Helping campaigners to thrive
Campaigning is vital to a healthy society. We help campaigners to thrive.
In a free and hopeful society, people need to know they have the power to make a difference: that they are able to envisage change and can push for that change to happen.
For over two decades, we have helped all sorts of individuals, causes and charities to find their power as changemakers – as campaigners.
What we exist to do
We support, connect and champion these campaigners, equipping them to go after the social change they seek.
And we see the difference it makes. The people we’re lucky enough to come into contact with – through our training, our awards, our research and our networks – do extraordinary things. They dream of a different world, and then they bring it about.
They inspire us, and others, to hold on to the hope that comes from knowing that change is possible.
Support
Giving you tools to work out what actually works.
Connect
Putting you in touch with others working in your space.
Champion
Protecting your right, and the space, to campaign.
Join our community, share knowledge, offer mutual support and be part of SMK’s research and annual Awards.
Our work ensures your right to campaign is valued and protected.
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We believe that strong communities have a foundation of generosity and giving to each other. We hope this space will be useful when you have something you would like to share, or something you would like to offer, such as jobs, reports, guides, events, podcasts, or any news related to campaigning. Find out more and view posts here.Â
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Latest news and blogs
Coming out of the campaigns closet
In this blog, SMK’s interim Chief Executive Katie Roberts reflects on her identity as a ‘campaigner’ and the risky business of putting people in boxes and missing the rich diversity of ways we can work to make social change happen. Deep breath……. I never expected to...
Challenging Hate: Unity Over Division
In this blog, Alex Jones, Head of Programmes at SMK, discusses his experience and reflections at a recent Stand Up to Racism march.  A couple of weekends ago, my son and I joined around 3,000 others at the Stand Up to Racism march in Leeds. My son was angry about...
Top 3 mistakes campaigners make when trying to use the law in their campaigns (and what to do instead!)Â
It would be fair to say that using the law to create change isn’t always straightforward. It can be a powerful tool, but few campaigners feel confident about how to use legal campaigns effectively....