North London Citizens Grows Momentum with Packed Listening Campaign Gathering
North London Citizens Grows Momentum with Packed Listening Campaign Gathering
North London Citizens is on the move again. Back in April, we launched our Listening Campaign with 82 people in the room. On Monday 15th September at Finchley Reform Synagogue, that number grew to 120.
The evening was co-chaired by Wesley Santos (Hendon School), Rabbi Naomi Goldman (Kol Chai Reform Synagogue) and Brooke Rowan (American International Church), with Fr Sean Connolly (Sacred Heart / Immaculate Heart of Mary) keeping us on time. Together, they created a strong and inspiring space where leaders from across North London shared stories, built relationships, and took the next steps towards change.
It was fantastic to see so many organisations working together to realise the needs of their communities and work towards practical solutions to improve people’s lives. I can’t wait to see these important issues being shaped into campaigns and the journey of our new members growing into community leaders.
Ben Witcombe, Community Engagement Manager from Sufra
The rowdy roar of people discussing how to make our city better for everyone filled my soul with hope. North London Citizens inspires confidence in positive change as we come together to unite our powerful voices – asylum seekers and native citizens, aging clergy and young students, people of all faiths and none.
Rev Jared Jaggers, Associate Minister from American International Church
What’s Next: Action Team Meetings
Over the coming weeks, members will gather in Action Teams to turn listening into strategy and campaigns. These teams will shape our work on:
- housing & homelessness
- youth (including knife crime and jobs)
- migrants and refugees
- economic justice
- and the quality of our streets (including litter, traffic, etc.)
Looking Ahead: Delegates Assembly
Later this November, North London Citizens will hold a Delegates Assembly. A Delegates Assembly is where our member institutions come together to vote on priorities, ratify our agenda through a manifesto, and demonstrate the power of our organised people. It’s a key moment for demonstrating solidarity and building the power that we need to hold decision makers accountable.
If you’d like to learn more, please contact your local organiser for details.