The Clan Roadmap

The Clan Roadmap

This isn’t a five-year plan. It’s not a startup pitch. It’s just a rough outline of what we’ll be building — step by step, with the people who show up.

We’re not in a rush. We’re not making noise for the sake of it. But we are moving.

Phase 1: Listen & Learn

Live now

• Writing publicly on Substack to test the idea
• Speaking to people who feel the same — business owners, & families
• Gathering ideas, questions, and challenges from real life
• Researching existing mutual aid networks, buying groups, and cooperative models
• Starting small conversations that turn into something more.

Phase 2: Build the Basics

Next up

• Create a members-only email list / private group for trusted early joiners
• Begin scoping group buying trials — identify demand, gather numbers, test feasibility
• Publish guides and templates for local chapters to start forming
• Map out Clan services: time banks, business advisory services, knowledge pools, emergency funds, business loans
• Explore legal structure options (co-op, CIC, non-profit) and begin groundwork for formal entity setup.

Phase 3: Pilot Projects

• Local trial of a shared support pot — contributions and uses
• Test-run of a physical Clan meet-up or co-work day
• Trial one local Clan ‘chapter’ that shares space, tools or time
• Soft test of a lightweight app or dashboard to keep members connected

Phase 4: Grow What Works

• Scale the best pilots — replicate in more areas, refine systems
• Launch micro-grants or resource access for trusted members
• Support Clan-run services: homeschool clubs, parent groups, bulk trade circles
• Start long-term plans for shared spaces (Clan Houses)

Phase 5: Pressure
Where It Counts

Clan isn’t political — but we know pressure works.

Once we’re strong enough, we may back a small number of practical causes the network agrees on: fair taxation for small businesses, nationalisation of utilities, or whatever topic/subject we see fit.

Only if it helps all members of Clan. Only if we all agree.