CoTech (https://cotech.coo p) is the tech\, digital\, and creative sector within the workers.coop federation. We’re also a hub for cooperatively minded individuals who are i nterested in what we do. Aside from in-person even ts\, and a discourse forum\, we meet online monthly to d iscuss all things to do with our businesses\, our network and the sector we work in.
\n \nWe welcome anyone interested in what we do.
\n \nLast Wednesday of the month\, except August an d December
\n \nhttps://de.meet.c oop/b/rooms/1cp-2hy-vun-ugc/join
DESCRIPTION:CoTech (https://cotech.coop (https://cotech.coop/) ) is the tech\, digital\, and creative sector with in the workers.coop federation. We’re also a hub f or cooperatively minded individuals who are intere sted in what we do. Aside from in-person events\, and a discourse forum (https://community.coops.tec h/)\, we meet online monthly to discuss all things to do with our businesses\, our network and the s ector we work in. \n \n \n \n We welcome anyone in terested in what we do.\n \n \n \n Last Wednesday of the month\, except August and December\n \n \n \n https://de.meet.coop/b/rooms/1cp-2hy-vun-ugc/jo in (https://de.meet.coop/b/rooms/1cp-2hy-vun-ugc/j oin)\n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T150000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T160000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=295 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_52_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Glasgow Co-ops - Monthly Meet-up X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Theme a nd venue for the Glasgow November meet-up still TB C but make a note in your diary and plan to come a long!
\n \nGlasgow Co-op Meetup gen eral info
\n \nGlasgow worker co-o ps monthly meet-ups are held on the first Wednesda y of every month early evening\, 5.30 &ndash\; 7.3 0pm (very occasionally on a different day - announ ced in advance).
\n \nThe venue and activit y vary but they'\;re always open and informal. Sometimes we show films or organise talks\, worksh ops or outings but most months we just hang out to gether and have a general catch up on all things c o-op in Glasgow and further afield. Our meet-ups a re all self-organised\, so if you have an idea for a meet-up topic or event\, we'\;re in!
\n \ nThe meet-ups are primarily for local worker c o-ops and independent / radical housing co-ops but all co-operators and any groups interested in sta rting a new co-op are very welcome to join us.&nbs p\; Just turn up.
\n \nWatch the Events lis ting on the workers.coop website for details.
\ n \nJoin the Signal group chat
\n \nOur \;Signal 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 \;louise@mediaco-op.net \; with your mobile number to get signed on.
DESCRIPTION:Theme and venue for the Glasgow November meet-up s till TBC but make a note in your diary and plan to come along!\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:20261104T173000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T193000 LOCATION:United Kingdom\n URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=52 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 \nHow to join :
\n \nPurp
ose:
\n To be a member led space cre
ating and delivering 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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\n \nPlease 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 \nWe'\;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 \nW 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:
Date: Thursday 19th a nd Friday 20th November
\n \nLocati on: The Holbeck \;social club (Working Men&rsquo\;s Club)\, Jenkinson Lawn\, Ho lbeck\, Leeds LS11 9QX
\n \nTicket prices: Inclusive of refreshments and lun ch. Does not include accommodation. Tickets for th e sauna need to be booked seperately. Prices below are VAT inclusive.
\n \nBuy sauna tickets \;seperately (members get a disco unt)
\n \nBursaries for members of workers.coop
\n \nThere is a bursary application form for members who wish to apply for a bursary. The d eadline to apply is 2 November\, we will confirm b ursary distribution 6-8 November. \;The Young Cooperators Network (YCN) also offer travel bursaries. For those 30 and un der\, for bursaries please first apply to the YCN bursary for travel.
\n \nAccessibil ity
\n \nThe Holbeck is accessible \, with a lift up to the first floor. The main eve nt will take place in three spaces on the ground f loor\, with one break-out space upstairs where the evening film screening will be held. The venue is a traditional social club with pub/bar like furni ture. The upstairs auditorium is difficult to heat so bring extra layers. For any requirements\, con tact solidarity@workers.coop.
\n \nAccommodation
\n \nPeople need to book their own accommodation. Share ideas or offer s on this \; Forum thread. \;
\n \nCloseby hotel s:
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\n \nCompared to the r esidential Worker Co-op Weekend\, the Autumn Assem bly is a shorter\, city-based event. \;The Aut umn Assembly brings together worker co-ops from ac ross the UK to learn\, share and meet. This Assemb ly more than ever we will be taking stock of how t hings have gone so far\, and identifying future op portunities together. With three years under our b elt as an organisation\, we recognise now as a cru cial moment in the organisation'\;s development and call on members to come together to do this v ital work\,
\n \nThis year we&rsquo\;re hos ting the Autumn Assembly in a new kind of space at The Holbeck in Leeds\, a community club which has been serving its members and the wider community for 150 years. We are connecting with our member&n bsp\;Stir to Action'\;s 21st Century Social Club prog ramme\, an essential\, long term initiative to revitalise member-owned social spaces for a new g eneration. \;
\n \nPreserving and growi ng community spaces which are democratically run b y the people who use them is essential to worker c ooperation. These spaces bring us together\, foste r the skills we need to participate effectively in direct democracy in our working lives and build o ur capacity to advocate for worker control.
\n \nSee programme here \;(we will fil l in timetabled sessions once confirmed).
\n \nProgramme submission do cument \;- last chance for submis sions before we finalise the programme toward end of October. \;
\n \nThe programme is entirely member-led\, based on submissions. Tha nks for submissions so far! \;The programme ha s a mix of study visits to local worker co-ops\, t raining offers\, break out space for networking\, and other sessions.
\n \nOn Thursday morning before the Assem bly starts\, \;there are optional sel f-directed visits to local worker co-ops\, Leeds Bike Mill\ , which is close to Leeds Bread Co-op (these are not orga nised as a group\, so you need to make your own wa y). \;
\n \nThe programme kicks off at midday \;on Thursday allowing people travel time\, running until 5pm when the c lub opens\, coming back together on Friday morning for more sessions.
\n \nThe Assemb ly ends Friday afternoon with an optional visit to member Fruit Works on Kirkstall Valley Fa rm\, and a sauna session at a community worker co -op sauna located on the farm. Buy tickets for the sauna seperately here.
\n \nBuy sa una tickets (members get a discount)
\n \nThe board will be hosting sessions covering our workers.coop federation\, taking stock of how things have gone so far\, and identifying priorit ies and plans for going forwards. \;All member s of workers.coop are encourged to attend these se ssions\, particularly working group members and th ose who have played active roles.
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\n \nThere are a number of opti ons for Thursday evening'\;s social. \;
\n \nFrom 5pm\, there are a number of local food options for those wanting to g rab a bite or eat together - these will be shared soon.
\n \nFrom 6pm\, there will be a
An d last but not least\, from 8pm\, we'\; ve all been invited to join in with The Holbeck 9\;s weekly pub quiz. yay! \;Arrive f or 7.45pm. The quiz starts at 8pm\, 4 per team\, 4 0 questions and the winning team gets a £\;30 bar tab.
\n \nThere is a worker co-op bar space in Leeds\, Wharf Chambers\, but they have an event on the Thursday evening and shut at 11pm\, so we rec ommend checking them out the night before for thos e who arrive a day early.
\n \nBuy sauna tickets (members get a discount)
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Thank you to Stir to Action for th eir sponsorship of this event. We are proud to be supporting their vital 21st Century Social Clubs p rogramme.
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DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Key Info\n \n \n Date: Thursday 19th a nd Friday 20th November\n \n \n \n Location: The H olbeck (https://theholbeck.com/theholbeck/index.ph p) social club (Working Men’s Club)\, Jenkinson La wn\, Holbeck\, Leeds LS11 9QX\n \n \n \n Ticket pr ices: Inclusive of refreshments and lunch. Does no t include accommodation. Tickets for the sauna nee d to be booked seperately. Prices below are VAT in clusive.\n \n \n \n \n Small co-ops and individua ls outside of co-op organisations - £40\n Larger co-ops with ten or more members - £80\n Solidarit y tickets for worker co-ops and non-worker co-op o rganisations - £120 \n \n \n Buy sauna tickets (ht tps://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1 &id=307) seperately (members get a discount)\n \n \n \n Bursaries for members of workers.coop\n \n \ n \n There is a bursary application form (https:// office.workers.coop/apps/forms/s/Lg2MszLBedJJpk4R4 ApyTJYA) for members who wish to apply for a bursa ry. The deadline to apply is 2 November\, we will confirm bursary distribution 6-8 November. The You ng Cooperators Network (YCN) also offer travel bur saries (https://ycn.coop/network-updates/solid-fun d-travel-bursaries/). For those 30 and under\, for bursaries please first apply to the YCN bursary f or travel.\n \n \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n The Holbeck is accessible\, with a lift up to the fir st floor. The main event will take place in three spaces on the ground floor\, with one break-out sp ace upstairs where the evening film screening will be held. The venue is a traditional social club w ith pub/bar like furniture. The upstairs auditoriu m is difficult to heat so bring extra layers. For any requirements\, contact solidarity@workers.coop .\n \n \n \n Accommodation\n \n \n \n People need to book their own accommodation. Share ideas or of fers on this Forum thread (https://forum.workers.c oop/t/autumn-assembly-19-20-november-in-leeds/1526 ). \n \n \n \n Closeby hotels:\n \n \n \n \n Lean ardo Hotel Leeds (at time of writing £45/night) - one direct bus/short walk\, 20 mins\n Clayton Hot el Leeds (at time of writing £49/night) - 15 min w alk\n OYO bethal apartments (https://www.booking. com/searchresults.en.html?dest_id=10613568&highlig hted_hotels=10613568&dest_type=hotel&checkin=2026- 10-18&checkout=2026-10-19&group_adults=2&req_adult s=2&show_room&lang=en&selected_currency=GBP&exrt=1 .00000000&ext_price_total=54.76&ext_price_tax=9.13 &xfc=GBP&hca=m&group_children=0&req_children=0&&ts =1792156265&no_rooms=1&edgtid=q91HjFu9SMeUUsSFErVt bg&efpc=VLdqVLdqWQ&utm_source=metagha&utm_medium=m apresults&utm_campaign=GB&utm_term=hotel-10613568& utm_content=dev-desktop_los-1_bw-2_dow-Sunday_defd ate-1_room-0_gstadt-2_rateid-0_aud-0_gacid-_mcid-1 0_ppa-0_clrid-ein1P_ad-0_gstkid-0_checkin-20261018 _ppt-Co&aid=2127496&label=metagha-link-MRGB-hotel- 10613568_dev-desktop_los-1_bw-2_dow-Sunday_defdate -1_room-0_gstadt-2_rateid-0_aud-0_gacid-_mcid-10_p pa-0_clrid-ein1P_ad-0_gstkid-0_checkin-20261018_pp t-Co&chal_t=1792164289914&force_referer=https%3A%2 F%2Fwww.google.com%2F) (at time of writing £49/nig ht) - 5 min walk\n \n \n \n \n \n \n About this A ssembly\n \n \n Compared to the residential Worker Co-op Weekend\, the Autumn Assembly is a shorter\ , city-based event. The Autumn Assembly brings tog ether worker co-ops from across the UK to learn\, share and meet. This Assembly more than ever we wi ll be taking stock of how things have gone so far\ , and identifying future opportunities together. W ith three years under our belt as an organisation\ , we recognise now as a crucial moment in the orga nisation's development and call on members to come together to do this vital work\,\n \n \n \n This year we’re hosting the Autumn Assembly in a new ki nd of space at The Holbeck in Leeds\, a community club which has been serving its members and the wi der community for 150 years. We are connecting wit h our member Stir to Action (https://www.stirtoact ion.com/)'s 21st Century Social Club programme (ht tps://www.21stcenturysocialclubs.com/)\, an essent ial\, long term initiative to revitalise member-ow ned social spaces for a new generation. \n \n \n \ n Preserving and growing community spaces which ar e democratically run by the people who use them is essential to worker cooperation. These spaces bri ng us together\, foster the skills we need to part icipate effectively in direct democracy in our wor king lives and build our capacity to advocate for worker control.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Programme \n \n \n See programme here (https://www.workers.coop /wp-content/uploads/civicrm/persist/contribute/fil es/Programme%20Autumn%20Assembly%20Leeds.pdf) (we will fill in timetabled sessions once confirmed).\ n \n \n \n Programme submission document (https:// office.workers.coop/s/Q8frP4nGfSpSWyn) - last chan ce for submissions before we finalise the programm e toward end of October. \n \n \n \n The programme is entirely member-led\, based on submissions. Th anks for submissions so far! The programme has a m ix of study visits to local worker co-ops\, traini ng offers\, break out space for networking\, and o ther sessions.\n \n \n \n Timetable\n \n \n On Thu rsday morning before the Assembly starts\, there a re optional self-directed visits to local worker c o-ops\, Leeds Bike Mill (https://leedsbikemill.org /)\, which is close to Leeds Bread Co-op (https:// www.leedsbread.coop/) (these are not organised as a group\, so you need to make your own way). \n \n \n \n The programme kicks off at midday on Thursd ay allowing people travel time\, running until 5pm when the club opens\, coming back together on Fri day morning for more sessions.\n \n \n \n The Asse mbly ends Friday afternoon with an optional visit to member Fruit Works (https://www.fruitworks.org. uk/about-us) on Kirkstall Valley Farm (https://kir kstallvalleyfarm.org.uk/)\, and a sauna session at a community worker co-op sauna (https://www.leeds communitysauna.com/) located on the farm. Buy tick ets (https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/? reset=1&id=307) for the sauna seperately here.\n \ n \n \n Buy sauna tickets (https://www.workers.coo p/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=307) (members get a discount)\n \n \n \n Members/board sessions\n \ n \n The board will be hosting sessions covering o ur workers.coop federation\, taking stock of how t hings have gone so far\, and identifying prioritie s and plans for going forwards. All members of wor kers.coop are encourged to attend these sessions\, particularly working group members and those who have played active roles.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday evening social\n \n \n There are a number of options for Thursday evening's so cial. \n \n \n \n From 5pm\, there are a number of local food options for those wanting to grab a bi te or eat together - these will be shared soon.\n \n \n \n From 6pm\, there will be a film screening of 'Every Acre\, Every Factory: Ideas for a Neces sary Revolution (https://www.everyacre.org/en)'. A film by Labournet TV and AngryWorkers. (https://w ww.angryworkers.org/) Hosted by Sion Whellens and Angry Workers. This will be held in the upstairs a uditorium room\, which can be chilly\, so bring an extra layer!\n \n \n \n And last but not least\, from 8pm\, we've all been invited to join in with The Holbeck's weekly pub quiz. yay! Arrive for 7.4 5pm. The quiz starts at 8pm\, 4 per team\, 40 ques tions and the winning team gets a £30 bar tab.\n \ n \n \n There is a worker co-op bar space in Leeds \, Wharf Chambers (https://wharfchambers.org/)\, b ut they have an event on the Thursday evening and shut at 11pm\, so we recommend checking them out t he night before for those who arrive a day early.\ n \n \n \n Buy sauna tickets (https://www.workers. coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=307) (members get a discount)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Stir to Action for their sponsorsh ip of this event. We are proud to be supporting th eir vital 21st Century Social Clubs programme.\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Conference CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T150000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_282_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Support & Development group meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As one of two main strategic groups of workers.coop\, the Co-op Support and Development gr oup oversees specialist co-op support\, services\, training &\; networking to help grow more work er co-ops. This group was previously named the 9\;Member Learning'\; working group. \;
\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:
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DESCRIPTION:As one of two main strategic groups of workers.coo p\, the Co-op Support and Development group overse es specialist co-op support\, services\, training & networking to help grow more worker co-ops. This group was previously named the 'Member Learning' working group. \n \n \n \n This group meets every 3rd Thursday of the month.\n \n \n \n How to join: \n \n \n \n \n Zoom Meeting link (https://tinyur l.com/wdotcoopzoom)\n Meeting time: 14:00-15:30\n \n \n Purpose:\n \n To be a member led space crea ting and delivering our co-operative support and d evelopment mission:\n \n \n \n \n Providing acces s to coop support services and specialist training \n Providing networking opportunities\n Supporti ng coops to identify and develop new trading and d evelopment opportunities\n Providing opportunitie s for those interested in cooperatives to connect to and learn from existing work coops\n Providing guidance and support for starting\, converting to or growing working coops\n \n \n Domains:\n \n \n \n \n Responsible for creating our co-operative support and development strategy and work plan bas ed on the overall strategy and budget set by worke rs.coop\n Oversee the delivery of this strategy a nd work plan through commissioning projects\n Cre ate a safe and genuinely egalitarian culture and s pace for supporters and worker members to explore\ , decide and oversee our strategy and delivery of work.\n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T140000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T153000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=282 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_306_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Every Acre\, Every Factory X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Coincid ing with our Autumn Assembly at the Holbeck Club i n Leeds\, we are pleased to be hosting a screening and discussion of Every Acre\, Every Factory. This is a public and open event.
DESCRIPTION:Coinciding with our Autumn Assembly at the Holbeck Club in Leeds\, we are pleased to be hosting a sc reening and discussion of Every Acre\, Every Facto ry (https://www.everyacre.org/en). This is a publi c and open event.\n \n CATEGORIES:Conference CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T200000 LOCATION:Jenkinson Lawn\n Holbeck\n Leeds\, WYK LS11 9QF\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=306 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_307_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Autumn Assembly add-on: Sauna ticket X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Have yo u heard of Leeds Community Sauna? A worker co-ope rative sauna that is a "\;community-oriented\, affordable sauna space nestled amongst the trees and the river Aire"\; and run by the people wh o work there. \;
\n \nThere are two sau nas\, cold plunges\, showers and bucket plunge. Th e sauna is located on Kirkstall Valley Farm\, on t he edge of the city\, a veg box farm that is part of the Community Supported Agriculture network.
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\n \nworkers.coop have booked a cl osed sauna session for our group on Friday 20th No vember at 14.45.
\n \nworkers.coop members get a discount on sauna tickets.
\n \n&pou nd\;15 (incl. VAT) - normal ticket
\n \n&po und\;10 (incl. VAT) - member price
\n \nAt 2pm\, we will visit our m ember Fruit Works worker co-op\, which is locat ed on the same site as the sauna\, to learn about the project and see the site. \;
\n \nA fter the Autumn Assembly wraps up at 1pm\, people will make their own way from The Holbeck club to K irkbeck Valley Farm for a 2pm arrival. It takes un der an hour to get there by bus\, or there will li kely be lift offers or taxi-shares.
\n \nPe ople will then be able to prepare for sauna entry from 2.30pm.
\n \nPlease see the Leeds Community Sauna web site for information about accessibility as they c an provide detail on this (link here ). \;
\n \nWhat to expect in a sauna session / can I dr ive and park / other FAQs
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DESCRIPTION:Have you heard of Leeds Community Sauna (https://w ww.leedscommunitysauna.com/)? A worker co-operativ e sauna that is a "community-oriented\, affordable sauna space nestled amongst the trees and the riv er Aire" and run by the people who work there. \n \n \n \n There are two saunas\, cold plunges\, sho wers and bucket plunge. The sauna is located on Ki rkstall Valley Farm (https://kirkstallvalleyfarm.o rg.uk/)\, on the edge of the city\, a veg box farm that is part of the Community Supported Agricultu re network.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In formation\n \n \n workers.coop have booked a close d sauna session for our group on Friday 20th Novem ber at 14.45.\n \n \n \n \n There is a maximum of 15 spaces.\n The session lasts approx an hour.\n Attendees need to arrive 15 minutes early.\n Th is event is staffed by the sauna employees.\n \n \ n Tickets\n \n \n workers.coop members get a disco unt on sauna tickets.\n \n \n \n £15 (incl. VAT) - normal ticket\n \n \n \n £10 (incl. VAT) - member price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit Fruit Works and the Sauna\n \n \n At 2pm\, we will visit our membe r Fruit Works (https://www.fruitworks.org.uk/about -us) worker co-op\, which is located on the same s ite as the sauna\, to learn about the project and see the site. \n \n \n \n After the Autumn Assembl y wraps up at 1pm\, people will make their own way from The Holbeck club to Kirkbeck Valley Farm for a 2pm arrival. It takes under an hour to get ther e by bus\, or there will likely be lift offers or taxi-shares.\n \n \n \n People will then be able t o prepare for sauna entry from 2.30pm.\n \n \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n Please see the Leeds Communi ty Sauna website for information about accessibili ty as they can provide detail on this (link here ( https://www.leedscommunitysauna.com/accessibility) ). \n \n \n \n Other FAQs\n \n \n How to get there (https://www.leedscommunitysauna.com/how-to-find- us)\n \n \n \n What to expect in a sauna session / can I drive and park / other FAQs (https://www.le edscommunitysauna.com/faqs)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Other CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T143000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T154500 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=307 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_308_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Givers Gain: 'turning contacts into contracts' X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hav e you ever been introduced to someone who helped c hange the fortunes of your business? Perhaps they mad a connection that secured a new contract\ , or helped you get the right advice and support. This structured networking session is designed to make potentially transformative connections throug h ethical word-of-mouth referrals.
\n \n9\;Givers Gain'\; structured word of mouth mark eting is the most effective way to learn about eac h others'\; businesses and commercial goals\, f ind partners and generate new trading opportunitie s. This event is for workers.coop members\, cooper ators\, supporters and independent workers in the UK and internationally. It'\;s part of a progra mme of monthly Givers Gain referral events.
\n \nYou can join the session directly (without r egistering) using this link.
\n \nWhy Attend?
\n \nThe event is not just another network meeting\, i t'\;s a facilitated experience aimed at maximis ing the potential for productive business introduc tions. It'\;s about creating and strengthening relationships\, not just one off transactional dea ls. Using a tried &\; tested method\, we will h elp you connect with individuals who can propel yo ur business forward.
\n \nR eality check
\n \nJames became the go-to architect for \;Resonance FM
\n \ nSteffi \;recei ved £\;10\,000 + worth of freelance work in t he first half of 2025 alone
\nLou from \;Studio Lutalica& nbsp\;won an £\;8\,000+ website contract
\ nJohn from \;Sepheo&nb sp\;found new freelancers for their mutual support agency
\nCaleb from \;Punchard Podcast \;received one-to-one p odcast training from \;The Sassy Show
\nCalverts \;received a £\;40\,0 00 no-strings grant to buy new machinery.
\n < /li>\nCentre Point got an introductio n that led to them becoming the UK&rsquo\;s leadin g provider of accounting software to the charity s ector.
\nThe session is designed and facilitated Siô\;n W hellens from Principle Six\, who \;provide spe cialist development support to cooperatives and de mocratic businesses. We support groups to navigate and develop legal structures and incorporation\, governance\, financial planning and understanding what it means to be a co-op\, especially member en gagement and participation. Principle Six is espec ially experienced in supporting worker coops\, hou sing coops and collective venues in and around Lon don.
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been introduced to someone who helpe d change the fortunes of your business? Perhaps th ey mad a connection that secured a new contract\, or helped you get the right advice and support. Th is structured networking session is designed to ma ke potentially transformative connections through ethical word-of-mouth referrals.\n \n \n \n 'Giver s Gain' structured word of mouth marketing is the most effective way to learn about each others' bus inesses and commercial goals\, find partners and g enerate new trading opportunities. This event is f or workers.coop members\, cooperators\, supporters and independent workers in the UK and internation ally. It's part of a programme of monthly Givers G ain referral events.\n \n \n \n You can join the s ession directly (without registering) using this l ink. (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84700781676)\n \n \n \n Why Attend?\n \n \n \n The event is not just another network meeting\, it's a facilitated expe rience aimed at maximising the potential for produ ctive business introductions. It's about creating and strengthening relationships\, not just one off transactional deals. Using a tried & tested metho d\, we will help you connect with individuals who can propel your business forward.\n \n \n \n Reali ty check\n \n \n \n \n \n James became the go-to architect for Resonance FM (https://www.resonance fm.com/)\n \n \n \n \n Steffi (https://www.ste ffijoy.com/)received £10\,000 + worth of freelance work in the first half of 2025 alone\n \n \n \n \n Lou from Studio Lutalica (https://lutalica.st udio/) won an £8\,000+ website contract\n \n \n \ n \n John from Sepheo (https://sepheo.co/) found new freelancers 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 (h ttps://www.thesassyshow.com/)\n \n \n \n \n Cal verts (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 l ed to them becoming the UK’s leading provider of a ccounting software to the charity sector.\n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitation\n \n \n The session is desi gned and facilitated Siôn Whellens from Principle Six\, who provide specialist development support t o cooperatives and democratic businesses. We suppo rt groups to navigate and develop legal structures and incorporation\, governance\, financial planni ng and understanding what it means to be a co-op\, especially member engagement and participation. P rinciple Six is especially experienced in supporti ng worker coops\, housing coops and collective ven ues in and around London.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T123000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T133000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=308 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_296_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:CoTech Monthly Circle Call X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CoTech (https://cotech.coo p) is the tech\, digital\, and creative sector within the workers.coop federation. We&rsquo\;re also a hub for cooperatively minded individuals wh o are interested in what we do. Aside from in-pers on events\, and a \;discourse forum\, we meet online monthly to discuss all things to do with our busi nesses\, our network and the sector we work in.&nb sp\;
\n \nWe welcome anyone interested in w hat we do.
\n \nLast Wednesday of the month \, except August and December
\n \nhttps://de.meet.coop/b/rooms/1cp-2hy-vun-ugc/joi n
DESCRIPTION:CoTech (https://cotech.coop (https://cotech.coop/) ) is the tech\, digital\, and creative sector with in the workers.coop federation. We’re also a hub f or cooperatively minded individuals who are intere sted in what we do. Aside from in-person events\, and a discourse forum (https://community.coops.tec h/)\, we meet online monthly to discuss all things to do with our businesses\, our network and the s ector we work in. \n \n \n \n We welcome anyone in terested in what we do.\n \n \n \n Last Wednesday of the month\, except August and December\n \n \n \n https://de.meet.coop/b/rooms/1cp-2hy-vun-ugc/jo in (https://de.meet.coop/b/rooms/1cp-2hy-vun-ugc/j oin)\n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T150000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T160000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_264_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Peer network: Lunch hour skill share X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:workers .coop offers a range of peer networks\, all follow ing a similar format.
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\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 BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_310_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Givers Gain: 'turning contacts into contracts' X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hav e you ever been introduced to someone who helped c hange the fortunes of your business? Perhaps they mad a connection that secured a new contract\ , or helped you get the right advice and support. This structured networking session is designed to make potentially transformative connections throug h ethical word-of-mouth referrals.
\n \n9\;Givers Gain'\; structured word of mouth mark eting is the most effective way to learn about eac h others'\; businesses and commercial goals\, f ind partners and generate new trading opportunitie s. This event is for workers.coop members\, cooper ators\, supporters and independent workers in the UK and internationally. It'\;s part of a progra mme of monthly Givers Gain referral events.
\n \nYou can join the session directly (without r egistering) using this link.
\n \nWhy Attend?
\n \nThe event is not just another network meeting\, i t'\;s a facilitated experience aimed at maximis ing the potential for productive business introduc tions. It'\;s about creating and strengthening relationships\, not just one off transactional dea ls. Using a tried &\; tested method\, we will h elp you connect with individuals who can propel yo ur business forward.
\n \nR eality check
\n \nJames became the go-to architect for \;Resonance FM
\n \ nSteffi \;recei ved £\;10\,000 + worth of freelance work in t he first half of 2025 alone
\nLou from \;Studio Lutalica& nbsp\;won an £\;8\,000+ website contract
\ nJohn from \;Sepheo&nb sp\;found new freelancers for their mutual support agency
\nCaleb from \;Punchard Podcast \;received one-to-one p odcast training from \;The Sassy Show
\nCalverts \;received a £\;40\,0 00 no-strings grant to buy new machinery.
\n < /li>\nCentre Point got an introductio n that led to them becoming the UK&rsquo\;s leadin g provider of accounting software to the charity s ector.
\nThe session is designed and facilitated Siô\;n W hellens from Principle Six\, who \;provide spe cialist development support to cooperatives and de mocratic businesses. We support groups to navigate and develop legal structures and incorporation\, governance\, financial planning and understanding what it means to be a co-op\, especially member en gagement and participation. Principle Six is espec ially experienced in supporting worker coops\, hou sing coops and collective venues in and around Lon don.
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been introduced to someone who helpe d change the fortunes of your business? Perhaps th ey mad a connection that secured a new contract\, or helped you get the right advice and support. Th is structured networking session is designed to ma ke potentially transformative connections through ethical word-of-mouth referrals.\n \n \n \n 'Giver s Gain' structured word of mouth marketing is the most effective way to learn about each others' bus inesses and commercial goals\, find partners and g enerate new trading opportunities. This event is f or workers.coop members\, cooperators\, supporters and independent workers in the UK and internation ally. It's part of a programme of monthly Givers G ain referral events.\n \n \n \n You can join the s ession directly (without registering) using this l ink. (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84700781676)\n \n \n \n Why Attend?\n \n \n \n The event is not just another network meeting\, it's a facilitated expe rience aimed at maximising the potential for produ ctive business introductions. It's about creating and strengthening relationships\, not just one off transactional deals. Using a tried & tested metho d\, we will help you connect with individuals who can propel your business forward.\n \n \n \n Reali ty check\n \n \n \n \n \n James became the go-to architect for Resonance FM (https://www.resonance fm.com/)\n \n \n \n \n Steffi (https://www.ste ffijoy.com/)received £10\,000 + worth of freelance work in the first half of 2025 alone\n \n \n \n \n Lou from Studio Lutalica (https://lutalica.st udio/) won an £8\,000+ website contract\n \n \n \ n \n John from Sepheo (https://sepheo.co/) found new freelancers 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 (h ttps://www.thesassyshow.com/)\n \n \n \n \n Cal verts (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 l ed to them becoming the UK’s leading provider of a ccounting software to the charity sector.\n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitation\n \n \n The session is desi gned and facilitated Siôn Whellens from Principle Six\, who provide specialist development support t o cooperatives and democratic businesses. We suppo rt groups to navigate and develop legal structures and incorporation\, governance\, financial planni ng and understanding what it means to be a co-op\, especially member engagement and participation. P rinciple Six is especially experienced in supporti ng worker coops\, housing coops and collective ven ues in and around London.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20270127T123000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270127T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270127T133000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=310 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_334_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Givers Gain: 'turning contacts into contracts' X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hav e you ever been introduced to someone who helped c hange the fortunes of your business? Perhaps they mad a connection that secured a new contract\ , or helped you get the right advice and support. This structured networking session is designed to make potentially transformative connections throug h ethical word-of-mouth referrals.
\n \n9\;Givers Gain'\; structured word of mouth mark eting is the most effective way to learn about eac h others'\; businesses and commercial goals\, f ind partners and generate new trading opportunitie s. This event is for workers.coop members\, cooper ators\, supporters and independent workers in the UK and internationally. It'\;s part of a progra mme of monthly Givers Gain referral events.
\n \nYou can join the session directly (without r egistering) using this link.
\n \nWhy Attend?
\n \nThe event is not just another network meeting\, i t'\;s a facilitated experience aimed at maximis ing the potential for productive business introduc tions. It'\;s about creating and strengthening relationships\, not just one off transactional dea ls. Using a tried &\; tested method\, we will h elp you connect with individuals who can propel yo ur business forward.
\n \nR eality check
\n \nJames became the go-to architect for \;Resonance FM
\n \ nSteffi \;recei ved £\;10\,000 + worth of freelance work in t he first half of 2025 alone
\nLou from \;Studio Lutalica& nbsp\;won an £\;8\,000+ website contract
\ nJohn from \;Sepheo&nb sp\;found new freelancers for their mutual support agency
\nCaleb from \;Punchard Podcast \;received one-to-one p odcast training from \;The Sassy Show
\nCalverts \;received a £\;40\,0 00 no-strings grant to buy new machinery.
\n < /li>\nCentre Point got an introductio n that led to them becoming the UK&rsquo\;s leadin g provider of accounting software to the charity s ector.
\nThe session is designed and facilitated Siô\;n W hellens from Principle Six\, who \;provide spe cialist development support to cooperatives and de mocratic businesses. We support groups to navigate and develop legal structures and incorporation\, governance\, financial planning and understanding what it means to be a co-op\, especially member en gagement and participation. Principle Six is espec ially experienced in supporting worker coops\, hou sing coops and collective venues in and around Lon don.
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been introduced to someone who helpe d change the fortunes of your business? Perhaps th ey mad a connection that secured a new contract\, or helped you get the right advice and support. Th is structured networking session is designed to ma ke potentially transformative connections through ethical word-of-mouth referrals.\n \n \n \n 'Giver s Gain' structured word of mouth marketing is the most effective way to learn about each others' bus inesses and commercial goals\, find partners and g enerate new trading opportunities. This event is f or workers.coop members\, cooperators\, supporters and independent workers in the UK and internation ally. It's part of a programme of monthly Givers G ain referral events.\n \n \n \n You can join the s ession directly (without registering) using this l ink. (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84700781676)\n \n \n \n Why Attend?\n \n \n \n The event is not just another network meeting\, it's a facilitated expe rience aimed at maximising the potential for produ ctive business introductions. It's about creating and strengthening relationships\, not just one off transactional deals. Using a tried & tested metho d\, we will help you connect with individuals who can propel your business forward.\n \n \n \n Reali ty check\n \n \n \n \n \n James became the go-to architect for Resonance FM (https://www.resonance fm.com/)\n \n \n \n \n Steffi (https://www.ste ffijoy.com/)received £10\,000 + worth of freelance work in the first half of 2025 alone\n \n \n \n \n Lou from Studio Lutalica (https://lutalica.st udio/) won an £8\,000+ website contract\n \n \n \ n \n John from Sepheo (https://sepheo.co/) found new freelancers 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 (h ttps://www.thesassyshow.com/)\n \n \n \n \n Cal verts (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 l ed to them becoming the UK’s leading provider of a ccounting software to the charity sector.\n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitation\n \n \n The session is desi gned and facilitated Siôn Whellens from Principle Six\, who provide specialist development support t o cooperatives and democratic businesses. We suppo rt groups to navigate and develop legal structures and incorporation\, governance\, financial planni ng and understanding what it means to be a co-op\, especially member engagement and participation. P rinciple Six is especially experienced in supporti ng worker coops\, housing coops and collective ven ues in and around London.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20270224T123000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270224T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270224T133000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=334 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_335_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Givers Gain: 'turning contacts into contracts' X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hav e you ever been introduced to someone who helped c hange the fortunes of your business? Perhaps they mad a connection that secured a new contract\ , or helped you get the right advice and support. This structured networking session is designed to make potentially transformative connections throug h ethical word-of-mouth referrals.
\n \n9\;Givers Gain'\; structured word of mouth mark eting is the most effective way to learn about eac h others'\; businesses and commercial goals\, f ind partners and generate new trading opportunitie s. This event is for workers.coop members\, cooper ators\, supporters and independent workers in the UK and internationally. It'\;s part of a progra mme of monthly Givers Gain referral events.
\n \nYou can join the session directly (without r egistering) using this link.
\n \nWhy Attend?
\n \nThe event is not just another network meeting\, i t'\;s a facilitated experience aimed at maximis ing the potential for productive business introduc tions. It'\;s about creating and strengthening relationships\, not just one off transactional dea ls. Using a tried &\; tested method\, we will h elp you connect with individuals who can propel yo ur business forward.
\n \nR eality check
\n \nJames became the go-to architect for \;Resonance FM
\n \ nSteffi \;recei ved £\;10\,000 + worth of freelance work in t he first half of 2025 alone
\nLou from \;Studio Lutalica& nbsp\;won an £\;8\,000+ website contract
\ nJohn from \;Sepheo&nb sp\;found new freelancers for their mutual support agency
\nCaleb from \;Punchard Podcast \;received one-to-one p odcast training from \;The Sassy Show
\nCalverts \;received a £\;40\,0 00 no-strings grant to buy new machinery.
\n < /li>\nCentre Point got an introductio n that led to them becoming the UK&rsquo\;s leadin g provider of accounting software to the charity s ector.
\nThe session is designed and facilitated Siô\;n W hellens from Principle Six\, who \;provide spe cialist development support to cooperatives and de mocratic businesses. We support groups to navigate and develop legal structures and incorporation\, governance\, financial planning and understanding what it means to be a co-op\, especially member en gagement and participation. Principle Six is espec ially experienced in supporting worker coops\, hou sing coops and collective venues in and around Lon don.
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been introduced to someone who helpe d change the fortunes of your business? Perhaps th ey mad a connection that secured a new contract\, or helped you get the right advice and support. Th is structured networking session is designed to ma ke potentially transformative connections through ethical word-of-mouth referrals.\n \n \n \n 'Giver s Gain' structured word of mouth marketing is the most effective way to learn about each others' bus inesses and commercial goals\, find partners and g enerate new trading opportunities. This event is f or workers.coop members\, cooperators\, supporters and independent workers in the UK and internation ally. It's part of a programme of monthly Givers G ain referral events.\n \n \n \n You can join the s ession directly (without registering) using this l ink. (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84700781676)\n \n \n \n Why Attend?\n \n \n \n The event is not just another network meeting\, it's a facilitated expe rience aimed at maximising the potential for produ ctive business introductions. It's about creating and strengthening relationships\, not just one off transactional deals. Using a tried & tested metho d\, we will help you connect with individuals who can propel your business forward.\n \n \n \n Reali ty check\n \n \n \n \n \n James became the go-to architect for Resonance FM (https://www.resonance fm.com/)\n \n \n \n \n Steffi (https://www.ste ffijoy.com/)received £10\,000 + worth of freelance work in the first half of 2025 alone\n \n \n \n \n Lou from Studio Lutalica (https://lutalica.st udio/) won an £8\,000+ website contract\n \n \n \ n \n John from Sepheo (https://sepheo.co/) found new freelancers 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 (h ttps://www.thesassyshow.com/)\n \n \n \n \n Cal verts (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 l ed to them becoming the UK’s leading provider of a ccounting software to the charity sector.\n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitation\n \n \n The session is desi gned and facilitated Siôn Whellens from Principle Six\, who provide specialist development support t o cooperatives and democratic businesses. We suppo rt groups to navigate and develop legal structures and incorporation\, governance\, financial planni ng and understanding what it means to be a co-op\, especially member engagement and participation. P rinciple Six is especially experienced in supporti ng worker coops\, housing coops and collective ven ues in and around London.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20270324T123000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270324T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270324T133000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=335 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_336_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Givers Gain: 'turning contacts into contracts' X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hav e you ever been introduced to someone who helped c hange the fortunes of your business? Perhaps they mad a connection that secured a new contract\ , or helped you get the right advice and support. This structured networking session is designed to make potentially transformative connections throug h ethical word-of-mouth referrals.
\n \n9\;Givers Gain'\; structured word of mouth mark eting is the most effective way to learn about eac h others'\; businesses and commercial goals\, f ind partners and generate new trading opportunitie s. This event is for workers.coop members\, cooper ators\, supporters and independent workers in the UK and internationally. It'\;s part of a progra mme of monthly Givers Gain referral events.
\n \nYou can join the session directly (without r egistering) using this link.
\n \nWhy Attend?
\n \nThe event is not just another network meeting\, i t'\;s a facilitated experience aimed at maximis ing the potential for productive business introduc tions. It'\;s about creating and strengthening relationships\, not just one off transactional dea ls. Using a tried &\; tested method\, we will h elp you connect with individuals who can propel yo ur business forward.
\n \nR eality check
\n \nJames became the go-to architect for \;Resonance FM
\n \ nSteffi \;recei ved £\;10\,000 + worth of freelance work in t he first half of 2025 alone
\nLou from \;Studio Lutalica& nbsp\;won an £\;8\,000+ website contract
\ nJohn from \;Sepheo&nb sp\;found new freelancers for their mutual support agency
\nCaleb from \;Punchard Podcast \;received one-to-one p odcast training from \;The Sassy Show
\nCalverts \;received a £\;40\,0 00 no-strings grant to buy new machinery.
\n < /li>\nCentre Point got an introductio n that led to them becoming the UK&rsquo\;s leadin g provider of accounting software to the charity s ector.
\nThe session is designed and facilitated Siô\;n W hellens from Principle Six\, who \;provide spe cialist development support to cooperatives and de mocratic businesses. We support groups to navigate and develop legal structures and incorporation\, governance\, financial planning and understanding what it means to be a co-op\, especially member en gagement and participation. Principle Six is espec ially experienced in supporting worker coops\, hou sing coops and collective venues in and around Lon don.
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been introduced to someone who helpe d change the fortunes of your business? Perhaps th ey mad a connection that secured a new contract\, or helped you get the right advice and support. Th is structured networking session is designed to ma ke potentially transformative connections through ethical word-of-mouth referrals.\n \n \n \n 'Giver s Gain' structured word of mouth marketing is the most effective way to learn about each others' bus inesses and commercial goals\, find partners and g enerate new trading opportunities. This event is f or workers.coop members\, cooperators\, supporters and independent workers in the UK and internation ally. It's part of a programme of monthly Givers G ain referral events.\n \n \n \n You can join the s ession directly (without registering) using this l ink. (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84700781676)\n \n \n \n Why Attend?\n \n \n \n The event is not just another network meeting\, it's a facilitated expe rience aimed at maximising the potential for produ ctive business introductions. It's about creating and strengthening relationships\, not just one off transactional deals. Using a tried & tested metho d\, we will help you connect with individuals who can propel your business forward.\n \n \n \n Reali ty check\n \n \n \n \n \n James became the go-to architect for Resonance FM (https://www.resonance fm.com/)\n \n \n \n \n Steffi (https://www.ste ffijoy.com/)received £10\,000 + worth of freelance work in the first half of 2025 alone\n \n \n \n \n Lou from Studio Lutalica (https://lutalica.st udio/) won an £8\,000+ website contract\n \n \n \ n \n John from Sepheo (https://sepheo.co/) found new freelancers 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 (h ttps://www.thesassyshow.com/)\n \n \n \n \n Cal verts (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 l ed to them becoming the UK’s leading provider of a ccounting software to the charity sector.\n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitation\n \n \n The session is desi gned and facilitated Siôn Whellens from Principle Six\, who provide specialist development support t o cooperatives and democratic businesses. We suppo rt groups to navigate and develop legal structures and incorporation\, governance\, financial planni ng and understanding what it means to be a co-op\, especially member engagement and participation. P rinciple Six is especially experienced in supporti ng worker coops\, housing coops and collective ven ues in and around London.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20270428T123000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270428T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270428T133000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=336 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_338_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Givers Gain: 'turning contacts into contracts' X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hav e you ever been introduced to someone who helped c hange the fortunes of your business? Perhaps they mad a connection that secured a new contract\ , or helped you get the right advice and support. This structured networking session is designed to make potentially transformative connections throug h ethical word-of-mouth referrals.
\n \n9\;Givers Gain'\; structured word of mouth mark eting is the most effective way to learn about eac h others'\; businesses and commercial goals\, f ind partners and generate new trading opportunitie s. This event is for workers.coop members\, cooper ators\, supporters and independent workers in the UK and internationally. It'\;s part of a progra mme of monthly Givers Gain referral events.
\n \nYou can join the session directly (without r egistering) using this link.
\n \nWhy Attend?
\n \nThe event is not just another network meeting\, i t'\;s a facilitated experience aimed at maximis ing the potential for productive business introduc tions. It'\;s about creating and strengthening relationships\, not just one off transactional dea ls. Using a tried &\; tested method\, we will h elp you connect with individuals who can propel yo ur business forward.
\n \nR eality check
\n \nJames became the go-to architect for \;Resonance FM
\n \ nSteffi \;recei ved £\;10\,000 + worth of freelance work in t he first half of 2025 alone
\nLou from \;Studio Lutalica& nbsp\;won an £\;8\,000+ website contract
\ nJohn from \;Sepheo&nb sp\;found new freelancers for their mutual support agency
\nCaleb from \;Punchard Podcast \;received one-to-one p odcast training from \;The Sassy Show
\nCalverts \;received a £\;40\,0 00 no-strings grant to buy new machinery.
\n < /li>\nCentre Point got an introductio n that led to them becoming the UK&rsquo\;s leadin g provider of accounting software to the charity s ector.
\nThe session is designed and facilitated Siô\;n W hellens from Principle Six\, who \;provide spe cialist development support to cooperatives and de mocratic businesses. We support groups to navigate and develop legal structures and incorporation\, governance\, financial planning and understanding what it means to be a co-op\, especially member en gagement and participation. Principle Six is espec ially experienced in supporting worker coops\, hou sing coops and collective venues in and around Lon don.
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been introduced to someone who helpe d change the fortunes of your business? Perhaps th ey mad a connection that secured a new contract\, or helped you get the right advice and support. Th is structured networking session is designed to ma ke potentially transformative connections through ethical word-of-mouth referrals.\n \n \n \n 'Giver s Gain' structured word of mouth marketing is the most effective way to learn about each others' bus inesses and commercial goals\, find partners and g enerate new trading opportunities. This event is f or workers.coop members\, cooperators\, supporters and independent workers in the UK and internation ally. It's part of a programme of monthly Givers G ain referral events.\n \n \n \n You can join the s ession directly (without registering) using this l ink. (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84700781676)\n \n \n \n Why Attend?\n \n \n \n The event is not just another network meeting\, it's a facilitated expe rience aimed at maximising the potential for produ ctive business introductions. It's about creating and strengthening relationships\, not just one off transactional deals. Using a tried & tested metho d\, we will help you connect with individuals who can propel your business forward.\n \n \n \n Reali ty check\n \n \n \n \n \n James became the go-to architect for Resonance FM (https://www.resonance fm.com/)\n \n \n \n \n Steffi (https://www.ste ffijoy.com/)received £10\,000 + worth of freelance work in the first half of 2025 alone\n \n \n \n \n Lou from Studio Lutalica (https://lutalica.st udio/) won an £8\,000+ website contract\n \n \n \ n \n John from Sepheo (https://sepheo.co/) found new freelancers 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 (h ttps://www.thesassyshow.com/)\n \n \n \n \n Cal verts (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 l ed to them becoming the UK’s leading provider of a ccounting software to the charity sector.\n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitation\n \n \n The session is desi gned and facilitated Siôn Whellens from Principle Six\, who provide specialist development support t o cooperatives and democratic businesses. We suppo rt groups to navigate and develop legal structures and incorporation\, governance\, financial planni ng and understanding what it means to be a co-op\, especially member engagement and participation. P rinciple Six is especially experienced in supporti ng worker coops\, housing coops and collective ven ues in and around London.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20270623T123000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270623T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270623T133000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=338 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR