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David v Goliath: lessons from Gambling with Lives

Successfully campaigning for change relies on an authentic voice and credible arguments - which is why leadership by those with lived experience can be vital. James Grimes from Gambling with Lives explained more at our recent event.

4 min read

From private pain to public power: what civil society can learn from organising

Even the most perfectly crafted message needs the weight of collective support and togetherness behind it. At 'Changing hearts and minds', Citizens UK organiser Sebastien Chapleau explored further.

7 min read

How civil society can build power in a changing world

Changing hearts and minds in 2026 takes more than good arguments. On 10 June we got together with charities, unions and campaign groups to look at why we need power - and the confidence to use it well.

6 min read

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The heat is on

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Politics is shifting fast - but we can still bridge the divide

Recent elections in the UK have sent shockwaves through the old political order. While Reform UK continues its populist rise there are still opportunities for civil society organisations to make an impact, writes Becky Slack

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Monthly round-up

April power

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How to write to get media coverage: seven tips for academics, researchers and policy influencers

Is it really possible to get media coverage for research and academia without undermining or misrepresenting it? Adi Bloom, Agenda associate for comms and PR, certainly thinks so - and has top tips on how to do it

10 min read

What is strategic communications – and why it belongs at the top table

Vic Barlow, Agenda co-director, explores the difference between tactical and strategic communications and why organisations need their communications experts at the top table

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Monthly round-up

Marching on

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A spring in our step

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Monthly round-up

2026 hit the ground running – and so did we

3 min read

Emotions over logic

The far-right are successfully using emotional framing to drive their growth and influence. Agenda co-director Becky Slack asks if it's time we did the same

7 min read

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