We're working in partnership with the Centre for Democratic Business, thanks to funding from The Co-operative Bank, to deliver a series of FREE webinars exploring how democratic business models like co-operatives are transforming local economies and communities.

Within the last decade, there's been an influx of communities taking on local assets, from libraries to pubs and music venues to community centres. 

This session explores how community shares, a form of democratic investment, has supported communities to acquire vital buildings and land, and launch services, and ensure these spaces and services benefit communities. 

Speakers:

• Annoushka Deignton, former Chair of Friends of Stretford Public Hall, a community owned historic public hall and cultural venue for South Manchester

• Signalise Co-op (Jennifer Bird): A multi-stakeholder co-operative owned by Deaf people and interpreters, providing inclusive communication services

The free webinar will be taking place from 10:30-12:00 on 1 July, online.