Creating resilience in Troubled Times

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Transition Gathering October 2026

CREATING RESILIENCE IN TROUBLED TIMES

Part of the Transition Towns Network, we work towards a safe and sustainable future for everyone.

This event explored how resilient we already are and how we need to strengthen those bonds.

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Transitions Liverpool Gathering, Saturday 17th October 2026

Creating resilience in troubled times.

Programme for the day:

10.15am Welcome and introductions – Margaret Smith welcomes people to the gathering.

10:20am – Keynote: Peter North Building a just and resilient future.

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Julia – WRITING BUSINESS STRATEGIES

Transition Liverpool Gathering, welcomed Julia to talk us through the fog of Business Strategies. WHY? WHY? WHY? You might ask and that would be the right thing to do. You should question your strategy to make sure you are doing the right things to achieve your goals. Then ask yourself if those goals are correct.

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Presentation

Jess Hampson – WRITING A (SUCCESSFUL) FUNDING APPLICATION

At this weekend’s Transition Liverpool Gathering, Jess Hampton led an interactive workshop on writing successful funding applications. Participants explored how to identify suitable funders, develop clear and convincing proposals, build strong partnerships and demonstrate impact. Practical exercises offered useful tips for turning community ideas into realistic, fundable projects.

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Presentation

11:45am – Open Space: Community Connections

Following Open Space principles, participants will:
● Identify topics and questions they want to explore about community connections
● Self-organize into discussion groups around these topics
● Move freely between conversations that interest them
● Share insights about their local areas and discover connections across boroughs
The law of two feet applies – if you’re not learning or contributing, move to where you can!

2:00pm – Panel discussion: “Sharing Resources”

Panel includes: Artist Led St Helens, Circular Arts Network LCR, Zero Fashion CIC, others

Different models for sharing resources – tool libraries, clothes swaps, equipment sharing.
What works? What are the challenges?
Includes Q&A and discussion with audience