This intensive one day introductory course in Community Organising for Community Leaders will give you the tools to make change as part of your school, college, university, charity, faith group or community group. Topics covered include: leadership, negotiation, power, storytelling, building public relationships, listening and action!

Attendees MUST attend the entire day of training.

Who is this training meant for?

This leadership development training is primarily designed for people who:

• have spoken in person with a local organiser about attending this training (essential)
• are part of a Citizens UK member institution and have been identified to help create a local plan, with the permission of an institutional leader.
• have been involved in a local meeting/action or been to a Citizens assembly

What have recent trainees gone on to do?

Recent trainees have used this training to win justice both locally and nationally, including:

• making misogyny recognised as a hate crime by certain local police forces, including Nottingham
• the Living Wage campaign, getting pay rises for over 374,000 workers, totalling over £2.6 BILLION of pay rises.
• enshrining the right to Free School Meals for eligible children, regardless of their parents migration status (championed by King's College London)
• ... and many more social justice wins.

Accessibility

We are committed to making this training as accessible to as many people as possible. If you have any specific requirements for the venue, teaching, or any other aspect of the training, please speak to your organiser ASAP and we will do our best to facilitate.

FAQs

How much do I need to pay?

This training is absolutely FREE to anyone who is part of a TELCO member institution and has been referred for training by your local organiser. If you are unsure about whether this applies to you, please get in touch with your organiser or email telco@citizensuk.org

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, but signing up on Action Network is compulsory, as spaces are limited and we need to plan in advance.

Will food be provided?

We will provide a light lunch, which will be entirely vegetarian. You may feel free to bring a packed lunch instead if you prefer. Unfortunately we cannot provide food for anyone with strict dietary requirements e.g. coeliac or vegan.

Please note, as this training is taking is a teaching room, no food or drink is allowed in the room apart from water. You may buy teas and coffees in the QMUL cafe, but they must be consumed outside of the classroom.

Can I attend just half the day, or miss a morning/afternoon session?

Attendees must agree to attend the entirety of the training. If there are any issues, please contact your local organiser.

Will there be childcare?

We can arrange childcare if its is required by multiple attendees. Please tell your organiser if you will require childcare to attend this training.

Covid-19 Policy

If you have tested positive for Covid-19, please do not attend this training. We ask that you take a test before the training if you have any symptoms of Covid-19.