The more we're able to grow and strengthen networks of worker cooperatives, the more we can design and provide goods and services in a way that responds to people's real needs and aspirations, instead of the drive for profit.
A tall order? Maybe. Is there an alternative? We don't think so. Solidfund may be a small piece of the jigsaw, but there are plans to do more.
Earlier this year, SF members gave their thumbs up to three-stage 'Growing Solidfund' project.
First, we're switching SF's operating technology away from exploitative closed platforms like Google workspace, to open source and worker co-op providers. Then in the first half of 2026 we'll launch a new members' bulletin to keep subscribers up to date with Fund developments, followed by a newsletter going out to members, ex-members and hundreds of sympathisers, highlighting some of the brilliant worker co-ops, projects and events they've supported over the years.
In the Autumn, we'll get into high gear with a campaign to recruit new subscribers, boost the common fund, charge up our capacity to support worker-led projects, and take the message out wider. Watch this space.
If you're a SF contributor but not yet part of the active members group, email membership@solidfund.coop to get a link to the Loomio forum where we discuss and decide everything Solidfund - and we'll get you on board.
(Illustration: Matthew Brazier)