Report Launch
Report Launch
How do I join? The power of member-owned social spaces
14th April 2026
14th April 2026
12pm - 1pm
12pm - 1pm
Online
Online
Join our online report launch on 14th April 2026 to explore the role of member-owned social spaces in local communities and neighbourhood renewal.
Join our online report launch on 14th April 2026 to explore the role of member-owned social spaces in local communities and neighbourhood renewal.
Join our online report launch on 14th April 2026 to explore the role of member-owned social spaces in local communities and neighbourhood renewal.
Over the past 18 months, 21st Century Social Clubs has been building a national initiative to protect, revitalise, and recognise the value of Britain’s social clubs as spaces for social cohesion, local democracy, and inclusive arts and culture. This programme has involved new research, meeting government ministers and visiting No.10, launching a new report calling for a 21st Century Social Club Charter, as well as securing recognition in the Government’s £5.8bn Pride in Place strategy and the Local Power Plan.
Over the past 18 months, 21st Century Social Clubs has been building a national initiative to protect, revitalise, and recognise the value of Britain’s social clubs as spaces for social cohesion, local democracy, and inclusive arts and culture. This programme has involved new research, meeting government ministers and visiting No.10, launching a new report calling for a 21st Century Social Club Charter, as well as securing recognition in the Government’s £5.8bn Pride in Place strategy and the Local Power Plan.
Over the past 18 months, 21st Century Social Clubs has been building a national initiative to protect, revitalise, and recognise the value of Britain’s social clubs as spaces for social cohesion, local democracy, and inclusive arts and culture. This programme has involved new research, meeting government ministers and visiting No.10, launching a new report calling for a 21st Century Social Club Charter, as well as securing recognition in the Government’s £5.8bn Pride in Place strategy and the Local Power Plan.
But when it comes to understanding how the ownership of a shared space creates different social and economic effects, there’s an evidence gap in the research and wider public advocacy for ‘social infrastructure’. This seems particularly important to address now, given the national decline of social spaces, and the increased interest in our shared physical infrastructure from charitable foundations and government.
But when it comes to understanding how the ownership of a shared space creates different social and economic effects, there’s an evidence gap in the research and wider public advocacy for ‘social infrastructure’. This seems particularly important to address now, given the national decline of social spaces, and the increased interest in our shared physical infrastructure from charitable foundations and government.
But when it comes to understanding how the ownership of a shared space creates different social and economic effects, there’s an evidence gap in the research and wider public advocacy for ‘social infrastructure’. This seems particularly important to address now, given the national decline of social spaces, and the increased interest in our shared physical infrastructure from charitable foundations and government.
Is ‘social infrastructure’ all the same? What are the differences between a space that is managed by its members compared with a public, charitable, or commercial operator? Are participatory approaches the same as membership cultures? And what lessons can we draw from this long and active tradition to promote an increase in locally rooted, democratic, and financially resilient social spaces?
Is ‘social infrastructure’ all the same? What are the differences between a space that is managed by its members compared with a public, charitable, or commercial operator? Are participatory approaches the same as membership cultures? And what lessons can we draw from this long and active tradition to promote an increase in locally rooted, democratic, and financially resilient social spaces?
Is ‘social infrastructure’ all the same? What are the differences between a space that is managed by its members compared with a public, charitable, or commercial operator? Are participatory approaches the same as membership cultures? And what lessons can we draw from this long and active tradition to promote an increase in locally rooted, democratic, and financially resilient social spaces?
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How membership creates local agency and long-term participation
How membership creates local agency and long-term participation
How membership creates local agency and long-term participation
How this model encourages accountability and community leadership
How this model encourages accountability and community leadership
How this model encourages accountability and community leadership
How social clubs have become important community anchors
How social clubs have become important community anchors
How social clubs have become important community anchors
What everyday welfare, care, and responsibility looks like in these spaces.
What everyday welfare, care, and responsibility looks like in these spaces.
What everyday welfare, care, and responsibility looks like in these spaces.
Who's it for?
Who's it for?
Policymakers
Policymakers
Policymakers
Funders
Funders
Funders
Civil society organisations
Civil society organisations
Civil society organisations
Researchers
Researchers
Researchers
Local authorities
Local authorities
Local authorities
Sponsors
Sponsors
This research is supported by the Rayne Foundation, with funding via the Where People Meet programme. Find out more about the programme.
This research is supported by the Rayne Foundation, with funding via the Where People Meet programme. Find out more about the programme.
This research is supported by the Rayne Foundation, with funding via the Where People Meet programme. Find out more about the programme.
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
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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