Dr Mike Calvert is a retired lecturer at York St John University, who was also employed part-time to look at the University’s responsibilities in providing public good.
He also attended conferences and visited organisations in the UK and abroad, addressing issues of social innovation, social enterprise and the social economy.
Mike is now a trustee of Red Tower, an inclusive welcoming space for creative, learning and social activities, based in the only part of York’s city walls made of brick.
In this episode we talk about the history of this unique space, what it’s used for now, the challenges of operating such a space when relying on volunteers, and also why Red Tower was initially a community interest company, but later changed to becoming a charitable incorporated organisation.
Hosted by Ben Porter, brought to you by Fieldwork.
