the capital shift project
We exist to help activist groups better understand, use and campaign to reform the finance system.We develop tools, infrastructure and campaigns for social movements.
what we do
We are activists who have worked in or close to the finance sector. We believe that a lack of understanding of finance among social movements is a key barrier to more effective campaigns.We exist to create tools and provide support to other activist groups to better understand, use and challenge the sector.See our 'projects' tab for an overview of our current projects, and get in touch if you would like to discuss a query.
current projects
Our current projects are below.To collaborate, please get in touch.
workshops
We host webinars and in-person workshops for activist groups focusing on different ways of engaging with the finance system.Please contact [email protected] to discuss your needs.Webinars are free; for in-person workshops we may ask for a small donation to cover transport costs.Our current workshops are below.
Understanding divestment
What happens in practice when and organisation divests? What's stopping your pension fund or university from divesting - and how can you push them to do so? This workshop will talk through the nuts and bolts of how big institutions invest - and how you can target divestment campaigns more effecitvely.
Pensions for activists
Want to understand the difference between shares, bonds and infrastructure assets? What does an asset manager do anyway, and what does that have to do with my pension? This workshop provides an easy introduction to the finance sector and pension/university investments for those interested in understanding how it works in practice.
Leveraging the finance system for campaigns
A walk-through of the ways that you can use the finance sector for your campaigns: how to get started with the tools you've probably thought of, and exploring a few you probably haven't.
contact us
Have a burning question about the finance system? Want to know how we can support you? Get in touch below.