Local Groups

Become a part of a growing nationwide network of activists - you can help us decide the future and shape of our politics.

Unlock Democracy works with groups up and down the country who are campaigning for a better democracy. We want to help you, to campaigning on the issues that matter to you. By joining with local activists and groups your voice is louder, stronger and will have a greater impact.

We see our role as to help you as activists grow and to help you be heard.  We’d like you to be a part of keeping the energy for a better, fairer democracy going.

Simply find your local group on our activist map below. Please use this form if your group isn’t listed, and this form if you are potentially interested in setting up a local group of your own:

• Request to have your group's details added.
• Request help in setting up a new group.

View Democracy Groups in a larger map

What can we offer activists and groups:

Whether you and your friends are already campaigning locally or if you are just starting it out, we can help you. Since the Take Back Parliament campaign and the Alternative Vote referendum a wide range of groups have evolved.  Your group can choose to be formally affiliated to Unlock Democracy or stay more at arm’s length - either way we want to work with you.

By officially affiliating you simply formally register group with us by filling in this [form] in return we will provide you with a rebate for every registered Unlock Democracy member in your group (currently £7.20 per member paying the standard rate), a mailing list of registered Unlock Democracy members and you can submit motions as a group to the AGM - helping shape the direction of national campaigns.

Whether you choose to affiliate or not, we want to help you to grow and campaign.  Here is what we can do to support you:

• Monthly newsletter, produced in association with the Electoral Reform Society
• An activist handbook (in preparation);
• Campaign briefings and guides;
• Campaigns materials: flyers, stickers, petitions and posters;
• Use of events tool on the our website to help promote your meetings and activities (if you give us enough notice, we’ll also promote your events via email to our local supporters);
• Staff support including over the phone advice, finding speakers, proofing copy to attend meetings;
• Subsidised or free activist training and networking events.

Only together can we make a noise and change the political landscape. This is why work closely with Take Back Parliament, the Electoral Reform Society and many others committed to campaigning for a fairer, better democracy. You our supporters and members of our organisations that have the power to move us forward positively.

Help us grow our network of activists and start your own group

If you can’t see a group in your area then you can play an incredibly important role in campaigning for a better democracy. Setting up and running your own local group is incredibly rewarding and is a great way to meet like minded people.

Even if you are starting from scratch, we can put you in contact with local supporters, help you organise your first meeting and, if possible, come along to make sure it all runs smoothly.

Just fill in this local group starter form. We will aim to get back to you within two weeks.