Our mission, vision and strategy
Background
SMK was set up in memory of Dame Sheila McKechnie, who died in 2004, and was seen as one of the most eloquent and effective campaigners of her generation. Approved as a charity in 2005 to stimulate and support the next generation of campaigners, SMK helps individuals who tackle the root causes of injustice and unfairness and who aim to develop sustainable and innovative solutions for social, economic and environmental change. SMK is the only registered charity in the UK dedicated to connecting, informing and supporting campaigners. During our first four years we have proven that we can punch above our weight and deliver relevant and effective support that helps people to set their own agendas, take action, and make an impact.
Vision
A present and future where campaigners are better able to set the agenda and get results.
Mission
Connecting, informing and supporting campaigners.
Core aims
- To support campaigners to be more effective
- To strengthen the environment for campaigning and campaigners
- To deliver quality services and support programmes
Charitable objectives
SMK is a registered charity. Our Articles of Association set out our objectives as follows:
To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and the effective application of resources for charitable purposes for the benefit of the public by raising the standard of and promoting excellence in campaigning on behalf of charitable purposes in particular:
- Awarding individuals who have conducted effective and lawful campaigns that further charitable purposes.
- Raising awareness of good practice in campaigning.
- Providing information and guidance to people who are campaigning in the furtherance of charitable purposes.
SMK supports and promotes campaigns that further charitable purposes as set out in the Charities Act of 2006.
