How to guides

Organise a campaign planning event

23 Jan 2024

A campaign planning event is a great way to launch and develop your United for Warm Homes campaign, as well as bring people together who want to take action on the energy crisis. Read our guide and find out how to work with partners to co-host a successful event.

How to send postcards to persuade decision makers

16 Jan 2024

We're using various tactics to convince decision makers to take action on warm homes. Find out how to send postcards to your MP and electoral candidates.

Win political commitments

16 Jan 2024

Politicians can commit to taking action on warm homes by signing the United for Warm Homes pledge. Find out how to persuade them to sign the pledge.

How to make a community quilt

31 Aug 2023

Find out how to craft a community quilt with local partners to show why we want warm homes for all.

Preparing to meet your MP to demand warm homes

17 Aug 2023

We need to secure active and vocal support for warm homes from current MPs. Build a 2-way relationship and demand action by meeting with your local MP(s).

How to persuade your email list to take action

17 May 2023

Growing an active email list is a great way to build support for your group’s United for Warm Homes campaign and persuade your local politician(s) to back our solutions for warm homes in your community.

How craftivism works and ways to use it in your campaign

31 Jan 2023

Craftivism – creative activism – can be a fun and engaging way to bring people into the United for Warm Homes campaign. Read our guide to find out why, when and how it can be useful and to get some inspiration for creative campaign tactics.

How to organise events for warm homes

31 Jan 2023

Organising events can help raise awareness and build support for your United for Warm Homes campaign locally. It's also an opportunity to build new partnerships and work alongside your campaign partners and other groups fighting for warm homes. Check out some ideas for different events you could organise.

How to start engaging conversations on warm homes

26 Jan 2023

Getting people to stop and chat to you about your campaign on a stall, at the supermarket or in the street can be tricky. So, we’ve created a few suggestions to make sure you get noticed.

How to get your campaign in the local media

05 Oct 2022

Public trust in local news reporting is far higher than in national media, making it a valuable way to reach your audience and build support for warm homes locally.