Campaigning Toolkit

Campaigning tool kitDo you want to campaign locally about something that affects heart patients but don't know where to start?

Whether you're looking to start your own campaign, or you just want to get more involved, we're here to help you find out how campaigning can work for you.

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Nothing beats the feeling you get when you've made a real and lasting difference to the lives of others around you. When you take a stand in your local area and demand to be heard, decision makers usually have to sit up and take notice.

You can make a difference
Find out how to use your experiences to make things better for heart patients and carers in your local area. You don't need to have any special skills or knowledge to be able to make a difference.

'How to' guides

We have some handy guides and videos to inspire you and help you get started.

Different ways to campaign

There are so many different ways for you to raise your issue and bring about change. Download our 'Different ways to campaign' guide for some ideas on where to begin.

Who to target

Knowing who you should be targeting can be crucial to the success of your campaign. Download our 'Who to target' guide for advice on which decision makers you should be talking to.  

Gathering evidence

It's always crucial to have evidence to back up your campaign and there are simple ways of building up evidence yourself. Download our 'Gathering evidence' guide for some examples on how to do this.

There is also a lot of information and evidence already out there that could be useful for your campaign. Watch our Finding the Facts video for more information on gathering evidence yourself, and suggestions on where you can look for information that's already out there.

Writing letters

Letters are a powerful tool that can be used to help you raise your issue with the right people. Download our 'Writing letters' guide for useful information on how to write a powerful letter and to see an example.

Spread the word

Getting your campaign seen and heard by the right people can be the key to a successful campaign. Download our 'Spread the word' guide to find out how to get your message out there.

Watch our video to get some top tips about spreading the word about your campaign.

Top tips for press releases

Local and national newspapers are a useful platform to tell people about your campaign and get some exposure. Download our 'Writing a press release' guide for our top ten tips about how to get it right.

Making your voice heard at meetings

Whether it's a meeting with a local politician or health organisation, we can help you prepare. Download our 'Making your voice heard at meetings' guide for some help on how to prepare for a meeting, what to do once you're there and how to follow up.