Community Organising: The Power of Face-to-Face Conversations
Change doesn't start with a megaphone or a call-out in a WhatsApp group chat; it starts with a conversation. This session is a deep dive into the fundamental skill of connecting with people, listening deeply, and unlocking shared purpose.
Join us to build your confidence in having effective face-to-face conversations with our neighbours, and help grow and strengthen our organisation. All experience levels welcome!
The training will run from 12:30-15:00, followed by a door knocking session in our local community. There will be breaks throughout. This venue has level access.
Homes for Us Alliance Summit
Homes for Us Alliance Summit: Join your fellow F&S members at the exclusive Homes for Us Alliance Summit!
When: Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10:00 AM
Where: The Abbey Centre, London, SW1P 3BU
Who: You. As an F&S member, this summit is for you.
This is the alliance's main annual strategy meeting. As members of F&S, this summit is where we get down to the business of thinking about national campaigns, represent our work to other alliance members and hear about this work in other parts of the country.
Can Small-scale Growing “Feed the World”?
Written by the Food Logistics Committee, Food & Solidarity. This is Part 2 of the two-post Food Logistics series. It follows Part 1, which explained why Food & Solidarity do not attempt to grow produce at scale, and here we examine whether small-scale growing can “feed the world”, and how colonial and market forces shape that possibility.
They Sell Anger: We Show Up. 1 in 5 Food & Solidarity Members Were on the Streets on Saturday
Last Saturday, while anti-migrant groups tried to mobilise hate in our city, our community organised care & solidarity.
From our base at DiverCity Hub, over 60 food parcels were packed and distributed. We ran communications lines, organised briefings, and ensured no one faced the day alone.1 in 5 of our entire membership joined the counter-demonstration in a coordinated group.
This is what real, practical organising looks like. But who is really behind the anger? And who profits from it?
The protest was directed at the New Bridge Hotel, owned by the multi-million pound Gainford Group. The rally was launched from Aveika, a venue owned by the very same company. Advance UK, the party behind the march, is championed by billionaires like Elon Musk and led by super-rich landlord Ben Habib.
They sell anger. We build power. Click to read our full breakdown of the day, the money, the police response, and how we protect our community through practical action.
Why Food and Solidarity don’t (and won’t) grow our own food
Written by the Food Logistics Committee, Food & Solidarity. This is Part 1 of a two-post Food Logistics series: here we explain why Food & Solidarity do not attempt to grow produce at scale. Part 2 will ask whether small-scale growing can “feed the world” and examine the political and historical forces that shape that question.
Training dates are fixed! Community organising! Video Production! Fiscal transparency! Organising Conversations
Training dates are fixed! Community organising! Video Production! Fiscal transparency! Organising Conversations! Register now!
Training sign-up : practical skills for members
We’re running a series of practical trainings this autumn : from using online tools to making videos and organising in your community. These sessions are designed for Food & Solidarity members, with one open session on collective finances. Take a look at what’s on offer, then use the form below to tick the dates you could attend.
From Creative Drop-Ins to Community Defence: See how our members build community through creativity, mutual support, and strategic organising.
This week showcased the full spectrum of what we do: our new School Hours Drop-In launched in Fenham, creating space for creativity and connection. We held a crucial meeting to plan our community response to far-right protests targeting hotels in Newcastle. And as always, we distributed our weekly household parcels, ensuring our neighbours have what they need. Read on for details about each initiative and how to get involved.
Food & Solidarity adopts a BDS procurement policy
At our General Meeting on August 29, 2025, Food & Solidarity members voted to adopt a BDS procurement policy that aligns our purchasing decisions with our solidarity values. This member-led decision ensures our day-to-day operations reflect our commitment to Palestinian rights while continuing to provide essential food parcels to our community.