Effective Local Campaigning – One‑Day Workshop with Free Lunch

Join community campaigning expert Chris Church (Community Environment Associates) and CPRE Oxfordshire for a practical, energising one‑day workshop designed for volunteers and local groups who want to create real change in their area. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Blake Morgan, a leading Oxford law firm, we’re delighted to be able to provide attendees with a complimentary lunch.

This hands‑on session introduces the essentials of effective local campaigning — from building strong community support to working confidently with local media, councillors, MPs and other stakeholders. Through group discussions, real‑world examples and interactive exercises, participants will learn how to plan, launch and sustain a focused, winnable campaign.

What you’ll gain

• A clear understanding of how structured, strategic campaigning works
• Greater confidence in planning and delivering a local campaign
• Practical tools for engaging supporters, handling opposition and using media effectively
• Insights from successful community campaigns and space to explore your own ideas

What to expect

Across this 4 hour workshop (including a networking lunch), you’ll explore:

• What makes local campaigning unique
• How to define your goals and build early momentum
• Techniques for growing local awareness and support
• Making the most of local and social media
• Managing challenges, opposition and campaign “crunch points”
• Keeping people engaged for the long haul

By the end of the day, you’ll leave with a stronger sense of how to win locally: understanding your community, building support, and mobilising at the right moments. 

Supercharge your local campaign and sign up today!

This event is a joint collaboration with CPRE Oxfordshire and Oxford Friends of the Earth