Getting your message across

This section has practical advice and information about how to get your message across in the most effective way, including tips on producing neighbourhood newsletters, consulting your community, and using the media and social  media.

Thanks to Big Lottery for grant funding to develop this information for community groups.

Communicating with your community
Publicising your group
Campaigning
Producing a neighbourhood newsletter

Information sheets in this section, A-Z

A community group’s guide to radio and TV interviews
Beginners guide to printing
Data protection for community groups
Designing and using surveys
Facebook for community groups
How to make your neighbourhood newsletter look good
How to write clearly
Involving people in your group
Local media contacts
Organising a letter writing campaign
Organising a petition
Organising a public meeting
Planning a neighbourhood newsletter
Planning and running a campaign
State your case: how to write a campaign briefing
Support with producing newsletters
Support with publicity and printing
Taking photos at community events
Video making tips for community groups
What will you put in your neighbourhood newsletter?
Writing a news release