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Social power is unleashed when civil society works at its best without constraint.
The Sheila McKechnie Foundation unleashes civil society’s capacity to create profound, long-term change. We call this capacity social power, and believe it is just as important as political and economic power. 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.
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How change is happening in the UK today

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Latest news and blogs

Why a voice inside Whitehall matters for campaigners

Why a voice inside Whitehall matters for campaigners

by | 28 Mar,2022

Campaigning for social change is a vital part of the work of UK charities. It is fundamental to the sector that they have a voice on the issues that affect them and the people they represent - to create debate around issues, to call out unfairness, to demand policy...

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Belonging

Belonging

by | 7 Mar,2022

What is belonging? What does it mean to 'normal', secure people, and what does it mean to survivors? In my experience, two very different things. Is belonging a positive or a negative? For survivors, a craving for belonging surfaces in rushed intimacy,...

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Introduction to Campaigning and Social Change
This online workshop gives campaigners a well-rounded understanding of power, social change and campaigning. You will learn about SMK’s ground-breaking concept of Social Power and how it can drive truly transformational change. 

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Campaign Carousel - Book now!

Our Campaign Carousel is an exciting and flexible way for campaigners to hone their skills in a wide range of areas. This comprehensive package gives those at or near the start of their campaigning journey a rounded set of skills.

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Communicating for Change
Good communication – crafting and delivering clear and appealing messages – is essential to campaigning. Participants will learn how to successfully use powerful framing, narratives and stories and communication channels for campaigns.

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