Trademark Belfast

29/05/2026

The Index of Systemic Trends quantifies, tracks, and visualizes key crises to show the need to move towards a new system to produce better outcomes.

28/05/2026

The Good Jobs Bill is the most significant upgrade to workers' rights here since the Good Friday Agreement. It tackles zero-hour contracts, strengthens union recognition, and puts dignity back into work. There is no excuse for further delay. We're calling on all MLAs to back this Bill and deliver for the workers.

28/05/2026

STOP THE VETO ON

WORKERS DESERVE BETTER

21/05/2026

Great launch of the new Regional Co‑operative Support Programme, a new initiative designed to help emerging and growing co-operatives in Northern Ireland. The programme is officially live and applications are OPEN NOW!

If you are exploring the co‑operative model and want to build something that lasts, this is the moment to step forward. The programme offers tailored mentoring, action planning, and a bit of seed funding to help you turn a good idea into a working co‑op.

To get an application form, email [email protected] or [email protected].

The deadline for the Spring recruitment round is 1st June, so get your name in early.
Department for the Economy NI Co-operative Alternatives Executive

14/05/2026

Launching the Regional Co operative Support Programme
Northern Ireland’s co‑operative movement is growing — not through big announcements, but through people organising around what matters in their communities. This year, with support from the Department for the Economy NI and the Housing Executive, and delivered by Co‑operative Alternatives and Trademark Belfast, we are launching the Regional Co‑operative Support Programme to help that work take its next steps.

The programme offers tailored mentoring, action planning, seed funding, and peer learning for groups exploring co‑operative ideas or strengthening early‑stage co‑ops. It’s practical, flexible support designed around what groups actually need, not a one‑size‑fits‑all model.

To kick things off, we’re hosting a launch gathering, a chance for co‑ops, community groups, and anyone curious about co‑operative models to connect, hear honest stories from local co‑ops, and help shape how the programme evolves. No long speeches, no jargon. Just people doing the work, learning from each other.

This launch is on Wed the 20th May from 10.00 to 12.00 at the Blackmountain Shared Space. To register, please sign up here: Eventbrite: https://shorturl.at/NqlD9

If your group is exploring a co‑op idea or ready to grow one, this programme is for you. The future of co‑operative economy is taking place here, and there’s room for many more voices to join in.

A new chapter for emerging and growing co operatives in Northern Ireland is opening!

01/05/2026

21/04/2026

Join us for a fundraising night of Comedy hosted by

Stand up for Gaza!!!

We've a massive line-up ready for
Friday, May 1st!

Have a great night out while raising life saving funds for Palestine!

📍The Devenish
📅 May 1st 2026
🕖 Doors open 7pm
🎫 £17

Bígí linn
https://www.instagram.com/p/DXFI3mTjcxq/?igsh=MXN0ZXgzMmhodHdxZg==

Tickets
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stand-up-for-gaza-tickets-1987331236225

21/04/2026

The Lower Ormeau knows how to deal with the far right; in 2024 hundreds of locals came out & physically blocked fascists from entering the community; wasn't just a slogan That organising culture matters. We need to build on it! Seán Byers Naoise Ó Cuilín Stiofán Ó Nualláin Alice McDonnell McLarnon Alyson Mc Larnon