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Photography / Redhills Durham

Photography / Redhills Durham

Photography / Redhills Durham

21st Century Social Clubs: Annual Conference 2026

10th September

10th September

10am - 5pm

Redhills Durham

Join us on 10th September 2026 at Redhills Durham for 21st Century Social Clubs Annual Conference!

Join us on 10th September 2026 at Redhills Durham for 21st Century Social Clubs Annual Conference!

Join us on 10th September 2026 at Redhills Durham for 21st Century Social Clubs Annual Conference!

Following last year’s success we’re really excited to announce that 2026’s event will take place on Thursday 10th September at Redhills Durham. Originally known as Durham Miners’ Hall, it has recently reopened after a £14m renovation, and the beautifully restored “Pitman's Parliament” will be the main space for our mid-week conference.

This year’s event will build on the progress from last year, including new research, meeting government ministers and visiting No.10, launching a new report calling for a 21st Century Social Club Charter, recognition in the Government’s £5bn Pride in Place strategy, and our national crowdfunding campaign.

If you’re interested in revitalising the legacy and relevance of social clubs across Britain, book your place to join club members, policymakers, charities, and funders to explore how existing and new social clubs can address today’s pressing social and economic challenges.

Tickets

£30 / £60 + VAT

We have a two-tier pricing system:

£30+VAT for club members

£60+VAT for other organisations

Click below to select the appropriate tier and secure your tickets:

Programme

Here’s the running order for the day:

10.35 - 10.45 / Keynote

Kirsty McNeill, MP for Midlothian

10.45 - 11.30 / 21st Century Social Clubs – Showcase

Elmfield Social Club

Metro Sports & Social Club

Walthamstow Trades Hall

Sacriston WMC

11.45 - 12.30 / The role of social clubs in neighbourhood renewal

Chaired by Kirsty McNeill MP
Izzy Andrewes, Rotherham Borough Council/Ownership Hub
John Tomaney, UCL Bartlett Planning School
Farah Elahi, This Day Foundation

12.30 - 12.45 / Keynote

Ruth Cherrington

12.45 - 13.45 / Exhibition

Ian Howarth Photography 

Memorabilia 

NITE School

13.45 - 2.00 / Keynote

Emma Foody, MP for Cramlington and Killingworth

2.00 - 2.45pm / Reactivating the ‘circuit’ for inclusive arts and culture

Geoff Rowe, Live Comedy Association
Madeleine Blyth, Music Venue Trust
Chris McHugh, RISE associates

3pm - 3.45pm / Unlocking Social Clubs: Launching a five-year programme

Ali Torabi, Solidarity Fund, National Lottery
Dan Firth, Centre for Community Organising
Ellie Radcliffe, Power to Change

3.45 - 6pm / Drinks Reception

DJ: The Brokers (Nite School)

Who’s it for?

Social club members and managers

Policymakers and funders

Civil society organisations and researchers

Heritage bodies and built environment

Sponsors

Joseph Rowntree Foundation logo
National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) logo
National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) logo
University College London (UCL) logo
The Rayne Trust logo

If you’re interested in finding out more, email our team on contact@21stcenturysocialclubs.com