Count Me In - Case studies
Ideas and Inspiration from real campaigns
Gain ideas and inspiration from these practical examples shared by organisations involving beneficiaries and users in their campaigning.
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Lessons from this international campaign provide tips on what worked well in supporting victims of cluster munitions to influence negotiations and decisions...
Citizens Advice - Client Voice
Taking a 'back to the starting blocks' approach the Client Voice pilot project looks at how and when beneficiaries could get involved in the advocacy process…
The Foyer Federation
Involving their beneficiaries in the campaign delivery stage, to bring the message home to decision makers, contributed to the ‘give us a chance’ campaign achieving success…
Housing Justice
Creative ways to tackle the barriers to involvement - using open space technology - ensured all voices were heard in this campaign…
Leonard Cheshire Disability Campaign Action Groups
Letting go of the 'message' and encouraging the establishment of local, independent and autonomous campaign groups ensures that disabled people are leading their own campaigns…
Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN)
By investing in their beneficiaries MRSN is helping to build strong and independent refugee community organisations in Manchester…
Merton Parents for Better Food in Schools
Prioritising voices can be a tricky issue, the Merton Parents found an interesting solution to overcoming confusion of whose voice should be loudest and when…
Ramblers Association
Democratic decision making ensures that Ramblers Association members have ownership over their policy and campaigns…
Rethink
Involving beneficiaries at all levels of their work, from the board of trustees to delivering campaigns on the ground, enables Rethink to be more effective in achieving change…
Speaking Up
Pioneering innovative local initiatives such as the 'Cambridge Parliament' is just one example of how people with learning difficulties can be be empowered to challenge professionals to make services better…
Examples of agreements and guidance
Cancer Research UK's CancerCampaigns Ambassadors Application form
Commission for Social Care Inspection Paying People for Involvement and Eight Principles to Involvement guidelines
National Cyclists' Organisation Right to Ride (volunteer campaigner) agreement Right to Ride Network Agreement
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