Publicising your group

Publicity is an important part of running a group. It is the way you let people know what you are doing and how they can get involved.

This section is full of information about how to publicise your group’s activities to your community and the public.

• A community group's guide to radio and TV interviews

  Tips about getting an interview on the radio or TV, and what to say once you’re there.

• Beginner's Guide to Printing

  Most community and voluntary groups need to produce printed material from time to time. Whether you are producing a monthly newsletter, a poster for a meeting or an information leaflet, it’s worth thinking right from the start about how you will print it.

• Facebook for community groups

  Simple information and tips for small, volunteer-run community organisations
  

• Local media contacts

  Media contacts in Brighton and Hove that are useful for community groups.

• Taking photos at community events

  A guide for community groups about how to respect people’s privacy when taking photos at your events

• Video-making tips for community groups

  Video can be a really easy and effective way to get your message out. Here are a few tips to help you make a video that looks good and gets people’s attention.

• Writing a news release

  Tips for community groups about writing and sending a news release

• Data protection for community groups

  A plain-English summary of data protection responsibilities for small, volunteer-run community groups, including how to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).