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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.

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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.

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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.

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May monthly round-up

May – a month of extreme heat, especially at the ballot box. At Agenda, we’ve been helping organisations manage the volatile temperatures by repositioning their offers, messaging and content.

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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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April monthly round-up

We’ve been showing off our integrated comms skills in April, from brand positioning to policy and public affairs, media training to securing headlines, digital reviews to website development!

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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

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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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March monthly round-up

Daylight saving has pinched an hour from us this month, but at Agenda there’s no time to lose. We’re as busy as ever delivering training, supporting new digital developments and measuring crisis readiness across the sector.

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February monthly round-up

With a hint of sunshine and the first signs of daffodils, we’ve been spring cleaning Agenda’s strategy for the coming year; planning some exciting new digital projects; and continuing to work with our excellent clients.

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January monthly round-up

And just like that – the first month of 2026 is over already and it’s fair to say we hit the ground running as soon as the New Year champagne corks had finished popping! The Agenda team has been back to doing what it does best: from advising on crisis comms and promoting great NHS work to pushing back on online extremism and encouraging action on climate change.

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