\n \n \n \n \n Centre Point got an introduction that led to t hem becoming the UK’s leading provider of accounti ng software to the charity sector.\n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitation\n \n \n The session is designed an d facilitated Siôn Whellens from Principle Six\, w ho provide specialist development support to coope ratives and democratic businesses. We support grou ps to navigate and develop legal structures and in corporation\, governance\, financial planning and understanding what it means to be a co-op\, especi ally member engagement and participation. Principl e Six is especially experienced in supporting work er coops\, housing coops and collective venues in and around London.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T123000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T133000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=308 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_296_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:CoTech Monthly Circle Call X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
CoTech (https://cotech.coo p) is the tech\, digital\, and creative sector within the workers.coop federation. We&rsquo\;re also a hub for cooperatively minded individuals wh o are interested in what we do. Aside from in-pers on events\, and a \;discourse forum\, we meet online monthly to discuss all things to do with our busi nesses\, our network and the sector we work in.&nb sp\;
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We welcome anyone interested in w hat we do.
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Last Wednesday of the month \, except August and December
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DESCRIPTION:CoTech (https://cotech.coop (https://cotech.coop/) ) is the tech\, digital\, and creative sector with in the workers.coop federation. We’re also a hub f or cooperatively minded individuals who are intere sted in what we do. Aside from in-person events\, and a discourse forum (https://community.coops.tec h/)\, we meet online monthly to discuss all things to do with our businesses\, our network and the s ector we work in. \n \n \n \n We welcome anyone in terested in what we do.\n \n \n \n Last Wednesday of the month\, except August and December\n \n \n \n https://de.meet.coop/b/rooms/1cp-2hy-vun-ugc/jo in (https://de.meet.coop/b/rooms/1cp-2hy-vun-ugc/j oin)\n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T150000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T160000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_264_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Peer network: Lunch hour skill share X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
workers .coop offers a range of peer networks\, all follow ing a similar format.
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Informa l peer to peer support on a particular topic
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DESCRIPTION:workers.coop offers a range of peer networks\, all following a similar format.\n \n \n \n \n Inform al peer to peer support on a particular topic\n S haring resources on a topic\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Date: 10th Dec 2026\n Time: 12:00-13:00\n Top ic: Skill-share Topic TBC\n Facilitator: TBC\n M eeting link (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7041066136? pwd=ejRMSlo5aHNHempWdnkyT1UvMWx6QT09) \n \n \n Ple ase get in touch solidarity@workers.coop for any q uestions. \n \n \n \n Please note\, you do not hav e to register for this event as registrations are turned off. You can just join the meeting link at the time.\n \n CATEGORIES:Peer Network CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=264 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR

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