Citizens UK
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We are the UK's biggest, most diverse, and most effective people-powered alliance. Bringing everyday people together to win change since 1989.
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Citizens UK
@citizensuk.org
· Jan 17
Hello!👋We're delighted that Citizens UK has officially joined Bluesky.
Citizens UK is the UK's biggest, most diverse, and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring everyday people together to win change on the issues that matter.
Stay tuned for updates from Citizens UK!
Citizens UK is the UK's biggest, most diverse, and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring everyday people together to win change on the issues that matter.
Stay tuned for updates from Citizens UK!
We welcome the Government's Warm Homes Plan, published today 👇
January 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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...
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...
Hope is built by small sparks, and community organising lets them grow - Citizens UK
Mahmudul, Westminster Citizens leader, reflects on his experiences and how community organising builds hope.
www.citizensuk.org
January 21, 2026 at 10:14 AM
🗨️"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...
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.
January 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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.
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. 🎉
January 16, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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 👇
Listen to Matthew Bolton, CEO of Citizens UK, on BBC Radio Oxford 👇
January 15, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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 👇
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
Read the full story 👇https://ow.ly/ekGO50XMyF0
January 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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
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
Julie, from Barnet Citizens, reflects on a recent community walk.
#BuildingHope
Find your local chapter 👇
https://bit.ly/3Y1AXQ1
January 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
“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
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.
January 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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
✍️ Dr Angela Jeffery & Mashkura Begum, Co-Chairs of Birmingham Citizens, on the chapter's inspiring women leaders.
https://ow.ly/Jyyc50XMzmr
January 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
💬 “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
✍️ 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
Read the full story 👇
https://bit.ly/44yizTa
January 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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
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
Watch our video to find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/3KS2ssM
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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
Watch our video to find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/3KS2ssM
In October, 170 students across 9 schools came together to lead the Citizens Essex Youth Assembly.
Find out more about the powerful youth assemblies that happened this year: https://bit.ly/4s04DeN
#BuildingHope
Find out more about the powerful youth assemblies that happened this year: https://bit.ly/4s04DeN
#BuildingHope
January 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
In October, 170 students across 9 schools came together to lead the Citizens Essex Youth Assembly.
Find out more about the powerful youth assemblies that happened this year: https://bit.ly/4s04DeN
#BuildingHope
Find out more about the powerful youth assemblies that happened this year: https://bit.ly/4s04DeN
#BuildingHope
‘A rise of love.’ Community leaders from a church and a mosque, members of Liverpool Citizens, have found a common voice against hatred and division.
Read the full story here 👇
https://bit.ly/4qDmFlh
Read the full story here 👇
https://bit.ly/4qDmFlh
January 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM
‘A rise of love.’ Community leaders from a church and a mosque, members of Liverpool Citizens, have found a common voice against hatred and division.
Read the full story here 👇
https://bit.ly/4qDmFlh
Read the full story here 👇
https://bit.ly/4qDmFlh
How can community organising support Student Unions to make positive changes in their institutions and the community?
✍️ Jon from Lancashire Citizens reflects on our six-day community leadership training to build engagement with students.
Read the blog 👇
https://ow.ly/UsBh50XMzh0
✍️ Jon from Lancashire Citizens reflects on our six-day community leadership training to build engagement with students.
Read the blog 👇
https://ow.ly/UsBh50XMzh0
January 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
How can community organising support Student Unions to make positive changes in their institutions and the community?
✍️ Jon from Lancashire Citizens reflects on our six-day community leadership training to build engagement with students.
Read the blog 👇
https://ow.ly/UsBh50XMzh0
✍️ Jon from Lancashire Citizens reflects on our six-day community leadership training to build engagement with students.
Read the blog 👇
https://ow.ly/UsBh50XMzh0
Citizens UK is the UK's largest and most effective people-powered alliance. What does that mean? We’re bringing together everyday people to win change.
Find out how to get involved in #BuildingHope 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6FWfvkeJ4k
Find out how to get involved in #BuildingHope 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6FWfvkeJ4k
January 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Citizens UK is the UK's largest and most effective people-powered alliance. What does that mean? We’re bringing together everyday people to win change.
Find out how to get involved in #BuildingHope 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6FWfvkeJ4k
Find out how to get involved in #BuildingHope 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6FWfvkeJ4k
Our School-Based Counselling campaign began in 2017 from stories of young people struggling to access #mentalhealth support.
Today, they're shaping national policy, with funding committed for mental health professionals in all schools by 2029.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/TsLW50XMz72
Today, they're shaping national policy, with funding committed for mental health professionals in all schools by 2029.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/TsLW50XMz72
School and College-Based Counselling - Citizens UK
Citizens UK leaders are campaigning for the statutory provision of school-based counselling in English schools and further education colleges.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Our School-Based Counselling campaign began in 2017 from stories of young people struggling to access #mentalhealth support.
Today, they're shaping national policy, with funding committed for mental health professionals in all schools by 2029.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/TsLW50XMz72
Today, they're shaping national policy, with funding committed for mental health professionals in all schools by 2029.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/TsLW50XMz72
In October, leaders from across the UK gathered in Parliament Square for our National Housing Action, calling on the government to ‘Fix it First’ putting repairs at the heart of the Warm Homes Plan.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qbm4XW
#BuildingHope
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qbm4XW
#BuildingHope
January 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
In October, leaders from across the UK gathered in Parliament Square for our National Housing Action, calling on the government to ‘Fix it First’ putting repairs at the heart of the Warm Homes Plan.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qbm4XW
#BuildingHope
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qbm4XW
#BuildingHope
Happy New Year! 🎉
Wishing all our leaders, colleagues and members a fantastic start to #2026 and a year full of campaign wins for our communities ✨🏡
#CommunityOrganising
Wishing all our leaders, colleagues and members a fantastic start to #2026 and a year full of campaign wins for our communities ✨🏡
#CommunityOrganising
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Happy New Year! 🎉
Wishing all our leaders, colleagues and members a fantastic start to #2026 and a year full of campaign wins for our communities ✨🏡
#CommunityOrganising
Wishing all our leaders, colleagues and members a fantastic start to #2026 and a year full of campaign wins for our communities ✨🏡
#CommunityOrganising
🎉 This year, communities across Citizens UK showed what’s possible when people come together.
Thank you to everyone who made change happen in 2025. In 2026, we’ll keep turning hope into action. Discover our 2025 wins: https://ow.ly/sU4k50XMyK4
What does hope mean to you? #BuildingHope
Thank you to everyone who made change happen in 2025. In 2026, we’ll keep turning hope into action. Discover our 2025 wins: https://ow.ly/sU4k50XMyK4
What does hope mean to you? #BuildingHope
News - Citizens UK
The latest on our work, including community organising wins from across the UK.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🎉 This year, communities across Citizens UK showed what’s possible when people come together.
Thank you to everyone who made change happen in 2025. In 2026, we’ll keep turning hope into action. Discover our 2025 wins: https://ow.ly/sU4k50XMyK4
What does hope mean to you? #BuildingHope
Thank you to everyone who made change happen in 2025. In 2026, we’ll keep turning hope into action. Discover our 2025 wins: https://ow.ly/sU4k50XMyK4
What does hope mean to you? #BuildingHope
This year, Citizens Cymru Wales secured fairer bus travel, extending the £1 youth fare to ages 5–15.
Led by schools and young leaders, this campaign shows how young people build power, hope and real change.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XYvY3f
#BuildingHope
Led by schools and young leaders, this campaign shows how young people build power, hope and real change.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XYvY3f
#BuildingHope
December 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This year, Citizens Cymru Wales secured fairer bus travel, extending the £1 youth fare to ages 5–15.
Led by schools and young leaders, this campaign shows how young people build power, hope and real change.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XYvY3f
#BuildingHope
Led by schools and young leaders, this campaign shows how young people build power, hope and real change.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XYvY3f
#BuildingHope
At Citizens UK, we are calling for a more inclusive national curriculum, to co-design educational reforms, and for more support for staff and schools to address racial inequity.
Read more about our Racial Equity in Education campaign here: https://bit.ly/458qC9n
#BuildingHope
Read more about our Racial Equity in Education campaign here: https://bit.ly/458qC9n
#BuildingHope
December 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
At Citizens UK, we are calling for a more inclusive national curriculum, to co-design educational reforms, and for more support for staff and schools to address racial inequity.
Read more about our Racial Equity in Education campaign here: https://bit.ly/458qC9n
#BuildingHope
Read more about our Racial Equity in Education campaign here: https://bit.ly/458qC9n
#BuildingHope
Our campaign for the Five Basics for temporary accommodation has been #BuildingHope, securing an £11 million commitment by the Government in October 2025 to help families access basic facilities.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4p0pAn1
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4p0pAn1
December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our campaign for the Five Basics for temporary accommodation has been #BuildingHope, securing an £11 million commitment by the Government in October 2025 to help families access basic facilities.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4p0pAn1
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4p0pAn1
Citizens UK brings people together to win change, from housing to the real #LivingWage. 💪
We’re proud to be part of this year's Guardian Christmas Appeal on ‘Hope’. What does hope mean to you today's world? Share your thoughts. #BuildingHope
https://ow.ly/bbTL50XMymP
We’re proud to be part of this year's Guardian Christmas Appeal on ‘Hope’. What does hope mean to you today's world? Share your thoughts. #BuildingHope
https://ow.ly/bbTL50XMymP
Citizens UK selected for The Guardian 2025 Christmas Charity Appeal - Citizens UK
This year’s theme is ‘Hope’, which focuses on the stories of what communities have in common rather than what divides them.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Citizens UK brings people together to win change, from housing to the real #LivingWage. 💪
We’re proud to be part of this year's Guardian Christmas Appeal on ‘Hope’. What does hope mean to you today's world? Share your thoughts. #BuildingHope
https://ow.ly/bbTL50XMymP
We’re proud to be part of this year's Guardian Christmas Appeal on ‘Hope’. What does hope mean to you today's world? Share your thoughts. #BuildingHope
https://ow.ly/bbTL50XMymP
Earlier this year, Tyne & Wear Citizens held their youth assembly, inviting local MP and Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson.
Students won commitments on a range of issues affecting them and their communities.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qaLWDg
#BuildingHope
Students won commitments on a range of issues affecting them and their communities.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qaLWDg
#BuildingHope
December 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Earlier this year, Tyne & Wear Citizens held their youth assembly, inviting local MP and Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson.
Students won commitments on a range of issues affecting them and their communities.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qaLWDg
#BuildingHope
Students won commitments on a range of issues affecting them and their communities.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qaLWDg
#BuildingHope
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all!
Let us continue #BuildingHope and welcoming communities for everyone, this coming year and onwards 🩷🎄
Let us continue #BuildingHope and welcoming communities for everyone, this coming year and onwards 🩷🎄
December 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all!
Let us continue #BuildingHope and welcoming communities for everyone, this coming year and onwards 🩷🎄
Let us continue #BuildingHope and welcoming communities for everyone, this coming year and onwards 🩷🎄