Previous Workshops

Jeremy Corbyn MP, Iffat Shahnaz, workshop facilitator, & Bibi van der Zee, Guardian journalist at the London workshop, 2011

Gavin Barwell MP at the Croydon workshop, 2011

Chris Mullin, former MP, at the Sunderland workshop, 2010

Len Tingle, Political Editor BBC Yorkshire, at the Chester workshop, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeremy Corbyn MP at the London workshop, 2010

 

Campaign workshops

SMK runs a series of one-day introductory level campaign workshops throughout the UK to equip people with the skills to bring about change at a local or national level.

Who are they for?

These workshops are geared towards beginner campaigners.  The day provides the opportunity to find out how to develop a campaign strategy and identify the key skills needed to run an effective campaign. They are suitable for those interested in influencing the policy decisions that affect their community or the people their organisation supports.

Participants may already be involved at a basic level of campaigning or just getting started - whether someone is challenging local authority social care changes or protesting against a local incinerator - if they want practical information and advice about the next steps, then a campaign workshop is for them.

The workshops fill up quickly and priority places are given to those individuals who have the least experience in campaigning, have the fewest resources, and need support in developing their campaign/issue further. These workshops are not suitable for experienced campaigners.

What will you learn?

The day will provide:

  • Insight into the successful features of a campaign.
  • Sessions on the key steps in planning a campaign.
  • Examples of successful campaigns from a range of different sectors
  • An opportunity to consult experts such as experienced campaigners, MPs and journalists on how to put your theories into practise.
  • A chance to meet other campaigners working to make change in your area.

Upcoming workshops

Nottingham, 17th February 2012  
Venue: Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service, Nottingham Voluntary Action Centre, 7 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG1 3FB
Nottingham Workshop Registration Form

Middlesbrough, 24th February 2012 
Venue: St Mary's Centre, Corporation Road, Middlesbrough TS1 2RW
Middlesbrough Workshop Registration Form

Birmingham, 16th March 2012
Venue: Birmingham Friends of the Earth, The Warehouse 54-57 Allison Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 5TH
Birmingham Workshop Registration Form

Please complete the relevant registration form and return to Mustafa Korel or to the address at the bottom of this page.

Cost

There is a £10 commitment fee for each workshop.

Lunch and refreshments are provided. If you have access needs or dietary requirements please let Mustafa know when you register.

Please either sign up to our e-bulletin or check this page regularly for announcements of future workshops.

This project is supported by Department for Communities and Local Government under the Empowerment Fund.