Ahead of International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting new analysis from @livingwageuk.bsky.social. While progress has been made in narrowing the low-pay gender gap, millions of women remain in low-paid and insecure work.
Read the news story: www.livingwage.org.uk/news/gender-...
🤝New partnership for the School!
We’re pleased to share that the School of Politics and International Studies has joined West Yorkshire Citizens, the local chapter of @citizensuk.org
Find out more about this new partnership here ⬇️
essl.leeds.ac.uk/politics-res...
We should all have an affordable place to call home.
Brighton & Hove Citizens are campaigning for a portion of Brighton General Hospital to remain in public ownership for affordable housing to be developed for key workers.
Watch the coverage from BBC South East Sunday Politics Programme:
On 10 October 2025, World Homeless Day, we were pleased to welcome the Government’s £11 million commitment to help families living in temporary accommodation to access basic facilities.
Find out how community leaders secured this win 🙌
https://ow.ly/8rS850Y9Sf8
Students attentively listening during a community organising workshop to enhance Students' Unions' impact.
Two people engaged in a discussion in a casual setting, representing community collaboration for Citizens UK campaigns.
From Sunderland to Bristol, Students’ Unions are exploring how community organising can help them strengthen student leadership, build lasting relationships off campus, & support students to take action. 🙌
Find out about our work with Students' Unions: https://ow.ly/gMH850Y9S3r
Communities can make a difference on the issues they care about by following the 5 steps of social change: Organise, Listen, Plan, Act and Negotiate.
Together, these steps help everyday people take action and create a better, fairer society.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4tiD80
As a testament to the power of their organising, young leaders from Greater Manchester Citizens won commitments from decisionmakers to work with them to tackle the root causes of hate crime that impacted them.
Find out how: https://ow.ly/Se2H50Y9R43
Bowl of ashes with a wooden cross and palm leaf on a cloth, symbolising Ash Wednesday observance.
✝️ Today marks Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Wishing a blessed and meaningful season to all our colleagues, community leaders, and members who observe this holiday. May this time of reflection bring you peace, hope, and renewal.
Dark teal background with a large golden crescent moon and two hanging lanterns, featuring 'Ramadan Mubarak!' in English and Arabic text.
Ramadan Mubarak to all our colleagues, community leaders, and members who celebrate this special time. May this Ramadan bring you peace, joy, and countless blessings. 🌙
We are hiring! 🎉
Citizens UK and @livingwageuk.bsky.social are recruiting for three fantastic roles - will you join the team?
For more information and to apply, please visit: app.beapplied.com/org/1549/cit...
A group of parents and children engaged in a hands-on activity with colorful fruits and vegetables at a community center table.
Parent Action provides a supportive space for those on their parenthood journey.
When arriving to the UK, Parent Action offered Johanna with the tools she needed to navigate life’s challenges. Johanna is now a volunteer. 🙌
Read her journey: https://ow.ly/NHS950Y9QUN
Pete Brierley, Director at Citizens UK, will be running a half-marathon to fundraise for Parent Action, a community of parents working to build communities and take action on the issues that matter.
Read his blog 👇
https://bit.ly/4rDTpvm
Community leaders discuss shaping local services at the Convention of the North fringe event with Citizens UK branding.
Student leader in a blue hoodie speaking at a microphone during a Lancashire Citizens event with a presentation screen behind.
Speaker presenting Citizens of the North Statement on public transport at a conference with attendees seated at a table.
In February 2025, we brought together over 200 people for a fringe event ahead of the 2025 Convention of the North.
Community leaders secured commitments from decision-makers to improve public transport, tackle low pay, & insecure work. 🙌
Find out how: https://ow.ly/6eTB50Y9QFF
Group of young leaders and adults discussing park safety improvements in community meetings.
Young leaders are not just learning about democracy, they’re shaping it. 💫
Find out how young leaders from Citizens Somerset, have been making waves in their community by winning safety upgrades for the underpass they use to get to school: https://ow.ly/QsZU50Y9QjR
Young person speaking at a Citizens UK event with a sign promoting the Citizens UK 2025 Annual Report.
Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse, & most effective people-powered alliance.
We’re pleased to publish our 2025 Annual Report, which is packed with stories of change from community leaders across the country.
🔗 Read our Annual Report here: https://ow.ly/ZM3N50Y9Q9T
Celebrating 25 years of the real Living Wage! 🎉
Launched by Citizens UK in 2001, the Living Wage campaign has transformed what fair pay looks like in the UK.
Read the blog to look back at ten milestones from the past 25 years: www.livingwage.org.uk/news/celebra...
@livingwageuk.bsky.social
Yesterday marked the confirmation of Dame Sarah Mullally as the Archbishop of Canterbury. We want to reflect on her words from our Organising for Hope event:
"When we organise in love, the darkness does not stand a chance."
Read more: bit.ly/4bUA98g
✍️Peter and Gavin from Trade, a Leicester & Leicestershire Citizens member, reflect on a campaign to improve trans people’s access to healthcare, building hope and winning tangible commitments to reduce barriers to dignified healthcare for trans people locally. Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/3ZrtlHF
We welcome the Government's Warm Homes Plan, published today 👇
🗨️"Hope is built by small sparks, and community organising lets them grow".
Read a powerful reflection by Westminster Citizens leader Mahmudul on how he's kept hope alive for himself through the power of community organising.
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
It was great to see our campaign for the real #LivingWage mentioned by Alan Campbell MP in Parliament last month. The movement is made possible by community leaders like Fr Chris Hughes and Rev Simon Mason from Tyne & Wear Citizens, campaigning for work that works for everyone.
In case you missed the stories, you can catch up below ⬇️
‘People will listen’: turning anger into community pride in North Shields - www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘A rise of love’: Liverpool church targeted in 2024 riots forges links against hate - www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
We want to send a massive thank you to The Guardian readers for their generosity. An incredible £1,035,000 has been raised through the 2025 appeal. 🎉
In November 2025, Citizens UK welcomed the Government’s commitment to give voluntary and community groups a greater role in refugee protection through named sponsorship.
Listen to Matthew Bolton, CEO of Citizens UK, on BBC Radio Oxford 👇
One year on from the General Election, on 4 July 2025, young leaders from Leicester and Leicestershire Citizens hosted a Youth Assembly. They shared their stories of mental health and a lack of support, housing, and migration.
Read the full story 👇https://ow.ly/ekGO50XMyF0
“Hope begins to flourish as we form relationships, strengthen our resolve to act and show some love for places.”
Julie, from Barnet Citizens, reflects on a recent community walk.
#BuildingHope
Find your local chapter 👇
https://bit.ly/3Y1AXQ1
In October 2025, community leaders from across our chapters came together at the civil society summit to launch our fourth Strategic Aim: Building Trust Across Difference. More than ever, it’s important that we stand together, #BuildingHope for the future of our communities.
💬 “What began as an informal gathering has evolved into a vibrant Women in Leadership group. One that creates opportunities for them to shine."
✍️ Dr Angela Jeffery & Mashkura Begum, Co-Chairs of Birmingham Citizens, on the chapter's inspiring women leaders.
https://ow.ly/Jyyc50XMzmr
One year from the General Election, in July 2025, young leaders from across Citizens UK chapters organised youth assemblies, #BuildingHope for the future on campaigns such as housing, youth safety, mental health and more.
Read the full story 👇
https://bit.ly/44yizTa
You’re never too young to create change. In 2024, student leaders from Lewisham Citizens came together to put pressure on Lewisham’s Mayoral candidates to work with them to improve housing conditions if elected, securing key commitments.
Watch our video to find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/3KS2ssM
