OA Academy
Where projects-for-good meet the people and expertise to move them forward.

Become part of a mission-driven community

OA Academy is a place where great people involved in working with projects-for-good can connect, learn and share knowledge. Furthermore its a place where great projects can receive game-changing access to professional expertise.

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Become part of a mission-driven community

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What’s included?

Networking and new connections

Would you like to join a network of like-minded professionals, all motivated to work with or for projects-for-good? You’ll receive regular invites to come together to share ideas, learn and network, whether that’s at one of our quarterly online events or one of our in-person Project Days in London, UK..

Learning and Professional Development

We believe in intensive, experiential learning at OA Academy. Whether attending an online or in-person event, you’ll soon find yourself in the heart of the discussion and the thick of the action. We encourage with equal enthusiasm those who are new to the sector alongside those who are highly experienced - we all have much to learn from each other.

Support projects-for-good

Your membership of OA Academy means you’ll be helping numerous projects-for-good . Each year, we will select important projects which need professional expertise and harness our collective experience and motivation to help them make progress. The projects benefit hugely while offering live case studies for members.

"I've learnt more this morning than I have in the last 6 months"

Tom Tapper, CEO and Co-founder of Nice & Serious

"I just feel I've found my people!"

Fiona Duggan, Director of FiD Space

"It was such a welcoming environment...really, really special"

Jana Sallam & Meera Hasan, Students from the University of the West of England

Join the community

All memberships include:

✓ Be part of a community supporting projects-for-good
✓ Receive invites to quarterly online member events
✓ Advance booking for in-person project days (London, UK)
✓ Access online resources from project days and events
✓ Join a network of like-minded professionals

For individuals

Individual membership
£10.00
Every month
£100.00
Every year

OA Academy membership for one individual (non-transferable)

Discounted individual membership
£5.00
Every month
£50.00
Every year

OA Academy Discounted Individual Membership (non-transferable), specifically for those currently in full-time education or aged under 30 or unwaged

For businesses

Not-for-profit membership
£20.00
Every month
£200.00
Every year

OA Academy membership for an organisation with a not-for-profit constitution. Online membership benefits can be enjoyed by up to 5 people, advance booking for in-person project day tickets by up to 5 people.

Business membership
£30.00
Every month
£300.00
Every year

OA Academy membership for a business. Online membership benefits can be enjoyed by up to 5 people, advance booking for in-person project day tickets by up to 5 people.

FAQs

  • Membership includes invites to all our online events, advance booking to at least one in-person Project Day in London UK each year, and access to our developing digital library of videos and resources.

  • Membership gives you an OA Academy account for accessing this member site. From this site, you'll be able to access any digital content, as well as book onto upcoming events.

  • Definitely. You can switch plans, upgrade, or make changes to your membership anytime.

  • Yes! We’ll be expanding the online library with fresh content every month and we’ll be adding new events at least quarterly.

  • We truly hope you stay with us as we build this amazing community, but memberships are flexible and can be cancelled at any time from your account. You’ll retain access through the end of your current billing cycle.

  • You can reach us anytime by emailing hello@octopusassociates.com. We’re a small team and we aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.