Make your group visible

For XR to be successful it needs good communication; across

Does the movement and to the public. When communication is consistent in language, formatting and platform, it is easier to understand and disseminate. It becomes instantly recognisable as the XR voice and it fits within the wider contextrest of the movement.

M&M Support

UK M&M and/or your regional M&M team can offer communications support with the following (where capacity allows):

• Guidance on drawing up a communication plan for your action/event
• Checking communications are accessible and inclusive
• Editing, formatting and proofreading of XRUK team documents and messages
• Advice on managing secure channels and chats for your project
• Open Calls - structuring, tech support, BSL sign language
• Sending communications through UK Channels: Broadcasts (Rebellion, Movement and M&M), Mattermost, Email, Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), Youtube, Tiktok), Website, Press & Spokes (fill the UK Comms Request form)

Group visibility

Does the movement know your group exists and what you do?

exists?

• XR Organism - ensuring your Group is on The Hub, and your contact information is up to date, makes it easier for other groups to find you. Contact the Tech Team for support adding or updating Hub groups.
• If Joinyou're Usa -local ensuringgroup, it's really important your Local or Community Group's informationgroup is up to date on the websiteLocal meansGroup peoplemap whoand wantthe to"pathway" - the way new joiners can find you, get in touch, and get looped into your meetings and actions - is accurate. If you need support setting up a join canform easilyand findmailing you.list, read this page.

If

you're a community group, make sure you're listed in the Community Group section on this page, with accurate contact info.

Share what you're doingup

to. Join the Live Action Content chat on Telegram to share with the rest of the movement your latest news (with a selection of your best photos and videos).videos.

Do your supporters know what's going on?

To be successful, you need great lines of communication with your group and wider base of support.

There's lots of advice here for how best to communicate your actions

The XRUK teams and your regional M&M team can offer support (where capacity allows) with the following:

• Guidance on drawing up a communication plan for your action
• Checking communications are accessible and inclusive
• Advice on managing secure channels and chats
• Open Calls - structuring, tech support, BSL sign language, etc