21st Century
Social Clubs
21st Century
Social Clubs
21st Century
Social Clubs
Centuries of community wealth, ready for a new generation
Centuries of community wealth, ready for a new generation
Centuries of community wealth, ready for a new generation
Social clubs are rooted in the community – member-owned spaces where people come together to socialise,
organise, create, and belong.
Social clubs are rooted in the community – member-owned spaces where people come together to socialise, organise, create, and belong.
Social clubs are rooted in the community – member-owned spaces where people come together to socialise, organise, create, and belong.
With the right support, their best years are still ahead.
With the right support, their best years are still ahead.
With the right support, their best years are still ahead.
What we do
21st Century Social Clubs is a national initiative working directly with social clubs across the country, delivering practical support that helps them strengthen their finances, grow their membership, and plan for the future. This support is delivered through two complementary programmes, each designed to meet clubs where they are:
A major new national programme launching in June 2026 will bring community organisers, business support, and dedicated funding into 20 areas of deprivation across England over five years.
A major new national programme launching in June 2026 will bring community organisers, business support, and dedicated funding into 20 areas of deprivation across England over five years.
Regional programmes developed in partnership with local authorities, are already delivering group learning events, tailored one-to-one business advice, and grant funding to help clubs at every stage, with our first programme live in Rotherham and more areas to follow.
Regional programmes developed in partnership with local authorities, are already delivering group learning events, tailored one-to-one business advice, and grant funding to help clubs at every stage, with our first programme live in Rotherham and more areas to follow.
Alongside this, we host national events that connect clubs with each other, with policymakers, and with the wider movement working to protect these spaces. The best place to see this work in action and get involved is our upcoming Annual Conference at the restored Redhills Durham on 10th September 2026.
Alongside this, we host national events that connect clubs with each other, with policymakers, and with the wider movement working to protect these spaces. The best place to see this work in action and get involved is our upcoming Annual Conference at the restored Redhills Durham on 10th September 2026.
The journey
In just over a year, 21st Century Social Clubs has grown from a research programme into a national movement. From our first support survey and policy roundtables in early 2025, through a sold-out inaugural conference, a delegation to Number 10, and recognition in national policy, to regional partnerships on the ground and a major national programme announced in 2026.
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Build the movement
What comes next depends on all of us. Clubs, local authorities, funders, policymakers, researchers, and supporters working together to make sure these spaces don't just survive, but lead. However you connect to this work, there's a place for you.
Are you a social club member?
Whether you're looking for business support, funding advice, or just want to connect with other clubs facing similar challenges, our programmes are designed to meet you where you are. Get in touch to find out how we can work with your club to strengthen your finances, grow your membership, and plan for the future.
Get support for your club
Are you a funder or council officer?
Social clubs sit at the intersection of community development, local democracy, culture, and social cohesion. We're working with trusts, foundations, local authorities, and MPs to develop funding and policy that recognises the transformative role they can play in their community spaces.
Work with us
Are you a researcher
or journalist?
The story of social clubs is deeply connected to the history of working-class life, democratic participation, and community wealth in Britain. We welcome collaboration with academics, writers, and journalists who want to use our research, partner on new research, and cover the movement.
Share your expertise
Are you a social club member?
Whether you're looking for business support, funding advice, or just want to connect with other clubs facing similar challenges, our programmes are designed to meet you where you are. Get in touch to find out how we can work with your club to strengthen your finances, grow your membership, and plan for the future.
Get support for your club
Are you a funder or council officer?
Social clubs sit at the intersection of community development, local democracy, culture, and social cohesion. We're working with trusts, foundations, local authorities, and MPs to develop funding and policy that recognises the transformative role they can play in their community spaces.
Work with us
Are you a researcher
or journalist?
The story of social clubs is deeply connected to the history of working-class life, democratic participation, and community wealth in Britain. We welcome collaboration with academics, writers, and journalists who want to use our research, partner on new research, and cover the movement.
Share your expertise
21st Century Social Clubs is a project of Stir to Action Ltd, a worker co-operative registered in England as a Company Limited by Guarantee. Company number 07951013
Designed and built by Guillermo Ortego
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21st Century Social Clubs is a project of Stir to Action Ltd, a worker co-operative registered in England as a Company Limited by Guarantee. Company number 07951013
Designed and built by Guillermo Ortego
You can subscribe to our newsletter here
21st Century Social Clubs is a project of Stir to Action Ltd, a worker co-operative registered in England as a Company Limited by Guarantee. Company number 07951013
Designed and built by Guillermo Ortego