# Resources to Run an Assembly
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#### Local Group Pack
- Why run an assembly
- What to think about before launching your assembly
- What training and support is available
#### Support
We’d love to know if you are planning a Community Assembly in your local area so that we can support you with any questions you have, help obtain expert advice and possibly help provide facilitation. Please:
- Get in touch via our UK Asssembly Sharing Telegram chat to let us know about your assembly, to ask questions, meet other Extinction Rebellion local groups organising assemblies and share your experiences.
- The UK Assemblies team offers online drop-in sessions for people planning community assemblies who want to share ideas and ask questions. If you'd like a Zoom drop-in, please either:
- join the UK Assemblies Sharing Telegram Chat [join link above] to request this
- email us at:
- message us in our Mattermost UK Assemblies Reception
#### [Community Assembly Manual](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fGJJ6UDVgVxrZ48e86EphDhDV46wDPPQ/view?usp=drive_link)
- How to plan and organise your assembly
- How to decide on an assembly question
- How to facilitate and moderate an assembly
- How to follow up an assembly
#### [Community Assembly Facilitation Guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mqs_jrgXHRwW41qoIDLAlhBt4GrV7WB8izyussXBdJU/edit?usp=sharing)
- A summary of facilitating a community assembly
#### Community Assembly Trainings & Recorded Open Calls*
- How to set up and run a Community Assembly. YouTube October 2023: [Running an Assembly training](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJlJhIJKgU4&list=PLnzA40Blbb2ni_t9zaEb02ZWeHpPGa9aS&index=2)
- Assemblies Facilitation Training. YouTube November 2023: [Community Assemblies Facilitation Training](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHi7UOTdRno&list=PLnzA40Blbb2ni_t9zaEb02ZWeHpPGa9aS&index=3)
- Introductory Open Call on Community Assemblies
YouTube Open Call June 2023: [Introduction to Assemblies](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucqon5VNCjM)
- Introduction to the Community Assembly Escalation Plan. YouTube October 2023: [Open Call - Escalation from Assemblies](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDCfpGQXVN8&list=PLnzA40Blbb2ni_t9zaEb02ZWeHpPGa9aS&index=1)
#### Communications
There's lots to do in advance and afterwards (especially to support any funding bid). We've got your back... If you need support on organising press releases, getting your assembly on XR's Events Map, or getting broadcasts out, if you can get your support request in as early as possible, you have the best chance of getting support. [Go here to request Comms Support](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkWGKQx2y2694ZUo6oa8sH7zv78qX200wV6_5V0DTr7Ls5EA/viewform).
#### Working with the Press
An important part of your communications plan for the assembly will be sharing your event with the press. This will include writing one or more press releases, and identifying the press contacts to share those with. To help with this please see the following resources:
- Press Release Workshop, [recording of the workshop on XR tube](https://tube.rebellion.global/w/opzR7fvyrpMZxvWxxxWErf)
- [Press release PowerPoint used in the workshop](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/attachments/5)
- [Workshop notes](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/attachments/6)
#### Funding
For assemblies that happened before 17th January guidance is available [on this page.](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/community-assemblies/page/funding)
For assemblies happening in the future, or which have happened since 17th January, check out the [General Fundraising Guidance](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/finance-and-fundraising).
#### Local / Combined Authorities Map
If considering involving politicians and officers in your community assembly or escalation plans check out the **[Local & Regional Authorities Map](https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/15459379/)**
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If you have any questions on any of the above, please:
- contact your regional/national Gardener, who supports local groups in your nation or region; they may suggest whom to contact as potential co-creators. Alternatively:
- Email
- Check the [UK Assemblies Sharing for the latest Zoom Link](https://t.me/+gHQXUB3ddGg5ZTZk)