Our values
Elf Assembly is built on equality, respect for labour, and a sense of shared purpose. These values influence how we work together, how we make things, and how we imagine the future of the Assembly.
Elf Assembly exists to prove that how things are made matters just as much as what is made. We are a worker-owned cooperative, built on shared responsibility, collective care, and pride in our craft. Our values guide how we work together, how decisions are made, and how we relate to the world beyond the workshop.
Equality
Every elf has an equal voice and an equal stake. Elf Assembly is owned and governed collectively, with decisions made transparently and power shared rather than concentrated. We believe equality creates better work, stronger trust, and a fairer foundation for everyone involved.
Labour
We value labour as skill, effort, and care, not simply output. Our work is shaped by craft, patience, and respect for materials and makers alike. By valuing labour properly, we protect quality, dignity, and pride in what we produce.
Friendship
We believe good work grows out of mutual respect, solidarity, and shared purpose. Friendship, in this sense, is not about informality, but about looking out for one another, working through disagreements honestly, and recognising that cooperation is a strength, not a weakness.
What could you bring to Elf Assembly?
Elf Assembly only works because every elf plays a part. Our values set the tone, but it is shared effort and mutual care that keep the workshop running. If that sounds like your kind of place, you may want to explore life at Elf Assembly.