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Building Strong, Sustainable Groups

If your group has struggled to recruit members or find people to hand over to, this workshop will help you identify what makes a really good group. It will also help you think about your group’s current strengths and weaknesses and take away things that can be done to improve the group. It also focuses on engaging all members of the group and is useful for groups where a few people do lots of the work.

For more information on the sort of thing this workshop will cover why not check out our Building Your Group page?

For more information on the sort of thing this workshop will cover why not check out our Building Your Group page?

Basic Campaign & Action Planning

This workshop will help you think strategically about campaign aims, objectives, targets, actors, and tactics as well as how to fit them all together in a campaign master plan. Not only that, it will introduce you to planning methods for campaign actions that are designed to involve the whole group. For more information on the sort of thing this workshop will cover why not check out our Campaign Planning or Action Planning pages?

For more information on the sort of thing this workshop will cover why not check out our Campaign Planning or Action Planning pages?

Advanced Campaign & Action Planning

This workshop will help you review what you’ve been doing well, what you could improve, and critical thinking about the direction your campaigns. It will also help you with some fresh ideas for actions and make sure that you’re planning them so that they’re as effective, and plugged into your campaign, as possible.

For more information on the sort of thing this workshop will cover why not check out our Campaign Planning or Action Planning pages?

Campaign Communication

The Campaign Communication workshop will cover some of the key things that you need to remember when communicating campaigns such as communicating clearly and convincingly, and what not to do.

For more information on the sort of thing this workshop will cover why not check out our Campaign Communication page?

asic Facilitation

You’ll learn ways to make your meetings exciting and inclusive, and the role of the facilitator in, well, facilitating those outcomes. This is a really useful way to keep people coming to your meetings and contributing to the strength and sustainability of your group.

For more information on the sort of thing this workshop will cover why not check out our Facilitation page?

Advanced Facilitation

This workshop is that thing and will help you think critically about how your group is organised, how its meeting are run, and identify positive steps that can be taken to improve those things. Come and practise the art of facilitation, the key to grassroots organising.

For more information on the sort of thing this workshop will cover why not check out our Facilitation page?

Freshers’ Week Planning

Freshers’ Week can be the recruiting ground for loads of campaigners, It’s important for groups to nail their Freshers’ weeks. This workshop will help you lay the groundwork, providing ideas for how to show off the achievements of your society and People & Planet nationally, and make our campaigns seem attractive and worthwhile.

For more information on the sort of thing this workshop will cover why not check out our Freshers’ Fair page?

Basic Fundraising

If you haven’t considered fundraising for us before this will provide you with ideas for how to do so successfully and space to plan fundraising events.

Campaigning and your Students Union

Make the most of your SU: increase your campaign impact and access SU funding.

Basic Lobbying

This workshop will cover what lobbying is, how to get meetings, and what to do once you’ve got your slot in the diary. Naturally, it will also give you the chance to practice your new found skills.

For more information on the sort of thing this workshop will cover why not check out our Lobbying page?

Advanced Lobbying

There will be troubleshooting, ideas for whole new approached to lobbying, and the always present opportunity to practice. By the end, you won’t be taking no for an answer.

For more information on the sort of thing this workshop will cover why not check out our Lobbying page?

Basic Media Skills

P&P actions are great media stunts. Unless you don’t invite the media! Using the media is essential to raise awareness of your campaign message, build support and put pressure on decision-makers. This year we’re really focusing on strengthening this important skill. Learn how to develop a media strategy for your group, write press releases and get your groups actions all over the local media with Guardian writer and media guru Symon Hill.

For more information on the sort of thing this workshop will cover why not check out our Media Skills page?

Advanced Media Skills

Get media savvy & use them to really gain support for your group’s campaigns. Learn top tips on how to work with local media, how to organise photocalls for your actions and get interview practice with a media expert to make sure you get your key messages across. Very important stuff!

For more information on the sort of thing this workshop will cover why not check out our Media Skills page?

Basic Non-Violent Direct Action

Nonviolent Direct Action (NVDA) has been used by movements across the world. There’s no doubt that it can effect change, but is it for you? Explore the concepts behind NVDA. Get a taste of what it’s like to take part in a direct action, encounter the police, and work together as a group. An intro for those new to direct action, a useful refresher for everyone else.

Advanced Non-Violent Direct Action

If you’ve got direct action experience but really want to hone your skills then come and perform a sit-in at this workshop. It will focus on blockades and cover scouting, police tactics, and arrest amongst other things. It is for people who are committed to the principles behind direct action and will thus not cover any of the theory.

Participatory Decision Making

This is a workshop for groups where meetings tend to be dominated by only a few people or there’s a high level of unresolved disagreement over issues. It will introduce you to some of the theory, cover the tools available to you, and give you a chance to put them into practice. This is a really important skill and can improve the inclusiveness and associated attractiveness of your group. Also, if people have been actively involved in making the group’s decisions they are far more likely to be enthusiastic about its activities.

For more information on the sort of thing this workshop will cover why not check out our Participatory Decision Making page?

E-Campaigning

This workshop will explain the terms and tools of e-campaigning, their theoretical underpinnings (as minimally as possible!) and provide real-life stories of how they are being used, with an ongoing chance for conversation on the aspects of ‘e-campaigning’ that matter to you.

Taking photos for Activism

How can you use photos to increase publicity and support for your campaign? P&P actions are often perfect photo stunts. Maximise the coverage of your actions by learning to take good photos and getting them to the local media. Lead by experienced photojournalist Adrian Arbib. No previous knowledge of photography required.

Demos and policing: staying safe

Have you been to the Climate Camp or the G20 and been stopped and searched? Maybe you found it intimidating or weren’t sure about your rights? Maybe you were ‘kettled’ by the police? This workshop gives you the chance to find out your rights, practice asserting them, and explore a few tactics for staying safe and empowered in mass action situations.

Know your rights

A clear and comprehensive briefing on your legal rights as an activist. What actions carry legal risks? What happens if you are arrested? Could your activism effect your studies or your ability to get a job or to travel? Too many activists hold back for fear of legal consequences - find out the facts so you can make informed choices.

Creating easy videos for activism

Learn how to produce a good looking and effective video with a voice-over in a short space of time. Create your video to inspire others to take action.