21st Century Social Clubs: Practitioner Conference
Wednesday 4th March 2026
Wednesday 4th March 2026
12.30pm - 5.30pm
12.30pm - 5.30pm
The Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire
The Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire
Join us for the first 21st Century Social Clubs: Practitioner Conference at The Holbeck from 12.30 - 5.30pm on Wednesday 4th March 2026 in Leeds.
Join us for the first 21st Century Social Clubs: Practitioner Conference at The Holbeck from 12.30 - 5.30pm on Wednesday 4th March 2026 in Leeds.
Join us for the first 21st Century Social Clubs: Practitioner Conference at The Holbeck from 12.30 - 5.30pm on Wednesday 4th March 2026 in Leeds.
This afternoon event will include practical and inspirational talks and workshops covering topics such as:
This afternoon event will include practical and inspirational talks and workshops covering topics such as:
This afternoon event will include practical and inspirational talks and workshops covering topics such as:
Developing a strong identity for your club through arts, culture, music, sport, and other activities
Developing a strong identity for your club through arts, culture, music, sport, and other activities
Developing a strong identity for your club through arts, culture, music, sport, and other activities
Attracting new members and engaging your existing members more effectively
Attracting new members and engaging your existing members more effectively
Attracting new members and engaging your existing members more effectively
Modernising your governance and rules in a changing world
Modernising your governance and rules in a changing world
Modernising your governance and rules in a changing world
Finding new funding and income opportunities
Finding new funding and income opportunities
Finding new funding and income opportunities
Connecting with local and national government funded programmes, such as Pride in Place and Plans for Neighbourhoods.
Connecting with local and national government funded programmes, such as Pride in Place and Plans for Neighbourhoods.
Connecting with local and national government funded programmes, such as Pride in Place and Plans for Neighbourhoods.
Speakers and workshop leaders will include social club members, business advisors, solicitors, and third sector organisations who will share useful tips and ways to connect with regional and national support.
Speakers and workshop leaders will include social club members, business advisors, solicitors, and third sector organisations who will share useful tips and ways to connect with regional and national support.
Speakers and workshop leaders will include social club members, business advisors, solicitors, and third sector organisations who will share useful tips and ways to connect with regional and national support.
Who’s it for?
Who’s it for?
Any member of a ‘social club’ that is owned by its members (including working men’s, trade, factory, and welfares)
Any member of a ‘social club’ that is owned by its members (including working men’s, trade, factory, and welfares)
Any member of a ‘social club’ that is owned by its members (including working men’s, trade, factory, and welfares)
Any social club in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Any social club in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Any social club in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
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 focused on protecting and strengthening social clubs across Britain.
This event is part of 21st Century Social Clubs – our national programme of work focused on protecting and strengthening social clubs across Britain.
This event is part of 21st Century Social Clubs – our national programme of work focused on protecting and strengthening social clubs across Britain.
Over the last year we have been working with a growing coalition of social clubs, MPs, development bodies, and think tanks to understand the sector's immediate needs and to build a shared vision for the future.
Over the last year we have been working with a growing coalition of social clubs, MPs, development bodies, and think tanks to understand the sector's immediate needs and to build a shared vision for the future.
Over the last year we have been working with a growing coalition of social clubs, MPs, development bodies, and think tanks to understand the sector's immediate needs and to build a shared vision for the future.
This event has been kindly supported by more than 100 ‘backers’ of our crowdfunding campaign.
This event has been kindly supported by more than 100 ‘backers’ of our crowdfunding campaign.
This event has been kindly supported by more than 100 ‘backers’ of our crowdfunding campaign.
The 21st Century Social Clubs crowdfunding campaign took place in November 2025 and aimed to revitalize Britain's historic member-led social clubs, which have been vital for civic life and community. The funds will be used to provide practical support, host events, and advocate for policy change to ensure these democratic spaces thrive for a new generation.
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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