The Leo Panitch Leadership Programme is an annual programme dedicated to training up the next generation of socialist organisers and leaders.

Named after one of the most incisive, creative, and committed socialist thinkers of his generation, Leo Panitch developed an extensive analysis of global capitalism and the challenges faced by socialists. He argued that any successful political strategy for the left must be rooted in developing the skills of working class people.

Across two weekends over the summer and a final graduation day the following year, participants gain the skills to develop their organising and political education knowledge whilst working on a number of exciting campaigns and projects. They learn from some of the best organisers and thinkers across our movement and network with like-minded activists who are ready to take the next steps.

Applications for the 2025 Programme have now closed.

Applicants will be notified if they are accepted onto the Programme by Wednesday 28th May.

Timeline

• Application deadline at midnight on Monday 12th May.
• Successful participants notified by Wednesday 28th May.
• Programme to start with in person weekend on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August with a second in person weekend on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August. A later third date will be determined by the participants.

Watch our round-up video of the Leo Panitch Leadership Programme below:

We rely on funding from generous organisations and individuals to support our annual training scheme, and this year we are proud to be supported by Momentum and the Barry Amiel and Norman Melburn Trust.

Please consider donating to help us continue our work developing socialists of the future. No donation is considered too small: