Panel Event: Building real Communities for real people

Everyone’s starting a community. But not everyone’s building a good one.

Whether you’re creating a space online, offline, or both — building something real takes more than a WhatsApp group and a few coffee meetups. It takes strategy, stamina, and real intention behind every decision.

This panel brings together community founders who are building in the trenches — not just talking about it on LinkedIn. From creative networks to wellness collectives to entrepreneur clubs, they’ll share what’s actually working, what’s not, and what needs to change in 2026.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to build a community people genuinely want to be part of
• The mistakes they made this year — and what they’re doing differently next
• What to prioritise: value, vibes, systems or monetisation?
• Memberships vs free spaces — what’s the right model now?
• How to bring value and avoid burnout
• What to stop doing if you want your community to grow

Meet the Panellists:

Danielle Littler – Founder of a wellness-first community alongside a successful marketing agency, Danielle blends personal growth with business growth in a way that resonates deeply.

Joe Reeves – Creator of The Creative Meet-Up across Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds, Joe has built a magnetic space for the North’s most ambitious creatives.

Katie Bowater – Founder of the Young Entrepreneurs Club, Katie is on a mission to connect, inspire and challenge the next generation of business minds in Liverpool and Manchester.

Ransford - Founder of INTRSPCT Collective, a Manchester-based community creating spaces for men to connect through movement, conversation, and shared experience.

Why Attend:

This isn’t another fluffy conversation about “building community.” It’s a behind-the-scenes, honest look at what it takes to build something meaningful, scalable, and genuinely valuable — for your members and for you.

Whether you run a community, are thinking of starting one, or want to bring people together more intentionally — this panel is for you.

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🥂Post-Event Drinks at Society

After the panel, we’ll head over to Society for drinks and real connection. No cringe ice-breakers, just great people doing meaningful work.

📍 Event Details:

Date: Tuesday 29th October

Time: 6:00–8:00PM (Panel), followed by drinks

Location: Koba Spaces, 100 Barbirolli Square, Manchester M2 3AB

Tickets: Free, but seats are limited — and our last event sold out fast.