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Reflections from a rider: Rebecca Ogbonna
Find out what Rebecca Ogbonna, Campaign Engagement Mobilisation Officer at the Royal British Legion learned from her experience as a rider on SMK’s Campaign Carousel training programme. I have been visually impaired since birth, and so growing up, I watched my mum...
Top 3 mistakes campaigners make when communicating for change (and what to do instead!)
Campaigners put a lot into their communications. But even strong campaigns can struggle to cut through. Sometimes it’s not the issue or the effort, it’s how the message is landing. Here are some common mistakes campaigners make when communicating their campaigns, and...
Big News: SMK appoints Katie Roberts as new Chief Executive Officer
The Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) is delighted to announce the appointment of Katie Roberts as its new Chief Executive Officer. As our interim CEO for the past year, Katie has demonstrated a...
Hope in Collaboration: How campaigners are responding in the toughest year yet.
Insights from SMK’s Annual Campaigner and Changemaker survey 2025
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Changemakers’ Toolkit
With the support of Wikimedia UK, SMK has launched an open access toolkit to empower people to campaign effectively.
We know that campaigners, activists, and changemakers of all types are stepping up to address injustices, improve conditions in their communities, and draw attention to neglected issues. That’s why we’ve launched the Changemakers’ Toolkit, a free online training resource.
Read our joint blog here to find out more about this unique collaboration.
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