People’s Republic of Stokes Croft

Since 2007, the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft – PRSC – has worked tirelessly to promote civil liberty with a particular focus on public space. Sweeping, painting and speaking out are part of their resistance to zealous overregulation of independent initiative. Their lead has arguably encouraged others to do the same and, as a result, Stokes Croft remains a hub of confident and creative dissent.

The People’s Republic of Stokes Croft is a community enterprise that holds the philosophy of a new economy close at heart. PRSC leads by example, showing through direct action that change is possible. We resolutely reject the notion that there is no alternative and build on ways of making our own future.

In our community there are various alternative enterprises that can become reality because they can use our facilities. This includes a china shop, workshop and kiln room, a Community Land Trust, a co-operative media centre, a functioning building yard and workshop, and potentially many more. We believe that by providing to these new economy enterprises an opportunity to grow, big ideas can grow as well.

In order to keep our direction, we need to question everything, dream big and express those visions. Only when ideas and visions are voiced, we can start working towards them.