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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!
This #LivingWageWeek, local businesses & employers across Preston marked one year of being the first #LivingWage city in Lancashire. 🎉
With 38 employers across the city paying the real #LivingWage, a quarter of low-paid workers in & around the city have now seen a pay increase!
With 38 employers across the city paying the real #LivingWage, a quarter of low-paid workers in & around the city have now seen a pay increase!
November 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
This #LivingWageWeek, local businesses & employers across Preston marked one year of being the first #LivingWage city in Lancashire. 🎉
With 38 employers across the city paying the real #LivingWage, a quarter of low-paid workers in & around the city have now seen a pay increase!
With 38 employers across the city paying the real #LivingWage, a quarter of low-paid workers in & around the city have now seen a pay increase!
Earlier this year, West London Citizens community leaders and workers celebrated as all nine NHS Trusts in North West London accredit as Living Wage employers.
That's a pay uplift for 1,670 workers. 🎉
#LivingWageWeek
www.citizensuk.org/chapters/wes...
That's a pay uplift for 1,670 workers. 🎉
#LivingWageWeek
www.citizensuk.org/chapters/wes...
We did it! All 9 NHS Trusts in West London are now accredited Living Wage employers - Citizens UK
Community leaders from across West London celebrate as all NHS Trusts agree to become accredited - resulting in a pay rise for 1,670 workers.
www.citizensuk.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Earlier this year, West London Citizens community leaders and workers celebrated as all nine NHS Trusts in North West London accredit as Living Wage employers.
That's a pay uplift for 1,670 workers. 🎉
#LivingWageWeek
www.citizensuk.org/chapters/wes...
That's a pay uplift for 1,670 workers. 🎉
#LivingWageWeek
www.citizensuk.org/chapters/wes...
🎉 Over 1,000 health & social care employers say YES to the real #LivingWage!
As part of our campaign with @livingwageuk.bsky.social, we have been calling on the Gov't to pay all care workers the real Living Wage, the only rate based on the true cost of living.
citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
As part of our campaign with @livingwageuk.bsky.social, we have been calling on the Gov't to pay all care workers the real Living Wage, the only rate based on the true cost of living.
citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
November 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🎉 Over 1,000 health & social care employers say YES to the real #LivingWage!
As part of our campaign with @livingwageuk.bsky.social, we have been calling on the Gov't to pay all care workers the real Living Wage, the only rate based on the true cost of living.
citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
As part of our campaign with @livingwageuk.bsky.social, we have been calling on the Gov't to pay all care workers the real Living Wage, the only rate based on the true cost of living.
citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
The #LivingWage movement has grown tremendously over 24 years. Today, it’s responsible for over 475,000 pay rises.
How did it begin? In Nov 2000, East London Citizens leaders found that one issue kept coming up again and again: low pay.
How did it begin? In Nov 2000, East London Citizens leaders found that one issue kept coming up again and again: low pay.
November 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The #LivingWage movement has grown tremendously over 24 years. Today, it’s responsible for over 475,000 pay rises.
How did it begin? In Nov 2000, East London Citizens leaders found that one issue kept coming up again and again: low pay.
How did it begin? In Nov 2000, East London Citizens leaders found that one issue kept coming up again and again: low pay.
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Churches across @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social
are celebrating #LivingWageWeek!
This short film explains why we want to join a movement for justice and fairness in our churches and society.
Could your church get on board? youtu.be/8NEU1c7FVy8?...
@livingwageuk.bsky.social @citizensuk.org
are celebrating #LivingWageWeek!
This short film explains why we want to join a movement for justice and fairness in our churches and society.
Could your church get on board? youtu.be/8NEU1c7FVy8?...
@livingwageuk.bsky.social @citizensuk.org
Diocese of London churches mark Living Wage Week
YouTube video by Compassionate Communities
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Churches across @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social
are celebrating #LivingWageWeek!
This short film explains why we want to join a movement for justice and fairness in our churches and society.
Could your church get on board? youtu.be/8NEU1c7FVy8?...
@livingwageuk.bsky.social @citizensuk.org
are celebrating #LivingWageWeek!
This short film explains why we want to join a movement for justice and fairness in our churches and society.
Could your church get on board? youtu.be/8NEU1c7FVy8?...
@livingwageuk.bsky.social @citizensuk.org
We kicked off #LivingWageWeek at London Stadium with stories from community leaders on the impact of the real #LivingWage and #LivingHours.
This year’s theme, "The Difference it Makes", is about dignity and the right to a decent life.
Join the movement for the real #LivingWage. 💪
This year’s theme, "The Difference it Makes", is about dignity and the right to a decent life.
Join the movement for the real #LivingWage. 💪
November 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We kicked off #LivingWageWeek at London Stadium with stories from community leaders on the impact of the real #LivingWage and #LivingHours.
This year’s theme, "The Difference it Makes", is about dignity and the right to a decent life.
Join the movement for the real #LivingWage. 💪
This year’s theme, "The Difference it Makes", is about dignity and the right to a decent life.
Join the movement for the real #LivingWage. 💪
🎉It’s #LivingWageWeek! 🎉
This week, we will be celebrating the community leaders at the heart of the campaign, & 16,000+ employers who are committed to doing the right thing by paying their workers the real #LivingWage.
Help us win much needed pay rises for more people! 👏🔥
This week, we will be celebrating the community leaders at the heart of the campaign, & 16,000+ employers who are committed to doing the right thing by paying their workers the real #LivingWage.
Help us win much needed pay rises for more people! 👏🔥
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🎉It’s #LivingWageWeek! 🎉
This week, we will be celebrating the community leaders at the heart of the campaign, & 16,000+ employers who are committed to doing the right thing by paying their workers the real #LivingWage.
Help us win much needed pay rises for more people! 👏🔥
This week, we will be celebrating the community leaders at the heart of the campaign, & 16,000+ employers who are committed to doing the right thing by paying their workers the real #LivingWage.
Help us win much needed pay rises for more people! 👏🔥
43% of adult social care workers in England earn below the real #LivingWage.
This week, we, alongside @livingwageuk.bsky.social, published an open letter, urging the Gov't to pay all social workers at least the real #LivingWage.
Read the coverage 👇
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
This week, we, alongside @livingwageuk.bsky.social, published an open letter, urging the Gov't to pay all social workers at least the real #LivingWage.
Read the coverage 👇
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
October 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
43% of adult social care workers in England earn below the real #LivingWage.
This week, we, alongside @livingwageuk.bsky.social, published an open letter, urging the Gov't to pay all social workers at least the real #LivingWage.
Read the coverage 👇
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
This week, we, alongside @livingwageuk.bsky.social, published an open letter, urging the Gov't to pay all social workers at least the real #LivingWage.
Read the coverage 👇
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
All care workers need to earn at least the real #LivingWage.
Today, we published an open letter with @livingwageuk.bsky.social to urge the Gov’t to guarantee that all adult social care workers are paid at least the real Living Wage now.
Read the full letter 👇
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
Today, we published an open letter with @livingwageuk.bsky.social to urge the Gov’t to guarantee that all adult social care workers are paid at least the real Living Wage now.
Read the full letter 👇
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
October 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
All care workers need to earn at least the real #LivingWage.
Today, we published an open letter with @livingwageuk.bsky.social to urge the Gov’t to guarantee that all adult social care workers are paid at least the real Living Wage now.
Read the full letter 👇
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
Today, we published an open letter with @livingwageuk.bsky.social to urge the Gov’t to guarantee that all adult social care workers are paid at least the real Living Wage now.
Read the full letter 👇
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
💬 Aid can’t fix poverty, but a Living Wage can.
✍️ Matthew Bolton, Chief Executive & Lead Organiser for Citizens UK, and Katherine Chapman, Executive Director @livingwageuk.bsky.social, write on the growing global #LivingWage movement.
www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/aid-can...
✍️ Matthew Bolton, Chief Executive & Lead Organiser for Citizens UK, and Katherine Chapman, Executive Director @livingwageuk.bsky.social, write on the growing global #LivingWage movement.
www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/aid-can...
October 29, 2025 at 12:28 PM
💬 Aid can’t fix poverty, but a Living Wage can.
✍️ Matthew Bolton, Chief Executive & Lead Organiser for Citizens UK, and Katherine Chapman, Executive Director @livingwageuk.bsky.social, write on the growing global #LivingWage movement.
www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/aid-can...
✍️ Matthew Bolton, Chief Executive & Lead Organiser for Citizens UK, and Katherine Chapman, Executive Director @livingwageuk.bsky.social, write on the growing global #LivingWage movement.
www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/aid-can...
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Aid can't fix poverty, but a Living Wage can.
Living Wage Executive Director Katherine Chapman and Citizens UK Chief Executive Matthew Bolton write for Alliance on the growing global Living wage movement. ✍️
https://www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/aid-cant-fix-poverty-but-a-living-wage-can/
Living Wage Executive Director Katherine Chapman and Citizens UK Chief Executive Matthew Bolton write for Alliance on the growing global Living wage movement. ✍️
https://www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/aid-cant-fix-poverty-but-a-living-wage-can/
Aid can’t fix poverty, but a living wage can - Alliance magazine
The foundation of today’s global economic system, namely the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, was established in 1944 through the Bretton Woods Agreement. Both agencies were initially tasked with regulating the international …
www.alliancemagazine.org
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Aid can't fix poverty, but a Living Wage can.
Living Wage Executive Director Katherine Chapman and Citizens UK Chief Executive Matthew Bolton write for Alliance on the growing global Living wage movement. ✍️
https://www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/aid-cant-fix-poverty-but-a-living-wage-can/
Living Wage Executive Director Katherine Chapman and Citizens UK Chief Executive Matthew Bolton write for Alliance on the growing global Living wage movement. ✍️
https://www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/aid-cant-fix-poverty-but-a-living-wage-can/
On Tuesday 21 October, 1000 community leaders across
South London Citizens gathered at St George’s Cathedral in Southwark for a powerful assembly filled with testimony, music, theatre and energy for change. 🙌
South London Citizens gathered at St George’s Cathedral in Southwark for a powerful assembly filled with testimony, music, theatre and energy for change. 🙌
October 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
On Tuesday 21 October, 1000 community leaders across
South London Citizens gathered at St George’s Cathedral in Southwark for a powerful assembly filled with testimony, music, theatre and energy for change. 🙌
South London Citizens gathered at St George’s Cathedral in Southwark for a powerful assembly filled with testimony, music, theatre and energy for change. 🙌
The new Living Wage rates are here:
👉 £13.45 (UK)
👉 £14.80 (London)
Set by @livingwageuk.bsky.social, the real #LivingWage is calculated according to the cost of living in the UK. Over 16,000 employers already pay it.
Find out more ⬇️
citizensuk.org/campaigns/th...
👉 £13.45 (UK)
👉 £14.80 (London)
Set by @livingwageuk.bsky.social, the real #LivingWage is calculated according to the cost of living in the UK. Over 16,000 employers already pay it.
Find out more ⬇️
citizensuk.org/campaigns/th...
October 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The new Living Wage rates are here:
👉 £13.45 (UK)
👉 £14.80 (London)
Set by @livingwageuk.bsky.social, the real #LivingWage is calculated according to the cost of living in the UK. Over 16,000 employers already pay it.
Find out more ⬇️
citizensuk.org/campaigns/th...
👉 £13.45 (UK)
👉 £14.80 (London)
Set by @livingwageuk.bsky.social, the real #LivingWage is calculated according to the cost of living in the UK. Over 16,000 employers already pay it.
Find out more ⬇️
citizensuk.org/campaigns/th...
Happy Diwali to our friends, colleagues, and members who celebrate! We hope this special time of year brings you and your loved ones happiness, joy, and light. 🕯️✨
October 20, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Happy Diwali to our friends, colleagues, and members who celebrate! We hope this special time of year brings you and your loved ones happiness, joy, and light. 🕯️✨
On 4th July, one year after the General Election, young leaders from Greater Manchester Citizens hosted the region’s first Youth Assembly. Find out about the commitments they secured on youth mental health, tackling hate & discrimination, and community safety. 👇
www.citizensuk.org/chapters/gre...
www.citizensuk.org/chapters/gre...
October 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
On 4th July, one year after the General Election, young leaders from Greater Manchester Citizens hosted the region’s first Youth Assembly. Find out about the commitments they secured on youth mental health, tackling hate & discrimination, and community safety. 👇
www.citizensuk.org/chapters/gre...
www.citizensuk.org/chapters/gre...
Yesterday, community leaders from Citizens UK dressed as builders 👷♀️👷♂️ gathered in Parliament Square Gardens to deliver a powerful message to Martin McCluskey MP at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero:
Fix It First.
Fix It First.
October 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Yesterday, community leaders from Citizens UK dressed as builders 👷♀️👷♂️ gathered in Parliament Square Gardens to deliver a powerful message to Martin McCluskey MP at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero:
Fix It First.
Fix It First.
Citizens UK welcomes the Government’s £84 million cash boost to help prevent homelessness and support families this winter, including a £11 million commitment to help families with children living in temporary accommodation (TA) to access basic facilities.
October 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Citizens UK welcomes the Government’s £84 million cash boost to help prevent homelessness and support families this winter, including a £11 million commitment to help families with children living in temporary accommodation (TA) to access basic facilities.
🎉 Campaign Win 🎉
After years of action, Birmingham Citizens celebrate a huge win
for English language education, including people who have been in the UK less than three years being eligible for all English language courses.
Find out how they did it 👇
www.citizensuk.org/chapters/bir...
After years of action, Birmingham Citizens celebrate a huge win
for English language education, including people who have been in the UK less than three years being eligible for all English language courses.
Find out how they did it 👇
www.citizensuk.org/chapters/bir...
A Big Win on English Language Education - Citizens UK
After a 4 years of action, today we celebrate a win.
www.citizensuk.org
October 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🎉 Campaign Win 🎉
After years of action, Birmingham Citizens celebrate a huge win
for English language education, including people who have been in the UK less than three years being eligible for all English language courses.
Find out how they did it 👇
www.citizensuk.org/chapters/bir...
After years of action, Birmingham Citizens celebrate a huge win
for English language education, including people who have been in the UK less than three years being eligible for all English language courses.
Find out how they did it 👇
www.citizensuk.org/chapters/bir...
Communities are working together to win change.
Over the last 30 years, we have worked in diverse alliances in towns and cities across England and Wales, winning hundreds of campaigns, from new zebra crossings and improved playgrounds to building the world’s most successful Living Wage movement.
Over the last 30 years, we have worked in diverse alliances in towns and cities across England and Wales, winning hundreds of campaigns, from new zebra crossings and improved playgrounds to building the world’s most successful Living Wage movement.
October 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Communities are working together to win change.
Over the last 30 years, we have worked in diverse alliances in towns and cities across England and Wales, winning hundreds of campaigns, from new zebra crossings and improved playgrounds to building the world’s most successful Living Wage movement.
Over the last 30 years, we have worked in diverse alliances in towns and cities across England and Wales, winning hundreds of campaigns, from new zebra crossings and improved playgrounds to building the world’s most successful Living Wage movement.
We are horrified by this attack on Yom Kippur, a holy day of peace and reflection for the Jewish community. Our hearts are with those grieving and afraid.
October 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We are horrified by this attack on Yom Kippur, a holy day of peace and reflection for the Jewish community. Our hearts are with those grieving and afraid.
We welcome the Health Secretary taking pay for social care workers seriously, but three years is a long time to wait.
For years, Citizens UK leaders have been campaigning for a real Living Wage that reflects the skilled and demanding nature of care work.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
For years, Citizens UK leaders have been campaigning for a real Living Wage that reflects the skilled and demanding nature of care work.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Labour to tackle care sector crisis in England with pay increase and new negotiating body
Exclusive: Wes Streeting to put £500m behind initial rise but unions say ‘substantially more’ investment will be needed
www.theguardian.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We welcome the Health Secretary taking pay for social care workers seriously, but three years is a long time to wait.
For years, Citizens UK leaders have been campaigning for a real Living Wage that reflects the skilled and demanding nature of care work.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
For years, Citizens UK leaders have been campaigning for a real Living Wage that reflects the skilled and demanding nature of care work.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Today, as always, we stand in solidarity with our neighbours - no matter their status, or where they were born.
Up and down the country, our communities are filled with people who have migrated to the UK and made this country their home.
Up and down the country, our communities are filled with people who have migrated to the UK and made this country their home.
September 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Today, as always, we stand in solidarity with our neighbours - no matter their status, or where they were born.
Up and down the country, our communities are filled with people who have migrated to the UK and made this country their home.
Up and down the country, our communities are filled with people who have migrated to the UK and made this country their home.
Nkem’s story is one many carers share.
When carers earn a real Living Wage, they can spend more quality time with their children and families. 💙
Learn more about the difference a real Living Wage would make for carers in the link below-
bit.ly/3VSk0qG
#ProfessionalCarersWeek
When carers earn a real Living Wage, they can spend more quality time with their children and families. 💙
Learn more about the difference a real Living Wage would make for carers in the link below-
bit.ly/3VSk0qG
#ProfessionalCarersWeek
September 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Nkem’s story is one many carers share.
When carers earn a real Living Wage, they can spend more quality time with their children and families. 💙
Learn more about the difference a real Living Wage would make for carers in the link below-
bit.ly/3VSk0qG
#ProfessionalCarersWeek
When carers earn a real Living Wage, they can spend more quality time with their children and families. 💙
Learn more about the difference a real Living Wage would make for carers in the link below-
bit.ly/3VSk0qG
#ProfessionalCarersWeek
Reposted by Citizens UK
We were delighted to join the North London Citizens Listening event @finchleyreform.bsky.social as members of @citizensuk.org.
It was an inspiring event where 130 people from schools, faith groups, foodbanks & community organisations came together to share ideas & build campaigns for justice.
It was an inspiring event where 130 people from schools, faith groups, foodbanks & community organisations came together to share ideas & build campaigns for justice.
September 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We were delighted to join the North London Citizens Listening event @finchleyreform.bsky.social as members of @citizensuk.org.
It was an inspiring event where 130 people from schools, faith groups, foodbanks & community organisations came together to share ideas & build campaigns for justice.
It was an inspiring event where 130 people from schools, faith groups, foodbanks & community organisations came together to share ideas & build campaigns for justice.
We attended the #HousingCommunitySummit to spotlight our report ‘A long way from home’ on temporary accommodation.
Citizens UK leaders are calling for: the Five Basics, joined-up support & less time in TA. Read the report 👇
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
Citizens UK leaders are calling for: the Five Basics, joined-up support & less time in TA. Read the report 👇
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
September 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We attended the #HousingCommunitySummit to spotlight our report ‘A long way from home’ on temporary accommodation.
Citizens UK leaders are calling for: the Five Basics, joined-up support & less time in TA. Read the report 👇
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
Citizens UK leaders are calling for: the Five Basics, joined-up support & less time in TA. Read the report 👇
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...