Through the method of Community Organising we enable local leaders to develop their voice and come together with the power and strategy to make real change.
Democracy in action
Our member organisations are our power base and we put people in the lead. We believe civil society is more effective if the organised institutions – like schools, churches or residents’ groups – work in alliance together. Every issue we work on is prioritised by our members.
The great achievements we’ve had in the last 30 years have been made possible through the hard work of thousands of people who’ve taken action together on the concerns facing them and their communities.
Our projects
Our projects, grown out of the many successful campaigns our members have created, help underrepresented groups, like low paid workers, refugees and new parents win justice, settle into our communities and achieve change.
PACT
Parents and Communities Together (PACT) is a community-led social support project that empowers parents and improve the health and development outcomes for young children.
SPONSOR REFUGEES
Sponsor Refugees exist to promote Community Sponsorship of refugees, and to support groups through each step of the sponsorship process.
Living Wage Foundation
We are the organisation at the heart of the independent movement of businesses and people that campaign for the idea that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay.
Refugees and Migrants Welcome
Together We Can is a Citizens UK initiative working to build the power of migrant, refugee and diaspora leaders.
I'M INTERESTED IN
Alliance
What’s going on in my local area
Issues
Popular issues being shared
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Sue's Story: Living without status
By Lauren Del Fabbro, 4th Aug 2022
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Leader Testimonies
By Lauren Del Fabbro, 4th Aug 2022
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Getting the Living Wage for Londoners – one place, one sector at a time
By Olivia Smith, 18th Jul 2022
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Refugees and Migrants Welcome
By Sylvie Pope, 7th Jul 2022
Stories
Perspectives from Citizens leaders
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Mums on a Mission speak truth to power
By Frankie Webster [East London Citizens], 14th May 2022
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Meet Anna and Sam: building community in Barking Riverside
By Frankie Webster [East London Citizens], 14th May 2022
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Matthew's story: Meet the carers campaigning for a real Living Wage for Social Care
By Sylvie Pope, 25th Mar 2022
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Fredlyne's story: Meet the carers campaigning for a real Living Wage for Social Care
By Sylvie Pope, 25th Mar 2022
Reports
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2021 Annual Report
By Lauren Del Fabbro, 17th Mar 2022
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Democratising Innovation Policy
By Lauren Del Fabbro, 7th Jan 2022
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Evaluating a Pilot of School-Based Counselling
By Lizzie Gutfreund-Walmsley, 9th Nov 2021
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Our 3-year evaluation study of community organising
By Citizens UK, 25th Feb 2021
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Our 2020 Annual Report
By Cherokee Seebalack, 23rd Feb 2021
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Making London A Just Transition City
By Citizens UK, 18th Feb 2021
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Our 2019 annual report
By Citizens UK, 27th Nov 2020
BECOME A MEMBER
Citizens UK is made up of hundreds of member organisations who are committed to taking action together for social justice and the common good.
Find out more about how you can make a difference.
