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Sheila Mckechnie Foundation

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Campaigning is vital to a healthy society. We help campaigners to thrive. This is the founding principle of SMK today.

Legendary campaigner, Sheila McKechnie, believed in the importance of people being able to shape their world. We are in the business of helping people and organisations effect positive and lasting social change – whether in their local community or right across the globe. We teach and support all these campaigners, from those who are just starting out to experienced campaigners in large organisati

ons. We bring the campaign community together to share new ideas, knowledge and resources, helping people and organisations campaign more effectively and efficiently, build confidence, nurture talent and accelerate impact. And we work to champion and celebrate campaigning, demonstrating its’ value and acknowledging success. Because, ultimately, we believe people being able to shape their world makes society fairer, safer and more vibrant. And we know Sheila would have agreed.

28/05/2026

IMPORTANT: SMK has MOVED Facebook accounts!! Please follow us at facebook.com/smk.org.uk for updates on the National Campaigner Awards, upcoming training, the Community Noticeboard, Annual Campaigner Survey, and more!

23/04/2026

People in power likely...
- Don't know enough about your campaign's issues.
- Don't have the incentive to act.
- Aren't sold on your campaign's solution.
- Are swayed by powerful opposition.
- Are ideologically opposed to your campaign.

But do you want to learn how to plan around these issues? Sign up for the 30 Apr Analysing the Problem and Planning for Change workshop, facilitated by Julia Beart, at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/analysing-the-problem-and-planning-for-change/

08/04/2026

Pros/Cons of targeting Ministers in your campaign:

PROS:
- They have the most influence
- They direct resources
- They link government departments together

CONS:
- They are very difficult to access
- They may delegate to more junior ministers

Ready to learn how to influence in parliament and central government? Sign up for the 29 Apr workshop, faciltated by Abdi Mohammed, Deb Hermer, and Jo Gibbons, at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/influencing-parliament-and-central-government/

Address

The Sheila McKechnie Foundation, 88 Old Street
London
EC1V9HU

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm

Website

https://smk.org.uk/

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