Recruit members Learn how to identify potential members, and recruit them to your local group. Use social media Top tips for using Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to make your campaigning more effective. Keep your members engaged Develop regular activities to keep members engaged, and attract new members. Find allies to work with Need help finding people you could work with? Learn about community mapping. Start a local group Everything you need to know to set up a new local group. Run a stall Running a stall is one of the core activities of any local group, so get our top tips. Plan a great action Learn how to creative with your campaigning to boost your profile and influence local decision-makers. Set ground rules Make sure that meetings are efficient and respectful by encouraging your group to agree on some simple ground rules. Create a media strategy Find out how to use the media effectively to help win local campaigns. Give a media interview Giving a great media interview is the best way to put your group and campaign out there for people to see. Write a press release A strong press release will help your group or campaign get media coverage. Work with elected representatives Expert tips on lobbying, or working closely with your MP, council members or other elected representatives. Navigate the legal and planning system Learn about the legal and planning system and get to know your rights when it comes to decisions about your local area. Create a digital petition Petitions can be a great way to spread ideas and build support for change. Here are our top tips for building a petition in the digital world. Build an email list Building an email list is a great way to stay in touch with people in your local area who care about the environment. Kale Yeah! caterers' sustainability scheme Kale Yeah! is a sustainability scheme designed for university and workplace canteens which will help reduce consumption of meat and increase plant-based meals on your menus. Find out how to launch your own scheme.
