First steps for new groups

There are many different reasons why you may want to set up a group. It might be to organise activities for your community, run campaigns, or raise money.

Whatever the reason, the idea of starting a group to do something you care about can be both exciting and daunting. Use this section to  think through the first steps and start to get things moving.

• Getting a group started

  First steps when thinking about starting a new group, and links to further information.

• Managing funds for short-lived crisis-response groups

  How to manage your money if your group has been set up quickly to respond to the Covid-19 crisis

• Organising a public meeting

  Holding a public meeting can be a really good way of building a campaign or getting more people involved in your group.