1-Day Workshop

Introduction to Social Change and Campaigning

We run half-day and 1-day introductory level campaign workshops throughout the UK to equip people with the skills to bring about change at a local or national level.

What will i learn?

The Introduction to Social Change and Campaigning workshops are designed for those interested in social change and change making. It is for people new to campaigns or who have found themselves campaigning by accident and who want to know more. Participants will improve their understanding, skills and knowledge of change making. In particular, they will:

  • Understand more about how change happens
  • Know more about what they and their organisation can do to bring about social change
  • Better understand the process of campaigning
  • Be able to design an effective campaign
  • Know more about effective campaign strategy
  • Understand power and how to influence others
  • Know how to define key messages
  • Have the skills to breakdown audiences and know how to communicate with them, including digital campaigning and working with the media
  • know more about local and national government systems
  • Meet other campaigners, develop their professional network and receive peer support.

Who should attend?

Participants will already be involved at a basic level of campaigning or are just about to get started – whether you are challenging local authority social care changes or protesting against climate – if you want practical information about the next steps, then this workshop is for you.

Upcoming workshops

There are currently no upcoming 1-day workshops. Please keep an eye out on our website, or sign-up to our newsletter for alerts on latest training.

While we want to ensure that we can continue to provide sustainable support to grassroots campaigners for free, we ask those individuals and organisations who can afford it to pay a fee (although this is still heavily subsidised by Tudor Trust). The following fees apply to staff and volunteers:

  • Large organisations (charities with a turnover of more than £5m; Local Authorities and private sector): £260
  • Medium organisations (turnover between £500k – £5m): £200
  • Small organisations (turnover between £100k – £500k): £130
  • Very small organisations (turnover less than £100k): £60
  • Individuals (this ticket type is for individuals who are NOT affiliated to an organisation or campaign group): £30
  • Individuals (unwaged/students/low income) and grassroots groups with NO funds: FREE (please note, we cannot cover travel or other costs you may incur in attending)

    • A buffet lunch and refreshments are provided as part of the fee for full-day events. For half day events, we provide tea and coffee and light refreshments only. If you have access needs or dietary requirements please let us know when you register.

    • Networking with other campaigners and hearing about their experiences was really useful.

    • Fantastic session and introduction. Would definitely recommend.

    • The programme was very comprehensive and the trainers were very knowledgeable, approachable and helpful.

    • Pace was just right. Time given to meet people’s need. Balance of activities/participation excellent.

    • Really excellent day well worth attending and great value for money will definitely look at attending their future training events.

    • This workshop was the start of an evolving process of learning from inspirational campaigners and experts.  It helped open my mind to more creative ways of elevating a campaign.

    • Bringing together thoughts into a deliverable campaign strategy workshop has been really helpful. Also, setting out all the elements of a campaign and understanding what aims are realistic. Fantastic training programme!

    • I’ve got some practical actions that I’m going to go home and get on with!

    • The opportunity to discuss ideas and topics was really useful and the facilitators reflections on his own experience was very interesting.

    • Really thorough overview - good content, and not too daunting. Made me feel ‘’Yes, I can do this!’’

    • The day has given me a good grounding in what is required to get started with my campaign.

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