Hold an event

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Whether it's a formal reception, music gig or a stall at your local fete, putting on an event is a great way to raise awareness of Shelter's Now is the Time campaign to right housing wrongs and make housing affordable. If you raise money, you can also help people in housing need.

At Shelter we can provide you with the personalised support and materials you need to get started. 

Whether you have decided what form your event will take or not, get in touch and we'll help you make it a big success.

Email: thomas_chatterton@shelter.org.uk

What do we provide?

• Ideas for activities and events throughout the year: music gigs, coffee mornings, local debates, plays and other ideas to suit your audience and the issues you want to promote.

• Planning tips: advice on venues, audiences, budgeting, when to hold your event, getting others involved and sharing the workload.

• Free Shelter publicity materials: including stickers, balloons, posters, t-shirts, pens and leaflets, to make sure the event is as engaging as possible.

• Advice on publicising your event: how to catch the eye of the people you want, making your cause clear and spreading the word through posters, flyers, word of mouth, online, on radio and in the press. Download a sample press release to help you.

Ways to get your message across

Different events will suit different ways of engaging your audience, and that may be a speaker, video, discussion, group activities, distributing campaign literature and/or inviting guests to get involved themselves.

So, for personalised support and advice on how we can help you set up an event to support Shelter, just get in touch!

If you would like to raise money at your event, take a look at Shelter's fundraising guide.