21st Century Social Clubs: Annual Conference 2026
Thursday 10th September 2026
Thursday 10th September 2026
10am - 5pm
10am - 5pm
Redhills Durham
Redhills Durham
Join us on 10th September 2026 at Redhills Durham in London for 21st Century Social Clubs Annual Conference!
Join us on 10th September 2026 at Redhills Durham in London for 21st Century Social Clubs Annual Conference!
Join us on 10th September 2026 at Redhills Durham in London for 21st Century Social Clubs Annual Conference!
Following last year’s success we’re really excited to announce that 2026’s event will take place on Thursday 10th September at Redhills Durham. Originally known as Durham Miners’ Hall, it has recently reopened after a £14m renovation, and the beautifully restored “Pitman's Parliament” will be the main space for our mid-week conference.
Following last year’s success we’re really excited to announce that 2026’s event will take place on Thursday 10th September at Redhills Durham. Originally known as Durham Miners’ Hall, it has recently reopened after a £14m renovation, and the beautifully restored “Pitman's Parliament” will be the main space for our mid-week conference.
Following last year’s success we’re really excited to announce that 2026’s event will take place on Thursday 10th September at Redhills Durham. Originally known as Durham Miners’ Hall, it has recently reopened after a £14m renovation, and the beautifully restored “Pitman's Parliament” will be the main space for our mid-week conference.
This year’s event will build on the progress from last year, including new research, meeting government ministers and visiting No.10, launching a new report calling for a 21st Century Social Club Charter, recognition in the Government’s £5bn Pride in Place strategy, and our national crowdfunding campaign.
This year’s event will build on the progress from last year, including new research, meeting government ministers and visiting No.10, launching a new report calling for a 21st Century Social Club Charter, recognition in the Government’s £5bn Pride in Place strategy, and our national crowdfunding campaign.
This year’s event will build on the progress from last year, including new research, meeting government ministers and visiting No.10, launching a new report calling for a 21st Century Social Club Charter, recognition in the Government’s £5bn Pride in Place strategy, and our national crowdfunding campaign.
If you’re interested in revitalising the legacy and relevance of social clubs across Britain, book your place to join club members, policymakers, charities, and funders to explore how existing and new social clubs can address today’s pressing social and economic challenges.
If you’re interested in revitalising the legacy and relevance of social clubs across Britain, book your place to join club members, policymakers, charities, and funders to explore how existing and new social clubs can address today’s pressing social and economic challenges.
If you’re interested in revitalising the legacy and relevance of social clubs across Britain, book your place to join club members, policymakers, charities, and funders to explore how existing and new social clubs can address today’s pressing social and economic challenges.
Tickets
Tickets
Tickets
£30 / £60 + VAT
£30 / £60 + VAT
£30 / £60 + VAT
We have a two-tier pricing system: for club members (£30+VAT) and for other organisations (£60+VAT).
We have a two-tier pricing system: for club members (£30+VAT) and for other organisations (£60+VAT).
We have a two-tier pricing system: for club members (£30+VAT) and for other organisations (£60+VAT).
Programme
Programme
We’re announcing the full conference programme soon, but you can expect sessions on the following themes:
We’re announcing the full conference programme soon, but you can expect sessions on the following themes:
We’re announcing the full conference programme soon, but you can expect sessions on the following themes:
Building a 21st Century Social Club movement
Building a 21st Century Social Club movement
Building a 21st Century Social Club movement
The power of member-owned ‘social infrastructure’
The power of member-owned ‘social infrastructure’
The power of member-owned ‘social infrastructure’
Civil society organisations and researchers
Civil society organisations and researchers
Civil society organisations and researchers
Heritage bodies and built environment
Heritage bodies and built environment
Heritage bodies and built environment
Who's it for?
Who's it for?
Social club members and managers
Social club members and managers
Social club members and managers
Policymakers and funders
Policymakers and funders
Policymakers and funders
Civil society organisations and researchers
Civil society organisations and researchers
Civil society organisations and researchers
Heritage bodies and built environment
Heritage bodies and built environment
Heritage bodies and built environment
Sponsors
Sponsors
Sponsors
We’re looking for additional sponsorship for the conference. If you’re interested in finding out more, email our team on jonny@democraticbusiness.org
We’re looking for additional sponsorship for the conference. If you’re interested in finding out more, email our team on jonny@democraticbusiness.org
We’re looking for additional sponsorship for the conference. If you’re interested in finding out more, email our team on jonny@democraticbusiness.org
What is 21st Century Social Clubs?
What is 21st Century Social Clubs?
This event is part of 21st Century Social Clubs – our national programme of work to recognise, protect, and revitalise social clubs as vital community assets for generations to come.
This event is part of 21st Century Social Clubs – our national programme of work to recognise, protect, and revitalise social clubs as vital community assets for generations to come.
This event is part of 21st Century Social Clubs – our national programme of work to recognise, protect, and revitalise social clubs as vital community assets for generations to come.
For over a century, social clubs have been vital to the fabric of civic life. As member-run community assets, they embody a rich heritage of neighbourly trust, popular culture, and democratic engagement. Social clubs remain essential spaces for connection, learning, and participation – especially in today’s fragmented society. Yet, despite their enduring relevance, social clubs remain curiously overlooked by both government policy and third sector support.
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The CfDB is a project of Stir to Action Ltd, a worker co-operative registered in England as a Company Limited by Guarantee. Company number 07951013
Our team is based in Dorset, London, and Manchester
Designed and built by Guillermo Ortego
You can subscribe to our newsletter here
The CfDB is a project of Stir to Action Ltd, a worker co-operative registered in England as a Company Limited by Guarantee. Company number 07951013
Our team is based in Dorset, London, and Manchester
Designed and built by Guillermo Ortego