Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Citizens
Greater Manchester Citizens
Who are we?
We are Greater Manchester Citizens, a Citizens UK Chapter. Over 250,000 people have united to form our alliance, from mosques, churches, synagogues, trade unions, schools, universities and faith groups.
Together, we organise to overcome injustice and win change on the things that you and your local communities care about most across the city.
Since our founding in 2016, we have:
- Campaigned and supported the University of Manchester to become a Living Wage accredited employer
- Campaigned and supported FC United of Manchester to become a Living Wage accredited employer
- Received ongoing support from Mayor Andy Burham and the Police and Crime Commissioner for our Misogyny Is Hate campaign
- Held our first Greater Manchester Regional Youth Assembly in July 25, securing commitments from Greater Manchester Police, Transport for Greater Manchester, the Deputy Mayor and the NHS to work with us
What are we fighting for?
The priority issues voted on by members in our community include:
- Fair work, including a real Living Wage for workers
- Youth Mental Health, including ending the cliff-edge that exists in CAMHS services
- Tackling Hate & Discrimination across our region
Members
- Caritas Shrewsbury
- Catholic Diocese of Salford
- Caritas Salford
- Cheadle Mosque
- Dixons Brooklands Academy
- Dixons Newall Green Academy
- Khizra Mosque
- Faculty of Health and Education, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Living Wage Foundation
- Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
- Methodist Central Hall
- North-West England Methodist District
- Petrus Community
- Oldham Parent Power
- UK Islamic Mission Bolton
- University of Manchester
- University of Manchester Students Union
WANT TO JOIN OUR CHAPTER?
We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them and we're always looking for new members to join us!
Find out more about the benefits of becoming a Citizens UK member.
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News, stories and updates
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GM Citizens’ local campaign priorities for change
Here we outline our asks of Andy Burnham, newly elected Mayor for Greater Manchester.
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