Compass Local Groups take our ideas and campaigns into their communities, and in turn shape our national programme.
They create a forum and a platform for progressives in your area to connect, talk, and organise and they’re one of the best ways to get more involved with Compass in a practical way.
Want to know more about Local Groups?
Here’s a short guide to what they do, how they’re run, and how you can get involved.
We’ve got active Local Groups in:
- Brighton & Hove Email / Website / Facebook
- East Devon Email
- Lewes Email / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram
- Northern Devon Email / Join Mailing List / Twitter / Website
- North East (County Durham, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland)
- Oxfordshire Email / Twitter / Bluesky
- Stratford on Avon Facebook
- South West Surrey Email / Facebook
- York & North Yorkshire Email / Twitter
We have groups gaining momentum and seeking more volunteers in:
Additionally, we have strong histories in these areas, which would give a standing start to anyone seeking to resurrect them:
- Berkshire
- Bristol and the West of England
- Buckinghamshire
- Cornwall
- Cumbria and North Lancs
- East Norfolk
- High Peak
- Horsham
- Kent
- North London
- Sheffield
- Suffolk
Can’t see a Local Group near you? Why not start one!
First, read our guide to Local Groups. Then, when you’re ready, get in touch to tell us a bit about you.
All Compass local group members come together to connect via CompassUK Slack – the online collaboration tool where we’re creating a supportive community across the country to share information, stories, experiences and capability. To join to the slack channel and your local group channel, become a member.
If you have any questions in the meantime, reach out to us at local@compassonline.org.uk.