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This document is a quick guide to get you started with using XRUK's online communication tools for the first time. In this guide, you will learn: How to set up an account on the Hub. How to log in to Mattermost and send a message to your XR group in the UK. F...
Accessing the Tools Using a Smartphone or Tablet
Lots of rebels do not have access to a computer and instead rely on a smartphone or tablet to do their XR work. While the tools are designed primarily for use with a computer, they can also be accessed on a mobile device either by downloading an app or by usin...
Terms and Definitions in the Self-Organising System
This table shows the definitions of the main SOS terms used in the XR UK Constitution. SOS term How we define it Circle A circle is a team that has been created with a mandate. It operates within the terms of the Constitution, which means that it makes ...
Tone of voice
These guidelines will help you when writing as XR on social media, whether you're creating content or answering comments. Remember that you are speaking as XR, not as yourself, so bypass your own ego and try to come from a place of humility and compassion. It ...
What is Action Wellbeing?
Action Wellbeing supports the physical and emotional wellbeing of everyone involved in XR actions. Look out for us in our blue hi-vis. In our teams we also have qualified First Aiders who wear green tabards. Action Wellbeing provide water, hand warmers and sn...
Creating content for social media
There are two things to consider when you start creating content for social media platforms: what you want to say and how you're going to say it. Which can be translated into: text and image. A platform like Instagram is based on visual content (photos & video...
Access and Inclusion in Action Wellbeing
In XR we want to make our events as inclusive and accesible as possible and not all of access needs are obvious. Certainly physical disabilities are easy to recognise, whereas mental health and non-visible disabilities like deafness and poor sight are often no...
Actions Outreach
We reach out to the public to listen and connect. To encourage others to explore their own feelings and viewpoints, responding with follow-up questions and reflecting back what’s been said. After a genuine connection has been fostered we’re able to offer furt...
Sound & Power
What is it? Providing mobile PAs, sound systems, pop-up stages and solar-power set-ups; essentially bringing the vibes to any action! The Sound and Power team have kit stored in the central warehouse to provide amplification of any sort to your action. What s...
Logistics
Logistics: Looking after the safe handling, transport and storage of XR’s amazing action kit and equipment; literally bringing all the toys needed for any actions. Typically required when you or any team involved in the action has kit or assets to move around....
Site Design & Build
What do we do? We are responsible for the design and build of sites, spaces, occupations and the different elements within those spaces, i.e. Outreach Hubs, Stages, Creative Structures etc. This work is typically undertaken by this team for larger actions or w...
Sustenance
Sustenance: Making sure there’s systems, crew and equipment in place to feed hungry rebels so they can go on rebelling! If I want to do Sustenance for a specific Action what skills or training do I need? Some experience in food preparation and a basic knowled...
Toilets, Sanitation and Waste
What is it? Shits and giggles! Seriously, Sanitation and Waste may not have the most glamorous name but it’s a vital part of any Rebellion and often has a great team of people who have as much of a laugh as anyone else, and are always hugely appreciated by eve...
Accommodation
Working on providing indoor accommodation for groups or individuals and setting up and running protest camps. The Accommodation Team work hard to help everyone find a place to stay for major events (usually rebellions in London). We aim to provide a safe spac...
What do the Production teams do?
Production & World Build focuses on logistical and hands-on work and takes care of the practical and technical sides of rebellion. In short: we amplify actions! We make sure to provide the equipment needed to intensify any action. This involves sourcing, deli...
Art Factory
Update Dec 2025 - The Art Factory doesn't currently have a premises to work from. There is an ongoing search for a new London-based space. The people, the knowledge, the skills, connections and resources are still very much alive. And work continues in pop-up...
What does the Embedding nonviolence / Deescalation team do?
Nonviolent action is about confrontation. By acting, we engage in conflict with others, intervening in their daily lives and disrupting them. This raises tension, which can increase the risk that somebody gets hurt. Nonviolent communication grants us the abil...
What do XR Protest Liaison do?
If a protest action is assessed by the planners as likely to be more effective if the police are notified in advance, XR PL will contact the relevant force and let them know the details of the protest. At the protest itself, XR PLs will be wearing a burgundy ...
Rhythms
Rhythms are the thundering heart of the movement. We play simple percussion music inspired by Brazilian samba. Bands can help rebels claim and hold space for protest, attract attention and create a positive and fun atmosphere. Our groups can be large or small...
Arrestee / Back Office Support
There are many roles related to Arrestee Support and Backoffice, but on the day of actions, these are the ones required: Back Office Volunteer (BOV) role involves taking phone calls via 3CX, an online software-based private branch exchange phone system. P...