Alternative Business Models
Online training course
29 Jan, 5 Feb, & 12 Feb 2026
10:00 - 13:00 GMT
£300 (includes VAT)
What is it?
What is it?
What is it?
From co-operatives to community businesses, this three-part online course will expand your knowledge of less common but more innovative approaches to business ownership and governance.
From co-operatives to community businesses, this three-part online course will expand your knowledge of less common but more innovative approaches to business ownership and governance.
From co-operatives to community businesses, this three-part online course will expand your knowledge of less common but more innovative approaches to business ownership and governance.
Delivered in partnership with Co-op Culture’s team of experienced advisors, the three sessions cover an overview of Alternative Business Models, a deep dive on Governance and a deep dive on Finance, leaving you with the knowledge and ability to provide more and better options when you're in the process of setting up a new organisation, or advising others through third sector bodies, local councils, or business support services.
Delivered in partnership with Co-op Culture’s team of experienced advisors, the three sessions cover an overview of Alternative Business Models, a deep dive on Governance and a deep dive on Finance, leaving you with the knowledge and ability to provide more and better options when you're in the process of setting up a new organisation, or advising others through third sector bodies, local councils, or business support services.
Delivered in partnership with Co-op Culture’s team of experienced advisors, the three sessions cover an overview of Alternative Business Models, a deep dive on Governance and a deep dive on Finance, leaving you with the knowledge and ability to provide more and better options when you're in the process of setting up a new organisation, or advising others through third sector bodies, local councils, or business support services.
The programme
The programme
The programme
The training will be delivered online over three, three-hour-long sessions in January and February 2026.
The training will be delivered online over three, three-hour-long sessions in January and February 2026.
The training will be delivered online over three, three-hour-long sessions in January and February 2026.
Who is it for?
Who is it for?
Who is it for?
Anyone involved in business advice and coaching support
Anyone involved in business advice and coaching support
Anyone involved in business advice and coaching support
Anyone supporting organisations in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector
Anyone supporting organisations in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector
Anyone supporting organisations in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector
Anyone working for a charitable foundation or local government body that is focused on inclusive economies, economic justice, community wealth building, or similar.
Anyone working for a charitable foundation or local government body that is focused on inclusive economies, economic justice, community wealth building, or similar.
Anyone working for a charitable foundation or local government body that is focused on inclusive economies, economic justice, community wealth building, or similar.
Elevate your team Bespoke training
Elevate your team Bespoke training
Elevate your team Bespoke training
Does your organisation offer professional development training opportunities for your staff? Our custom training courses are designed to equip your team with the financial, legal, and governance expertise required to successfully navigate and adopt these complex models.
Does your organisation offer professional development training opportunities for your staff? Our custom training courses are designed to equip your team with the financial, legal, and governance expertise required to successfully navigate and adopt these complex models.
Does your organisation offer professional development training opportunities for your staff? Our custom training courses are designed to equip your team with the financial, legal, and governance expertise required to successfully navigate and adopt these complex models.
Get in touch to learn more about our bespoke Alternative Business Models courses: info@democraticbusiness.org or click below.
Get in touch to learn more about our bespoke Alternative Business Models courses: info@democraticbusiness.org or click below.
Get in touch to learn more about our bespoke Alternative Business Models courses: info@democraticbusiness.org or click below.
The speakers
The speakers
The speakers
Co-operative and community business advisor at Co-op Culture
Winter 1914
Co-operative and community business advisor at Co-op Culture
Winter 1914
Co-operative and community business advisor at Co-op Culture
Winter 1914
Centre for Democratic Business Co-director
Winter 1914
Centre for Democratic Business Co-director
Winter 1914
Centre for Democratic Business Co-director
Winter 1914
Booking terms
and conditions
Booking terms and conditions
Booking terms
and conditions
Refunds
Refunds
Refunds
Cancellations
Cancellations
Cancellations
Should you have any questions regarding these terms and conditions, please contact the Centre for Democratic Business team via info@democraticbusiness.org.
Should you have any questions regarding these terms and conditions, please contact the Centre for Democratic Business team via info@democraticbusiness.org.
Should you have any questions regarding these terms and conditions, please contact the Centre for Democratic Business team via info@democraticbusiness.org.
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