Community organising

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This workshop will develop your understanding of how to work in communities, bringing people together on a local basis to achieve a common goal. 

Community organising is an incredibly powerful way of making sure that you can achieve change at a local level. It combines effective leadership with empowering and building lasting communities of change. Communities that are then self-led. To be an organiser, you have to learn to let go of and share your power. 

Three things you will do in this workshop: 

  • Understand the principles of community organisation and how to apply them in practise 
  • Look at the tools others have used successfully to achieve change 
  • Hear about best practice and lessons from experienced community organisers 

Workshop dates
Tues 28 May 2024, 10am-1pm

The Campaign Carousel runs on a progressive pricing model. Small organisations (with a turnover of under £500,000) pay £725 + VAT, mid-sized organisations (£500,000-£2m) pay £1,050 + VAT, and large organisations pay £1,500 + VAT. You can book using one of the links below or if you would like to speak to someone further, please email [email protected]

Campaign Carousel dates

Starts January 2024

Campaign Carousel dates

Starts January 2024

Starts April 2024

Starts September 2024

Shaan Sangha

Dami Makinde

SMK Associate 

This workshop is led by SMK Associate and experienced community organiser, Dami Makinde. 

Read more about Dami here

What participants say:

Siana Bangura

Holly Rothwell

Campaigner, Oxfam GB

‘’Some really useful tips around working with communities, including the time you should allocate to working with different types of community members. I thought the whole thing was brilliant’’.

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