What if we owned our High Street? What if our community owned the rental housing in our community and operated it fairly for the benefit of the community? How might we raise the finance for democratising and relocalising the ownership of our local economy? The answers to the these questions will lead us to strengthen […]
Where did all the banks go? The British banking industry has become an oligoply of giant banks scanning the globe for profits. Their High Street branches are closing by the dozen. Their lending to local enterprises have dried up. What if we started our own bank that concerned itself with the life and wellbeing of […]
A 3-day virtual summit of visionaries, panels, networking & co-creating sessions to build a socially, ecologically resilient economy. When: 7th - 9th July 2020 Where: https://regenerate-devon.heysummit.com Why this? Why now? This past year of climate emergency declarations, pandemic lockdown and economic crisis has intensified calls for a ‘green new deal’ and 'build back better’. We […]
Please join us Monday August 3rd, 6pm at Lupton House! We'll be outdoors, together, physically distanced the required metre or two. It will be fabulous! Our main topic 'Doing a Regenerate Torbay Summit' Coming off a super successful Devon-wide event, let's keep the momentum going and FOCUS on our lovely place. We'll talk about other things too, of course, […]
Please join us Monday, September 7th, 6 pm at Lupton House! We'll be outdoors, together, physically distanced the required metre or two. It will be fabulous! Our main topic 'How do we create meaningful livelihoods for young people and young families?'. We'll talk about other things too, of course, but please come. An evening picnic - we'll […]
Please join us Monday, October 5th, 6 pm back on Zoom! We had a fabulous outdoor event in September but due to the current restrictions, we are going back online! There's loads to talk about, like the Kickstart programme to help young people get into work, the Torbay Council's economic plans, our own plans, new resources […]
Please join us Monday, November 2nd, 6 pm back on Zoom! What could co-ops bring to Torbay? We all know about the Co-op shops – there are several across Torbay, but co-ops come in various shapes, sizes and sectors – energy, care, housing, manufacturing. Join us to explore what sort of co-ops are already in Torbay, […]
Torbay Co-operatives in Community Wealth Building is the first of Local Spark’s Friday Lunch Sessions, an occasional series addressing different opportunities for Torbay local economic resilience. They are designed specifically for Torbay Community Wealth Building Board members, and we also welcome members and officers with a particular interest in supporting the Torbay economy. The Friday […]
Don’t miss this webinar and discussion with Local Spark’s co-operatives lead, Andrew Shadrake, highlighting new co-operative opportunities for Torbay. The session begins with a rapid review of existing co-operatives, and co-operative opportunities, which covers: Adult social care: bringing together carers and people needing support: Case study: Equal Care Co-operative Ensuring child-care provision as nurseries close […]
Please join us Monday, December 7th, 6 pm back on Zoom! The theme - the year in review! And man oh man - it's been a crazy ride. Lots of great projects, many acts of solidarity, determination and resilience. There will be space to share what’s going on for you, try out your ideas, and get […]