SCHOOL FOR

You’re the glue in your community. The connector. The activator. The innovator.

Welcome to School For Activation—a space to recharge, gain inspiration and to design the next chapter. 

We're an exclusive community designed to expand your impact,  rethink what's possible and to test new ideas.

You're invited to join the experience. Claim your place here!

JOIN TO UNLOCK

A free 3-day retreat
A three-day retreat in the Lake District providing a space to gain inspiration and to design the next chapter.

Recharge
in the wild with good company and good food and open minds with inspiring talks from invited guests.
MASTERCLASSES &
Funding support
Expert-led sessions covering storytelling to attracting the right resources.
Action learning
A peer group to bounce ideas, problem-solve and stay accountable to goals

Rocket-fuel for your efforts to unlock the power of community

connect
design
attract


Join the intense 3-day retreat in the Lake District followed by a 3-month learning peer-to-peer learning journey including site visits to inspiring spaces and social innovators in London.

Plus, a six month membership to SHIFT network, connecting you with some of the most exciting innovators in East London.

To apply now to take part in School for Activation, simply fill out this form. The applications close Monday 15th July 12 noon.

Who is this for?

The School For Activation is designed for community connectors and social innovators based in Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney or Waltham Forest.

Your project or business will have a focus on bringing people together and activating public, community or civic spaces, with a clear social impact. 

How do I know this is for me?

🌟 You’re seeking new challenges and are curious to learn from and get to know other community activators.

🌟 You’ve been running your project for a while and are hungry to make it last long-term.

🌟 You’d like to be able to track, measure and communicate your social impact more effectively.

🌟 You're maybe feeling tired on some days, or in need of some fresh inspiration and space to breathe.

🌟 You want to unlock further funding and say yes to new opportunities.

🌟 You are eager to expand your networks and be a part of something bigger and create a long lasting impact!

What to expect?


KEY DATES + INFO

26 - 29 SEP 2024
LEARNING RETREAT
SEP - NOV 2024
MONTHLY PEER-LEARNING
FEB 2025
NETWORKING EVENT IN EAST LONDON