Calling all community leaders, activists, volunteers and beyond...

It’s hard to get people to notice your community project, and even harder to get them involved, whether you are asking for something or just trying to let them know what you’re offering. But it’s not impossible! There are loads of people trying out some really interesting ideas, from small and simple to big and bold. Discover tips to sharing your story, how to grow your online following, get young people interested, increase corporates' continued support and much more.

This free event is open to anyone who has a project or an idea which could do with a boost. Come and share your experience with others, discuss new ideas, and come away with a plan to get noticed!

This event is run by Project Dirt and Eden Project Communities, we’ve both got loads of experience in getting ideas out there, and want to share what we’ve learned.

What will be covered?
We'll have a wide range of themes covered by the workshops and discussions, including:

• Using music and art

• Increasing the diversity of people you are reaching

• Attracting corporate support

• Tips on getting Crowdfunding

• Setting up a community fund model

• Network mapping

• Attracting volunteers

• Storytelling and its impact

• How to get attention through the press

• Social media tips and tricks

Venue
There is on-street parking available near the venue, and the closest Tube, Bus and Rail stations can be found here: www.brixtoncommunitybase.org/how-to-find-us

Food and drink
Tea, coffee and cold drinks will available during the session, as well as a hot vegetarian lunch prepared by Brixton Pound Café, who use surplus food saved from landfill. Donations welcome to help cover costs!

The event is free, but we ask for a fully refundable deposit of £5 which will be returned to you after you attend, you will also get a refund if you cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before the event. We need to do this in order to plan the event and food for the right number of people. If you would like to attend but can't pay the deposit, let us know!

Storytelling and it’s impact