In October 2018, the Share Trust facilitated a workshop with Tearfund, working in collaboration with their country offices to bring together best practice, evidence and learning to streamline their SHG approach. We collaboratively summarized the key principles, structure and adaptations implemented in different contexts, as well as outlined the stages of the SHG process. Defining characteristics of the approach are a strong focus on holistic development and relationship building. The SHGs belong to the members, who set a clear vision and rules for their group moving forward.