“Campaigners are choosing to hope as a deliberate strategy, and they are building it together through collaboration, community, and courage.” - SMK CEO Katie Roberts. Read the full report at https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/champion/campaigner-survey/.

The voices of division in the UK are growing louder. It's up to campaigners to unite against them. Join campaigners in London on Sat 28 Mar for Together Alliance's march: Together Against the Far Right. togetheralliance.org.uk

🚨 New SMK Report Out Today: The Toughest Year Yet for Campaigners 🚨 READ THE FULL REPORT HERE for more on what the challenges are and what success looks like: https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/champion/campaigner-survey/

The AI & Campaigning #DeepDive will be facilitated by Rasha Daya. Rasha is a seasoned campaigner specialising in the practical integration of AI into campaigning. https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-ai-campaigning-masterclass-using-artificial-intelligence-effectively-and-ethically/

NEW #DeepDive: Campaigning in a time of political turmoil. This #DeepDive will be facilitated by Bates Wells' Suhan Rajkumar. Sign up for the 24 Mar #DeepDive at https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-campaigning-in-a-time-of-political-turmoil/

#CAMPAIGNINGJOB: Surfers Against Sewage are looking for a Campaigns Manager (£36,419- £41,170 per annum). Closing date Sun 22 March 2026.  https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/community-noticeboard/

SMK Associate and social media campaigning expert Chloe Green on why the Campaign Carousel is useful for campaigners: Sign up for the April 2026 cohort of the Campaign Carousel by 20 Apr! https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/campaign-carousel/

#CAMPAIGNINGARTICLE: Encouraging charities to stand together to defend the sector's many voices. https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/voices/suhan-rajkumar-showing-solidarity-is-a-strategic-necessity-for-charities.html?mc_cid=036b7285fc&mc_eid=6965f99cff

We’re here to answer all your FAQs on SMK’s comprehensive campaign training course, the Campaign Carousel. smk.org.uk/what-we-do/s...

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Ready to learn how to make Theory of Change for your campaign? Sign up for the Deep Dive on Theory of Change, facilitated by James Noble, at https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/deep-dive-theory-of-change-a-framework-for-effective-social-change/

NEWS FROM SMK: We have a NEW Facebook page! Here we’ll post about upcoming campaign training, Community Noticeboard info, campaigning resources, and more. PLUS new Facebook Events, and groups to connect with other campaigners in the future! Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/smk.org.uk

Ready to learn who in the government your campaign should target? Sign up for the 11th March workshop, facilitated by Abdi Mohammed, Deb Hermer, and Jo Gibbons, at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/influencing-parliament-and-central-government/

Ready to up your skills in these areas? Sign up at https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/

Want to learn ALL of this? Sign up for the 4th March workshop, facilitated by Abdi Mohamed and Lucy Caldicott, at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/understanding-local-power/

Want to learn what each of these mean and how to do them? Sign up for the 26th Feb Using the Legal System to Achieve Change workshop at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/using-the-legal-system-to-achieve-change/

#CAMPAIGNINGJOB: Common Wealth are looking for a Communications and Campaigns Manager (£37,150 - £38,500 pro-rata 3 days per week). Apply here: https://commonwealththeatre.co.uk/common-wealth-about-us/jobs/

#CAMPAIGNINGEVENT: A Million Acts of Hope is a nationwide week of positive action, planned for Wed 13 - Wed 20 May. Find out how to get involved here: https://millionactsofhope.org/ Submit to our Community Noticeboard at https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/community-noticeboard/

Top 3 Tips for Community Organising: 1. Figure out who to connect with. 2. Use your community’s talent to divide roles and tasks. 3. Have impactful one-to-one conversations with others. Want to read the full blog? Visit https://smk.org.uk/top-3-tips-for-community-organising/

Want fortnightly updates on campaign training, articles, jobs, and more? Sign up to our newsletter at https://smk.org.uk/mailing-list/

Sign up for Chloe Green's Social Media to Win Campaigns workshop on 3rd March at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/social-media-to-win-campaigns/

Want to learn more about power? Sign up to the 25th Feb workshop, facilitated by Katie Roberts and Ann-Marie Agyeman, at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/lived-experience-solidarity-social-change/

Want to learn more about organising, knowing this distinction? Sign up for the 24th Feb workshop, facilitated by Dami Makinde, at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/community-organising/

LAST CHANCE! The Chief Executive provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Sheila McKechnie Foundation. Download the recruitment pack and apply at https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/. APPLICATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW!

#CAMPAIGNING ARTICLE This five-part series dives deep into an evaluation of the first four years of Green New Deal Rising's, movement building fighting to stop climate change. Read part 1: https://changetheweather.substack.com/p/what-weve-learned-building-a-youth?mc_cid=3f1fdf7feb&mc_eid=ee01f77963

Grapevine looking for a Community Organiser (£31, 303 pro rata, part-time) to work with Coventry Youth Activists (CYA). Closing date Mon 23 February, 9am. https://www.grapevinecovandwarks.org/grapevine-news/new-job-vacancy-community-organiser-campaigns/?mc_cid=3f1fdf7feb&mc_eid=ee01f77963

Ready to practice making each one of these? Sign up for the 3rd March workshop, facilitated by Chloe Green, at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/social-media-to-win-campaigns/

Want to learn how to organise your community into these roles (and more)? Sign up for the 24th Feb workshop, facilitated by Dami Makinde, at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/community-organising/

Want to learn more about how your campaign can work in solidarity with those with lived experience? Sign up to the 25th Feb workshop, facilitated by Katie Roberts and Ann-Marie Agyeman, at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/lived-experience-solidarity-social-change/

Top 3 Tips for How to Choose Digital Campaigning Tactics: 1. Ask around for ideas. 2. Remove the barriers that make the desired action difficult. 3. Get some fresh eyes on your strategy. To read the full blog, visit https://smk.org.uk/top-3-tips-how-to-choose-digital-campaigning-tactics/

Want to learn what each of these mean and how to do them? Sign up for the 26th Feb Using the Legal System to Achieve Change workshop at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/using-the-legal-system-to-achieve-change/

#CAMPAIGNINGPODCAST Have you checked out The Commons Conversations podcast? The Commons Conversation podcast explores insights into activism, learning in movements and radical history, from The Commons Social Change Library. Check it out here: https://www.3cr.org.au/actingup

Are you looking for a hands-on role? Are you a versatile leader with a passion for social change and building communities, who thrives in a small charity environment? Apply to be our Chief Executive by Sun 15 Feb at 11:59 pm. Details at https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/

Want all these campaigning resources sent right to your inbox every other week? Sign up for the SMK Newsletter here: https://smk.org.uk/mailing-list/

Today is your LAST CHANCE to submit a nomination for the SMK National Campaigner Awards 2026! The nominations form closes tomorrow, 6th February, at 5pm GMT. Submit your nomination at https://forms.office.com/e/NYDnHp2wKw

Want to figure out the right channels for your campaign? Sign up for the 12th Feb Digital Campaigning workshop, facilitated by More Onion's Charlotte Jones, at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/digital-campaigning/

Today is your LAST CHANCE to submit a nomination for the 2026 SMK National Campaigner Awards! The nominations form closes tomorrow, 6th February, at 5pm GMT. Submit your nomination at https://forms.office.com/e/NYDnHp2wKw

Get your nominations in for the SMK National Campaigner Awards 2026! Only TWO DAYS LEFT!! You can nominate an individual, a movement, an organisation or a coalition. You can even nominate yourself. There are 10 categories to choose from! Deadline is 6 Feb. https://forms.office.com/e/NYDnHp2wKw

Final call! 🚨 Nominations for the 2026 SMK National Campaigner Awards close on FRIDAY. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate great campaigning: https://forms.office.com/e/NYDnHp2wKw

Spread the word. 📢Deadline for the #SMKAwards2026 is in THREE DAYS! Submit your nominations by 6 Feb at https://forms.office.com/e/NYDnHp2wKw#SMKAwards2026

Nominate your favourite 2025 artistic campaign NOW at https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/awards/awards-categories-2026/ Whoever wins will be joining Cardboard Citizens and many more in our community of winner alumni!

Amplifying Voices awards a campaign led by, or that gives voice and profile to, people who are least heard. Nominate your favourite 2025 campaign at https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/awards/

Only FIVE DAYS LEFT to nominate a campaign to win at the 2026 SMK National Campaigner Awards! Submit your nominations at https://forms.office.com/e/NYDnHp2wKw

The Chief Executive provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Sheila McKechnie Foundation. Download the recruitment pack at https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/ Applications close Sun 15th Feb at 11:59pm.

Nominate your favourite art-based campaign Creative Change-makers Award for today! Nominations close 6th Feb. To nominate, visit https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/awards/ #LoveCampaigning #SMKNationalCampaignerAwards2026

ONE WEEK LEFT! Nominate your favourite campaigns by Fri 6 Feb at 5pm! Know of a campaign that might be a good fit? Read more about the categories and submit your nomination here: https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/awards/awards-categories-2026/

Ready to learn more digital campaigning tips? Sign up for the 12th Feb Digital Campaigning workshop, facilitated by More Onion's Charlotte Jones, at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/digital-campaigning/

Only NINE DAYS LEFT to nominate a campaign to win at the 2026 SMK National Campaigner Awards! Submit your nominations at https://forms.office.com/e/NYDnHp2wKw

Stressed out with your campaigning work? Sign up for the 2nd Feb Resilient Campaigner workshop, facilitated by Jo Martyn, at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/the-resilient-campaigner/

Want to think about your campaign's or organisation's theory of change? Sign up for the 4th Feb Evaluating What Matters workshop, facilitated by James Noble, at https://smk.org.uk/training-events/evaluating-what-matters/