FabRiders provides a broad range of strategic, participatory and network-centric services designed to strengthen the capacity of organisations and movements working for social change. Our approach emphasises co-creation, feedback loops, and building collective power, ensuring solutions are tailored, sustainable, and impactful.

Facilitation and Session Design

We run labs and workshops (such as the Session Design Lab) that build facilitation skills, enabling individuals and organisations to design inclusive, impactful gatherings, whether for internal teams, community engagement, or advocacy events. Strong facilitation fosters collaboration, learning, and solidarity, which are essential for movement-building and effective service delivery

Network-Centric Resource Development and Co-Creation

FabRiders co-creates knowledge assets and resources with communities and networks, ensuring that solutions are sustainable, widely adopted, and continually improved based on feedback. We facilitate the co-creation of toolkits, guides, and resources with charity staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries to ensure these assets remain relevant, practical, and widely adopted. This approach helps avoid “the graveyard of dead resources” by building collective ownership and enabling ongoing adaptation as needs shif.

Social Learning Cohorts

FabRiders specialises in participatory social learning cohorts, including initiatives like CESR’s Decoding Injustice Learning Lab, which helps individuals and organisations improve their data, research and advocacy capabilities.

Community Convenings and Collaborative Events  

In partnership with others, FabRiders co-organizes events such as the Capacity Builders Convergence, which connect practitioners, foster collaboration, and promote open, participatory approaches to capacity building. We advise on and facilitate community outreach programs, storytelling initiatives, and opportunities for meaningful engagement with supporters, volunteers, and beneficiaries. Building authentic connections and showcasing impact are increasingly important for visibility and long-term support.

Strategic Planning and Organisational Resilience

We help organisations navigate uncertainty, adapt to changing environments, and plan for long-term sustainability. This includes scenario planning, risk management, and fostering facilitative leadership skills

Staff and Volunteer Retention Strategies

We support organisations in developing formal retention plans, fostering positive workplace culture, and providing professional development opportunities. This can include leadership training, mentorship, and strategies for recognizing and supporting staff and volunteers, which are critical for sustainability in the face of sector-wide retention challenges.