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Global Justice Sheffield meeting

Central United Reformed Church (Room 3), 60 Norfok St. Sheffield S1 2JB (corner of Chapel Walk)
The monthly meeting of Global Justice Sheffield, which works alongside people protesting in the developing world, campaigning for justice for the world’s poor, people before profit, and a sustainable world. Global Justice aims to change the actions, policies and institutions of governments, corporations and wealthy minorities, which are preventing an end to war, poverty and injustice. They mobilise people in…
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Resilience Symposium

The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane S1 4FW
A one-day symposium celebrating the resilience of marginalized communities, including migrants and individuals with disabilities, showcasing their strategies for overcoming systemic challenges. Organised by Welcoming Cultures, featuring a range of speakers and community organisations including Jiten Patel (Diversync), Terezia Terry (Welcoming Cultures), Helen Sims (Voluntary Action Sheffield) and Kathyrn Littlewood (Sheffield Voices). Lunch, tea and coffee provided. Part of Sheffield’s…
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Politics for People, Not Parties: How to Empower People in Communities

Union St. co-working space, 18-22 Union St. Sheffield S1 2JP
Party politics creates the illusion of democracy, the illusion of representation, and the illusion of accountability. A true democracy is one in which the people of communities can truly take part in the theory of change, that is currently reserved for those in positions of power or those with the capacity and desire for change. The systematic changemakers of the…
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Principle 5 Yorkshire Co-operative Resource Centre

Principle 5 committee meeting

Aizlewood's Mill, Nursery Street, Sheffield, S3 8GG
The monthly meeting of Principle 5, Yorkshire Co-operative Resource Centre. This is a regional group within the co-operative movement, based in Sheffield, with a co-operative lending library for individuals and co-ops. As a co-operative, Principle 5 is member-run and owned (not “funded”), by over a hundred individual members and member co-operatives. A range of publications are available to members and…
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Against Rwanda Deportations

Vulcan House, 6 Millsands, Sheffield S3 8NU
A protest to stand against the UK government’s ridiculous Rwanda deportations scheme, to awaken consciences and in support of all who have fled from unsafety, war and dictatorship and chosen peace and safety by our side, trying to create a humane society. Oppose our brothers and sisters being forcibly and inhumanely expelled to Rwanda. Gather together to show the government…
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Rethinking Retrofit: Communities, Construction & You

Central United Reformed Church, 60 Norfolk Row S1 2JB
An event on “retro-fitting” energy efficiency measures in homes and other buildings, in partnership with new co-operative South Yorkshire Ecofit. Come and discuss how we can engage communities and the construction industry in rethinking our relationship to the house, and developing a community-led approach to retrofit, changing the nature of the construction industry, building local skills and developing a circular…
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