Set up a Zoom meeting Zoom is a video conferencing tool that's great for taking your meetings and events online. This guide will show you how to set up and run a Zoom meeting. Use social media Top tips for using Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to make your campaigning more effective. Take good photos and videos Photos are a great way to encourage people to take notice of your campaign, and the work of your group. This guide gives you handy tips on how to take effective photos with your smartphone. Start a local group Everything you need to know to set up a new local group. Recruit members Learn how to identify potential members, and recruit them to your local group. 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. 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. Keep yourself safe when protesting Learn how to keep yourself safe when protesting or attending a demonstration in this handy guide with information covering planning actions, police power and your rights. Create a digital petition Petitions can be a great way to spread ideas and build support for change. The best petitions follow a simple formula designed to help the reader quickly understand why taking action will make a difference. Keep your email list interested Growing an active email list is a great way to build a relationship with people who've already shown an interest in your group. Write an effective email Email is a great way to reach a lot of people at the same time and promote your group’s work. But persuading people to take action after reading an email takes work. Welcome new members Get tips on how to welcome new members to your group. Create a safer space Find out how to make your group and its activities safer spaces. Hold great meetings Check out our tips on how to hold great meetings. Share responsbility for running your group Successful groups are those where responsibilities are shared and members take on different tasks based on their skills or interest. Improve your time management Top tips on how to improve your time management. Kale Yeah! Kitchens Putting sustainability on the menu 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.
