Co-operative conversations
On line interviews and discussions with invited guests
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.
Co-operative conversations coming soon
Colin Talbot - March 31 2025
Colin Talbot is emeritus professor of government at University of Manchester. He is also a visiting fellow at the Judge School of Business, University of Cambridge and a senior research fellow at The Federal Trust. Colin's main area of expertise is in public services and management reform with a particular interest around governments, academics, and policy.
Use this link to book a free place for this online event
Ian Adderley - TBC
Ian Adderley heads up the Financial Conduct Authority’s team as technical specialist on co-ops and mutuals, offering these organisations expert advice and support. After studying law and being called to the Bar in 2010, Ian worked for Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber and Co-operatives Yorkshire and Humber. He has been at the FCA for over ten years and also has a number of roles in the co-op movement, serving as chair of the UK Society for Co-op Studies from 2015 to 2020 (he’s currently a trustee) and chair of the London Co-op Party.
