Discover a different way of doing business
Free online sessions + in-person study visits across West Yorkshire
Looking to do business differently? Stir to Action and Co-op Culture are teaming up once again as part of the extended Business for Good West Yorkshire programme to deliver a brand new series of sector-focused sessions on Alternative Business Models.
This time around, we’re offering four themed short courses, each diving into a different sector — health, creative industries, climate, and asset transfer. Every course includes a free, 90-minute online session, plus (subject to availability) a place on the sector related in-person study visit..
What to expect:
You’ll explore practical alternatives to traditional business — through the lens of co-operatives, social enterprises, and community-led organisations, and gain insights into:
- Proven sector models that spark innovation in your own venture
- How these approaches differ from conventional business models
- The current support landscape for alternative business models
Whether you’re an established business or just curious about new ways of working, these sessions are a chance to learn, connect, and be inspired by the growing movement for economic alternatives across West Yorkshire.
Thematic Sessions (All 10:00–11:30am):
Creative Industries – Wednesday, 18 June
Asset Transfer – Thursday, 19 June
Health – Wednesday, 8 October
Climate – Thursday, 9 October
Study Visits (subject to availability):
*includes a free 30 minute lunch
- People Powered Press (Bradford) – 11am – 1:30pm – Wednesday 25 June
- Bramley Baths (Leeds) – 12:00pm – 2:30pm- Thursday 26 June
- Equal Care Co-op (Calderdale) – 11am – 1:30pm – Wednesday 15 October
- Climate Visit – TBC w/c 13 October
Find out more and book here.
This workshop is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund as part of the Business for Good West Yorkshire project.