Collective backs Electoral Reform Society campaign

Trade unionists seeking ‘root and branch reform’ of British politics have joined forces in a bid to bring about democratic change.  ‘Politics for the Many’ will campaign for measures including an elected House of Lords, a fair voting system where seats match votes, and extending the franchise to 16 and 17-year-olds across all elections. The group …

#CommsChat on fundraising and comms

Campaign Collective will be joining forces with Communicate magazine for a #CommsChat about fundraising and communications on Monday 5th February at 20:00 GMT on Twitter. The chat will cover a range of topics including: how the reputation of fundraising can be improved, how communications can help with charitable donations and what organisations such as charities can …

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week showcases engineers on a mission

With research showing 90% of young people want a job that helps society being discussed across the radio airwaves on Monday, Tomorrow’s Engineers Week this week went on to feature over 85 individuals who are an #EngineerOnAMission. The Collective produced 12 inspirational films to celebrate some amazing engineers working for organisations as diverse as the Royal Veterinary College, British Red …

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week returns with new agency

Campaign Collective, the social enterprise providing communications advice to not-for-profits and campaigners, has been appointed to support Tomorrow’s Engineers Week following a competitive pitch. Tomorrow’s Engineers Week (6-10 November 2017) will be a unique opportunity for engineers, employers, universities and schools to showcase how engineers are on a mission to make the world a better …

Collective Members support search for apprentice team of the year

For the sixth year in a row Campaign Collective Members have successfully supported the Brathay Apprentice Challenge.  Last week nine apprentices from GSK in Ulverston were named apprentice team of the year 2017 at Brathay Trust’s Windermere headquarters. The Brathay Apprentice Challenge (#BAC17) sees teams of apprentices from across the country compete in a series …

Masters degree apprenticeship under development

A consultation designed to develop a new masters-degree level communications apprenticeship closes soon. The new apprenticeship standard will sit alongside the already approved “level 4” apprenticeship in public relations and communications, approved by the Department for Education earlier in the year. With the Apprenticeship Levy now in force for larger employers, the new apprenticeship is responding …

Collective joins Charity Comms network

Campaign Collective has become the latest organisation to join the Charity Comms network. The organisation, founded in 2007, now boasts over 500 organisations and 4,000-plus individuals working in charity communications and marketing. Simon Francis, Founder Member of Campaign Collective said: We’re delighted to join the Charity Comms network and will use our membership to work …

Lords’ Charity Report a “Turning Point”

The Report of the House of Lords Select Committee inquiry on charities has been hailed as a potential “turning point” for the sector. The Report makes 100 recommendations to government and within these, the Committee has accepted all but one of the recommendations the Public Relations & Communications Association (PRCA) gave to the Committee in its …