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If you are involved in any sort of social change at a national, regional or local level, we want to hear from you!
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Take the SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey NOW! Only FOUR DAYS LEFT!
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#SMKCampaignerSurvey
November 29, 2025 at 10:25 AM
If you are involved in any sort of social change at a national, regional or local level, we want to hear from you!
Take the SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey NOW! Only FOUR DAYS LEFT!
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#SMKCampaignerSurvey
Take the SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey NOW! Only FOUR DAYS LEFT!
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#SMKCampaignerSurvey
LAST DAY to apply to be our Operations and Systems Manager!
Want to play a key role within SMK in shaping our culture and supporting our staff to carry out their roles to the best of their abilities?
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
Want to play a key role within SMK in shaping our culture and supporting our staff to carry out their roles to the best of their abilities?
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
November 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM
LAST DAY to apply to be our Operations and Systems Manager!
Want to play a key role within SMK in shaping our culture and supporting our staff to carry out their roles to the best of their abilities?
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
Want to play a key role within SMK in shaping our culture and supporting our staff to carry out their roles to the best of their abilities?
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
Last week to apply to be SMK’s next Operations and Systems Manager!
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
November 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Last week to apply to be SMK’s next Operations and Systems Manager!
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
CAMPAIGNING FUNDING ALERT: The Voices from the Frontline fund from Rosa, providing funding to organisations supporting women and girls in the UK, is now open for applications. Find out more here: https://rosauk.org/2025/11/04/applications-open-for-rosas-voices-from-the-frontline-fund-2025/
Applications open for Rosa’s Voices from the Frontline fund 2025 - Rosa
Rosa’s Voices from the Frontline fund offers grants of up to £10,000 to support campaigning and influencing work by women’s and girls’ organisations.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
CAMPAIGNING FUNDING ALERT: The Voices from the Frontline fund from Rosa, providing funding to organisations supporting women and girls in the UK, is now open for applications. Find out more here: https://rosauk.org/2025/11/04/applications-open-for-rosas-voices-from-the-frontline-fund-2025/
ATTENTION! Are you involved in activism in the UK? There’s only ONE WEEK LEFT to take the SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey!
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November 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
ATTENTION! Are you involved in activism in the UK? There’s only ONE WEEK LEFT to take the SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey!
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Ready to become the complete campaigner? Sign up for the January start to the #CampaignCarousel now!
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/campaign-carousel/
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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Ready to become the complete campaigner? Sign up for the January start to the #CampaignCarousel now!
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/campaign-training/campaign-carousel/
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CAMPAIGNING FUNDING ALERT: Save the Children UK is launching the Young People Climate Fund to provide grants to support climate focused activities. https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/emergencies/climate-crisis1/young-people-climate-fund-2025-?mc_cid=055f83b116&mc_eid=ee01f77963
Young People Climate Fund 2025
What is the Save the Children Young People Climate Fund?
www.savethechildren.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
CAMPAIGNING FUNDING ALERT: Save the Children UK is launching the Young People Climate Fund to provide grants to support climate focused activities. https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/emergencies/climate-crisis1/young-people-climate-fund-2025-?mc_cid=055f83b116&mc_eid=ee01f77963
Why take the #SMKCampaignerSurvey? You'll help us gather perspectives of campaigners in order to support and connect, and you ALSO will be able to enter a prize draw for a free place at the Campaigning Forum 14th – 16th April 2026.
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/champion/campaigner-survey/
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/champion/campaigner-survey/
November 24, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Why take the #SMKCampaignerSurvey? You'll help us gather perspectives of campaigners in order to support and connect, and you ALSO will be able to enter a prize draw for a free place at the Campaigning Forum 14th – 16th April 2026.
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/champion/campaigner-survey/
https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/champion/campaigner-survey/
LAST WEEK to apply to be our Operations and Systems Manager!
In this role, you will ensure SMK’s operations are well managed and that the team have the technology, systems and policies needed to run smoothly.
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
In this role, you will ensure SMK’s operations are well managed and that the team have the technology, systems and policies needed to run smoothly.
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
November 24, 2025 at 9:45 AM
LAST WEEK to apply to be our Operations and Systems Manager!
In this role, you will ensure SMK’s operations are well managed and that the team have the technology, systems and policies needed to run smoothly.
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
In this role, you will ensure SMK’s operations are well managed and that the team have the technology, systems and policies needed to run smoothly.
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
CAMPAIGNING RESOURCE ALERT: "Charities Against Hate: How to respond to racism" is a resource from the Directory of Social Change (DSC). Read it here: https://www.dsc.org.uk/publication/charities-against-hate-how-to-respond-to-racism/
Charities against hate - How to respond to racism - Directory of Social Change
The UK is experiencing an unacceptable rise in racist, xenophobic and sectarian hate. Extremist groups, and in some cases politicians, are targeting racialised people and marginalised communities with racist language and narratives, violence, threats, intimidation and harassment. This is also directly affecting charities and voluntary organisations, targeting the people charities serve, charity leaders, staff, and […]
www.dsc.org.uk
November 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM
CAMPAIGNING RESOURCE ALERT: "Charities Against Hate: How to respond to racism" is a resource from the Directory of Social Change (DSC). Read it here: https://www.dsc.org.uk/publication/charities-against-hate-how-to-respond-to-racism/
REMINDER: The SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey is open through Wednesday 3rd December. Results will be shared through our newsletter, on our website, and through our launch events in Spring 2026.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
REMINDER: The SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey is open through Wednesday 3rd December. Results will be shared through our newsletter, on our website, and through our launch events in Spring 2026.
https://forms.office.com/e/M2L9N2HUyZ
#SMKCampaignerSurvey
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#SMKCampaignerSurvey
CAMPAIGNING RESOURCE ALERT: The Rebel's Notebook by Jasper Huitink is a toolkit that analyses over 1,000 historical social movements to help activists choose the most effective tactics. Check it out here: https://rebelsnotebook.com/
November 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
CAMPAIGNING RESOURCE ALERT: The Rebel's Notebook by Jasper Huitink is a toolkit that analyses over 1,000 historical social movements to help activists choose the most effective tactics. Check it out here: https://rebelsnotebook.com/
SMK is currently recruiting for Operations and Systems Manager!
In this role, you will ensure SMK’s operations are well managed and that the team have the technology, systems and policies needed to run smoothly.
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
In this role, you will ensure SMK’s operations are well managed and that the team have the technology, systems and policies needed to run smoothly.
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
November 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
SMK is currently recruiting for Operations and Systems Manager!
In this role, you will ensure SMK’s operations are well managed and that the team have the technology, systems and policies needed to run smoothly.
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
In this role, you will ensure SMK’s operations are well managed and that the team have the technology, systems and policies needed to run smoothly.
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
TWO WEEKS LEFT to complete the SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey!
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November 19, 2025 at 10:20 AM
TWO WEEKS LEFT to complete the SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey!
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"One of the reasons networks for campaigners are so important is that they reinforce that you’re not alone. Others are working in the same tough space but equally fueled by the sheer determination and passion they have for their cause."
https://smk.org.uk/how-to-build-campaigner-networks/
https://smk.org.uk/how-to-build-campaigner-networks/
November 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
"One of the reasons networks for campaigners are so important is that they reinforce that you’re not alone. Others are working in the same tough space but equally fueled by the sheer determination and passion they have for their cause."
https://smk.org.uk/how-to-build-campaigner-networks/
https://smk.org.uk/how-to-build-campaigner-networks/
Want to learn these four habits? Visit The Changemaker's Toolkit at https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/freecampaigntools/
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Want to learn these four habits? Visit The Changemaker's Toolkit at https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/freecampaigntools/
The SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey raises the voices of the campaigners and changemakers by providing a platform to share their collective views and build connection with one another. Take the survey by 3rd December.
https://forms.office.com/e/M2L9N2HUyZ
#SMKCampaignerSurvey
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#SMKCampaignerSurvey
November 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey raises the voices of the campaigners and changemakers by providing a platform to share their collective views and build connection with one another. Take the survey by 3rd December.
https://forms.office.com/e/M2L9N2HUyZ
#SMKCampaignerSurvey
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#SMKCampaignerSurvey
CAMPAIGNING PODCAST ALERT: On the latest episode of 100 Campaigns that Changed the World, Steve Tibbett talks to the executive director of Patriotic Millionaires UK.
Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/patriotic-millionaires/id1370426073?i=1000735066393
Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/patriotic-millionaires/id1370426073?i=1000735066393
Patriotic Millionaires
Podcast Episode · 100 Campaigns that Changed the World · 03/11/2025 · 40m
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November 16, 2025 at 11:05 AM
CAMPAIGNING PODCAST ALERT: On the latest episode of 100 Campaigns that Changed the World, Steve Tibbett talks to the executive director of Patriotic Millionaires UK.
Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/patriotic-millionaires/id1370426073?i=1000735066393
Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/patriotic-millionaires/id1370426073?i=1000735066393
There’s still time to apply! Are you SMK’s next Operations and Systems Manager?
This role involves supporting SMK with governance, human resources, compliance and risk, office admin, IT and information management, and finance.
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
This role involves supporting SMK with governance, human resources, compliance and risk, office admin, IT and information management, and finance.
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
November 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
There’s still time to apply! Are you SMK’s next Operations and Systems Manager?
This role involves supporting SMK with governance, human resources, compliance and risk, office admin, IT and information management, and finance.
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
This role involves supporting SMK with governance, human resources, compliance and risk, office admin, IT and information management, and finance.
Apply here: https://smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/
The SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey provides insights to support you and other organizations who speak out for the right to campaign as a key part of a healthy democracy. Take the survey by 3rd December.
https://forms.office.com/e/M2L9N2HUyZ
#SMKCampaignerSurvey
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#SMKCampaignerSurvey
November 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey provides insights to support you and other organizations who speak out for the right to campaign as a key part of a healthy democracy. Take the survey by 3rd December.
https://forms.office.com/e/M2L9N2HUyZ
#SMKCampaignerSurvey
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#SMKCampaignerSurvey
CAMPAIGNING JOB ALERT: London Renters Union are looking for a Campaigns Organiser (£34,912 per annum). Closing date Wed 19 Nov 2025, 10am. Apply here: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/london-renters-union/campaigns-organiser/1043142
Campaigns Organiser | London Renters Union | CharityJob
Apply now for Campaigns Organiser. , £34,912 per year, find a career with meaning today
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November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
CAMPAIGNING JOB ALERT: London Renters Union are looking for a Campaigns Organiser (£34,912 per annum). Closing date Wed 19 Nov 2025, 10am. Apply here: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/london-renters-union/campaigns-organiser/1043142
CAMPAIGNING JOB ALERT: Green New Deal Rising are looking for an Organiser (£36,307 - £39,510). Closing date Mon 17 Nov, 9am. Apply here: https://www.gndrising.org/jobs/organiser/
Submit your news to our Community Noticeboard here: https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/community-noticeboard/
Submit your news to our Community Noticeboard here: https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/community-noticeboard/
Organiser - GND Rising
Location: UK, must be able to access London relatively easily for day trips. You can work from our London office space (Bethnal Green), when you want to. Some travel around the UK will be required in the role. Contract length: Permanent (subject to successful 6 month probationary period) Hours: 5 days a week (37.5 hours) – some evening […]
www.gndrising.org
November 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
CAMPAIGNING JOB ALERT: Green New Deal Rising are looking for an Organiser (£36,307 - £39,510). Closing date Mon 17 Nov, 9am. Apply here: https://www.gndrising.org/jobs/organiser/
Submit your news to our Community Noticeboard here: https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/community-noticeboard/
Submit your news to our Community Noticeboard here: https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/community-noticeboard/
"I can’t be a campaigner – I have not been threatened with arrest. But I have chosen to stand up and speak out at work, in my faith community and on digital and public platforms, to highlight injustice and call people to action and account."
https://smk.org.uk/coming-out-of-the-campaigns-closet/
https://smk.org.uk/coming-out-of-the-campaigns-closet/
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"I can’t be a campaigner – I have not been threatened with arrest. But I have chosen to stand up and speak out at work, in my faith community and on digital and public platforms, to highlight injustice and call people to action and account."
https://smk.org.uk/coming-out-of-the-campaigns-closet/
https://smk.org.uk/coming-out-of-the-campaigns-closet/
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November 13, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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The SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey provides insight and evidence to improve your practice and support your work. Take the survey by 3rd December.
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#SMKCampaignerSurvey
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#SMKCampaignerSurvey
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The SMK Annual Campaigner and Changemaker Survey provides insight and evidence to improve your practice and support your work. Take the survey by 3rd December.
https://forms.office.com/e/M2L9N2HUyZ
#SMKCampaignerSurvey
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#SMKCampaignerSurvey