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We've got a PACKED October! Lots of training for your campaigning team:On the 7th, Alex Jones is facilitating the "Analy...
02/10/2026

We've got a PACKED October! Lots of training for your campaigning team:

On the 7th, Alex Jones is facilitating the "Analysing the problem and planning for change" workshop, which will help you work through how to define your core campaign problem and concrete steps to developing your campaign plan. Sign up at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/analysing-the-problem-and-planning-for-change/

On the 6th, James Noble is facilitating "How to evaluate a campaign", a workshop that provides useful tools and frameworks for embedding a learning-based campaigning approach. Sign up at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/how-to-evaluate-a-campaign-a-workshop-to-discuss-tools-and-frameworks-for-evaluation/

On the 14th, Shauneen Lambe is faciltating the "Using the Law (Legislation and Litigation) to Achieve Change" workshop, which will provide you with impactful methods and a practical planning framework for future use. Sign up at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/using-the-law-legislation-and-litigation-to-achieve-change-legal-campaigns-workshop/

On the 13th, Charlotte Jones is facilitating the "Digital Campaigning" workshop, which will explore what makes a successful digital campaign strategy, including how to develop effective, impact-driven mobilisation tactics and actions. Sign up at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/digital-campaigning/

On the 21st, Jo Martyn is facilitating the "Resilient Campaigner" workshop, a self-care workshop provides practical tips and tools, plus a chance to hear how peers maintain resilience in their work. Sign up at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/resilient-campaigner-burn-out-prevention-and-self-care-workshop/

On the 27th, Dami Makinde will be facilitating the "Community Organising" workshop, which is full of tips and tricks on how to best work locally to build lasting communities of change. Sign up at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/community-organising/

On the 28th, Chloe Green will be facilitating the "How to create social media content for social change" workshop, which will equip you with a practical plan full of social content ideas you can use. Sign up at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/how-to-create-social-media-content-for-social-change-social-media-campaigning-workshop/

Happy learning, campaigners!

What happens when you bring together 15+ inspiring organisations from across the UK? A day full of connection, learning,...
29/09/2026

What happens when you bring together 15+ inspiring organisations from across the UK? A day full of connection, learning, creativity and new ideas ✨

Last week, we hosted our first in-person Connection Day for organisations taking part in the Rosa Voices from the Frontline programme. After months of online learning together, it was fantastic to meet face-to-face in Birmingham and create space for organisations to share experiences, build relationships and learn from one another. This year’s programme has included three online sessions covering campaigning and social change, analysing problems and planning for change, and communicating for change.

Facilitated by SMK CEO Katie Roberts, the day was practical, creative and very interactive. Grant holders created wonderful self-portraits for our connection wall, explored storytelling through objects they found around the room, and even explored influence using soft toys!

The day also included an inspiring guest session from campaigner Maggy Moyo, who shared lessons from her campaigning journey from the Free Fatou and End Detention of Women at Hassockfield campaigns.

One attendee told us:

💬 "The day flew by. It was so engaging. It was wonderful to connect with other women's organisations."

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to Rosa, the UK Fund for Women and Girls, for supporting the programme.

If you'd like support to strengthen your campaigning skills, confidence and impact, get in touch with SMK. We're here to help campaigners create change.

This week’s newsletter is packed with practical ideas, opportunities and inspiration for people working for change. Here...
18/09/2026

This week’s newsletter is packed with practical ideas, opportunities and inspiration for people working for change. Here's a sneak peek!:

💪Latest Campaign training news (psst new subscribers will get 10% off your first SMK training)

📰 This week’s campaigning reads: what campaigners can learn from campaign icons Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem, plus lesser-known AI tools that could strengthen your next campaign.

💡 Learning opportunities: news about SMK’s Campaign Carousel and our friends at Shift Circle’s next peer learning programme.

📍 Events worth knowing about: including Campaign Lab’s ‘Campaign Fringe’ at Labour Party Conference, Liverpool and Place for Hope’s ‘Responding to Polarisation’ event, London.

📫 Campaigning jobs: including Head of Campaigns roles at End Violence Against Women and CPRE.

Want the full roundup bi-monthly? Subscribe today: https://smk.org.uk/mailing-list/

Three audiences to consider in your campaign:Your base: These are the people that already agree with you. It’s your resp...
16/09/2026

Three audiences to consider in your campaign:

Your base: These are the people that already agree with you. It’s your responsibility as the campaigner to galvanise and mobilise them to become more active and engaged.

The middle: These are the people on the fence. You’ll need to persuading the middle by helping people understand an issue differently and encouraging them towards action.

The opposition: These are the people who already vocally disagree with you. Don’t waste valuable energy trying to convince audiences who are unlikely to change their views.

Want to learn how to communicate with these audiences? Read the full blog and sign up for the Storytelling for Change workshop at https://smk.org.uk/3-audiences-to-consider-in-your-campaign/

15/09/2026

Whether you’re new to campaigning, looking to sharpen your skills, or ready to invest in your long-term development, here’s everything you need to know about SMK’s Campaign Carousel, designed to help campaigners build skills, gain confidence and create change.

COMMENT BELOW: Any more questions?

ONE WEEK LEFT TO SIGN UP!

Sign up at https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/campaign-carousel/

12/09/2026

"We all come into the sector with a handful of different skills, and the Campaign Carousel can build out the skills you have less confidence in in a really safe, accepting, warm, collaborative space." - SMK Associate Chloe Green

READ MORE about what the can do for you and your campaign at https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/campaign-carousel/

What’s one thing you learnt in SMK’s Campaign Carousel that has stayed with you?"We work with complex subject matter so ...
11/09/2026

What’s one thing you learnt in SMK’s Campaign Carousel that has stayed with you?

"We work with complex subject matter so we can tend to ramble on with unnecessary detail. Being aware that simplifying things is actually more convincing for government and public audiences." - Morgan Tebbs, Influencing Coordinator at Justlife

READ THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH MORGAN AT https://smk.org.uk/intentional-campaign-messaging-justlife-morgan-tebbs/

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