Vica
@vicarogers.bsky.social
Permently Temporary #commons #coops #tech #finance #RealDemocracy
Head of Co-operative Development
@Co-operativesUK
Head of Co-operative Development
@Co-operativesUK
Reposted by Vica
Did you know?
👉 75–80% of Fairtrade products come from cooperatives.
👉 Fair trade thrives where strong co-ops exist.
👉 Ethical business models already exist — and they work.
👉 75–80% of Fairtrade products come from cooperatives.
👉 Fair trade thrives where strong co-ops exist.
👉 Ethical business models already exist — and they work.
December 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Did you know?
👉 75–80% of Fairtrade products come from cooperatives.
👉 Fair trade thrives where strong co-ops exist.
👉 Ethical business models already exist — and they work.
👉 75–80% of Fairtrade products come from cooperatives.
👉 Fair trade thrives where strong co-ops exist.
👉 Ethical business models already exist — and they work.
Concluding my week on Friday with an online international event by @[email protected] on how coop federals can support innovative coop startups. I’ll be talking about @[email protected] #Hackathons and our work on #platformcoops via #unfound.
November 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Concluding my week on Friday with an online international event by @[email protected] on how coop federals can support innovative coop startups. I’ll be talking about @[email protected] #Hackathons and our work on #platformcoops via #unfound.
Then to #Manchester on Thursday for @cooperativesuk.bsky.social excellent #PractitionersForum #PF25 (still tickets available if you are quick!) www.uk.coop/events-and-t...
Practitioners Forum 2025 | Co-operatives UK
Whether you’re in membership, HR, governance, communications or finance – this is your chance to learn from the best, share ideas and sharpen your skills. With expert‑led sessions, practical takeaways and the flexibility to build your own agenda, Practitioners Forum is professional development made for co‑operatives.
www.uk.coop
November 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Then to #Manchester on Thursday for @cooperativesuk.bsky.social excellent #PractitionersForum #PF25 (still tickets available if you are quick!) www.uk.coop/events-and-t...
Currently on my way to #Glasgow (albeit train disruptions!) to attend the #DemocraticBusinessSummit by # CentreForDemocraticBusinness www.democraticbusiness.org/events/summit
Democratic Business Summit 2025
This year’s Democratic Business Summit – a one-day conference to advance democracy across the UK business economy – is coming to Glasgow’s Barras Art & Design on 4th November 2025.
www.democraticbusiness.org
November 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Currently on my way to #Glasgow (albeit train disruptions!) to attend the #DemocraticBusinessSummit by # CentreForDemocraticBusinness www.democraticbusiness.org/events/summit
Just as the inspirational #DavidGraeber said : 'The ultimate hidden truth of the world is that it is something that we make, and could just as easily make differently,'
October 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Just as the inspirational #DavidGraeber said : 'The ultimate hidden truth of the world is that it is something that we make, and could just as easily make differently,'
What is needed is for people to feel they have power & agency to change things. This world is made by the multiple actions of people. If we are intentional in what we do & join forces more, we have more power than we think.
October 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
What is needed is for people to feel they have power & agency to change things. This world is made by the multiple actions of people. If we are intentional in what we do & join forces more, we have more power than we think.
I do believe there is reason to be hopeful. I feel that we are in a moment in time where more & more people understand what is wrong, false and inhumane in the way our governments, for profit organisations and billionaires are determining our future.
October 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I do believe there is reason to be hopeful. I feel that we are in a moment in time where more & more people understand what is wrong, false and inhumane in the way our governments, for profit organisations and billionaires are determining our future.
It was difficult to be positive, it feels like there is so little to be hopeful about in these days. But I was surprised of how positively I responded.
October 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
It was difficult to be positive, it feels like there is so little to be hopeful about in these days. But I was surprised of how positively I responded.