Freedom to Learn Forum 2025
The Freedom to Learn Forum is an annual co-created gathering for anyone interested exploring social and environmental justice, through learning ecosystems.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 12:00 PM - Monday, September 1, 2025, 12:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
Created by: Freedom to Learn
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News from Freedom to Learn Forum 2025
Updates on our activities and progress.
All Meals Food Tickets Now Available
We've just released tickets for anyone who would like to take up all the meal offerings:Thursday - dinnerFriday - breakfast, lunch & dinnerSaturday - breakfast, lunch & dinnerSunday - breakfast and lunch There's now an All Meals tic...
Published on August 18, 2025 by Artemis Bear
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Come and join our WhatsApp Community, where all the co-creation is happening now. We're talking about food, sessions, access, resources, the needs of young people and general organisation:...
Published on July 28, 2025 by Artemis Bear
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Invitation
The Freedom to Learn Forum is a gathering where young people’s voices, needs, and dreams are at the centre. We are co-creating a living learning ecosystem intergenerationally; a dynamic space to imagine, experiment, and play. We will explore the big and small ideas and the everyday and deep questions of these times, in ways that honour our interconnectedness with the wider web of life.
The Forum 2025 will be the most co-created gathering yet. Anyone can propose an event, workshop, or activity. Our community life and agreements are made together so that all who come can bring as much of themselves as they wish, sharing their gifts in ways that work best for them.
A highlight this year is the wonderful offer of lovingly cooked home style Palestinian food by friend of the forum Saleh, which will be supporting the fundraiser for his family in Gaza.
Another theme will be tending to Freedom to Learn’s evolution into a more self-sustaining community, exploring how moving towards a gift economy culture could support that, and what this means for our shared path and values.
We come with different histories and experiences that inform how we arrive here. We know that many systems of oppression shape our access to learning in ways that matter to us, freedom to explore and grow, and connection to the rest of nature. We also recognise that practical or cultural aspects - including camping or other participation requirements - can make it harder for some, and we invite you to get in touch to discuss ways to make it possible for you. We especially welcome the voices, ideas, and ways of being of those whose voices are too often marginalised - including but not limited to Global Majority, disabled, LGBTQIA+, and working-class communities.
This is just a beginning; the conversation about access, participation, lived experience, diversity and co-creation will continue in the gatherings of the Forum and beyond as we notice and respond to the barriers and opportunities we encounter together.
Through shared presence, authentic connection, joy, curiosity and wonder we hope to strengthen our relationships and grow the roots for real change.
Practical Details
Dates & Location: 12pm Thursday 28th August – 12pm Monday 1st September, at The Beeches, a beautiful venue in the Peak District, Derbyshire, UK.
Accommodation: Four nights of camping included. Options available on request for accessibility needs. Other nearby accommodation is available independently if you prefer not to camp.
If you’re able to contribute more than the minimum ticket price, that will make a big difference. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. If you would like to come along but cannot afford the minimum ticket price please email us: [email protected]
The Freedom to Learn Forum is a gathering where young people’s voices, needs, and dreams are at the centre. We are co-creating a living learning ecosystem intergenerationally; a dynamic space to imagine, experiment, and play. We will explore the big and small ideas and the everyday and deep questions of these times, in ways that honour our interconnectedness with the wider web of life.
The Forum 2025 will be the most co-created gathering yet. Anyone can propose an event, workshop, or activity. Our community life and agreements are made together so that all who come can bring as much of themselves as they wish, sharing their gifts in ways that work best for them.
A highlight this year is the wonderful offer of lovingly cooked home style Palestinian food by friend of the forum Saleh, which will be supporting the fundraiser for his family in Gaza.
Another theme will be tending to Freedom to Learn’s evolution into a more self-sustaining community, exploring how moving towards a gift economy culture could support that, and what this means for our shared path and values.
We come with different histories and experiences that inform how we arrive here. We know that many systems of oppression shape our access to learning in ways that matter to us, freedom to explore and grow, and connection to the rest of nature. We also recognise that practical or cultural aspects - including camping or other participation requirements - can make it harder for some, and we invite you to get in touch to discuss ways to make it possible for you. We especially welcome the voices, ideas, and ways of being of those whose voices are too often marginalised - including but not limited to Global Majority, disabled, LGBTQIA+, and working-class communities.
This is just a beginning; the conversation about access, participation, lived experience, diversity and co-creation will continue in the gatherings of the Forum and beyond as we notice and respond to the barriers and opportunities we encounter together.
Through shared presence, authentic connection, joy, curiosity and wonder we hope to strengthen our relationships and grow the roots for real change.
Practical Details
Dates & Location: 12pm Thursday 28th August – 12pm Monday 1st September, at The Beeches, a beautiful venue in the Peak District, Derbyshire, UK.
Accommodation: Four nights of camping included. Options available on request for accessibility needs. Other nearby accommodation is available independently if you prefer not to camp.
If you’re able to contribute more than the minimum ticket price, that will make a big difference. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. If you would like to come along but cannot afford the minimum ticket price please email us: [email protected]
Location
Our team
Budget
Transparent and open finances.
-£60.40 GBP
Approved
food
Debit from Freedom to Learn Forum 2025 to Halo •
-£1,146.00GBP
Paid
food
Debit from Freedom to Learn Forum 2025 to May Ling Thomas •
-£722.16GBP
Paid
food
£
Today’s balance£2,349.84 GBP
Total raised
£4,541.55 GBP
Total disbursed
£2,191.71 GBP
Estimated annual budget
£4,636.00 GBP