This is a peer network of bicycle co-operatives and proje cts across the UK\, who come together online to sh are experiences\, learn from each other and discus s trade activities. The last session looked at dif ferent company structures and types. This next ses sion will be an open session where we will hear fr om attendees about any pressing issues.
\n \n < p>Meeting link: Zoom room \;\n \nThere is an informal email thread made up of different busi nesses and CICs where the date\, time and topic fo r these meetups are discussed\, to be added get in touch.
\n \nworkers.coop supports with a r ange of peer networks\, all following a similar fo rmat.
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- Space on our forum to p ost questions and share information \n
- Re gular events whether \;online or in-person for more focused connecting and learning with others. \n
Facilitated by Allama Munir from Birmingham Bike Foundry with support from wor kers.coop
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< a href="https://www.coops.tech/">CoTech is bri nging its network together for a day of honest con versation\, genuine connection\, and some big ques tions about the technology we'\;re all living w ith.
\n \nThis year'\;s the me is AI. Not the hype\, not the sales pitch\, but the real debate. Is ethical AI actually possible? And what does it mean for the kind of human-centr ed\, ecologically-sustainable work we do?\n \n
We'\;re kicking things off wit h a panel of expert speakers\, then opening the fl oor. The afternoon is yours: unconference sessions shaped by the people in the room\, lightning talk s\, and the kind of conversations that don'\;t happen at corporate conferences.
\n \n < p>See the \;Event page \ ;for tickets\, schedule and speakers. \;\n \nThis event is hosted at Space4 \, \;113-115 Fonthill Road\, \;Lond on N4 3HH
DESCRIPTION:CoTech (https://www.coops.tech/) is bringing its n etwork together for a day of honest conversation\, genuine connection\, and some big questions about the technology we're all living with.\n \n \n \n This year's theme is AI. Not the hype\, not the sa les pitch\, but the real debate. Is ethical AI act ually possible? And what does it mean for the kind of human-centred\, ecologically-sustainable work we do?\n \n \n \n We're kicking things off with a panel of expert speakers\, then opening the floor. The afternoon is yours: unconference sessions sha ped by the people in the room\, lightning talks\, and the kind of conversations that don't happen at corporate conferences.\n \n \n \n See the Event p age (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-communities -coops-cotech-autumn-gathering-tickets-19914765389 37) for tickets\, schedule and speakers. \n \n \n \n This event is hosted at Space4\, 113-115 Fonthi ll Road\, London N4 3HH\n \n CATEGORIES:Conference CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T093000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T170000 LOCATION:Space4\n London\, \n United Kingdom\n URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=272 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 \nFollo wing on from the AGM the previous week\, this all- member meeting will provide an opportunity for mor e in-depth discussion\, reflection and sharing acr oss working groups. \;
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\n \nWhat are '\;All Hands'\; me etings?
\n \n'\;All Hands'\; meetings are open member meetings aimed at workin g group members and active supporters\, and anyone looking to be more involved. They provide a space for members to connect with each other across wor king groups. They began in reponse to member deman d for an informal online meeting space alongside t he more formal AGM and in-person events. \;In the past these meetings provided space for: policy co-creation\, event debrief and feedback\, feedba ck on merch and materials\, organisational restruc ture.
\n \nThis next '\;All Hands'\; will be more general in scope to allow for some op en discussion\, time for Q&\;As\, and input fro m everyone in the room.
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\n \nDate: 17 September
\n \nTime: 12-13.00 (drop-in durin g your lunch break to say hello\, eating allowed!)
\n \nMeeting link: Online Zoom meeting li nk.
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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 Follo wing on from the AGM the previous week\, this all- member meeting will provide an opportunity for mor e in-depth discussion\, reflection and sharing acr oss working groups. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What are 'All Hands' meetings?\n \n \n \n 'All Hands' m eetings are open member meetings aimed at working group members and active supporters\, and anyone l ooking to be more involved. They provide a space f or members to connect with each other across worki ng groups. They began in reponse to member demand for an informal online meeting space alongside the more formal AGM and in-person events. In the past these meetings provided space for: policy co-crea tion\, event debrief and feedback\, feedback on me rch and materials\, organisational restructure.\n \n \n \n This next 'All Hands' will be more genera l in scope to allow for some open discussion\, tim e for Q&As\, and input from everyone in the room.\ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: 17 September\n \n \n \n Time: 12-13.00 (drop-in during your lunch brea k to say hello\, eating allowed!)\n \n \n \n Meeti ng link: Online Zoom meeting link (https://us06web .zoom.us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aHNHempWdnkyT1Uv MWx6QT09).\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=255 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_280_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:
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- \;Zoom M eeting link \n
- Meeting time: 14:00-15 :30 \n
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 \ n
- Providing networking opportunities \n
- Supporting coops to identify and develop new t rading and development opportunities \n
- P roviding opportunities for those interested in coo peratives to connect to and learn from existing wo rk coops \n
- Providing guidance and suppor t for starting\, converting to or growing working coops \n
Domains:
\n \n- \n
- 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 \n
- Oversee the de livery of this strategy and work plan through comm issioning projects \n
- 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. \n \n \n
- Meeting link \n
- Mee ting time: 12-13.00 \n
- Meeting online lin k: Zoom link \n
- \ ;Zoom \;Meeting link \n
- Meeting time: 12 :00-13:00 \n
- Agenda \n
- Building a grass roots base of worker coope rative organisers and supporters \n
- Devel oping\, compiling and disseminating educational an d promotional resources to make the system of work er control and worker ownership more relevant and accessible to new workers \; \n
- Parti cipating in national and international cooperative networks and campaigns \; \n
- Making alliances with other social and environmental move ments \; \n
- Date: 8th Oct \;2026 \n
- Time: 12:00-1 3:00 \n
- Skill-share Topic: Business Insur ance \n
- Guest speaker: Matt Parry from Ho wden \;insurance Brokers \; \n
- Fa cilitator: Sion Whellens\, Principle Six. \n < /ul>\n \n
- \;Zoom M eeting link \n
- Meeting time: 14:00-15 :30 \n
- Providing access to c oop support services and specialist training \ n
- Providing networking opportunities \n
- Supporting coops to identify and develop new t rading and development opportunities \n
- P roviding opportunities for those interested in coo peratives to connect to and learn from existing wo rk coops \n
- Providing guidance and suppor t for starting\, converting to or growing working coops \n
- 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 \n
- Oversee the de livery of this strategy and work plan through comm issioning projects \n
- 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. \n \n \n
- Mee ting time: 12-13.00 \n
- Meeting online lin k: Zoom link \n
- Meeting link \n
- Date: 22 \;Oct \;2026 \n
- Tim e: 12:00-13:00 \n
- Skill-share Topic: Corp orate Complicity through \;Insurance \n < li>Guest speaker: Chris Welsford\n
- Facil itator: Sam Nordland (workers.coop) and \;Chri s Welsford \n
- Online meeting link: Zoom \; \n
- \ ;Zoom \;Meeting link \n
- Meeting time: 12 :00-13:00 \n
- Agenda \n
- Building a grass roots base of worker coope rative organisers and supporters \n
- Devel oping\, compiling and disseminating educational an d promotional resources to make the system of work er control and worker ownership more relevant and accessible to new workers \; \n
- Parti cipating in national and international cooperative networks and campaigns \; \n
- Making alliances with other social and environmental move ments \; \n
- Informa l peer to peer support on a particular topic \ n
- Sharing resources on a topic \n
- Date: 12th Nov 2026 \n
- Time: 12:00-13:00 \n
- To pic: Skill-share Topic International Cooperation\n
- Facilitator: Babs Macgregor\, Green Cit y Wholefoods and our \;rep on the CICOPA Board \n
- Mee ting link \; \n
- Date: 22 Nov 2026 \n
- Time: 12:00-1 3:00 \n
- Skill-share Topic: Boycott Bloody Insurance workshop \n
- Guest speaker: Mon ika Nielsen (Boycott Bloody Insurance) \; \n
- Co-Faciltator: Sam Nordland (workers.coop) \; \n
- Meeting link \n
- \;Zoom M eeting link \n
- Meeting time: 14:00-15 :30 \n
- Providing access to c oop support services and specialist training \ n
- Providing networking opportunities \n
- Supporting coops to identify and develop new t rading and development opportunities \n
- P roviding opportunities for those interested in coo peratives to connect to and learn from existing wo rk coops \n
- Providing guidance and suppor t for starting\, converting to or growing working coops \n
- 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 \n
- Oversee the de livery of this strategy and work plan through comm issioning projects \n
- 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. \n \n \n
- Informa l peer to peer support on a particular topic \ n
- Sharing resources on a topic \n
- Date: 10th Dec 2026 \n
- Time: 12:00-13:00 \n
- To pic: Skill-share Topic TBC \n
- Facilitator : TBC \n
- Meeting link \; \n
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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:20260917T140000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T153000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=280 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_277_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Communications group meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Com munications working group meet the third Monday of each month and welcome new members .
\n \nWe 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 broa d experience.
\n \nPurpose:
\n \nTo shape and deliver both strategic and operational communications on behalf of \; workers.coop. To ensure we have a compelling and c onsistent narrative and brand. To promote both our new federation but also play a leading role in ho w we talk about worker co-operation and any future campaigns. To make the system of worker control a ccessible to new audiences and generations of work ers.
\n \nMeeting info:
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W elcoming new members
\n \nThe Comm unications working group welcomes new members. You don'\;t have to be experienced in Comms-relate d work\, but we are looking for a minimum commitme nt to attend the working group meetings and be act ively involved in the group. The current commitmen t is 1.5 hour meeting every month\, and a few emai ls. If you'\;d like to find out more\, get in t ouch with solidarity[at]workers[dot]coop.
DESCRIPTION:The Communications working group meet the third Mo nday of each month and welcome new members .\n \n \n \n We meet monthly on the third Monday of each month\, at 3.30-5pm. Our members include workers f rom Unicorn\, Principle 6\, Creative Co-op\, Media Co-op and Agile\, so we're a mixed bunch with bro ad experience.\n \n \n \n Purpose:\n \n \n \n To s hape and deliver both strategic and operational co mmunications on behalf of workers.coop. To ensure we have 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 c o-operation and any future campaigns. To make the system of worker control accessible to new audienc es and generations of workers.\n \n \n \n Meeting info:\n \n \n \n \n Meeting link (https://us06web .zoom.us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aHNHempWdnkyT1Uv MWx6QT09)\n \n \n Welcoming new members\n \n \n \n The Communications working group welcomes new mem bers. You don't have to be experienced in Comms-re lated work\, but we are looking for a minimum comm itment to attend the working group meetings and be actively involved in the group. The current commi tment is 1.5 hour meeting every month\, and a few emails. If you'd like to find out more\, get in to uch with solidarity[at]workers[dot]coop.\n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T153000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T170000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=277 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.
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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: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_286_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Sheffield worker co-op tour and meetup X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The UK federation of worker co-ops supports local meetups in towns and cities across the UK\, bringing toge ther those locally involved in worker-owned busine sses.
\n \nWhether you'\;re part of a wo rker co-op\, you are a supporter of worker ownersh ip and non-hierarchical\, radical businesses\, or you are just curious\, everyone is welcome.
\n \nThe plan
\n \nFor the next Sheffiel d local co-op meetup\, we are hosting an afternoon of informal visits to local worker and community co-operatives in the city\, including Lembas\, Bea nies and Principle 5! \;
\n \nCome to f ind out more about worker-owned businesses\, whole food and food-based co-ops\, and the history of co -operation in Sheffield.
\n \nAt the end of the afternoon we'\;re hosting a social meetup at the Gardeners'\; Rest riverside pub at 6pm. If you can'\;t make the daytime visits\, come a long after work to the social to say hello! No nee d to register if you are dropping by to the social .
\n \nMore info:\n \n
Meeting at 1pm at Sheffield Train Stati on\, or 1.30/1.45pm at Lembas\, the plan is to tra vel together in a car with five seats available an d (if there'\;s many of us) a second vehicle to visit three co-ops before finishing at the Garden ers'\; Rest for 5/6pm. If you would like to joi n and have accessibility requirements\, get in tou ch. The vehicle does fit a wheelchair. If you driv e and are happy to be a second driver please let u s know! You'\;re also welcome to travel indepen dently or by bike\, and meet us along the way at a ny of the stops. \;If you need a lift from the train station earlier on\, get in touch.
\n \nPlease register\, so we can p lan transport and numbers!
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\n \nMeeting point
\n \n1pm - Sheffie ld train station - outside if the weather is good\ , if not inside of the train station in front of&n bsp\;Forge Bakehouse stall.
\n \nAround 1.3 0/1.45pm - Outside Lembas\, \;Unit 5\, The Old Tannery\, Whiting St\, Meers brook\, Sheffield S8 9QR. \;
\n \n < h2> \;\n \nVisits
\n \nLembas \;( around 1.45pm)
\n \nA vegan/veggie wholefo od wholesaler that is a workers co-op.
\n \nAddress: \;Unit 5\, The O ld Tannery\, Whiting St\, Meersbrook\, Sheffield S 8 9QR. \;
\n \nBeanies \;(around 3pm)
\n \nAddress: \;1 Barber Rd\, Sheffield S10 1EA
\n \nPrinciple Five (around 4.30pm)
\n \nD id you know that Sheffield has its very own co-ope rative resource centre with archival content and r esources you can browse? Principle Five is a co-op eratively owned building with educational and rese arch resources that is open to everyone! It is als o home to the Sheffield Co-operative Development G roup.
\n \nWe will stop by for a brief visi t to the building and resources and a look around. \;
\n \nPrinciple Five is around the c orner from the final stop\, so if you want to head early to the Gardeners Rest you can meet us there !
\n \nThe Gardeners'\; Rest \;(5/6 pm - we will officially be there at 6pm but likely to get there earlier after the tour)
\n \nA community-owned pub and music venue next to the river.
\n \nWe have booked an upstairs mee ting room for 5/6pm in the name of '\;Sam or Ch ris'\;.
\n \nAccessibility: there is no lift access upstairs\, so if you have accessibilit y requirements please let us know and we will relo cate the meeting space to downstairs!
\n \nA note on food- the pub doesn'\;t serve food bu t has bar snacks\, there'\;s plenty of food nea rby though including a Kurdish restaurant. \;< /p>\n \n
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\n \nYou are also welc ome to organise a visit to Regather co-op farm in Moss Vall ey
\n \nRegather co-operative run an organ ic farm in the Moss Valley where they grow vegetab les and sell veg boxes as part of their business.< /p>\n \n
We have been in touch with them and th ey are open to a group visit in exchange for a fee or some work (helping them compost most likely!). This would take place at a time you arrange with them and is suitable for a group. You can contact them directly to organise this.
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DESCRIPTION:The UK federation of worker co-ops supports local meetups in towns and cities across the UK\, bringi ng together those locally involved in worker-owned businesses.\n \n \n \n Whether you're part of a w orker co-op\, you are a supporter of worker owners hip and non-hierarchical\, radical businesses\, or you are just curious\, everyone is welcome.\n \n \n \n The plan\n \n \n For the next Sheffield loca l co-op meetup\, we are hosting an afternoon of in formal visits to local worker and community co-ope ratives in the city\, including Lembas\, Beanies a nd Principle 5! \n \n \n \n Come to find out more about worker-owned businesses\, wholefood and food -based co-ops\, and the history of co-operation in Sheffield.\n \n \n \n At the end of the afternoon we're hosting a social meetup at the Gardeners' R est riverside pub at 6pm. If you can't make the da ytime visits\, come along after work to the social to say hello! No need to register if you are drop ping by to the social.\n \n \n \n More info:\n \n \n \n Meeting at 1pm at Sheffield Train Station\, or 1.30/1.45pm at Lembas\, the plan is to travel t ogether in a car with five seats available and (if there's many of us) a second vehicle to visit thr ee co-ops before finishing at the Gardeners' Rest for 5/6pm. If you would like to join and have acce ssibility requirements\, get in touch. The vehicle does fit a wheelchair. If you drive and are happy to be a second driver please let us know! You're also welcome to travel independently or by bike\, and meet us along the way at any of the stops. If you need a lift from the train station earlier on\ , get in touch.\n \n \n \n Please register\, so we can plan transport and numbers!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meeting point\n \n \n 1pm - Sheffield train station - outside if the weather is good\, if not inside of the train station in front of Forge Bak ehouse stall.\n \n \n \n Around 1.30/1.45pm - Outs ide Lembas\, Unit 5\, The Old Tannery\, Whiting S t\, Meersbrook\, Sheffield S8 9QR. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visits\n \n \n Lembas (https://www.lembas.c o.uk/) (around 1.45pm)\n \n \n A vegan/veggie whol efood wholesaler that is a workers co-op.\n \n \n \n Address: Unit 5\, The Old Tannery\, Whiting St\ , Meersbrook\, Sheffield S8 9QR. \n \n \n \n Beani es (around 3pm) \n \n \n An organic greengrocer th at is also a workers co-op. They sell produce and goods so you can purchase a snack on the way. \n \ n \n \n Address: 1 Barber Rd\, Sheffield S10 1EA\n \n \n \n Principle Five (https://www.ukscs.coop/ pages/principle-5)(around 4.30pm)\n \n \n Did you know that Sheffield has its very own co-operative resource centre with archival content and resource s you can browse? Principle Five is a co-operative ly owned building with educational and research re sources that is open to everyone! It is also home to the Sheffield Co-operative Development Group.\n \n \n \n We will stop by for a brief visit to the building and resources and a look around. \n \n \ n \n Principle Five is around the corner from the final stop\, so if you want to head early to the G ardeners Rest you can meet us there!\n \n \n \n Th e Gardeners' Rest (https://www.thegardenersrest.co .uk/) (5/6pm - we will officially be there at 6pm but likely to get there earlier after the tour)\n \n \n A community-owned pub and music venue next t o the river.\n \n \n \n We have booked an upstairs meeting room for 5/6pm in the name of 'Sam or Chr is'.\n \n \n \n Accessibility: there is no lift ac cess upstairs\, so if you have accessibility requi rements please let us know and we will relocate th e meeting space to downstairs!\n \n \n \n A note o n food- the pub doesn't serve food but has bar sna cks\, there's plenty of food nearby though includi ng a Kurdish restaurant. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are also welcome to organise a visit to Regath er co-op farm (https://regather.net/farm/) in Moss Valley\n \n \n Regather co-operative run an organ ic farm in the Moss Valley where they grow vegetab les and sell veg boxes as part of their business.\ n \n \n \n We have been in touch with them and the y are open to a group visit in exchange for a fee or some work (helping them compost most likely!). This would take place at a time you arrange with t hem and is suitable for a group. You can contact t hem directly to organise this.\n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Meetup CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T130000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T190000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=286 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_290_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:
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Purpose:
\n To be a member led space creating and delive
ring our Movement Building mission:
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Insuran ce is an aspect that all worker co-ops need to thi nk about as part of running a business\, and a que stion that reaches us often. \;
\n \nWe '\;ve organised a three part series on insuranc e for worker co-ops\, bringing together practical considerations and social justice perspectives to cover everything a co-op might need to think about \, with guest speakers from Howden Insurance Broke rs\, Ayres Punchard and Boycott Bloody Insurance. These workshops will be guided and led by the faci litator with space for discussion and Q&\;As to learn from others in the room.
\n \nInsurance for worker co-operatives can be tricky\, especiall y where an activity or service is uncommon\, high- risk or there are unusual circumstances\, such as being community-led. \;Members who have faced barriers to finding insurance elsewhere have recom mended Howden as an insurance broker. \;Matt P arry is from insurance broker \;Howden\, who'\;ve advised and found the right deal f or quite a few workers.coop members:
\n \n< em>"\;Howdens got us favourable terms through their specialist London Broking division at £ \;3\,000 lower than the next best quote through an other broker. Then we had a fire and a difficult b ut successful claim\, so I was anxious about the r enewal. Howdens came through for us again\, so wou ld definitely recommend them to other members!&quo t\; - Grace Harrison\, Kitty'\;s L aunderette
\n \n"\;Howdens leveraged their relationship and sizeable account with our existing insurer to get us a £\;1\, 200 saving\, with only one week left to renew.&quo t\; - Natasha Natarajan\, Outlandish< /strong>
\n \nMatt will run a webinar on th e subject to share insights and take questions on how to design exactly the types of cover you need at the lowest cost\, so sure you'\;re prepared for known and unknown risks.
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Get in touch with matthew.parry@howde ninsurance.co.uk with any insurance conundrums in advance of the webinar.
\n \nWe'\;d be g rateful if you register for this event\, so we can get an idea of numbers - but if it'\;s last mi nute\, you can join via \;this meeting l ink \;on the day.
DESCRIPTION:Insurance is an aspect that all worker co-ops need to think about as part of running a business\, an d a question that reaches us often. \n \n \n \n We 've organised a three part series on insurance for worker co-ops\, bringing together practical consi derations and social justice perspectives to cover everything a co-op might need to think about\, wi th guest speakers from Howden Insurance Brokers\, Ayres Punchard and Boycott Bloody Insurance. These workshops will be guided and led by the facilitat or with space for discussion and Q&As to learn fro m others in the room.\n \n \n \n Session 1\n \n \n \n Insurance for worker co-operatives can be tric ky\, especially where an activity or service is un common\, high-risk or there are unusual circumstan ces\, such as being community-led. Members who hav e faced barriers to finding insurance elsewhere ha ve recommended Howden as an insurance broker. Matt Parry is from insurance broker Howden (https://ww w.howdengroup.com/uk-en?utm_source=hwgs&utm_medium =navlink&utm_campaign=bc)\, who've advised and fou nd the right deal for quite a few workers.coop mem bers:\n \n \n \n "Howdens got us favourable terms through their specialist London Broking division a t £3\,000 lower than the next best quote through a nother broker. Then we had a fire and a difficult but successful claim\, so I was anxious about the renewal. Howdens came through for us again\, so wo uld definitely recommend them to other members!" - Grace Harrison\, Kitty's Launderette\n \n \n \n " Howdens leveraged their relationship and sizeable account with our existing insurer to get us a £1\, 200 saving\, with only one week left to renew." - Natasha Natarajan\, Outlandish\n \n \n \n Matt wil l run a webinar on the subject to share insights a nd take questions on how to design exactly the typ es of cover you need at the lowest cost\, so sure you're prepared for known and unknown risks.\n \n \n \n \n Date: 8th Oct 2026\n Time: 12:00-13:00\ n Skill-share Topic: Business Insurance\n Guest speaker: Matt Parry from Howden insurance Brokers \n Facilitator: Sion Whellens\, Principle Six.\n \n \n Get in touch with matthew.parry@howdeninsura nce.co.uk with any insurance conundrums in advance of the webinar.\n \n \n \n We'd be grateful if yo u register for this event\, so we can get an idea of numbers - but if it's last minute\, you can joi n via this meeting link (https://us02web.zoom.us/l aunch/jc/85903002474) on the day.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop 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_281_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:
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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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Domains:
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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:20261015T140000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T153000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=281 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_284_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:20261019T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=284 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_278_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Communications group meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Com munications working group meet the third Monday of each month and welcome new members .
\n \nWe 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 broa d experience.
\n \nPurpose:
\n \nTo shape and deliver both strategic and operational communications on behalf of \; workers.coop. To ensure we have a compelling and c onsistent narrative and brand. To promote both our new federation but also play a leading role in ho w we talk about worker co-operation and any future campaigns. To make the system of worker control a ccessible to new audiences and generations of work ers.
\n \nMeeting info:
\n \n- \n
W elcoming new members
\n \nThe Comm unications working group welcomes new members. You don'\;t have to be experienced in Comms-relate d work\, but we are looking for a minimum commitme nt to attend the working group meetings and be act ively involved in the group. The current commitmen t is 1.5 hour meeting every month\, and a few emai ls. If you'\;d like to find out more\, get in t ouch with solidarity[at]workers[dot]coop.
DESCRIPTION:The Communications working group meet the third Mo nday of each month and welcome new members .\n \n \n \n We meet monthly on the third Monday of each month\, at 3.30-5pm. Our members include workers f rom Unicorn\, Principle 6\, Creative Co-op\, Media Co-op and Agile\, so we're a mixed bunch with bro ad experience.\n \n \n \n Purpose:\n \n \n \n To s hape and deliver both strategic and operational co mmunications on behalf of workers.coop. To ensure we have 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 c o-operation and any future campaigns. To make the system of worker control accessible to new audienc es and generations of workers.\n \n \n \n Meeting info:\n \n \n \n \n Meeting link (https://us06web .zoom.us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aHNHempWdnkyT1Uv MWx6QT09)\n \n \n Welcoming new members\n \n \n \n The Communications working group welcomes new mem bers. You don't have to be experienced in Comms-re lated work\, but we are looking for a minimum comm itment to attend the working group meetings and be actively involved in the group. The current commi tment is 1.5 hour meeting every month\, and a few emails. If you'd like to find out more\, get in to uch with solidarity[at]workers[dot]coop.\n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T153000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T170000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=278 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_292_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Insurance session 2: How Not to Betray Your Cooper ative Values X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Insuran ce is an aspect that all worker co-ops need to thi nk about as part of running a business\, and a que stion that comes up often.
\n \nWe'\;ve organised a three part series on insurance for wor ker co-ops\, bringing together practical considera tions and social justice perspectives to cover eve rything a co-op might need to think about\, with g uest speakers from Howden Insurance Brokers\, Ayre s Punchard and Boycott Bloody Insurance. These wor kshops will be guided and led by the facilitator w ith space for discussion and Q&\;As to learn fr om others in the room.
\n \nSess ion 2
\n \nIn the second works hop on insurance for worker co-ops\, we will be we lcoming facilitator\, researcher and advocator Chr is Welsford from Ayres Punchard who will talk abou t complicity in crimes against humanity found in p ension and insurance type services that many co-op s may be affilitated to without realising. This fo llows on from a popular workshop at the June Worke r Co-op Weekend. Chris will present the workshop a nd allow space for discussion\, questions and refl ection at the end of the session.
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We'\;d be grateful if yo u register for this event\, so we can get an idea of numbers - but if it'\;s last minute\, you ca n join via \;this meeting link \ ;on the day.
\n \n\;
DESCRIPTION:Insurance is an aspect that all worker co-ops need to think about as part of running a business\, an d a question that comes up often.\n \n \n \n We've organised a three part series on insurance for wo rker co-ops\, bringing together practical consider ations and social justice perspectives to cover ev erything a co-op might need to think about\, with guest speakers from Howden Insurance Brokers\, Ayr es Punchard and Boycott Bloody Insurance. These wo rkshops will be guided and led by the facilitator with space for discussion and Q&As to learn from o thers in the room.\n \n \n \n Session 2\n \n \n \n In the second workshop on insurance for worker co -ops\, we will be welcoming facilitator\, research er and advocator Chris Welsford from Ayres Punchar d who will talk about complicity in crimes against humanity found in pension and insurance type serv ices that many co-ops may be affilitated to withou t realising. This follows on from a popular worksh op at the June Worker Co-op Weekend. Chris will pr esent the workshop and allow space for discussion\ , questions and reflection at the end of the sessi on.\n \n \n \n \n Date: 22 Oct 2026\n Time: 12:0 0-13:00\n Skill-share Topic: Corporate Complicity through Insurance\n Guest speaker: Chris Welsfor d\n Facilitator: Sam Nordland (workers.coop) and Chris Welsford\n Online meeting link: Zoom (http s://us06web.zoom.us/s/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aHNHe mpWdnkyT1UvMWx6QT09#success)\n \n \n We'd be grate ful if you register for this event\, so we can get an idea of numbers - but if it's last minute\, yo u can join via this meeting link (https://us02web. zoom.us/launch/jc/85903002474) on the day.\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=292 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_291_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:
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Purpose:
\n To be a member led space creating and delive
ring our Movement Building mission:
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workers .coop offers a range of peer networks\, all follow ing a similar format.
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Please g et in touch solidarity@workers.coop for any questi ons. \;
\n \nPlease note\, you do not h ave to register for this event as registrations ar e turned off. You can just join the meeting link a t 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 International Cooperation\n Facilitator: Babs Macgregor\, Green City Wholefoo ds and our rep on the CICOPA Board\n Meeting link (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo 5aHNHempWdnkyT1UvMWx6QT09) \n \n \n Please get in touch solidarity@workers.coop for any questions. \ n \n \n \n Please note\, you do not have to regist er 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_293_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Insurance session 3: Boycott Bloody Insurance and worker co-ops X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Insuran ce is an aspect that all worker co-ops need to thi nk about as part of running a business\, and a que stion that reaches us often. \;
\n \nWe '\;ve organised a three part series on insuranc e for worker co-ops\, bringing together practical considerations and social justice perspectives to cover everything a co-op might need to think about \, with guest speakers from Howden Insurance Broke rs\, Ayres Punchard and Boycott Bloody Insurance. These workshops will be guided and led by the faci litator with space for discussion and Q&\;As to learn from others in the room.
\n \nWe are luc ky to be joined by campaigner Monika from the Boycott Bloody Insurance campaign\, who will be presen ting a workshop for our members who wish to find o ut more about the campaign\, what it might mean fo r your co-op and the practicalities of how to swit ch to insurer and who to switch to.
\n \n- \
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We'\;d be grateful if you register for this event\, so we can get an idea of numbers - but if it'\;s last minute\, you can join via \;this meeting link \;on the day.
DESCRIPTION:Insurance is an aspect that all worker co-ops need to think about as part of running a business\, an d a question that reaches us often. \n \n \n \n We 've organised a three part series on insurance for worker co-ops\, bringing together practical consi derations and social justice perspectives to cover everything a co-op might need to think about\, wi th guest speakers from Howden Insurance Brokers\, Ayres Punchard and Boycott Bloody Insurance. These workshops will be guided and led by the facilitat or with space for discussion and Q&As to learn fro m others in the room.\n \n \n \n Session 3\n \n \n \n We are lucky to be joined by campaigner Monika from the Boycott Bloody Insurance (https://boycot tbloodyinsurance.org/) campaign\, who will be pres enting a workshop for our members who wish to find out more about the campaign\, what it might mean for your co-op and the practicalities of how to sw itch to insurer and who to switch to.\n \n \n \n \ n Date: 22 Nov 2026\n Time: 12:00-13:00\n Skill -share Topic: Boycott Bloody Insurance workshop\n Guest speaker: Monika Nielsen (Boycott Bloody Ins urance) \n Co-Faciltator: Sam Nordland (workers.c oop) \n \n \n We'd be grateful if you register for this event\, so we can get an idea of numbers - b ut if it's last minute\, you can join via this mee ting link (https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/85903 002474) on the day.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop 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=293 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_283_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Communications group meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Com munications working group meet the third Monday of each month and welcome new members .
\n \nWe 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 broa d experience.
\n \nPurpose:
\n \nTo shape and deliver both strategic and operational communications on behalf of \; workers.coop. To ensure we have a compelling and c onsistent narrative and brand. To promote both our new federation but also play a leading role in ho w we talk about worker co-operation and any future campaigns. To make the system of worker control a ccessible to new audiences and generations of work ers.
\n \nMeeting info:
\n \n- \n
W elcoming new members
\n \nThe Comm unications working group welcomes new members. You don'\;t have to be experienced in Comms-relate d work\, but we are looking for a minimum commitme nt to attend the working group meetings and be act ively involved in the group. The current commitmen t is 1.5 hour meeting every month\, and a few emai ls. If you'\;d like to find out more\, get in t ouch with solidarity[at]workers[dot]coop.
DESCRIPTION:The Communications working group meet the third Mo nday of each month and welcome new members .\n \n \n \n We meet monthly on the third Monday of each month\, at 3.30-5pm. Our members include workers f rom Unicorn\, Principle 6\, Creative Co-op\, Media Co-op and Agile\, so we're a mixed bunch with bro ad experience.\n \n \n \n Purpose:\n \n \n \n To s hape and deliver both strategic and operational co mmunications on behalf of workers.coop. To ensure we have 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 c o-operation and any future campaigns. To make the system of worker control accessible to new audienc es and generations of workers.\n \n \n \n Meeting info:\n \n \n \n \n Meeting link (https://us06web .zoom.us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aHNHempWdnkyT1Uv MWx6QT09)\n \n \n Welcoming new members\n \n \n \n The Communications working group welcomes new mem bers. You don't have to be experienced in Comms-re lated work\, but we are looking for a minimum comm itment to attend the working group meetings and be actively involved in the group. The current commi tment is 1.5 hour meeting every month\, and a few emails. If you'd like to find out more\, get in to uch with solidarity[at]workers[dot]coop.\n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T153000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T170000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=283 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_273_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Autumn Assembly 2026 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For our 2026 Autumn Assembly\, we are excited to be partnering with workers.coop member Stir to Action an d support their national initiative 21st century s ocial clubs. \;
\n \nLocation: The Holbeck (Working Men&rsquo\;s Club)\, Jen kinson Lawn\, Holbeck\, Leeds LS11 9QX
\n \nTicket prices: (inclusive of ref reshments and lunch on both days)
\n \nSmal
l co-ops and individuals - £\;40
\n Larg
er co-ops with ten or more members - £\;80
\n Solidarity tickets to enable some bursary pl
aces - £\;120 \;
\n Contact us if yo
u would benefit from a bursary place on solidarity
@workers.coop
The Thursday evening &ls quo\;What is worker co-op&rsquo\; session is a fre e event aimed at The Holbeck&rsquo\;s members and local residents\, supported by Stir to Action.
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p>The Autumn Assembly is a chance
for members of our federation to come together an
d take stock of what we have built so far and join
others\, whether from our local communities\, new
generations or sectors of workers\, or the wider
co-operative movement\, to explore future possibil
ities together.\n \n This year we&rsquo\;re hosting the Autumn Assembly in a new kind of spac e at The Holbeck in Leeds\, a community club which has been serving its members and the wider commun ity for 150 years. We are connecting with Stir to Action'\;s 21st Century Social Club\, an essent ial\, long term initiative to revitalise member-ow ned social spaces for a new generation. \;
\n \nPreserving and growing community spaces w hich are democratically run by the people who use them is essential to worker cooperation. These spa ces bring us together\, foster the skills we need to participate effectively in direct democracy in our working lives and build our capacity to advoca te for worker control.
\n \nProgram me
\n \nThe theme for the Autumn A ssembly explores the social infrastructure needed for worker co-operatives to grow. The programme will have space for member submissi ons for workshops and activities\, alongside skill -shares and training sessions over the two days.\n \n
We'\;ll be hosting break-out session s covering some of the federation'\;s main acti vities and working groups and a workshop to find o ut about the key issues in your co-op. We'\;re also looking forward to collaborating with The Hol beck and Stir to Action by facilitating a public e vening session on '\;what is a worker co-op' \;.
\n \nProgramme submission documen t
\n \nAs always the programme will be member-led\, please add submissions to the collabo rative document above.
\n \nWhich training topic s would you like at Autumn Assembly? \;
\n \nBased on previous demand we expect the t raining to centre around finance and the impact of the Employment Rights Act on co-ops\, but we woul d love to organise around demand so fill out the p oll to have your say on what your co-op could most benefit from!
\n \nOur Thursday ev ening social will be joining in with The Holbeck&r squo\;s weekly pub quiz.
\n \n6pm onwards
\n \nWe'\;ll organise a table at a local restaurant if you want to grab food with others between the end of Thursday'\;s programm e and the evening social at 8pm.
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\n \nArrive for 7.45pm. The quiz starts at 8pm\, 4 per team\, 40 questions and the winning team gets a £\;30 bar tab.
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 both days)\n \n \n \n Small co-ops and i ndividuals - £40\n \n Larger co-ops with ten or mo re members - £80\n \n Solidarity tickets to enable some bursary places - £120 \n \n Contact us if yo u would benefit from a bursary place on solidarity @workers.coop\n \n \n \n The Thursday evening ‘Wha t is worker co-op’ session is a free event aimed a t The Holbeck’s members and local residents\, supp orted by Stir to Action.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By Lajmmoore - Own work\, CC BY-SA 4.0\,\n \n https: //commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=82124763 \n \n \n The Autumn Assembly is a chance for membe rs of our federation to come together and take sto ck of what we have built so far and join others\, whether from our local communities\, new generatio ns or sectors of workers\, or the wider co-operati ve movement\, to explore future possibilities toge ther.\n \n \n \n This year we’re hosting the Autum n Assembly in a new kind of space at The Holbeck i n Leeds\, a community club which has been serving its members and the wider community for 150 years. We are connecting with Stir to Action's 21st Cent ury Social Club\, an essential\, long term initiat ive to revitalise member-owned social spaces for a new generation. \n \n \n \n Preserving and growin g community spaces which are democratically run by the people who use them is essential to worker co operation. These spaces bring us together\, foster the skills we need to participate effectively in direct democracy in our working lives and build ou r capacity to advocate for worker control.\n \n \n \n Programme\n \n \n \n The theme for the Autumn Assembly explores the social infrastructure needed for worker co-operatives to grow. The programme w ill have space for member submissions for workshop s and activities\, alongside skill-shares and trai ning sessions over the two days.\n \n \n \n We'll be hosting break-out sessions covering some of the federation's main activities and working groups a nd a workshop to find out about the key issues in your co-op. We're also looking forward to collabor ating with The Holbeck and Stir to Action by facil itating a public evening session on 'what is a wor ker co-op'.\n \n \n \n Programme submission docume nt (https://office.workers.coop/s/TKLHM9oqMGWSef5) \n \n \n \n As always the programme will be member -led\, please add submissions to the collaborative document above.\n \n \n \n Which training topics would you like at Autumn Assembly? (https://www.m enti.com/alyejnk8f35g)\n \n \n \n Based on previou s demand we expect the training to centre around f inance and the impact of the Employment Rights Act on co-ops\, but we would love to organise around demand so fill out the poll to have your say on wh at your co-op could most benefit from!\n \n \n \n Our Thursday evening social will be joining in wit h The Holbeck’s weekly pub quiz.\n \n \n \n 6pm on wards\n \n \n \n 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 the eve ning social at 8pm.\n \n \n \n 7.45pm onwards\n \n \n \n Arrive for 7.45pm. The quiz starts at 8pm\, 4 per team\, 40 questions and the winning team ge ts a £30 bar tab.\n \n CATEGORIES:Conference CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T170000 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. \;
\n \nThis group meets every 3rd Thursday of th e month.
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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_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.
\n \nThey 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.
\n \nThe 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.
\n \nThe 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.
\n \nThis 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_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 \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