Social power is unleashed when civil society works at its best without constraint. We believe it is just as important as political and economic power.
The Sheila McKechnie Foundation unleashes civil society’s Social Power by being curious about how change happens, by building its confidence and effectiveness, and by championing campaigners and campaigning.
We work with individuals and community groups, large charities and social enterprises, with those at the beginning of their change journey and seasoned professionals. Together we create the tools people need to make change.
We are a small organisation trying to effect a big shift in our sector. We are clear that we are only as strong and effective as our relationships are with all of you – our friends, partners, clients, supporters, funders and other stakeholders. So, we’d really like to hear what you think. And how we can best support and work with you.
Latest news and blogs
Talk about your political activity: the right language could be the key
A new report from nfpResearch and the Sheila McKechnie Foundation offers revealing insights into the way that people relate to politics, charity campaigning, and ‘speaking out’. SMK CEO Sue Tibballs urges charities to be optimistic about what it tells us. Politics...
Introducing the Changemakers’ Toolkit: your go-to, free training resource
Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) in collaboration with Wikimedia UK, have launched an open access toolkit which empowers people to campaign effectively. Across the UK people are working to change things for the better. Campaigners, activists, and changemakers of all...
Art and social change interview: Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler, Chief Executive at Groundswell, a charity that exists to enable people who have experience of homelessness to inform solutions to issues related to homelessness and inclusion...