Or preferably, pick a peaceful protest to attend, or a cause to get behind.
Environmental Activism
(Climate change, conservation, pollution, sustainability)
Campaigners: George Monbiot, Greta Thunberg, Roger Hallam, Feargal Sharkey, to name a few. Of course, the OGs are Jane Goodall and David Attenborough whose documentaries have played a crucial role in raising public awareness about the dangers to our natural world.
3 Legit Sites to Learn More & Get Involved:
- ClientEarth – Legal eagles taking polluters to court. Yes, justice for the planet!
- Carbon Brief – Nerdy in the best way. Data-driven, crystal-clear updates on climate science and policy.
- Friends of the Earth – Grassroots legends helping locals take on environmental battles from the ground up.
Social Justice & Human Rights
(Gender equality, racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, disability rights)
Campaigners: Munroe Bergdorf – Fierce, articulate, and always up for calling out injustice with style and smarts.
38 Degrees: 8 inspiring British women campaigning for change
The Big Issue: 9 LGBTQ+ trailblazers who defined and redefined modern Britain
3 Sites You Can Trust:
- Liberty – The legal backbone of UK civil rights.
- Equally Ours – A coalition pushing for equality across race, gender, disability, and more.
- The Human Dignity Trust – Fighting anti-LGBTQ+ laws worldwide. Brave stuff.
Economic Fairness
(Wealth inequality, fair wages, housing rights, anti-poverty initiatives)
Campaigners: Gary Stevenson – Trader/Economist/Activist. His campaign ‘Tax Wealth Not Work’ is gaining traction thank goodness! Jack Monroe – Budget cook turned poverty warrior, exposing the real impact of economic injustice one tin of beans at a time.
3 Top Resources:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation – Solid research on poverty, inequality, and housing.
- New Economics Foundation – Radical ideas for a fairer economy, without the jargon.
- Living Wage Foundation – Campaigning to make sure work actually pays.
Local Community Action
(Council decisions, community facilities, local developments)
Campaigner: Jackie Weaver – A viral sensation. This Chief Officer had the authority, and she showed us how local democracy can be a wild ride.
Prospect Magazine has a rage-inducing article: Local Authorities are at greater risk of scandal than ever
3 Places to Plug Into Your Patch:
- The Civic Voice – Champions of local pride, planning, and community power.
- Locality – Helps communities take over local spaces and services.
- WhatDoTheyKnow – FOI requests made easy. Dig up the dirt on your local council (nicely).
National Policy Reform
(Healthcare, education, government policies, civil liberties)
Campaigners: Lucy Easthope – the expert we all need when contemplating what’s to become of us! Co-founder of the After Disaster Network at the University of Durham. Her book ‘After the Dust Settles’ is amazing, highly recommended.
Dr. Julia Grace Patterson (EveryDoctor) – Fearless GP who stands up for the NHS louder than any politician.
3 Sane Sources:
- The King’s Fund – Deep dives into NHS policy without the party spin.
- Full Fact – The UK’s lie detectors. Check claims before you march.
- Unlock Democracy – Reform wonks pushing for better political systems.
Global Solidarity
(International human rights, conflicts, refugees, global cooperation)
Campaigners: Francesca Albanese – fearless champion of Human Rights in Gaza, Christiane Amanpour – Veteran journalist who’s spent decades giving voice to the voiceless around the world.
3 Global Truth-Tellers:
- Human Rights Watch – Tireless documenters of atrocities, corruption, and resistance.
- Refugee Council – Helping people fleeing war and persecution find safety in the UK.
- Global Witness – Following the money and uncovering corruption like a Netflix thriller.
Youth & Future Generations
(Education, youth employment, opportunities, climate justice)
Campaigner: Malala Yousafzai – Shot for going to school. Won a Nobel Prize. Still campaigning for girls’ education with grace and humour.
3 Truthful Hubs:
- Youth Employment UK – Empowering young people and holding systems to account.
- Teach the Future – Students demanding climate education reform.
- YoungMinds – Mental health advocacy that’s changing lives.
Democratic Rights
(Free speech, right to protest, civil liberties, electoral reform)
Campaigner: Caroline Lucas – Former Green MP and a walking, talking argument for progressive democracy.
3 Sites That Keep Watch:
- Big Brother Watch – Defending our rights from creeping surveillance and state overreach.
- Electoral Reform Society – Because first-past-the-post is so last century.
- Liberty – Gets another mention because they’re just that important.
Creative Activism
(Artistic protests, performances, exhibitions, cultural activism) See more examples on our UK Activists & News Page
Campaigner: Banksy – Everyone’s favourite anonymous troublemaker, spray-painting uncomfortable truths where it hurts.
3 Sites to Spark Ideas:
- Platform London – Art meets activism meets oil industry takedown.
- Arts Emergency – Mentors and supports creative young people from less privileged backgrounds.
- Culture Declares Emergency – Artists taking climate breakdown personally (and publicly).