'Givers Gain' structured word of mouth marketing is the m ost effective way to learn about each others' busi nesses and commercial goals\, find partners and ge nerate new trading opportunities. This event is fo r workers.coop members\, cooperators\, supporters and independent workers in the UK and internationa lly. It's part of a programme of monthly Givers Ga in referral events.
\n \nYou can join the s ession directly (without registering) using this lin k.
\n \nHave you ever been introduc ed to someone who completely changed the trajector y of your business? Perhaps they were the key to s ecuring a new contract or owned the ideal location for your business. This structured networking ses sion is designed to make these transformative conn ections through ethical word-of-mouth referrals.
\n \nWhy Attend?
\n \nThe event is not just anot her network meeting\, it's a facilitated experienc e aimed at maximising the potential for productive business introductions. It's about creating and s trengthening relationships\, not just one off tran sactional deals. Using a tried & tested method\, w e will help you connect with individuals who can p ropel your business forward.
\n \n< strong>Reality check
\n \n \nJames became the go-to architect for Resonance FM
\nSteffi received £10\,000 + worth of freelance work in the first ha lf of 2025 alone
\nLou fr om Studio Lutalica won an £8\,000+ w ebsite contract
\nJohn fr om Sepheo found new freelancers for their mutual support agency
\nCaleb f rom Punchard Podcast received one-to-one podca st training from The Sassy Sho w
\nCal verts received a £40\,000 no-strings grant to buy new machinery.
\nCent re Point got an introduction that led to them beco ming the UK’s leading provider of accounting softw are to the charity sector.
\nThe session is designed and facil itated Siôn Whellens from Principle Six\, who prov ide specialist development support to cooperatives and democratic businesses. We support groups to n avigate and develop legal structures and incorpora tion\, governance\, financial planning and underst anding what it means to be a co-op\, especially me mber engagement and participation. Principle Six i s especially experienced in supporting worker coop s\, housing coops and collective venues in and aro und 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:20260624T123000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T133000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_271_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:The Future of Cooperatives in Scotland Gathering X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join me mbers of Scottish co-operatives of all kinds for t alks\, workshops\, communal meals &hellip\; and mo re !
\n \nIf you are a member of a Scottish co-operative of any kind\, or curious about what is going on with co-ops in Scotland\, you are invi ted to join us on Saturday 27th for a full day of talks\, workshops\, communal eating and more! \;
\n \nThe event is free. Sign up HE RE.
\n \nThe programme includes Worker Co-ops Question Time with Scottis h worker co-ops Stenroth Brewing\, Greencity Whole foods\, R hyze Mushroom Co-op and SouthSide AllClean \ ;as well as the Worker Co-op Federation \; - ask worker co-ops anything you always wanted to know.
\n \ nThe event will be a mixture of sharing inform ation\, reporting on current developments\, discus sing practicalities and providing support for thos e who need it. The day will be connecting co-opera tives of different types (housing\, workers\, food co-ops\, growing co-ops\, energy co-ops and more) to learn from each other\, and how to act as a mo vement. Scotland just passed the Community Wealth Building Act in which co-ops are recognised as cen tral to creating a more prosperous Scotland for al l - but what does the future of co-ops look like i n Scotland? Let'\;s find out by building it tog ether!
\n \nOn Friday June 26th Jun e \;there will be some "\;fringe& quot\; events: a Financial Literacy workshop with Cath Mueller from Radical Routes\; and the Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative'\;s regular community meal. Pl ease sign up to those session using \;this form< /a>.
\n \nThe event is free to attend with all catering served on a pay-what-you-can basis. L imited bursaries are available for travel costs. I f you need accommodation for either Friday\, Satur day\, or both nights\, please email \;newedi nsocialcentre@riseup.net \;to discuss what help might be available.
\n \nThe eve nt is sponsored by Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative throu gh a Lottery Funding event grant\, and by \;Co-operate Scotland. It has been jointl y organised by members of SHRUB\, Co-operate Scotl and\, Edinburgh Social Centre and Bath Street Hous ing Co-op.
\n \nSign up HERE.
DESCRIPTION:Join members of Scottish co-operatives of all kind s for talks\, workshops\, communal meals … and mor e !\n \n \n \n If you are a member of a Scottish c o-operative of any kind\, or curious about what is going on with co-ops in Scotland\, you are invite d to join us on Saturday 27th for a full day of ta lks\, workshops\, communal eating and more! \n \n \n \n The event is free. Sign up HERE (https://www .eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future-of-co-ops-in-scotla nd-gathering-tickets-1989602981075).\n \n \n \n Th e programme includes Worker Co-ops Question Time w ith Scottish worker co-ops Stenroth Brewing (https ://www.instagram.com/stenrothbrewing/?hl=en)\, Gre encity Wholefoods (https://www.greencity.coop)\, R hyze Mushroom Co-op (https://rhyzemushrooms.org) a nd SouthSide AllClean (https://www.southsideallcle an.com) as well as the Worker Co-op Federation (h ttps://www.workers.coop/) - ask worker co-ops anyt hing you always wanted to know.\n \n \n \n The eve nt will be a mixture of sharing information\, repo rting on current developments\, discussing practic alities and providing support for those who need i t. The day will be connecting co-operatives of dif ferent types (housing\, workers\, food co-ops\, gr owing co-ops\, energy co-ops and more) to learn fr om each other\, and how to act as a movement. Scot land just passed the Community Wealth Building Act in which co-ops are recognised as central to crea ting a more prosperous Scotland for all - but what does the future of co-ops look like in Scotland? Let's find out by building it together!\n \n \n \n On Friday June 26th June there will be some "frin ge" events: a Financial Literacy workshop with Cat h Mueller from Radical Routes (https://www.radical routes.org.uk/)\; and the Edinburgh Student Housin g Co-operative's (https://www.eshc.coop/) regular community meal. Please sign up to those session us ing this form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1 FAIpQLSfVOBv72D3hCVqGDNYEXPYdt-tpmsJ8GmD-QVzpvJzkG BkpKw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=118302099885284162 236).\n \n \n \n The event is free to attend with all catering served on a pay-what-you-can basis. L imited bursaries are available for travel costs. I f you need accommodation for either Friday\, Satur day\, or both nights\, please email newedinsocialc entre@riseup.net (mailto:newedinsocialcentre@riseu p.net) to discuss what help might be available.\n \n \n \n The event is sponsored by Edinburgh Stude nt Housing Co-operative (https://www.eshc.coop/) t hrough a Lottery Funding event grant\, and by Co-o perate Scotland (https://co-operate.scot/). It has been jointly organised by members of SHRUB\, Co-o perate Scotland\, Edinburgh Social Centre and Bath Street Housing Co-op.\n \n \n \n Sign up HERE (ht tps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future-of-co-ops- in-scotland-gathering-tickets-1989602981075).\n \n CATEGORIES:Conference CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T230000 LOCATION:Edinburgh Student Housing Co-op\n 28 & 34 Wright's Houses\n Edinburgh\, EDH EH10 4HR\n United Kingdo m\n URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=271 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_266_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Event organising meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are in the early stages of organising the next in pers on event\, the Autumn Assembly. We are not sure wh at shape this will take but are exploring differen t focuses and themes\, around education and social infrastructure that can play a role in supporting the development of co-ops\, as well as considerin g what would be useful for members and also those interested in forming co-ops.
\n \nCome alo ng to discuss what this could look like. \;
\n \nMonthly meetings on the last Monday of t he month.
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DESCRIPTION:We are in the early stages of organising the next in person event\, the Autumn Assembly. We are not sure what shape this will take but are exploring d ifferent focuses and themes\, around education and social infrastructure that can play a role in sup porting the development of co-ops\, as well as con sidering what would be useful for members and also those interested in forming co-ops.\n \n \n \n Co me along to discuss what this could look like. \n \n \n \n Monthly meetings on the last Monday of th e month.\n \n \n \n \n Meeting time: 12-13.00\n Meeting online link: Zoom link (https://us06web.zo om.us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aHNHempWdnkyT1UvMWx 6QT09)\n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=266 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_270_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Movement Building Group Meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is the Movement Building working group meeting\, whe re we \;steer and guide the activity of our en terprise\, worker and supporter members in the del ivery of the agreed strategic aims for our Federat ion'\;s Movement Building activity. \;
\ n \nAs one of two main strategic groups of wor kers.coop\, the Movement Building \;group oversees member mobilisation and educ ationand new alliances and campaigns. This group w as previously named the '\;Mobilising'\; wor king group. \;
\n \nThis group meets ev ery 1st Thursday of the month.
\n \nHow to join:
\n \nPurpose:
\n To be a member led space creating a
nd delivering our Movement Building mission:
Come al ong to meet other co-ops and shoot the co-operativ es breeze ...
\n \nAnd this month\, July\, that'\;ll be \;literally ... because we' \;re having a co-ops after-work picnic in the park .
\n \nBring food to share.
\n \nThe specific Dear Green Place is still TBC so watch t his space. \;
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\n \nGlasgow Co-op Meetup general info
\n \nGlasgow worker co-ops monthly meet-up s are held on the first Wednesday of every month e arly evening\, 5.30 &ndash\; 7.30pm (very occasion ally on a different day - announced in advance).\n \n
The venue and activity vary but they 9\;re always open and informal. Sometimes we show films or organise talks\, workshops or outings but most months we just hang out together and have a general catch up on all things co-op in Glasgow an d further afield. Our meet-ups are all self-organi sed\, so if you have an idea for a meet-up topic o r event\, we'\;re in!
\n \nThe meet-ups are primarily for local worker co-ops and independ ent / radical housing co-ops but all co-operators and any groups interested in starting a new co-op are very welcome to join us. \; Just turn up.< /p>\n \n
Watch the Events listing on the worker s.coop website for details.
\n \nJo in the Signal group chat
\n \nOur \;Signal gr oup is a handy way to keep up to date on the month ly meet-ups plans\, coops news\, shout-outs and ev ents of interest to coops in the Glasgow area: con tact \; louise@mediaco-op.net \;with your mobile n umber to get signed on.
DESCRIPTION:Come along to meet other co-ops and shoot the co-o peratives breeze ...\n \n \n \n And this month\, J uly\, that'll be literally ... because we're havin g a co-ops after-work picnic in the park.\n \n \n \n Bring food to share.\n \n \n \n The specific De ar Green Place is still TBC so watch this space. \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Glasgow Co-op Meetup gener al info\n \n \n \n Glasgow worker co-ops monthly m eet-ups are held on the first Wednesday of every m onth early evening\, 5.30 – 7.30pm (very occasiona lly on a different day - announced in advance).\n \n \n \n The venue and activity vary but they're a lways open and informal. Sometimes we show films o r organise talks\, workshops or outings but most m onths we just hang out together and have a general catch up on all things co-op in Glasgow and furth er afield. Our meet-ups are all self-organised\, s o if you have an idea for a meet-up topic or event \, we're in!\n \n \n \n The meet-ups are primarily for local worker co-ops and independent / radical housing co-ops but all co-operators and any group s interested in starting a new co-op are very welc ome to join us. Just turn up.\n \n \n \n Watch th e Events listing on the workers.coop website for d etails.\n \n \n \n Join the Signal group chat \n \ n \n \n Our Signal (https://signal.org/)group is a handy way to keep up to date on the monthly meet -ups plans\, coops news\, shout-outs and events of interest to coops in the Glasgow area: contact lo uise@mediaco-op.net (mailto:louise@mediaco-op.net) with your mobile number to get signed on.\n \n CATEGORIES:Peer Network CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T173000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T193000 LOCATION:Roasters\n at Strathclyde Students Union\n 51 Rich mond Street\n Glasgow\, G1 1XN\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=52 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_260_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.
\n \nPlease get in touch solidarity@worke rs.coop for any questions. \;
\n \nPlea se note\, you do not have to register for this eve nt as registrations are turned off. You can just j oin the meeting link at the time.
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 Date: 9th J uly 2026\n Time: 12:00-13:00\n Topic: TBC\n Fac ilitator: TBC\n Meeting link (https://us06web.zoo m.us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aHNHempWdnkyT1UvMWx6 QT09) \n \n \n Please get in touch solidarity@work ers.coop for any questions. \n \n \n \n Please not e\, you do not have to register for this event as registrations are turned off. You can just join th e meeting link at the time.\n \n CATEGORIES:Peer Network CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=260 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_259_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. \;
\n \nThis group meets every 3rd Thursday of th e month.
\n \nHow to join:
\n \nPurpose:
\n To be a member led space creating and del
ivering our co-operative support and development m
ission:
Domains:
\n \n\;
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:20260716T140000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T153000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=259 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_258_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Communications group meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet monthly on the third Monday of each month\, at 3. 30-5pm. Our members include workers from Unicorn\, Principle 6\, Creative Co-op\, Media Co-op and Ag ile\, so we'\;re a mixed bunch with broad exper ience.
\n \nPurpose:
\n \nTo shape and deliver both strategic and ope rational communications on behalf of \;workers .coop. To ensure we have a compelling and consiste nt narrative and brand. To promote both our new fe deration but also play a leading role in how we ta lk about worker co-operation and any future campai gns. To make the system of worker control accessib le to new audiences and generations of workers.
\n \nMeeting info:
\n \nWelcomin g new members
\n \nThe Communicati ons working group welcomes new members. You don 9\;t have to be experienced in Comms-related work\ , but we are looking for a minimum commitment to a ttend the working group meetings and be actively i nvolved in the group. The current commitment is 1. 5 hour meeting every month\, and a few emails. If you'\;d like to find out more\, get in touch wi th solidarity[at]workers[dot]coop.
DESCRIPTION:We meet monthly on the third Monday of each month\ , at 3.30-5pm. Our members include workers from Un icorn\, Principle 6\, Creative Co-op\, Media Co-op and Agile\, so we're a mixed bunch with broad exp erience.\n \n \n \n Purpose:\n \n \n \n To shape a nd deliver both strategic and operational communic ations on behalf of workers.coop. To ensure we hav e a compelling and consistent narrative and brand. To promote both our new federation but also play a leading role in how we talk about worker co-oper ation and any future campaigns. To make the system of worker control accessible to new audiences and generations of workers.\n \n \n \n Meeting info:\ n \n \n \n \n Meeting link (https://us06web.zoom. us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aHNHempWdnkyT1UvMWx6QT 09)\n \n \n Welcoming new members\n \n \n \n The C ommunications working group welcomes new members. You don't have to be experienced in Comms-related work\, but we are looking for a minimum commitment to attend the working group meetings and be activ ely involved in the group. The current commitment is 1.5 hour meeting every month\, and a few emails . If you'd like to find out more\, get in touch wi th solidarity[at]workers[dot]coop.\n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260720T153000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260720T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260720T170000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=258 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_252_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Givers Gain new business referrals - July session 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.
\n \n < p>You can join the session directly (without regis tering) using this link.\n \nHave 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.
\n \nThe 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.
\n \nReality check
\n \nSteffi \;received &po und\;10\,000 + worth of freelance work in the firs t half of 2025 alone
\nLo u from \;Studio Lutalica \;w on an £\;8\,000+ website contract
\nJohn from \;Sepheo \;fou nd new freelancers for their mutual support agency
\nCaleb from \;Punch ard Podcast \;received one-to-one podcast training from \;The Sassy Show
\nCalverts \;received a £\;40\,000 no-s trings grant to buy new machinery.
\nCentre 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
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:20260722T123000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T133000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_267_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Event organising meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are in the early stages of organising the next in pers on event\, the Autumn Assembly. We are not sure wh at shape this will take but are exploring differen t focuses and themes. \;Come along to discuss what this could look like and participate in shapi ng the event.
\n \nMonthly meetings on the last Monday of the month.
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DESCRIPTION:We are in the early stages of organising the next in person event\, the Autumn Assembly. We are not sure what shape this will take but are exploring d ifferent focuses and themes. Come along to discuss what this could look like and participate in shap ing the event.\n \n \n \n Monthly meetings on the last Monday of the month.\n \n \n \n \n Meeting t ime: 12-13.00\n Meeting online link: Zoom link (h ttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aH NHempWdnkyT1UvMWx6QT09)\n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260727T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260727T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260727T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=267 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_253_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Givers Gain new business referrals - August sessio n 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.
\n \n < p>You can join the session directly (without regis tering) using this link.\n \nHave 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.
\n \nThe 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.
\n \nReality check
\n \nSteffi \;received &po und\;10\,000 + worth of freelance work in the firs t half of 2025 alone
\nLo u from \;Studio Lutalica \;w on an £\;8\,000+ website contract
\nJohn from \;Sepheo \;fou nd new freelancers for their mutual support agency
\nCaleb from \;Punch ard Podcast \;received one-to-one podcast training from \;The Sassy Show
\nCalverts \;received a £\;40\,000 no-s trings grant to buy new machinery.
\nCentre 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
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:20260826T123000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T133000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=253 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_268_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Event organising meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are in the early stages of organising the next in pers on event\, the Autumn Assembly. We are not sure wh at shape this will take but are exploring differen t focuses and themes. \;Come along to discuss what this could look like and participate in shapi ng the event.
\n \nMonthly meetings on the last Monday of the month.
\n \n\;
DESCRIPTION:We are in the early stages of organising the next in person event\, the Autumn Assembly. We are not sure what shape this will take but are exploring d ifferent focuses and themes. Come along to discuss what this could look like and participate in shap ing the event.\n \n \n \n Monthly meetings on the last Monday of the month.\n \n \n \n \n Meeting t ime: 12-13.00\n Meeting online link: Zoom link (h ttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aH NHempWdnkyT1UvMWx6QT09)\n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=268 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_261_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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\n \nPl ease get in touch solidarity@workers.coop for any questions. \;
\n \nPlease note\, you do not have to register for this event as registrati ons are turned off. You can just join the meeting link at the time.
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 Sept 2026\n Time: 12:00-13:00\n To pic: Skill-share Topic TBC\n Facilitator: TBC\n Meeting link (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7041066136 ?pwd=ejRMSlo5aHNHempWdnkyT1UvMWx6QT09) \n \n \n Pl ease get in touch solidarity@workers.coop for any questions. \n \n \n \n Please note\, you do not ha ve 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:20260910T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_265_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:AGM 2026 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:join us
DESCRIPTION:join us\n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T170000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T190000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_255_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:'All Hands' meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come al ong and join those who have been working on gettin g workers.coop going to discuss\, plan\, reflect a nd learn from each other. \;
\n \nDurin g this one hour meeting we will hear report backs from working groups and members\, along with time allocated on a particular issue or topic if needed .
\n \nWhat are '\;All Hands' \; meetings?
\n \n'\;All Hands& #39\; meetings are open member meetings aimed at w orking group members and active supporters. They p rovide a space for members to connect with each ot her across working groups\, report back and take s tock of what'\;s been going on\, as well as pro vide opportunity for discussion and reflection. Th ey began in reponse to member demand for an inform al online meeting space alongside the more formal AGM and in-person events. \;In the past these meetings provided space for: policy co-creation\, event debrief and feedback\, feedback to the Comms '\; group on workers.coop merch and materials\, hearing in-depth what a working group has been up to\, and more.
\n \nThis next '\;All Ha nds'\; will be more general in scope to allow f or wider reports and feedback from across the work ers.coop working groups and landscape in 2026\, as well as providing members with opportunity to rai se questions. If successful\, we will set more 9\;All Hands'\; meeting dates.
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\n \nDate: Friday 11 S eptember
\n \nTime: 12-13. 00 (drop-in during your lunch break to say hello\, eating allowed!)
\n \nMeeting link : Onlin e Zoom meeting link.
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DESCRIPTION:Come along and join those who have been working on getting workers.coop going to discuss\, plan\, re flect and learn from each other. \n \n \n \n Durin g this one hour meeting we will hear report backs from working groups and members\, along with time allocated on a particular issue or topic if needed .\n \n \n \n What are 'All Hands' meetings?\n \n \ n \n 'All Hands' meetings are open member meetings aimed at working group members and active support ers. They provide a space for members to connect w ith each other across working groups\, report back and take stock of what's been going on\, as well as provide opportunity for discussion and reflecti on. They began in reponse to member demand for an informal online meeting space alongside the more f ormal AGM and in-person events. In the past these meetings provided space for: policy co-creation\, event debrief and feedback\, feedback to the Comms ' group on workers.coop merch and materials\, hear ing in-depth what a working group has been up to\, and more.\n \n \n \n This next 'All Hands' will b e more general in scope to allow for wider reports and feedback from across the workers.coop working groups and landscape in 2026\, as well as providi ng members with opportunity to raise questions. If successful\, we will set more 'All Hands' meeting dates.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Friday 11 Se ptember\n \n \n \n Time: 12-13.00 (drop-in during your lunch break to say hello\, eating allowed!)\n \n \n \n Meeting link: Online Zoom meeting link ( https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5a HNHempWdnkyT1UvMWx6QT09).\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=255 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_269_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Event organising meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are in the early stages of organising the next in pers on event\, the Autumn Assembly. We are not sure wh at shape this will take but are exploring differen t focuses and themes. \;Come along to discuss what this could look like and participate in shapi ng the event.
\n \nMonthly meetings on the last Monday of the month.
\n \n\;
DESCRIPTION:We are in the early stages of organising the next in person event\, the Autumn Assembly. We are not sure what shape this will take but are exploring d ifferent focuses and themes. Come along to discuss what this could look like and participate in shap ing the event.\n \n \n \n Monthly meetings on the last Monday of the month.\n \n \n \n \n Meeting t ime: 12-13.00\n Meeting online link: Zoom link (h ttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aH NHempWdnkyT1UvMWx6QT09)\n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=269 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_262_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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\n \nPlease note\, yo u do not have to register for this event as regist rations are turned off. You can just join the meet ing link at the time.
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: 8th Oct 2026\n Time: 12:00-13:00\n Topi c: Skill-share Topic TBC\n Facilitator: TBC\n Me eting link (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7041066136?p wd=ejRMSlo5aHNHempWdnkyT1UvMWx6QT09) \n \n \n Plea se get in touch solidarity@workers.coop for any qu estions. \n \n \n \n Please note\, you do not have to register for this event as registrations are t urned off. You can just join the meeting link at t he time.\n \n CATEGORIES:Peer Network CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=262 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_263_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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\n \nPle ase get in touch solidarity@workers.coop for any q uestions. \;
\n \nPlease note\, you do not have to register for this event as registratio ns are turned off. You can just join the meeting l ink at the time.
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: 12th Nov 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:20261112T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=263 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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\n \nPle ase get in touch solidarity@workers.coop for any q uestions. \;
\n \nPlease note\, you do not have to register for this event as registratio ns are turned off. You can just join the meeting l ink at the time.
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