Co-operative conversations

In conversation with ... Mike Wistow

Co-operative Conversations is a relaxed and friendly series of interactive online discussions for members of UKSCS and anyone interested in finding out more about co-operatives, co-operation, co-operative history, and contemporary issues, co-ordinated by Mike Wistow.

Mike, a trustee of UKSCS from 2019-2024, and previous chair of the Society, has a  deep and enduring attachment to the co-operative movement, based on both experience and philosophy.  He is currently on the board of directors at Lincolnshire Co-operative. He has previously been a trustee in a community arts organisation, a college of further education, and a training and education charity supporting people in and moving out of the criminal justice system.

Mike was previously secretary, and then chair of NPRIE, the national probation research body. He worked with the Home Office, universities, and criminal justice bodies to understand what constitutes effective intervention, which then informed national policy to move in the direction of evidence-based practice. He is the founding director of Aegir Consulting Limited which has worked with several third sector bodies on developing and implementing longer-term strategies.