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We need to reward civility in politics
The tone of debate these days is markedly disrespectful, which is...
Devolving power brings its own challenges
New ways of working disrupt all the 'norms' about where expertise...
Using the law for social change: is it in your toolkit?
Don’t dismiss using the law in your campaigning and change-making...
There is no single route to making change happen
It's not a choice between protest and politics, because significant...
Solidarity, empathy and letting go of ego: the fight for abortion rights in Ireland
The SMK Change Network welcomed Irish campaigners who secured an...
What campaigners can learn from the Marvel Cinematic Universe
It’s finally here. “Avengers: Endgame”, the culmination of 10+ years...
Sue Tibballs: Campaign heroes bring value beyond measure
Ask a random person in the street what they think campaigning is and...
The IEA’s warning is NOT a reason for charities to stop campaigning
The Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) think tank has received an...
Social Power: the podcast
Take a deep dive into social change with our brand new podcast! Our...
The truth about change is that it’s never over
Lasting change must be worth more than just a piece of paper. It's...
What happened at our first ever Change Network?
During our research for the Social Change Project people told us...
Sue Tibballs: Please join my Charity Liberation Front
The charity sector is used to being criticised. There seems to be...
Is this strategy really just an act of seduction?
The relationship between government and civil society has not been...
Do you have to be loud to speak up for your cause?
The Social Power report is the culmination of SMK’s long...
Summer reflection – get into the habit of unlocking your social power
As the weather cools, hopefully minds are clearing. What better time...
Top 10 Campaigning Tips: Insights from an ex-civil servant
Having previously been a civil society advocate and campaigner, I...
Let’s celebrate the best of campaigning
Spotlight on five of this year’s winners at the Sheila McKechnie...
Is the Lobbying Act working against people’s democratic participation?
At a recent forum of civil society and business, Matthew Hancock,...
Measure this! Making the most of your evaluation.
Mary loved art, but at 82 she hadn’t picked up a paintbrush for...
The Lobbying Act ‘chilling effect’: reality or perception?
Whether you love it, hate it or simply don’t get it, the Lobbying...
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